The SRS-A3 External PC Speakers from Sony are a very straightforward, affordable way to improve upon your notebook, netbook, or laptop computer speakers without breaking the bank. The speakers feature a bass-reflex design and house one 46mm driver. Each driver pumps audio at 2.5W for a total of 5W. They can sit on your desk and are built with a slight upward tilt to ensure that you can hear whatever audio is being played.
The speakers connect to your computer via a 3.5mm stereo-mini jack. Beyond connecting your computer, you can also connect an MP3 player or a CD player. These speakers feature power and volume controls as well as 3.5mm headphone jack. Plus, these speakers are magnetically shielded so you can place them next to your computer or device without worrying about interference.
| Speaker System | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Portable dual bass-reflex speaker system |
| Power Rating | 2.5W + 2.5W= 5W total power (10% T.H.D. 1 kHz, 3.2 ohms) with supplied AC adapter |
| Frequency Response | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Impedance | 8k Ohm @ 1KHz |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Driver | 1.8" / 46mm driver per speaker |
| Shielded | Yes |
| Sensitivity | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Connectors | 1x 3.5mm stereo mini plug with connecting cord |
| Applications | Computer, MP3 players, portable CD players |
| Controls | Power and Volume |
| General | |
|---|---|
| DC Power Requirements | 5.2VDC |
| AC Power Requirements | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Cable Length | 39.4" / 1 m |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Each speaker: 3.3 x 6.8 x 4.7" / 8.5 x 17.2 x 11.9cm |
| Weight |
Left speaker: 12 oz / 330g Right speaker: 11 oz / 310g |
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I bought this set of speakers to replace an old I had for 20 years. Besides I was running out of space on my desk. I did not want one with a subwoofer because ...Read complete review
I bought this set of speakers to replace an old I had for 20 years. Besides I was running out of space on my desk. I did not want one with a subwoofer because that will take up space. After reading the reviews I choose the Sony SRS-A3 because of its size and the good reviews. And they are right, the Sony SRS-A3 put out a nice sound and have enough bass for what I needed. Nice set for the money.
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Poor Sound Quality-you get what you pay for.One pros-cheap
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The speakers are much better than other inexpensive ones. The tones are true to life and the bass response is good.
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I gave these as a gift to my daughter. She was able to set them up easily. She placed them behind the monitor (space saving) and they still sound great!
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Simple basic 2.0 speakers for everyday use that won't break your budget. Straightforward unobtrusive design without any "high tech" styling nonsense found in many low end PC speakers. These have a tough plastic grill to protect the speaker cone from damage. Sound quality is acceptable where low end bass punch and audiophile frequency response is not needed.
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Although the front of the speakers are in a flat paint, all of the other sides are glossy, which makes for a sleek appearance. The only downside of this is that you will have to wipe them down occasionally to keep them free of fingerprints.
The sound quality is very good and surprising for the price. While they have little bass relative to what you get with speakers paired with a subwoofer, they do the job very nicely for music and gaming.
It would be nice if they were 1-2" shorter, but the design makes up for the size.
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
These are not the best speakers in the world however they are the best budget speakers available. Work great and very easy to set up. B&H also had them delivered very quickly during the busy holiday season!
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Good quality sound!!
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
These are a great value for the money.
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
These speakers actually sound better than my $99 Bose speakers did. I would recommend these to anyone that is looking for a good set of speakers that does not want to spend a lot of money or does not want a surround sound system just for their PC.
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
I found these when looking for speakers that were small, light, and most importantly inexpensive.
I would recommend these speakers to someone looking for basic speakers. They are louder than I imagined they might be but the quality falls off dramatically as you increase the volume to the higher levels.
There is no doubt about it that spending 3-4 times as much and getting a set with higher output power and a subwoofer will dramatically improve your audio experience.
BOTTOM LINE: If you are an audiophile or are doing professional work, spend the money for nicer ones. But if these are for casual use so you can hear youtube videos better and listen to music at a normal volume, or you just want the next step up from laptop speakers - then these are perfect
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
I bought this set of speakers to replace an old I had for 20 years. Besides I was running out of space on my desk. I did not want one with a subwoofer because that will take up space. After reading the reviews I choose the Sony SRS-A3 because of its size and the good reviews. And they are right, the Sony SRS-A3 put out a nice sound and have enough bass for what I needed. Nice set for the money.
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
I just received these speakers replacing the one i currently own... I am amazed at the clear sound that these create at a good volume. Checked sites for reviews and I couldn't agree more than others who have stated reviews. Worth every penny.
