Cyber Acoustics Portable Speaker System
By: Cyber Acoustics Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 22
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 On: 2008-07-08
I was looking for something cheap to take to the beach and attach to my MP3 player. This fit the bill ($20), was light, and the volume went high enough without too much distortion. Just be realistic with your expectations...
On: 2008-06-05
Most laptop/portable speakers these days are USB powered. I very specifically didnt want that. I do a lot of memory-intensive PC work and having any extra devices initiating on USB can cause unpredictable problems. So I needed something that worked via the headphones port.
This little set is great for so many reasons. Aside from the non-USB, you can choose between battery and AC power, so its very flexible. Because its a standard 3.5mm cable, you can use it with your iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, etc. That flexibility made it an ideal choice. The unit is lightweight, has a great travel pouch, and the sound quality is better than I expected in a unit this small.
The only downside for me, and why I dropped a star on the rating, is that the units balance is pretty precarious. It pretty much only balances on a completely level and stable surface. I usually wind up using it set on its back, rather than up on its miniscule balance point.
Overall, its a great product and really meets my needs.
 On: 2008-06-05
The sound quality is so bad...especially when volume level is increased...no equalizer options so cant adjust the bass, treble etc.,
No holes to hang somewhere....poor design so it just rolls out if I try to place in a table....And it looks like eyes of some alien from mars....so bright blue light, disturbing eyes at night...pluses are quick delivery and cheap cost....I am using it to hear audio books...(and for music I bought an some other product).....Best option is to put some +20$ and go for some popular + good speakers available in the market...If you want to hear good music with decent bass + treble + balance...it is not worth...
 On: 2008-06-04
I recently bought a road bike and have been getting into cycling more. I saw other people had sound systems rigged up and had an old mp3 player that I hadnt used in a couple of years. I made sure that the player still worked then ordered this speaker. The results were awesome! Its light, small and sounds pretty good. I zip tied mine to my top cross bar - make sure you do not zip tie your brake line with it - it will affect your rear brake!!! Whats nice about having it on your cross bar is the easy access to the volume and on/off controls. My wife will probably get one for her bike now. Hope this review helps.
On: 2008-05-15
This has good sound and does amplify the volume some, wish it had a little more volume.
On: 2008-05-03
Tienen muy buen sonido para ser tan pequeñas, Recomiendo este artÃculo, es muy liviano y pequeño y de muy buena calidad.
On: 2008-04-12
You cant beat these speakers for the $20 price tag. Good sound, any little bit of distortion can be eliminated by adjusting the Eq on your mp3 player, along with the volumes on speaker and your mp3 unit. I have to agree with everyone else about the lack of a sturdy stand. I found that if you use the case and fold over one side and rest the speaker on the case you can adjust the direction of sound a bit better. It also seems to make the speakers sound a bit better (that part might be my imagination lol )
On: 2008-04-07
This is a very good item for the size and price. Good quality sound and nice small footprint. Works great with my 2nd desktop computer where I am crowded for space but still want decent audio. The only problem is it does not want to "sit-up". Adding a rubber strip on the bottom might do the job.
On: 2008-04-05
I bought this unit to add to my laptop. In the past i tried using a USB speaker but MS Vista didnt like that. This until uses a conventional headphone plug-in and thus avoids all the drive hassles. The ability to run on AA batteries was a plus for me...also a plus is the external sound control. The sound is good (when compared to typical laptop speakers) for a 20 dollar until. The only small thing that annoyed me was the blue LED light is very bright; thats easy to fix.
On: 2008-03-15
This product does a very good job for the price. The volume is better than I expected and so it the sound quality. The only remaining concern I have is how long a battery life it will have. I havent used it enough yet to have any idea. Currently, however, Im very happy with it.
On: 2008-02-28
This is a personal player speaker that you dont have to hold to your ear to hear. Powered by 4 AA batteries this unit has enough power to provide sound for a small group.
On the down side it is just a little big for a pocket and the cable is attached and long. I am willing to put up with this for a more powerful unit.
If you are looking for something louder this is it.
On: 2008-02-23
Speakers arent bad at all!!..I use it with my IPOD in my car since my car has no stereo..Its not the best but itll do..Im satisfied with it..Especially since Im not paying an arm & a leg for it..I also use it at home with the cool ac adapter that comes with it..The one thing that I didnt like was that it doesnt have a stand but besides that its cool..
On: 2008-02-08
I ordered these speakers for my 10 year old sons MP3 player. He wanted a way to listen to music other than ear buds. I researched others like this. This was reasonably priced & sound quality is pretty good for what it is. It does have an on/off switch with adjustable volume & comes with a carrying case. Also, you can use batteries or plug it in to the wall (cords in cluded). I also used it to hook up to the computer to watch a movie...it worked quite well. We like it & feel it was a great value!!
