Recommendation for travel-size speakers for laptop

F-100 · « **on:** 16 Jun 2011, 04:29 pm »

I've been doing a lot of business trips lately and I need a good pair of speakers to use with my laptop while staying in the hotel room. Does anyone have a good recommendation for one? Prefer small, compact travel size speakers with good sound quality that plug directly into laptop.

Thanks in advance for any help.

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 Jun 2011, 04:42 pm »

I travel a lot on buisness too and this is what I use. http://www.musicdirect.com/p-1265-soundmatters-foxl-v2-speaker.aspx

Decent sound for their size, much, much better than the laptop speakers. They easily fit in my suitcase (which I always carry on), usually in spaces between clothes. I use them with both my iPod and laptop.

F-100 · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 Jun 2011, 05:02 pm »

Thanks so much for the recommendation but $170 is a bit high for my budget. I like to spend less than $50 if possible.

JohnR · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 Jun 2011, 10:06 pm »

I've used a pair of the small logitech usb-powered speakers. I think it was the V20? USB-powered is nice - no carrying an extra power supply. Not hifi and go easy on anything with bass but were definitely an improvement over the internal speakers, and they are reasonably small and light and come with a travel case.

eclein · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 Jun 2011, 10:14 pm »

here is the V20 and below it is an even cheaper model..I used a logitech 5.1 surround setup that was mostly computer friendly as a home theater in several places during the year I was actually homeless for awhile..logitech makes good stuff, I found the 5.1 setup very well made for the price.........
V20
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers/devices/199
X140
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers/devices/214
and a 2.1 setup...
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/speakers-audio/home-pc-speakers/devices/4251

Noseyears · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 Jun 2011, 11:23 pm »

Check this:
http://www.amazon.com/JLab-USB-Laptop-Speakers-Portable/dp/B003YL3KUO

I've used them...despite their size the sound is terrific.

sebrof · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 Jun 2011, 01:34 am »

Quote from: F-100 on 16 Jun 2011, 04:29 pm

I've been doing a lot of business trips lately and I need a good pair of speakers to use with my laptop while staying in the hotel room. Does anyone have a good recommendation for one? Prefer small, compact travel size speakers with good sound quality that plug directly into laptop.

Thanks in advance for any help.

I was looking for exactly the same thing a couple of weeks ago before a trip.
At Best Buy I got a pair of Insignia nxt speakers for $20. They are flat and even have magnets so that they stick together when packed up. Phone jack plugs into the jack on the laptop and USB for power. Best thing (besides the price) is that they really do sound pretty good. Much better than comparable cheap computer speakers and take up a heck of a lot less room.

F-100 · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 Jun 2011, 03:19 pm »

All the recommendations are very good. I'm going to check them out this weekend.
Thanks everyone.

F-100 · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 Jun 2011, 06:57 pm »

I received the Logitech V20 from an online store couple days ago. Plugged it into my Dell laptop with Windows XP SP3 and no sound. Took it to work today and tried on couple more Dell laptop (XP & Vista) and still no sound.

After further research on Logitech forum with people having the same problem, this is a hit-missed product from Logitech.

Noseyears · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 Jun 2011, 07:07 pm »

That sucks. You'll need to grab a different model.

eclein · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Jun 2011, 07:20 pm »

Usually they have a good track record, its surprises me its DOA-will you get refund or replacement through the online vendor?

F-100 · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Jun 2011, 08:39 pm »

I'm going to return them to the vendor but I have to pay the return shipping. The "No sound" syndrome seem like a common problem for this model.

http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Speaker-General-Discussion/V20-No-Sound-Help-Please/td-p/84843

F-100 · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Jun 2011, 08:42 pm »

Quote from: Noseyears on 27 Jun 2011, 07:07 pm

That sucks. You'll need to grab a different model.

I thought about taking up your suggestion but instead I went with the Logitech. Talk about bad luck...

JohnR · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Jun 2011, 11:33 pm »

Oh, sorry about that. It worked fine for me

(actually a friend is still using it in her studio)

F-100 · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Jun 2011, 05:55 am »

No sweat, JohnR. I got a defective one so it's no big deal.

Noseyears · « **Reply #15 on:** 29 Jun 2011, 04:34 pm »

Quote from: F-100 on 27 Jun 2011, 08:42 pm

I thought about taking up your suggestion but instead I went with the Logitech. Talk about bad luck...

Well..it happens. Do a little research next time, im sure the guys have more suggestions in case you go for another model.

gooberdude · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 Jun 2011, 01:23 am »

I bought a previous girlfriend a little Orbit speaker by Altec Lansing.

It is so simple, less than half the size of a coffee cup & just 1 wire - usb connection.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=altec+speakers+for+computer&tag=googhydr-20&index=electronics&hvadid=6174302237&ref=pd_sl_8f96awvjk0_b

Pretty sure its the Orbit IM227 model, though i paid 2x that amount at Best Buy.

Its not uber hi end or anything, but ultra portable & sounds good.

Pez · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 Jun 2011, 03:05 am »

No interest in headphones? Just curious.

Noseyears · « **Reply #18 on:** 30 Jun 2011, 06:29 pm »

Quote from: Pez on 30 Jun 2011, 03:05 am

No interest in headphones? Just curious.

Using headphones its a nice alternative.

OzarkTom · « **Reply #19 on:** 4 Jul 2011, 01:02 am »

If you had a little amp, the Dayton B652 speakers at $29 is getting the raves.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20016275-47.html