[CUBE] loudness of USB speakers

[JKnapp915 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/17/03 7:09:28 AM, vola at cs.mcgill.ca writes:

<< The USB speakers that came with my Cube have never been very
loud, even on the maximum volume setting.  Most of the time it is
acceptable, however, when there is enough background noise (for
example when the A/C in my office is on), I wish I could make them
louder.  Is this a normal shortcoming or could there be a problem
with my configuration.
 >>

I don't think that there's anything wrong; mine aren't very loud either.  You 
can hear clearly when you are close to the computer, but not when you leave 
the room.  I think you would have to go to speakers with their own separate 
power supply to get more volume.  I really like the sound quality, however...the 
combination of CD--->Computer___>speaker is superior to my big speakers driven 
by the receiver/amp.
Jack