Amazon Basics USB-Powered Computer Speakers for Desktop or Laptop PC with Volume Control, Plug-N-Play, Black

Absolutely incredible, especially for the price. I couldve paid 40-50 bucks and I’d still be happy. I saw some reviews talking about them having pretty bad sub-moderate quality, but i completely disagree. They sound great. I got these and an audio extractor bc my monitors audio doesnt work and i got tired of always wearing headphones. These are literally perfect. I couldnt imagine the sound sounding better than this, honestly. Im incredibly suprised and impressed. If youre looking at these and have seen the other reviews about a “tin sound”, ignore them. Maybe they got bad speakers, idk, but these sound great. Not a single complaint. Good size, good look, perect clarity, and very easy to use. I didnt realize you can pull apart the two wires at first so keep in mind that you can safely do that a bit (the HDMI and the 3.5 Jack). They work perfectly fine and sound perfectly fine, too. Absolutely amazing pick if you want a cheap and easy, and sufficient speaker option. No annoying qualities so far. Except the blue LED on the front is bright. Just color over with a sharpie or something. It does nothing but tell you its on, so no worries.

These Amazon Basics USB-powered speakers are a great value for the price. Setup was truly plug and play just connect the USB and audio cable and they’re ready to go. The sound quality is clear with decent volume for everyday use like videos, music, and virtual meetings. I really like the built-in volume control, which makes adjustments quick and easy and has awesome range. They’re compact, lightweight, and don’t take up much desk space. Perfect for a desktop or laptop if you want simple, reliable speakers without spending a lot. Perfect compatibility.

These budget friendly speakers seemed like the perfect replacements for a PC that needed new speakers, and because they are AC powered, not by a USB port which are in short supply on the old PC I needed them for. When they arrived, I was a little taken back by how small they were. The picture on the webpage makes them look much bigger. I was concerned that they would have very poor sound due to the size. But after hooking them up and using them, all concerns left. For the size and budget friendly price, they performed fantastically well. I was concerned that using AC to power them would result in the dreaded 60Hz hum. Because these speakers perform so well I was never able to turn the power up past half way and no hum was ever present. The bass response was quite impressive. Would audiophiles be happy with these? No, not at all, but they are great for what they are intended for. So, why, if I find them to perform so well did I only rate them with four stars? Because the AC line-cord and audio cable are way too short! I was just able to plug in the line-cord but needed an extension cable for the audio. I would have gladly paid the few pennies more it would take to lengthen the cord and cable a couple of feet or so. A serious short coming in my opinion.

This is a "stripped down" very basic pair of speakers for your laptop, Chromebook or PC. For only $10.97 I did not expect much, but this is actually pretty good quality considering it cost a mere $10.97. These are ONLY for listening when you are sitting within 5-6 feet of your laptop, Chromebook or PC and NOT for listening on the opposite side of the room 20-30 feet away. No biggie - cos what do you expect for merely $10.97? It has a very simple volume control knob. A 3rd grade kid could figure out how to install these speakers. I didn't even need to read the instruction book! I just opened the box, pulled out the packaging and popped in the USB plug, the round, long prong and put it into the internal socket on my Chromebook. Then I quickly inserted the 3rd peripheral into my Chromebook plug, turned on the volume to full blast and BINGO! I had really clear volume instantly. Later on I read the warranty info and owners manual. Not much really to study since this is definitely "Bare Bones" "strippe down" very basic PC, laptop, Chromebook speakers. This is a sold, very low priced pair of speakers good for increasing the volume on your computer to listen to You Tube videos, streaming video. Let's face it - the speakers that come pre-installed on most Chromebooks, PC's and laptops are pretty weak. If you want louder quality audio - this is a pretty nifty "stripped down basic" pair of speakers for a rock bottom price. I was listening to a PBS streaming video documentary on Maria Callas - the late, great, brilliant opera diva from the 1950's - 1960's and the sound quality of Maria Callas operatic solos was crystal clear. I could also clearly hear the symphony orchestra in the background accompanying Maria Callas in her world class tour de force performance at La Scala in Italy and the Met Opera way back in the late 1950's - early 1960's. If you are on a really tight budget and want to oomph up the audio volume on your laptop, PC or Chromebook you get a LOT of "bang for your buck". Don't expect any fancy "Bells and Whistles". There is a basic, simple audio volume control knob on one of the speakers - but it does the job! I highly recommend it! IT was quite well packaged with a LOT of durable protective cardboard packaging inside specifically designed to cushion both speakers. I just wish Amazon would GET THERE ACT TOGETHER AND FOR GOODNESS SAKE STOP INCLUDING THE TOTALLY UNECCESSARY PLASTIC BAG that cannot be recycled. Amazon brags TOO MUCH about being so-called "Green" and environmentally friendly but that is NOT TRUE! The box the speakers came in was MORE than sufficient for the packaging. Amazon shipped this direct from their warehouse and insisted on including a COMPLETELY UNCESSESSARY PLASTIC BAG that cannot be recycled and will wind up in the ocean's Plastic Gyre or toxic dump landfill. AMAZON GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER and eliminate completely uncessary plastic bag packaging! Also for goodness sake ELIMINATE that darn bubble wrap plastic cushioning. These speakers came in a very sturdy box from the factory that already included a very durable specially molded cardboard cushioning object that was quite sturdy THE PLASTIC BAG THAT CANNOT BE RECYCLED WAS 100% UNCESSESSARY. I decided awhile ago to ORDER LESS FROM AMAZON because they allege they are "Green" but their packaging is excessive - too much plastic and bad for the environment!

