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Product Information
Technical Details
| Brand | SoundScience |
| Item Weight | 798 g |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm |
| Item model number | QSB |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B004W269X4 |
| Best Sellers Rank |
8,886 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100)
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| Shipping Weight | 898 g |
| Date First Available | 11 April 2011 |
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Product Description
Update June 2011: Rated 5/5 by the experts at What HiFi?: Compact clever and with a big detailed sound all without batteries or a mains adaptor SoundScience QSB - 30W USB Desktop Speakers with NXT DyadUSB Technology SoundScience worked hard at finding you the right technology and components to make the perfect compact laptop powered audio system. The results are revolutionary! That's the only way to describe these dinky speakers. They will redefine your desktop audio experience. Look across the market and you will see several options for listening to your music from your laptop but it has to be said that none do it quite like your SoundScience QSB speakers. With the problem for most portable speaker systems being lack of power SoundScience have cleverly adopted the DyadUSB package from NXT (HiWave). What is NXT DyadUSB Technology? The DyadUSB is revolutionary piece of kit that enables a 15W per channel audio burst all from only 2.5W of electrical power! This unique technology has been made by the best for the best. SoundScience has cleverly integrated this into an everyday speaker system that will provide up to 30W of sound output power! Magnificent! The speakers are super small and compact (8.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm). They feature a stunning design - metal grills and a smooth metallic exterior with rubber guides to hold their place when delivering you some first class audio. Everything in the package gives that premium feeling down to the sleek rubberised travel case and audiophile-grade magnet cable with RCA connectors for a richer audio experience. So they look the part do they sound the part? They get a great big AMP3 thumbs up! They won't fill huge rooms but are more than capable of producing an sound far greater than what you expect from such small desktop speakers. They certainly managed to create quite the impact in the AMP3 office. When you pick up the QSB USB Speakers and plug them in you can expect rich bass crisp and detailed highs and astonishingly good stere.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By SamBrown30
Have taken delivery of a pair of QSBs..... and before I say anything else ... WOWOWOWOWOW!!
They come in a clear, plastic, box-like outer package with a sort of riveted edge which contains the speakers in their carry case and a fairly low-key cardboard descriptive label which lists the following:
Features
2 x 15W phenomenal 30W equivalent peak power output
Sub-compact completely portable
Powered solely by USB port of host device
Redefines USB audio - full range of linear, high-power, low distortion audio
Greener, lower power consumption, cooler sudio
Extremely wide listening angle, up to 180 degrees
Detachable audiophile grade speaker cable with RCA connectors
Direct digital audio output from computer
Bass Boost for even deeper richer bass
Designer carry case (9 x 20 x 10 cm)
Technical Specification:
Closed-box design, Mechanical dimension 85mm x 85mm x 85mm
Patented NXT Flat-Drive Technology (BMR - Balanced Mode Radiator)
High Performance 8 Ohm 40mm Flat Drive BMR Driver
Patented Ultra efficient low power consumption amplifier
Bass enhancement filter
1 x mini USB port
The carry case itself is black with a red stripe running around the middle length-wise and has a sort of tyre-type finish to the top surface. A nice quality feeling case that will probably last well.
Opening this reveals the two jewel-like piano black gloss finish speakers with silvered edges. These too feel a nice weight and good quality. In between them the two cables, one RCA connector cable (about 1 metre) to link the speakers together and the USB cable (about the same length) to connect to the PC. A very simple quick start guide directs you to connect everything up correctly but frankly you would have to be pretty dim to not be able to see immediately what to do....
The PC running XP immediately recognised a new device and shortly displayed a new QSB HID (human interface device) had been made ready. Click on a track and immediately music bursts forth without any need to configure the PC to use these speakers in preference to the default device.
And? Well I have to say I am flabbergasted that a purely USB driven speaker system can produce (a) the loudness that the QSBs do but also (b) the precision and hi-fi quality of the sound; simply extraordinary. They sound brilliant and to make sure it is clear no batteries are needed nor are any built in as some people seem to think, they are powered directly from the USB port.
Playing various different styles of music reveals quite a lot or at least confirms exactly what one would expect of the performance based upon the technology behind them. I have a large 28 x 20 x 15ft high sitting room; the sound from these speakers easily fills that room and standing at the far end of it with the laptop at the other end the sound is brilliant and expansive and pretty much omni-directional. Certainly the claim of a 180 degree sound stage is justified.
With the speakers positioned about 6 feet away and at full volume they are uncomfortable for me to listen to. Of course everyone's tolerance varies and I am sure many people will be happy to play them at full blast most of the time. For me that isn't necessary and I hope gives a fair indiciation of the loudness available. Is it equivalent to 30W at peak? I wouldn't be able to tell you, I am not that much of an audiophile to be able to judge. Are they loud? yes Do they fill a large room with sound? Yes. Is that sound great quality? Yes, brilliant. Bass? Really good.
As an update, having taken them into the office that is approx. 45ft by 20 ft wide with a very high 20ft ceiling with the QSBs plugged into a MAC, at full volume it is necessary to shout over the music to be heard and it fills this room with ease. Everyone there was amazed and impressed by both the volume and quality of the sound they make and the quality of the units themselves. SoundScience you have a winner I believe.
