USB Powered Speakers

not those speakers per se but i do have several bluetooth/USB speakers and both really pack a punch. give them a try...you can always return them.

USB speakers have many uses...phone, music, TV, movies, news. Get a good one.

The few I've purchased for my enterprise have been very anemic. They're limited to something like 2.5 watts from the usb port, that's not much power.

Also prone to power supply noise from the host, they don't seem to do much filtering.

In short, avoid USB powered. Rechargable from USB though, like a Bluetooth speaker, thumbs up.

I've bought a couple from WalMArt to boost the laptop speakers. They
work as advertized. I have one in the garage and another in the living room,
don't expect concert like volume but they boost the laptop speaker volume.

I bought these speakers at Staples a few years ago.
For the money they can't be beat.
If you don't have a spare USB port on the laptop plug it into a charger or battery pack.

https://www.cyberacoustics.com/store/Products/Speakers/CA-2988

I recommend something that has separate power. Either the speakers are powered by AC with stereo signal coming from laptop or a I recommend speakers with a battery like the portable bluetooth speakers.

Thanks for all the replies. I already have a cheap speaker I received as a promotional gift. I can't seem to get it working right on Bluetooth. That's why I'm interested in USB powered speakers. I see the ones selling at Walmart advertise 4W output. That should be sufficient since they will be located close to the computer. I think for $10-14 I'll take a chance since Walmart is good with returns.

I got this Doss Wireless Bluetooth Speaker that we are quite happy with.

No problem connecting them using bluetooth to my phone. This speaker is not "dirt cheap" but it is inexpensive. If you have a bluetooth issue with your laptop, USB bluetooth adapters are dirt cheap.

We like to listen to audiobooks when we travel that I can download to my phone. Using phone for this works seemlessly in my car since it allows connection to the car's speakers with bluetooth. But our RV is a 2005 model that does not have bluetooth connectivity, hence the speaker. The phone speaker volume is too weak to overcome road noise.

AsheGuy wrote:
I got this Doss Wireless Bluetooth Speaker that we are quite happy with.

No problem connecting them using bluetooth to my phone. This speaker is not "dirt cheap" but it is inexpensive. If you have a bluetooth issue with your laptop, USB bluetooth adapters are dirt cheap.

We like to listen to audiobooks when we travel that I can download to my phone. Using phone for this works seemlessly in my car since it allows connection to the car's speakers with bluetooth. But our RV is a 2005 model that does not have bluetooth connectivity, hence the speaker. The phone speaker volume is too weak to overcome road noise.

Thanks, Asheguy. I've already ordered the usb speakers from WM. I'll keep your suggestions in mind for the future. I'll also post on this thread how I like them or if I'll pursue the Bluetooth route.

I'm a bit late I guess, but I'll mention anyway, the kids got us this BT speaker for camping. It surprised me how good the sound was. It recharges over USB, so you could keep it plugged into your laptop but send the sound over BT. We use it with our phones/tablet while camping.



https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Bluetooth-HiFi-Tec-Enhanced-Waterproof/dp/B072C35WDV/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1539215010&sr=8-9&keywords=punker+bluetooth+speakers