Audio Source DB5 Portable Powered Speaker System by Audio Source
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Digital camera reviews of Audio Source DB5 Portable Powered Speaker System
Digital camera Review: Better than expected
Summary: 4 Stars
Bought this speaker system to add to portable DVD - did a much better job than I expected and well worth the money spent.Digital camera Review: Biggest Sound For the Buck
Summary: 5 Stars
1 Great Sound with sufficient loudness that beats internal laptop speakers
2 Great packaging : comes in jewel like case which shows pride in the workmanship which appears excellent
3 Easy and versatile hookup : usb or batteries or external power supply
4 Positions nicely on top of laptop screem.
5 Hard to beat for the money approx 25 bucks including shipping
6 Exceeds expectations.
After reading the specs and some user reviews bought the speakers and was pleasantly surprised.
Digital camera Review: Blown Away
Summary: 5 Stars
I was searching all over for speakers for my zune player, i saw this product had alot of great reviews and let me tell you i can see why!
this little guy sounds fantastic its sounds like a actual stereo i am blown away by the sound and it goes pretty loud key is keep your mp3 player turned up and then it really goes loud.
comes in a great box almost like a jewelry box that lifts open on the top to reveal the speakers themselves.
then below is a drawer the pulls out that has the usb cord to plug into your computer to use it right away (also runs on 4 AA batts) and a extention cord for the player.
if you are torn between other speakers i would highly suggest this brand you will not disappoint.
im sure the 100.00 plus ones probably are the only thing that will sound better but i am really doubting that and i dont have the dosh to throw out for expensive ones like those.
this fold down to cover the speakers so you can carry them in your bag without damaging the speakers
great buy, great sound, YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED.. GUARANTEED!!!
Digital camera Review: Cheaper, crisper, easier
Summary: 4 Stars
I also own a Logitech mm28 which, despite it's compact form, does have decent bass. I enjoyed the Logitech, but when I needed to purchase another portable speaker I chose the AudioSource DB5 because:
1. The Audiosource was much cheaper at the time (Logitech's price has moved from $15 > $98!)
2. Audiosource does NOT turn off automatically after 5 minutes like the Logitech does, so I don't miss Skype calls.
3. Audiosource is powered from the computer via USB, or via AA batteries (Logitech powers from an OUTLET or AA batteries). That's one less outlet to bother with, which is especially nice when overseas or just moving around a lot.
4. Audiosource has volume control buttons wich Logitech lacks.
The Audiosource's bass and maximum (distortionless) volume aren't as strong as the Logitech's (even after I amplify the bass), however the Audiosource's sound is crisper at lower volumes.
The Audiosource is about 3/5 the size of the Logitech, but a bit thicker, and might be a tad heavier.
If you need bigger bass, don't mind the auto-off function, don't need volume controls, and the price comes back down(!), go with the Logitech. Otherwise, the Audiosource is the better buy.
Digital camera Review: Decent sound - bad design
Summary: 2 Stars
After reading the many postive reviews, I was very disppointed at the design of the actual product. I had planned to use it mainly with rechargeable AA batteries, but the battery case cover is very flimsy and very difficult to remove. It was certain to either break or get lost before long, making the item unusable for batteries since they would fall out from gravity if the cover is not there. Also, I had problems getting the batteries to make good contact. It also looks to me like the connecting cable that you plug into your MP3 player is rather flimsy and could easily break off or short out - rendering the item useless.
I finally wound up buying an AC adapter at Radio shack for $23. At least this makes the item usable at home. There was no point returning it since my vendor charges a 50 percent restocking fee.
For travel use and portability, the Panasonic Folding Travel Speakers (RPSPT70) is much more practical and sturdy for about the same price. The sound of the Audio Source is perhaps a little better than the Panasonic, but it's not a huge difference.