They come in a clear, plastic, box-like outer package with a sort of riveted edge which contains the speakers in their carry case and a fairly low-key cardboard descriptive label which lists the following:
Features
2 x 15W phenomenal 30W equivalent peak power output
Sub-compact completely portable
Powered solely by USB port of host device
Redefines USB audio - full range of linear, high-power, low distortion audio
Greener, lower power consumption, cooler sudio
Extremely wide listening angle, up to 180 degrees
Detachable audiophile grade speaker cable with RCA connectors
Direct digital audio output from computer
Bass Boost for even deeper richer bass
Designer carry case (9 x 20 x 10 cm)
Technical Specification:
Closed-box design, Mechanical dimension 85mm x 85mm x 85mm
Patented NXT Flat-Drive Technology (BMR - Balanced Mode Radiator)
High Performance 8 Ohm 40mm Flat Drive BMR Driver
Patented Ultra efficient low power consumption amplifier
Bass enhancement filter
1 x mini USB port
The carry case itself is black with a red stripe running around the middle length-wise and has a sort of tyre-type finish to the top surface. A nice quality feeling case that will probably last well.
Opening this reveals the two jewel-like piano black gloss finish speakers with silvered edges. These too feel a nice weight and good quality. In between them the two cables, one RCA connector cable (about 1 metre) to link the speakers together and the USB cable (about the same length) to connect to the PC. A very simple quick start guide directs you to connect everything up correctly but frankly you would have to be pretty dim to not be able to see immediately what to do....
The PC running XP immediately recognised a new device and shortly displayed a new QSB HID (human interface device) had been made ready. Click on a track and immediately music bursts forth without any need to configure the PC to use these speakers in preference to the default device.
And? Well I have to say I am flabbergasted that a purely USB driven speaker system can produce (a) the loudness that the QSBs do but also (b) the precision and hi-fi quality of the sound; simply extraordinary. They sound brilliant and to make sure it is clear no batteries are needed nor are any built in as some people seem to think, they are powered directly from the USB port.
Playing various different styles of music reveals quite a lot or at least confirms exactly what one would expect of the performance based upon the technology behind them. I have a large 28 x 20 x 15ft high sitting room; the sound from these speakers easily fills that room and standing at the far end of it with the laptop at the other end the sound is brilliant and expansive and pretty much omni-directional. Certainly the claim of a 180 degree sound stage is justified.
With the speakers positioned about 6 feet away and at full volume they are uncomfortable for me to listen to. Of course everyone's tolerance varies and I am sure many people will be happy to play them at full blast most of the time. For me that isn't necessary and I hope gives a fair indiciation of the loudness available. Is it equivalent to 30W at peak? I wouldn't be able to tell you, I am not that much of an audiophile to be able to judge. Are they loud? yes Do they fill a large room with sound? Yes. Is that sound great quality? Yes, brilliant. Bass? Really good.
As an update, having taken them into the office that is approx. 45ft by 20 ft wide with a very high 20ft ceiling with the QSBs plugged into a MAC, at full volume it is necessary to shout over the music to be heard and it fills this room with ease. Everyone there was amazed and impressed by both the volume and quality of the sound they make and the quality of the units themselves. SoundScience you have a winner I believe.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By mike fisher
Amazon Verified Purchase
The purchase of these speakers was down to an article in What hi fi.The price was a slight deterrent,but when I took delivery
and so the quality I was pleased, then when I plugged them in and played a selection of music through them I new my descision
was correct.They knocked my socks off!.
I have no reservations in recommending them,my laptop has come alive and watching videos whilst camping will be a real treat.
and so the quality I was pleased, then when I plugged them in and played a selection of music through them I new my descision
was correct.They knocked my socks off!.
I have no reservations in recommending them,my laptop has come alive and watching videos whilst camping will be a real treat.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Keith Hobbs
Small but perfectly formed speakers with an easy set up and no power lead that minimises clutter.
Performance belies the size of the speakers .............great value.
Performance belies the size of the speakers .............great value.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
The sound comes and goes
I choose one star because the was no half star!
I made the mistake of not trying them properly until after the 30day returns date had expired. Read more
I made the mistake of not trying them properly until after the 30day returns date had expired. Read more
Published 14 days ago by G Roger Howe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good things come in small packages!
I wanted a small, easily transportable, decent set of speakers for my Macbook Air whilst on holiday. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KW
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
Please don't listen too much to the not-so-good reviews of these speakers. Most of the non-positive reviews have had their own issues. Read more
Published 4 months ago by JOHN BROWES
3.0 out of 5 stars
they do the job. but they are NOT hifi !
Initially I thought I would get something like Bose's satelite speakers quality but thats not the case with the Soundscience. Read more
Published 8 months ago by London is calling
2.0 out of 5 stars
Look great, sound lame.....
I purchased a set of these after seeing the What HiFi rating they received. I actually got a pair for about £45 as ex-demo instead of the £69 being asked here. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. J. M. Spain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good little speakers
They are really good speakers listened to classic, rock and a bit of a musical and they all sound great. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. C. P. Connolly
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice .... but NOT desk top speakers
These are excellent travel speakers, presented very nicely in a smart travelling bag, they are obviously soundly built with quality linking cables. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Badbirder
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic little product
These speakers produce a great sound, yet are wonderfully compact, and come in a very tidy case. They're almost certainly not as loud as standard 30W speakers, but plenty loud... Read more
Published 12 months ago by ActionDan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not that good and not very loud.
These are pretty good speakers, their clarity is very good and give you a excellent stereo sound. However they are no were near as good as a set of decent mains powered speakers of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Venusproject
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Stunning Speakers
I regularly buy products from the internet and whilst I always value account customer reviews, I have never before provided a review of my own. So why change now? Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nick
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