Logitech AudioHub Notebook Speakers
by Logitech
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Customer Review: Excellent Sound Quality and Extra USB Ports
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I just took these speakers out of the box, plugged the USB cable using the included USB extender into my laptop, plugged in its power supply and then turned on my laptop. It automatically set itself up and started working. I must admit that I was amazed at how rich the sounds are that come out of this speaker system.
I had video of a lecture that I could not hear at full volume on my laptop. But now it is like listening to the lecture live with a good quality sound system. And I only have the volume at the 20% level. Even at full volume, which is now much to loud, there is no distortion or hiss. I am very happy to have these.
The AudioHub speaker system features an adjustable one-piece, three-chamber speaker system with an integrated subwoofer. You are able to adjust the speakers position so that they clear the sides of your laptop screen. The volume control/mute button on the AudioHub is lit so you always no when it is not muted. And the mute button turns off the sound without cutting power to the integrated USB hub, which has three built-in Hi-Speed USB ports. So you use one USB port for the speakers and have a two USB port net gain.
Customer Review: I wanted a USB hub -- I got it and great speakers, too!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a Toshiba notebook that is my primary computer. I use it 30-40 hours per week. I was looking for a USB hub when I found this product. I've used Logitech trackballs for a number of years and have found the devices to be excellent products.
The AudioHub was available on Amazon with a mail-in rebate, which lowered the price to within $15 of a 4-port hub. Since this product comes with three USB ports located behind the right speaker, I felt this device would solve my needs. The speakers would be a bonus.
Calling the speakers a "bonus" is an understatement.
I now can enjoy Netflix on-demand movies. The 2.1 speaker system provides excellent sound. I take this product with me on the road and watch movies in my hotel room. Hotel pay-per-view movies cost $10-$15, so this system paid for itself several times over.
At home, I download new movie trailers -- some in HD format -- and share them with my family.
I have no complaints about the size and weight of the device. Along with my notebook bag, I carry all of my computer peripherals in a separate canvas bag (I'm green, I guess). The speakers extend to wrap around the back of my notebook monitor and create the surround sound experience.
BTW: This comes with a mounting bracket for an external web cam. I don't use a web cam, so I cannot provide you a review of its usefulness.
Customer Review: Basic but Very Good
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
Logitech is a trusted brand, and so far I have never been let down by them. These speakers have surpassed anything of their kind that I have ever used. They can be used on a PC setup ( even with no Sound Card, since it picks up the sound output from the Operating System) and it can
work well on a laptop, both MAC and PC, to provide an augmented and very portable sound. This sound is in, it should be noted , an augmented 2.1 Stereo, with a Central Subwoofer that surpasses some regular bass ends of speakers that one might use quite easily. I tested the response using some early Joe Walsh Albums ( 1972-73) for that regular country tone which deserves a rich response and it gave a great rendering of the guitars and voice. I heard things in the audio I have not heard before. I tried the same test with Zakk Wylde's BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's albums, and the sound was awesome. This is a great set of speakers with superb
response at close range; perfect for users close to the unit.
Also, the Regular OS sounds are great, and games come off with crystal clear sounds. An awesome, and clear range
Highly Recommended.
Customer Review: Does Everything I Wanted and More!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
Most of the reviews of this product have been more elaborate than mine, giving a detailed account about the performance. Mine is going to be much simpler: They do exactly what I wanted them to do - enhance the sound on my laptop. I had my granddaughter over the other day and she wanted to play a DVD on the laptop as grandpa was watching something else on TV. We tried but the sound was so soft we could hardly hear anything -- certainly not good enough to keep a four-year-old's interest for a 90-minute movie. So I knew I needed something better. When these became available via the Vine program, I snatched them up. Not only do they perform as good as I need them to, the quality of the sound for playing CDs or something from iTunes is top-notch. And I didn't lose a USB port, I gained two. How great is that? They were very easy to install as well. As far as portability is concerned, no I won't be carrying them around the house, but they are certainly perfect for my little desk and perfectly fine to take with us on a trip. I really couldn't ask for anything more. I am certainly a happy camper. Highly recommended.Customer Review: Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
This is possibly one of the best add-ons i can think of for a laptop. The speakers on my Inspiron 1525 were poor at best and were just barely good enough for Youtube videos. So today i said enough was enough and what i find but the Audiohub. At this price I didn't expect much but WOW, these babies can blow. Highs and mids are perfect, bass could be a bit louder if you ask me but you can expect much from a 3" driver. By all means these are no Studio Monitors but for a semi-portable system the peaker system with comparable sound is the Bose® SoundDock® Series II digital music system for iPod® - Black and we can all see the price difference, not to mention the fact that it's not for laptops. All in all if you're disappointed in your laptop speakers output you shouldn't be reading this review you should be checking out already. However one word of caution before buying, Logitech advertises this as being able to expand outwards to accommodate screen sizes up to and including 17". If you have a widescreen laptop, which means any AR past 4:3 you may be S.O.L. My 15" Inspiron 1525 fits by a margin of about 1/4 of an inch per side. So if you have a larger screen it may block the speakers. Other than that I cant say much else negative about this product.