Sony PC Speakers (White)
From Sony
The two-piece SRS-Z50 is stylishly slim, making it ideal for anyone wanting to preserve desk space but still have quality PC audio that looks fantastic. Each speaker features a 38mm Neodymium driver unit with a reflex port for rich bass reproduction. The integrated amplifier generates a combined 5W of sound power - plenty for music, movies or gaming. Magnetic shielding limits noise interference, and there are dual inputs for using a phone or MP3 player alongside a PC. There is also a headphone output for those occasions when you don't want to make too much noise.
- Color: White
- Brand: Sony
- Model: SRSZ50/WHI
- Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.00" w x 1.00" l, 1.00 pounds
Wrong price point for these little speaks
These computer speakers are a throwback to the 80s. where *bloops* and *bleeps* would have possibly sounded great on these speakers, but for today's standards in portable sound, these are sorely lacking.
I can understand when companies create mediocre speakers and mark up the price with little regard to actual sound quality, but I was embarrassed when I picked these up at fry's for a little over fifty dollars to demo on my laptop. First off, these are seemingly well made with a sturdy base, and solid feel to them, but the problem is when you actually turn them on to listen to any variety of things from youtube videos to your favorite playlist. I actually had to disconnect them from my computer and test which was louder, my macbook speakers or the powered sony speakers; if anyone has to do that with powered speakers there is a major problem. I have to admit, I have spent fifty dollars on some pretty useless things, but I can also guarantee these are not worth anything more than something out of a Mcdonald's happy meal either.
Do yourself a favor, if you are on a budget, check out the JBL Duet speakers in white (for the same price on amazon). The JBl speakers have very accurate sound for portable speakers and will not disappoint even the most discerning individual. Now instead of wasting my money, I have nabbed an awesome set of computer speakers for a very reasonable price; if only Sony could follow suit and not try and peddle these speakers for an inflated price; if you don't trust me, try them for yourself and then you will find yourself saying "wow, I should have listened to...".
Go on now, if you are still reading this review, you are wasting time still looking at these speakers. Pick up the JBl Duet's or toss your money out the window, because if you buy these you are practically doing the latter.
