4-551: Microlab Inc. is a global audio electronics manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China that specializes in the research, development, and production of multimedia speakers , AV speakers , and peripheral products. It was founded in 1998, as a joint venture between Shenzhen Microlab Technology Inc. and International Microlab Blue Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. Some of the company's products include FineCone speakers, Portable iPod/iPhone docks, Multimedia Speakers, General stereo speakers,
8-596: A mains power supply often via an AC adapter , batteries, or a USB port. The signal input connector is often a 3.5 mm jack plug (usually color-coded lime green per the PC 99 standard); RCA connectors are sometimes used, and a USB port may supply both signal and power (requiring additional circuitry, and only suitable for use with a computer). Battery-powered wireless Bluetooth speakers require no connections at all. Most computers have speakers of low power and quality built in; when external speakers are connected they disable
12-623: The TMN Series, home theatre systems, the Soundbar Series, and the PURE Signatory Series. It is also a producer of headphones. Multimedia speakers Computer speakers , or multimedia speakers , are speakers sold for use with computers, although usually capable of other audio uses, e.g. for an MP3 player . Most such speakers have an internal amplifier and consequently require a power source, which may be by
16-519: The built-in speakers. Altec Lansing claims to have created the computer speaker market in 1990. Computer speakers range widely in quality and in price. Computer speakers sometimes packaged with computer systems are small, plastic, and have mediocre sound quality. Some computer speakers have equalization features such as bass and treble controls. Bluetooth speakers can be connected with a computer by using an Aux jack and compatible adaptor prove instrumental. More sophisticated computer speakers can have
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