Speakers are great. Sound great. Nice size to fit on a small desk.

When the speakers are on, there's a quiet crackling electrical noise. It can be ignored when playing audio but it's noticeable enough for me otherwise that I turn the speakers off when I'm not using them. There's also static when the volume knob is turned up about halfway and beyond so I keep it on the lower end. The LED light is also too bright. On the plus side, the sound quality is decent for cheap and basic speakers. If you're just looking for something that can output decent sound for basic usage and can deal with some noise then they're OK.

I *just* got these today, so this is more informational than a real product review. I have a 2025 Mac Mini, and frankly the built-in speaker is OK, but I really want more output when I have a file that's recorded at a low level. These speakers seemed like a good solution, not expensive, NOT using a precious USB port which are scarce on the Mini, and you can plug in wired headphones. Two "issues" that are not really problems, but worth noting. First, on my Mini, when I shift the left/right balance, the speaker with the control knob is on the right. I wish I knew this before setting it up on my crowded desk. The package shows that one on the left, but it is the right for me. Second, when I plugged them in, I got nothing. Tried them on another device, worked well. So, looked at the Sound menu on the system menu, yep, it was there and selected, but no output and I could switch between Mini speakers and the new set, but no sound. So I went to the Sound panel on System Setting. The speakers show as External Headphones, but they were muted! I noted that when I plugged in wired headphones it was OK. So, uncheck the Mute and slide the volume up and it was fine. Overall, not bad sound, a bit thin on the upper bass range, occasionally a tiny bit tinny, but fine for my needs. Depend on where you put them, I think. Plus I can turn them off, plug in headphones, and they don't waste any USB ports! Pretty good value.

Product: Amazon Basics USB Powered Speakers Used for: 2 years and 2 months Key Features: – Simple, plug-and-play USB setup – Decent sound quality for casual use – Very affordable price point Ratings: Quality: They’ve held up well over two years and can definitely last with regular use. The materials feel a bit cheap, but that’s expected at this price point. Rating: 4/5 Performance: Sound clarity is good (not great) and volume is sufficient for basic needs. Reliability has been solid with no issues. One drawback is the bright blue light, which can be annoying but can easily be covered with tape. Rating: 4/5 Value: The value is excellent for the price—these speakers do what they’re meant to do. That said, with a slightly higher budget, you could get speakers with much better sound quality. Rating: 5/5 Pros: – Very affordable – Reliable and easy to set up Cons: – Bright blue light can be distracting – Materials feel cheap Summary: The Amazon Basics USB Powered Speakers are a solid choice if you just need basic, budget-friendly sound for your computer. They’re reliable, easy to install, and good enough for casual listening. While they won’t impress audiophiles, they offer excellent value for their low cost. Overall Rating: 4/5 Disclaimer: This review is based on my personal experience using the product. I'm not an expert—just sharing my honest thoughts to help others make an informed decision.