USB Computer Speakers vs. wired

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steve

USB Computer Speakers vs. wired

Hey all,

Are USB powered computer speakers better or worse than plugged in speakers for ES?
I was going to ask the IT guy at work to replace the plugged in speakers at work because they have a subwoofer and whenever the speakers are plugged in there is a loud buzzing sound that drives me nuts. I always unplug them when I am in this shared office but it would be nice to be able to use speakers at times.
Thanks

Marc Martin

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Is the buzzing sound a ground loop (60 hz hum)? I find that ground loops make my ES worse.

I dumped my "computer speakers" (with subwoofer, connected to headphone output on PC, and with it's own DC transformer), and replaced them with a mini-stereo system and "regular stereo speakers". So that got rid of an AC/DC transformer, and a subwoofer. I think the new system is more tolerable overall, and sounds better too (although without as much bass).

A lot of the mini amps these days are "Class D", which is also terrible for ES. The old-fashioned Class A or Class B amps are much more tolerable (but are large and hot)

Marc

steve

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That's what the buzz sounds like it is coming from. I unplug the system whenever I'm in the office

They have speaker systems that plug into the USB ports for power, are those considered safe?

Steve

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Is the buzzing sound a ground loop (60 hz hum)? I find that ground loops make my ES worse.

I dumped by "computer speakers" (with subwoofer, connected to headphone output on PC, and with it's own DC transformer), and replaced them with a mini-stereo to "regular stereo speakers". So that got rid of an AC/DC transformer, and a subwoofer. I think the new system is more tolerable overall, and sounds better too (although without as much bass).

A lot of the mini amps these days are "Class D", which is also terrible for ES. The old-fashioned Class A or Class B amps are much more tolerable (but are large and hot)

Marc

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Marc Martin

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I have no experience with USB speakers, maybe somebody else here does.

Marc

steve

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OK, I'll hold off until I know for sure

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I have no experience with USB speakers, maybe somebody else here does.

Marc

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NoRadiationForYou

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The worse thing about the speakers is their power supply (which emit high ELF magnetic field, 1-2 meter safety distance).

I usually use only USB powered speakers since they have no power supply.

All the best

amirb

I hope this info helps.

Thanks and best regards

Amir Borenstein

                   Minimize the use of cellphone and wireless
                       devices before the use minimizes you!
                     SENT FROM A WIRED CONNECTION!!!

On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 2:52 AM, steve [via ES] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hey all,

Are USB powered computer speakers better or worse than plugged in speakers for ES?
I was going to ask the IT guy at work to replace the plugged in speakers at work because they have a subwoofer and whenever the speakers are plugged in there is a loud buzzing sound that drives me nuts. I always unplug them when I am in this shared office but it would be nice to be able to use speakers at times.
Thanks

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steve

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Thanks Amir

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The worse thing about the speakers is their power supply (which emit high ELF magnetic field, 1-2 meter safety distance).

I usually use only USB powered speakers since they have no power supply.

All the best

amirb

I hope this info helps.

Thanks and best regards

Amir Borenstein

                   Minimize the use of cellphone and wireless
                       devices before the use minimizes you!
                     SENT FROM A WIRED CONNECTION!!!

On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 2:52 AM, steve [via ES] <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hey all,

Are USB powered computer speakers better or worse than plugged in speakers for ES?
I was going to ask the IT guy at work to replace the plugged in speakers at work because they have a subwoofer and whenever the speakers are plugged in there is a loud buzzing sound that drives me nuts. I always unplug them when I am in this shared office but it would be nice to be able to use speakers at times.
Thanks

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