I got these speakers a few months ago and I use them very often. It's true they aren't very loud but they do get decent sound. I would say they are very similar to that of a desktop computer's speakers. How loud they are really all depends on hat you are plugging them into. For instance, if you plug it into your iPod vs. some large high energy system the one with more power is going to have the larger sound. What I really like about this system is that it doesn't require batteries. I would recommend them.
I purchased these little speakers to go with the Philips NP1100/37 Streamium Network Music Player with 3.0" B&W Display. With these little speakers tied into that unit, we would have music anywhere around the house.
They worked well together. The volume from such a small set of speakers is just fine although they wouldn't blast out to a hundred people in a large garden party. The sound quality is good, if just a bit tinny. It's that lack of bass that brings down the rating. Othewise, these have worked out nicely.
These cute little speakers are as nice as it gets for portable speakers with no external power source. They sound a little "small" but the quality of the sound is not bad. I wouldn't recommend them to play live performances where the sound isn't super crisp, but on most music recordings, I think they are more than adequate. Not too expensive, and they have a normal headphone jack, so they might be used with many different music players. They are a little bigger than I expected, but they do have a small footprint, so they fit well on a desk or counter.
Depending on what you're looking for, these speakers are great. I was looking for a way to play my ipod at work (my computer doesn't have speakers). They can actually be too loud for a work environment. They don't have alot of mid-range or bass, but they certainly fulfill their purpose. I love that they are light weight, and don't need batteries. They can be put in my suitcase for travel, or used on the beach!!
These speakers have a surprising pleasing sound compared to many others the same size. The volume output is just fine for one's personal enjoyment. I use it with my I-pod Nano and portable CD player in lieu of headphones, on the terrace. They were not designed to fill a dance hall with sound, the volume they put out is more than adequate for ones personal enjoyment. I have a 60% hearing loss and have no problem with these speakers. The speakers are compact and nice looking. The speakers are a bit awkward to carry, a little handle on each of them would have been terrific, for the clumsy, such as myself. These speakers are an excellent buy and can surely be put to good use as you can use them with anything that has a mini jack. Another nice thing about these speakers are the fact that they are passive speakers and never need batteries.
Turn your portable audio player into a mini stereo with the SRS-P11Q passive speaker system. Passive speakers are great for portable audio devices because they don't need to be powered. This system is lightweight, requires no batteries, and is easy to carry. The SRS-P11Q comes with interchangeable white and silver faceplates so you can match the speakers to your player. Stereo mini plug input with 2W + 2W maximum input power.
Features:
Compact housing fits on a bookshelf, atop a dresser, or in a backpack.
57 mm damper-less neodymium magnets enhance audio performance.
4 watts maximum power (2 watts x 2); interchangeable white and silver faceplates.
Pair of passive speakers for connection to a portable audio player.
200 Hz to 10 kHz frequency response; requires no batteries.