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
After about a 2 hour break in period the sound quality surprised me. I play mostly blues and as you know the piano and guitar present a challenge to most speakers, These speakers handle those instruments quite well. Very nice packaging and can be set up in 2-3 minutes. Ordered one day and received the next. What else is there to say.
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Got these to replace onboard monitor speakers which failed. Pleasantly surprised at the sound quality and stereo separation of these little guys. Great bass, clear sound, nice looking simple desktop speakers. Couldn't ask for more, especially for the price. Would recommend to anyone looking for a basic 2.0 speaker that is of good quality....the headphone jack is a plus also. You will not be disappointed.
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Loud, clear sound. My computer now ROCKS! Volume control dial is kind of small and hard to find if vision challenged.
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Attached to laptop,
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Best cheap PC stereo speakers.
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Nice speakers come in a small package
I bought this set of speakers to replace an old I had for 20 years. Besides I was running out of space on my desk. I did not want one with a subwoofer because ...Read complete review
I bought this set of speakers to replace an old I had for 20 years. Besides I was running out of space on my desk. I did not want one with a subwoofer because that will take up space. After reading the reviews I choose the Sony SRS-A3 because of its size and the good reviews. And they are right, the Sony SRS-A3 put out a nice sound and have enough bass for what I needed. Nice set for the money.
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Poor Sound Quality-you get what you pay for.One pros-cheap
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Poor Sound Quality-you get what you pay for.One pros-cheap
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
The speakers are much better than other inexpensive ones. The tones are true to life and the bass response is good.
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Cons
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Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
I gave these as a gift to my daughter. She was able to set them up easily. She placed them behind the monitor (space saving) and they still sound great!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Simple basic 2.0 speakers for everyday use that won't break your budget. Straightforward unobtrusive design without any "high tech" styling nonsense found in many low end PC speakers. These have a tough plastic grill to protect the speaker cone from damage. Sound quality is acceptable where low end bass punch and audiophile frequency response is not needed.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Although the front of the speakers are in a flat paint, all of the other sides are glossy, which makes for a sleek appearance. The only downside of this is that you will have to wipe them down occasionally to keep them free of fingerprints.
The sound quality is very good and surprising for the price. While they have little bass relative to what you get with speakers paired with a subwoofer, they do the job very nicely for music and gaming.
It would be nice if they were 1-2" shorter, but the design makes up for the size.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
These are not the best speakers in the world however they are the best budget speakers available. Work great and very easy to set up. B&H also had them delivered very quickly during the busy holiday season!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Good quality sound!!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
These are a great value for the money.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
These speakers actually sound better than my $99 Bose speakers did. I would recommend these to anyone that is looking for a good set of speakers that does not want to spend a lot of money or does not want a surround sound system just for their PC.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
I found these when looking for speakers that were small, light, and most importantly inexpensive.
I would recommend these speakers to someone looking for basic speakers. They are louder than I imagined they might be but the quality falls off dramatically as you increase the volume to the higher levels.
There is no doubt about it that spending 3-4 times as much and getting a set with higher output power and a subwoofer will dramatically improve your audio experience.
BOTTOM LINE: If you are an audiophile or are doing professional work, spend the money for nicer ones. But if these are for casual use so you can hear youtube videos better and listen to music at a normal volume, or you just want the next step up from laptop speakers - then these are perfect
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
I bought this set of speakers to replace an old I had for 20 years. Besides I was running out of space on my desk. I did not want one with a subwoofer because that will take up space. After reading the reviews I choose the Sony SRS-A3 because of its size and the good reviews. And they are right, the Sony SRS-A3 put out a nice sound and have enough bass for what I needed. Nice set for the money.
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
I just received these speakers replacing the one i currently own... I am amazed at the clear sound that these create at a good volume. Checked sites for reviews and I couldn't agree more than others who have stated reviews. Worth every penny.
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
After about a 2 hour break in period the sound quality surprised me. I play mostly blues and as you know the piano and guitar present a challenge to most speakers, These speakers handle those instruments quite well. Very nice packaging and can be set up in 2-3 minutes. Ordered one day and received the next. What else is there to say.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Got these to replace onboard monitor speakers which failed. Pleasantly surprised at the sound quality and stereo separation of these little guys. Great bass, clear sound, nice looking simple desktop speakers. Couldn't ask for more, especially for the price. Would recommend to anyone looking for a basic 2.0 speaker that is of good quality....the headphone jack is a plus also. You will not be disappointed.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Loud, clear sound. My computer now ROCKS! Volume control dial is kind of small and hard to find if vision challenged.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Attached to laptop,
Comments about Sony SRS-A3 External PC Speakers:
Best cheap PC stereo speakers.
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