Sony SRS-A27 Desktop Personal Speakers with 2-Way Power Supply

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [45kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.8 x 4 inches ; 14.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068MGO
• Item model number: SRS-A27
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 13, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The SRS-A27 desktop speakers will morph your personal CD player or radio into a substantial sound system. They will accomplish this morphing with minimal cost. These speakers are Sony's basic, yet highly sensitive speaker. With their compact size and shape, these speakers are perfect for a dorm room or office. The two watts of power, along with the 57 mm driver units provide quality sound with a wide frequency. To enhance the bass sound, Sony has installed a built-in Mega Bass sound; this boosts the sound quality, especially at low frequencies. With magnetic shielding, you can be confident that the speakers will not harm the quality of other near-by components, like a TV or computer monitor.

You have two options for powering these speakers. Choose either an optional AC adaptor or four AA batteries (not included.) The speakers will play up to thirty hours with Sony alkaline batteries. There is a single, mini-jack input located on one of the speakers. The on/off switch and volume control are also located at the front of one of the speakers, making adjustments easy to accomplish. The two speaker cords are one meter long. Take your Walkman, Discman or computer to a new level with these active, bass-heavy speakers.

What's in the Box
Sony SRS-A27 user's manual and a ninety day warranty.

Product Description

Listen to your music in style with the SRS-A27 personal desktop speakers. Perfect for your home or office, these lightweight speakers deliver optimal sound.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and decent, December 29, 2003

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Gadgester "No Time, No Money" (Mother Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony SRS-A27 Desktop Personal Speakers with 2-Way Power Supply (Personal Computers)

When I was looking for a pair of powered portable speakers, I looked at this pair from Sony, as well as a couple selections at Radio Shack, all for the same price of $19.99. Compared to the Radio Shack speakers, the Sony has these pros and cons:

Pros:
- lightweight
- better build quality (all are made in China)
- accommodates easier-to-find AA batteries vs. size C for RS
- slightly better sound with more clarity

Cons:
- no bass or treble controls as on the RS speakers
- not as loud as the RS speakers, but the latter gets distorted so bad so the maximum volume is meaningless

In the end I chose the Sony speakers for better sound and build quality as well as a longer warranty. I use them with my RCA Lyra MP3 Jukebox and also my Panasonic SL-SV550 CD/MP3/Radio player. Pretty happy so far.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect much., December 14, 2002

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Walter Reade (Appleton, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony SRS-A27 Desktop Personal Speakers with 2-Way Power Supply (Personal Computers)

These speakers on definitely on the low end of sound quality. At a power rating of 1 watt per speaker, they sound much smaller than they look. The sound is a harsh mix of the mid-to-high-end range. There is no hint of bass.

Battery life (four AA batteries) will give you between 15-30 hours of play. While this isn't bad, it also means that if you accidentally leave the power switch on, you'll be on your way to the store for more batteries. Good thing there is an AC plug (but no cables).

On the lighter side, the packaging mine came with said that these could be used with a Walkman, CD Walkman, MD Walkman, or PC. It then stated that "Walkman and PC is not supplied." Rats, I thought I was going to get a PC for twenty bucks!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much better than the other reviews say, May 8, 2006

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Jill H. Baskin "musicman" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony SRS-A27 Desktop Personal Speakers with 2-Way Power Supply (Personal Computers)

Before buying these speakers, I purchased the Sony passive speakers for $6.00. Those were absolutely terrible. After the wire snapped, I decided to pay a little more for these...best decision I've made in a while. They are much louder than you would believe, and have surprisingly good quality.
However, I bought these for a very unique reason. I put these speakers in my backpack to play during and after school, and things like that, and these are perfect for that.
I would highly recommend these speakers, hands down.