JBL Duet Speaker System for Portable Music and PC - Aluminum (Pair) by Harman Kardon
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Digital camera reviews of JBL Duet Speaker System for Portable Music and PC - Aluminum (Pair)
Digital camera Review: Good for the price, not exceptional speakers
Summary: 4 Stars
As might be expected from a computer speaker made out of plastic parts, these are lightweight and sound like a good quality mini computer speaker. They have pretty good voice placement, clear sound but lack mid-range separation and "warmth".
I like to listen to blues, classical, pop and metal. I usually like to test speakers out with Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time CD...don't know if it is audiophile quality recording compared to some other CD's since there is a lot of mixing done on the CD. But, I know when I've heard "Cry on My Shoulder" on a great pair of B&W speakers and even budget B&W's my hair stands on end...the sound effects and vocals really have "feeling" to them.
With these computer speakers, some of the effects on the beginning of Cry on My Shoulder(rainsticks) are almost lost. "Nobody's Girl" electric acoustic guitar sounds good with these speakers, but again Bonnie's voice is a little hidden with the lack of midrange.
I will try some creative mixing with my soundcard, but compared to my headphones with the same soundcard settings, the lack of midrange is pretty noticeable with these speakers.
I am debating whether or not to keep these because I am dissappointed after reading the accolades from audiophiles. Yes, they are good for the size...for the price...for being computer speakers...for being plastic, etc. Every item of praise needs to be qualified - "good...for a (fill in the blank)".
If you have a limited budget and want something to give you good (not excellent, blow you away) stereo sound that can go plenty loud (assuming you are sitting the typical 3 feet from these speakers), then I'd say go for these speakers.
If you are listening for hours on end while working at your computer and want something worthy of true praise, that brings out the best in your favorite music you better bump up your budget and get true audiophile quality speakers.
Digital camera Review: Good sound, awful buzzing
Summary: 3 Stars
I tried to use these with my laptop (Dell Inspiron 1720) but couldn't get rid of the buzzing noise others have mentioned, no matter how far I moved them from the computer or where I plugged them in. I took them to a different room and tested them with my mp3 player, where they worked fine and sounded pretty good. So -- before ordering, consider what you will use them for.Digital camera Review: Good value, manageable size
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second pair we have purchased, and I believe they are a great value for the size. The sound is not top of the line, but it is pretty darn good, especially for $40 speakers. Way better than any built in speakers and they make movies and music much more desirable. I also take them on trips and use them with an ipod frequently and they sound great.Digital camera Review: Great Sound - compliment MacBook Pro very well
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these to use with a Mac Mini and now use them with a MacBook Pro. These speakers have a lot going for them:
- clear, crisp sound
- more than loud enough to fill any home or office space
- sleek, attractive design, compliments MacBook Pro VERY well
I looked at 3-piece systems with subwoofer, but those were so large and had more cables (READ: unattractive). This system has nice sound with excellent looks. For the price, they can't be beat! I highly recommend them. (Also, no buzz with my computer -- must be the other reviewer's PC)
Digital camera Review: Great Sound and Design
Summary: 4 Stars
These speakers were easy to set up, they sound great and look good as well.
I use them for music and general web surfing. My only complaint is
they must be turned off manually using the volume knob.
I would have liked them to go off automatically when I shutdown my computer.
Overall I would recommend them as an excellent value, quality built with a reasonable price.