JBL Duet Speaker System for Portable Music and PC - Aluminum (Pair)
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Customer Review: Love these speakers.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these speakers in 2005. 5 years, multiple Macs, and multiple moves later, they're still going strong and sound great! I tried to switch them out with an iLuv Portable Stereo Speaker Bar for Mac/ PC and Laptops (iSP150BLK) to get rid of the bulky (though standard-size) AC adapter they use, but after a couple minutes of that speaker bar's thin sound, I plugged these JBLs back in and packed the bar up to return it. Also, my cat loves audio cords and chewed through the cord connecting the left and right speakers...twice...but after looping the cut wires together and taping over the exposed wire with electrical tape, they still sound just as good as new. I am completely sold on these speakers. They produce a really nice sound, and are a great value.Customer Review: Big Sound, Small Package
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed some speakers for my Mac Pro. I just needed a boost so I could hear my audio books without pressing my ear to the CPU. I chose the JBLs for their price and size. I wasn't expecting surround sound quality.
I was pleasantly surprised with the JBLs. The sound is good and, for their size, packs a much better wallop than I expected.
I have them sitting behind my monitor and have had no buzzing or humming as experience by others.
The adjustable volume knob is a nice feature, although I wish it wasn't as slippery. I have to hold onto the speaker to get a good grip.
I've listened to classical, rock, audio books and jazz so far and I'm very happy with the performance. I've even edited sound effects and can hear everything I need to without putting on headphones. I am happy with my purchase.
Customer Review: Great for treble, poor for bass, made out of plastic (not aluminum)
Summary: 3 Stars
My original review of this product was rather different. The only thing remaining the same was the chassis build, which is misleading. (plastic with aluminum-gray paint. Not aluminum metal. Make 'em cheap and build up the landfill, hot diggity!)
Trebles are really well-reproduced. Midtones are fair, but bass is virtually nonexistent. (60-20000Hz frequency range.) This is a good set for apartment-dwellers but if you want deep throbbing bass goodness, you won't find it here.
Longevity is another issue. Mine started developing a slight buzzing noise. I didn't like it. I mean, some people might like the buzz, but I really don't. I don't even like the buzz that comes from drinking booze.
At $30 or less, these would make a great value. But they aren't quite the greatest speakers to hit the market...
Customer Review: Great Sound, But......
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been using these speakers now for about two months and the sound quality is GREAT!!! I had a pair of Infinity speakers before this and these blow those away, easily! I listen to all types of music and the sound quality is terriffic, regardless of the genre, the only problem I can think of has to do with the volume control. I read a lot of reviews before buying these and some people mentioned this, I thought it would not be that big of a deal, but it is a little annoying. Adjusting the volume is difficult because the volume control is pretty small and it is a little hard to adjust. This is the only complaint I have, they sound great, the setup was easy, but adjusting the sound is a little more difficult then I thought it would be. Otherwise, for the price I am very happy that I bought these and I would still recommend them to anyone!Customer Review: They do exactly what they should
Summary: 4 Stars
If you're looking for a cheap, 2-speaker solution to your computer sound needs this is a great choice. They have a great "presence" of sound. If your sitting in front of your computer or within a reasonable distance of it, these speakers have a very good sound. If you're looking for something to fill your home with sound and bass then fork over the money for a 3+ component system. As for the 60Hz noise complaints, I've found that if you max the output on your computer sound and use the speakers solely for volume the background noise is only noticable if you have the speaker knob completely cranked. For $40, this is a great speaker system. Anyone who complains that these aren't the end-all-be-all of speakers needs to realize that that costs a lot of money.