No there not usb...... they have a special connector that is a digital mini jack (a.k.a Apple Pro Speaker Jack) made by apple. Here is something that you can use the "iFire" from Griffin Technology... It use a standard mini jack and a firewire port to power the speakers, check it out. http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/ifire/index.html On Dec 5, 2003, at 8:38 AM, Snoke Jay S NPRI wrote: > aren't those speakers USB? > > >> Anyway, I've got two Apple Pro speakers. I need an adapter to connect >> Apple Pro >> speakers to a regular mini jack outlet. Is such a thing available, if >> so >> what am I looking for? >> >> Thanks, >> Marc >> >> > > ---------- > G4ist, a listserv for discussion of everything G4. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/G4.html>. > Send a message to <G4-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the > digest. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Dr. Bott LLC 4-port USB Hub in translucent Graphite! > Dr. Bott LLC <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ghub.html> > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Canon Digital > Cameras | > --Quicksilver & refurbished G4's arriving daily! | and Camcorders!! > | > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> > > OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - > http://www.osxfaq.com > > Dan Brieck Jr.