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Audio Source DB5 Portable Powered Speaker System | 
 enlarge | Brand: AudioSource
Category: CE
List Price: $42.95
Buy New: $17.24
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Avg. Customer Rating:  84 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 8 x 7 x 4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: DB5
Model: DB5
UPC: 041087905321
EAN: 0041087905321
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: This product is brand new in retail packaging!
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| Features:
| • | Portable powered speaker system for MP3 players, iPods, and other audio devices | | • | Plugs into any device with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, including laptops | | • | Pair of 1-inch aluminum cone drivers deliver crisp 60 Hz to 33 kHz frequency range | | • | Magnetically shielded against video interference; 7 watts total power (3.5 watts x 2) | | • | Runs on 4 AA batteries; measures 6.39 x 1.88 x 2.88 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
The AudioSource DB5 Portable Speaker System is designed to be the ideal companion to your personal music player- Discman, MP3 player or iPod. Accurately reproduces any song in your library; just plug it in via the headphone jack. The portable DB5 when closed is no bigger than a sunglass case and fits easily in a brief case or back pack. Kit includes a 3' 3.5mm extension cable plus a USB power cord to attach to a notebook computer. On the go, in the office or at home, the AudioSource DB5 is the perfect match for you. Audiosource DB5 supports any MP3 player with headphone output / 3.5mm stereo phone plug (supplied) allows direct connection to MP3 Player, Laptop or Desktop computer / Buttons for Power, Volume Up, Volume Down and 3D sound / magnetically shielded 25mm aluminum cone speakers / Speakers are self-contained in folding case / USB Power Cord included / Can be used with four (4) Alkaline 'AA' batteries (not supplied) / 3.5mm StereoExtension USB cable / Specifications : Power (3.5 Watts RMS per channel at 6 ohms with lwss than 1% THD+N / Frequency Response 60Hz-33kHz / Signal to Noise Ratio greater than 70dB / Operating Voltage 6VDC / 0.8A / Accessories Supplied: USB power cable and 3.5mm Female to Male Extension cables
Amazon.com Product Description
Listen to all your favorite songs in the garage, on the back patio, or while lounging in the tub with the AudioSource DB5 portable powered speaker system. Compatible with any MP3 player, iPod, laptop, or personal CD player with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the DB5 speaker system is compact and efficient, with an integrated folding case that measures a mere 6.39 by 1.88 by 2.88 inches (W x H x D) when closed. More importantly, the system's pair of 1-inch aluminum cone drivers deliver elegant, crisp sound that extends from 60 Hz to 33 kHz, an impressive frequency range considering the DB5's small size. Other details include magnetic shielding, which lets you place the DB5 near a TV or video monitor without distorting the picture; a 40-inch USB cable that lets you power the system through your computer's USB port; a 40-inch input extension cable; and a 3D surround function that creates a spacious sound stage. The DB5, which offers 7 watts of total power (3.5 watts x 2), also runs on four AA batteries (not included) and is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
DB5 portable speaker system, 40-inch USB cable, 40-inch audio cable, user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 79 more reviews...
 5 stars as described April 10, 2007
39 out of 40 found this review helpful
I got these because my old IBM ThinkPad laptop has "speakers" that can't really be heard unless you're hovering right over them, and I'm not a headphone fan (besides, there's nobody to disturb), and the quality of those built in speakers is worse than tinny. When I listen to streaming video from certain web sites, I want to park the laptop away from me and do something else. Hence the search for external but portable speakers.
These do indeed come in a neat storage box that everything fits into without you being a puzzle master. Hookup is a no-brainer, and for the size, the sound is amazing. I even tried them with a classical music CD, and they are fine. The "3D" feature makes them sound like much bigger speakers.
The supplied USB power cable is nice, with an attached protective cap for the USB end.
The controls are simple and having it wake up with low volume is good design.
They're exactly as described in the specs and the preceding reviews. All I could offer is a wish list: The storage box is not something you'd carry around, so I'll probably manufacture a simple carrying bag. If you were going to use it with a portable player, you wouldn't even need to pack the input extension & power cables, just the little dog-bone shaped device itself with the short input cable tucked neatly inside.
The speaker part does tend to drop kerclunk! on the base when you unfold it until you know it's going to do that. I also noted that if you don't have the little inplut cable carefully tucked into the base, the speaker part leaves a dent in the cable, which would be wearing after a while, and the input cable is hardwired into speaker case, so difficult to repair/replace.
Also, I wish there were another power input cable besides the USB cable, so you wouldn't have to use batteries with devices like portable CD players.
