How do they get power? Via a wal wart or do they take up a USB port? If a wall wart, is it supplied? No one wants to waste a USB port just to power speakers.
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No one? I am specifically looking for a UBS output to speaker system. The reason is fidelity & elimination of latency.
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These speakers are powered by an electrical plug and then there is an attachment/port which connects to you PC.
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No one? I am specifically looking for a UBS output to speaker system. The reason is fidelity & elimination of latency. Take up a port? Don't you have a powered hub with a jillion outputs?
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What is a wal wart?They do not use a USB port. That I do know. I'm happy with performance of these speakers.
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It has a 110 volt power cord on one of the speakers, no power brick, just a regular 2-prong cord. It has a power supply inside the one speaker, as it is about twice as heavy.
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I keep mine plugged in the wall socket but I unhooked it and plugged it in my computer's USB port and the red charging indicator light lights up...the same as it does when the speaker is plugged in the wall socket....so, I'd say yes it does charge from the computer usb port. This speaker has awesome sound. I purchased based on Phillips name and other audio products of theirs I purchased and everyone I show my speaker off to is impressed. Go for it!
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My apologies for the long time to respond to this, this is the first time I get asked a question through Amazon. Anyways the power supply worked great for me but the problem could be from the power source or the speakers. So try to test your speaker with the same power supply at another location in your house or a friends house maybe with a portable mp3 player. Also if someone else has the same speakers borrow the power adapter or swap your friend's speakers from the monitor just to test it.
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I actually bought these for a friend - but saw the install. Not sure what you mean by wires plug into ports. So I'll answer this way. There is speaker wire that connects the two speakers to each other. There is a power cable that you plug into a wall outlet (it how a power brick so I am sure no direct connecting to a house power source). To send music to the speakers he uses a tablet with blue tooth, pair to speakers and voila. He is extremely happy with them. Nice looking and well made. if that is not what you are wanting to know - come back to me.
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I've got them all over the house and I haven't found a USB device they won't charge yet. I can tell you they successfully charge various smartphones, wireless speakers as well as the larger iPad that requires 2 amp power bricks. On a side note, we had an electrician over for something unrelated and he loved them. He said it's the best USB wall plug he's used yet.
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The speakers are powered up thru the USB connection to the PC. The plugs that go in back of each speaker have piece of molded plastic that acts like stand to support the speaker.
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Yes!These speakers are powered by the subwoofer or the amp (depending on your system) not directly by the wall power source.
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As mentioned, the speakers themselves are not powered wirelessly. They plug into standard wall sockets and there is no onboard power storage. That said, the AC adapter allows different plugs to be snapped into place so you can use foreign electrical outlets. Also, there is a power wire which runs about two feet between the speakers, so your speaker seperation will be limited by that much. The product pictures don't show any of these electrical wires, and they probably misled you into thinking they were mobile-ready. Read my review which discusses this problem.
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that is correct - USB cable & AC power source (adapter is supplied) for the speakers as they have a pretty powerful amp in them!
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Actually, Magpie, the jack plugs into the (green) 1/8" port where the speakers would normally go. I'm pretty sure the USB is only for power. One not, though... this combined cable is INCREDIBLY SHORT. As in... unnecessarily short. Come on, Satechi... spring for an extra couple feet of cable so the speakers aren't tethered within 3ft. of the tower!
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Standard usb power. (Any generic wall outlet block will do or powered usb port on computer/electronic device) The speaker charges via mini usb.
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It does have to get it's power from USB however, it does not matter what USB you use (meaning you could plug it into any device/wall USB, as long as the digital audio is plugged into the correct source
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Interesting question... But the answer isn't very interesting I'm afraid. Theyre good sounding speakers so they're going to sound good listening to anything especially if they're powered by a decent power source.
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They have a power adapter. Unlike some bluetooth speakers, they do not have the option of using battery power.
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I did not have mine long enough to get to use this option. My usb port like all the portable speakers I have gotten online all seem to get loose & disappear into the unit. I had to return mine 3 weeks into owning it & did not repurchase another one. I am sorry I couldn't be of any help on this & hope if you do buy one you do not run into the same issue. Blessings, Kristie
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Yes, they have a small "power brick" similar to a laptop. The volume that comes out of it is quite loud, and also they would need power no matter what if you were using them for their primary purpose : Airplay.
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Comes with plug for usb port on pc and ac power cord/adapter to plug into wall outlet. The speakers are well made and sound is very good. These speakers are an excellent value. Hope this answers you question.