Cyber Acoustics CA2016 2-Piece USB Powered Computer Speaker System (Black)

by Cyber Acoustics

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.2 x 3.2 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B9WE
• Item model number: CA2016
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2002

Product Description

2.0-channel Speaker System - Black

Customer Reviews

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice inexpensive speakers, November 7, 2004

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M. Wolf (Pacific NW) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cyber Acoustics CA2016 2-Piece USB Powered Computer Speaker System (Black) (Personal Computers)

I have two pairs of these speakers. One for at home and one for at work. With the power coming from the USB it is one less clunky plug I have to find room for on the power strip. The sound is fair. I have no problems with humming or picking up static. While it is very minor I also like the blue power light.

Update November 7th 2008

After 4 years these speakers are still working great.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Barely usable in a modern office, January 20, 2006

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settsu (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cyber Acoustics CA2016 2-Piece USB Powered Computer Speaker System (Black) (Personal Computers)

I purchased 3 pairs for an office to be shared by 3 people (myself and 2 others). The only criteria was cheap, headphone jack and decent looking, and these fit the bill, except...

Like others here, the USB power method seemed like a good idea to save plug usage. It may be a good "idea", but as some others have noted, the implementation of the idea is fatally flawed.

There's a HUGE amount of noise using headphones and a 5.8GHz cordless phone on the same desk causes an irritating tone when in use that only stops by turning the speakers off.

Very disappointed so hopefully they can be returned despite 2 with no packaging.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Totally unusable - straight to trash can, June 23, 2005

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tronbrain - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cyber Acoustics CA2016 2-Piece USB Powered Computer Speaker System (Black) (Personal Computers)

These speakers appeared to be a good basic pair of speakers for those who want a no-frills, inexpensive system. They look pretty nice, admittedly. Power is drawn through a USB port, which is a nice idea - no bulky transformer. And herein lies the problem.

Power from the USB port needs to be filtered; on these speakers, it is definitely not. They hiss, crack, and transmit/amplify every electronic interference signal that comes out of your PC. Move your mouse, and you hear clicking. CD-ROM usage is even worse. The noise renders the speakers unusable, for even the most patient among us.

For the price, they're not even worth the effort to return ship them. These are totally unusuable and going straight into the trash.