But I'm very pleased with this purchase.
good sound and volume for the money April 16, 2007
30 out of 31 found this review helpful
I agree with all the positive reviews of this product. I just got mine today, stuck all the batteries in it, hooked it up to my CD Walkman, and cranked it. It didn't seem to be too loud, until I cranked the volume on the Walkman. :) THEN it got loud! The sound quality isn't as good as, say, a decent boombox, but it IS better than a comparably priced boombox, so it is good value for the money.
The dimensions listed above are the shipping dimensions for the box the speakers come in (a very nice box, too). The dimensions of the speaker unit itself (closed) is 6 in long, 2.75 in wide, and 1.75 in high. Opened up, The height is 3.75 in. Weight with batteries is just under a pound. So it's pretty small and light!
One note - the manual says that it can take a DC power source, but it doesn't say what voltage. I called Audiosource and talked to Matt in tech support - he said that it would need a DC source of 6-8V (the more the better) and that you can get a converter at any electronics store.
 Somebody's gotta break the 5 star trend May 23, 2007
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Well, from the 14 other reviews giving this product 5 stars, I thought I found a pair of speakers that were better and cheaper than the competition, especially with them boasting a 60 Hz to 33 kHz frequency response(the frequency response claimed in the owners manual is 100 Hz thru 20 kHz). In reality, these speakers are cheap, I will not oppose that argument. But the fact of the matter is that once they are turned up beyond the listening volume of normal laptop speakers, the distortion is REALLY bad. Songs with more bass than a normal alternative rock song were distorted so badly I could not hear the lyrics behind the bass, just a mess of jarbled notes. For the money, they will suffice for soft music in the office, but if you want to hear the music outside of the room you are in, get a pair of JBL OnTour Portable Music Box or Virgin VS0200 Boomtube Portable Speakers.
Impressive April 12, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Thought I would try these because all of the reviews were positive and the price was cheap enough to gamble. I have to admit the "unit" is smaller than I expected, but I actually think this is a bonus, as I bought them to basically be travel speakers. The packaging is great (over the top really, but I'm not complaining) and they(/it) came with a USB power cable. The 3.5mm plug is built in, short, but more than fine for any portable music player. Like the other reviewer, I bought from the cheaper vendor with cheaper shipping and I got them in 2 days (ordered 9th arrived 11th). Sound is clear and solid. I don't think it will wake the neighbors, but I think it will be plenty loud as music for a small gathering (campfire, hotel room, etc). I've just received them, so this is an initial review, but from what I see I think it was a great purchase and wouldn't be surprised to see more quality products from Audio Source in the future.
The little speaker system that could! August 15, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
WOW! I've hardly ever taken the time to write a review for anything but I feel I've been so fortunate to come across these that I felt compelled to share my good luck. I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews and I was a little doubtful that these speakers would live up to the hype of this review forum - but HUP AH! WHAT A FIND! These speakers have a truly great sound that would please all but the most fanatical audiophiles (keeping in mind that they are small, portable speakers). They have a full rich sound and definately provide a good bass. Some have complained of varying degrees of distortion at high volumes, but during my testing, I found that when I cranked these babies at full blast, all I had to do was play a bit with the equalizer for different songs to control the levels and that would take care of any distortion...and really, how often are you planning to blast your speakers at full volume anyway? (I mean, at full volume you can hear it clear across into the next room. Now, I'll address the specific pros and cons:
PROS:
-Completely Plug and Play
-Volume control is located on the actual unit.(Unlike some other speakers)
-Can be powered by a USB cable (which is included) Some other types do not allow for power to be provided through a USB cable.
-The signal input plug is located and stored right in the unit.
-Additional 3.5 audio plug extenion cord is included. (a definite bonus because the attached plug is really short)
-Clam Shell design closes and protects the speakers and allows for convenient self-contained travel.
-Has a 3D effect that actually makes a difference in fullness of sound and is not just a vanity button.
-Due to its design, I am able to hook it over the top of my laptop and rest it above the screen. (Which is nice because it centralizes the source of the sound and gets it off the ground if I want.)
CONS:
-It's kinda bigger than I expected (thicker really) and a little heavy...just a hair smaller than a box of checks, but with a kidney bean shape. (The shape is actually a PRO though - it is aesthetically pleasing and actaully fits in the palm of the hand nicely.)
-Doesn't come with an AC Adapter, although apparently it does allow for it to be powered by one.
SO TO SUMMARIZE: Although it may be a little bit bigger than some of the other choices out there, I think it's a great trade off due to the sound it gives (both in quality and volume). And since I bought it to use primarily with my laptop, I love that it can be powered with a USB cord and don't really care that it doesn't come with a AC Adapter (which I can always get later). It can be run on 4 AA batteries which also adds to its ease of portability. So when you combine all of these reasons with the incredibly affordable price, this speaker system is really all that you could want!
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