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Computer Guy question....

Barry Irby

My son built me a computer. The sound is not loud enough for my aging woodworker's ears so I rummaged around and found some old Labtec speakers. They required four C Cell batteries. I left the speakers on all the time. The batteries lasted less than a month. I had assumed the speakers would draw little or no power while not in use. The batteries have a date of 2022 on them and have been in the drawer a while. I installed a second set, but those have been here a while also. I am trying to turn the speakers off when not in use, but that ain't happening on a regular basis.

So, the question is, do more modern speakers draw their power form the computer and not need batteries? What alternatives are there?

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Bill Howatt

Barry, you may find that there is a DC power input jack on the speakers that would be powered by an external power supply - you know, the plastic blocks that plug in the wall. If there is then you need to find a suitable supply and that might not be easy.

You can also buy speakers that are powered via a USB plug. There a multitude of choices to put it mildly. You might glean some good info by searching Amazon or Best Buy to see what is available.

Bill

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G.E Ballard

Barry,I had the same problem with my new Dell computer.I ordered a pair of Logitech for $25-30 from Dell they are USB powered and plenty loud.

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David Yoho

Barry, I haven't purchased speakers for computers in a long time so I'm not familiar with current offerings and can't make a recommendation. However, all three sets we have, including the one for my desktop with 4 speakers and a sub woofer, plug into an AC outlet.

I think those that are powered by a USB jack are probably your best bet and easy to find today.

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John McGaw

I've found that lots of stuff on Amazon in their "Amazon Basics" line are good values -- everything from computer cables, to underwear, to shorts. They have some reasonably-priced USB-powered speakers in that house brand and they are probably worth consideration.

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