On: 2008-01-24
I picked this unit up to replace a Saitek A-100 system that had skyrocketed in price after I fried it due to a power adapter mismatch. Unlike the Saitek, this personal system comes with a power adapter (no identification on it, so it would be prudent to label the device its intended for). The sound from its lightweight speakers is at least as "present" and loud as the Saitek unit except for bass frequencies, which are muffled and faint compared to the surprising low frequency reproduction of the slightly smaller, more shallow Saitek, which must employ heavier magnets in its speakers. The Cyber Acoustics Portable is not quite as "grip friendly" as the Saiteks narrow, flatter design, which is also lighter overall in weight when used with batteries, employing 4 AAA batteries as compared to the Cyber Acoustics 4 AAs. Nevertheless, the CAP can slide into a jacket pocket with little problem other than excess wire (see below).
Even though the Cyber Acoustics comes with power adapter, it lacks the fold-out stand that made the Saitek relatively stable when used on a desk top. Especially when not weighted down by the 4 double-A batteries, the Cyber Acoustics is prone to tip over and move around on a flat surface with little provocation. Also, the power adapter doesnt seat deeply or securely in the speaker unit, causing it to come loose with moderate movement of the speakers.
The cable to the player is permanently attached to the speaker, which could save the frustration of searching for a misplaced mini-cable. The downside is that its a good 5 feet, more than you need (or want) when transporting the speaker with your iPod on walks around the block or when your player is in close proximity to the speaker. The excess cord requires some clever concealing on the part of the user. Also, Im not one to complain about overly bright "power on" lights, but this one, even though blue, is a potential migraine trigger, so best not to gaze at it.
Overall, a good little speaker for the money. But Im still looking for Amazon to Gold Box another Saitek A-100.
On: 2008-01-22
While looking for speakers to use with my new mp3 player, just about everything I found was either considerably more expensive that what I was looking for, or the sound was simply too weak (the problem I had with my previous speakers). Eventually, I came upon this little wonder and decided to try it out since I saw nothing but good reviews for it (ignoring one review that only complains about customer service and not the device itself).
The only complaint I have about it is that I have trouble getting it to stand up without propping it up on something, but thats hardly enough to cost it a star. Its easy to setup since you can just straightaway plug it into a headphone jack, and the adjustable volume (very nice to have) is more than sufficient for the size of room Ive got it in. The battery requirement is a bit steep in my opinion, but its not really a problem for me since I only plan to use it at home where I can just plug it in anyway.
Overall, Im very satisfied with this speaker, and Id recommend it to anyone looking for something cheap and effective.
On: 2007-12-26
Excellent merchandise and excelletnt shipping, a great shopping experience. Nice set of speakers, good for my daughters room.
 On: 2007-12-24
I purchased these speakers on December 10th, and it is now December 23rd and still no speakers. I paid for the expedited shipping, but they never shipped. I tried contacting both Amazon and Caiman several times, but have received no reply from either company. I will not be able to give the speakers as a christmas gift as planned. I am very disappointed in both Caiman and Amazon, as neither company has even sent me an email to let me know what the delay is, or when they will be shipped. I dont reccommend this company at all.
On: 2007-12-23
I purchased these speakers on December 10th, and it is now December 23rd and still no speakers. I paid for the expedited shipping, but they never shipped. I tried contacting both Amazon and Caiman several times, but have received no reply from either company. I will not be able to give the speakers as a christmas gift as planned. I am very disappointed in both Caiman and Amazon, as neither company has even sent me an email to let me know what the delay is, or when they will be shipped. I dont reccommend this company at all.
On: 2007-11-30
These speakers really improve the sound of my computer and portable dvd player. I couldnt be happier. I really like the fact that you can plug them in or use battery power.
On: 2007-11-29
These speakers really improve the sound of my computer and portable dvd player. I couldnt be happier. I really like the fact that you can plug them in or use battery power.
On: 2007-08-23
Wonderful sound and very easy to use. The only recommendation would be to make the blue indicator light a little less bright. Very distracting at night! Other than that I highly recommend this product. Great price for the sound quality. Sound output rivals my "Wave" radio.
On: 2007-08-06
I read the reviews, and I did not expect exceptional sound for the price and size. I was very pleased with the sound. It came with an ac adapter which others did not. It also had a wire that fits into headphone jack, others you had to purchase seperatly. I ordered another one for my wife, she was impressed.
On: 2007-08-01
These speakers are excellent for the price and easy to use. It also comes with an adapter. I use
it at work and am completely satisfied.
On: 2007-06-07
once you get the volume adjusted. This was better than a more expensive one I had purchased at the "shack"! Was a grad gift- best part, you can use batteries or plug it in with the included adapter. Was afraid to buy as there werent any comments so I thought Id throw in my two cents. Its very light and I was pleaseantly surprised!
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