Dell AC511 USB Wired SoundBar ... by Dell
IN THE BOX ... was the Dell AC511 USB wired SoundBAR, and a USB (male to Femaile) extender. The Dell AC511 is packaged in a heavy corregated box by the manufacturer and shipped inside a shipping box.
CONDITION AND OPERATION... is very good. The Dell AC511 is brand new and was designed to work with designated DELL monitors. Overlooking the design intent, I have used the DELL AC511 on my Dell 755 SFE and my Lenovo laptop. There is no power supply, the power is supplied through the USB cord. There is NO AUX JACK. Only the USB connection.
... The AC511 bypasses your sound card and you don't need any additonal software.
... If you dont have sound, look at your sound source in your computer. Should list the AC511 as a selection. True with Linux systems as well.
... If the sound is noisey, or scratchy, which may happen if plugged into the monitor, try a different USB port, try a port on the computer.
... The AC511 has head phone jacks on the side. If the jacks are noisy, try cleaning the jack and plug.
... The AC511 DOES NOT HAVE AN AUX JACK to plug in a MiniDisc player or MP3 player. Does not have that capability. Only USB input.
... The AC511 was designed to work on designated DELL monitors because DELL installed a USB port for the soundbar on the monitor. However, the AC511 does work on most computers with a USB port.
THE LAST WORD ... The Dell AC511 has a pretty good sound for a small-ish sound bar. It is a quality product and may be an answer for a computer with a bad sound card as the AC511 replaces that sound card. Sound control is from the volume control on the AC511 on the side and/or from the computer volume controls. The sound is rich and good quality. the only way you will get better sound is with separate speakers and then unless you add a sub woofer, you may not experience that big of a difference.
... For a laptop with those built in speakers or a computer that needs a set of speakers, this should work fine. All you need is a USB port.
I would recommend the DELL AC511 speaker sound bar.
EDIT 071518 There are on going reports of uncontrollable static after using these speakers for awhile and I did have this happen to mine. I actually shelved these speakers for awhile because I couldn't figure out how to stop the static noise that would randomly pop up.
BUT one day I was working on a computer and just plugged one of these in for the sound. It worked with no static, and it continued to work. The only difference was the USB cable was no where near a monitor or computer except for where it plugged in.
--- one suggested fix was to put tin foil over the speaker unit, I have tried this and had some good results. But I have now found that the USB cable is acting like an antenna and will recieve signals that can trigger the stattic noise.
--- I want to make one thing clear, these are rather good sounding speakers. They sound better than my replacements when the static noise made them useless. It would be a plus to be able to get these working again.
--- I have experiemented recently by shielding the speaker box with tin foil, or you can place them under a metal container, and keeping the cord away from the monitor and the computer, and especially away from any of the other cords from the monitor and computer. I have had good results, no static. There have been many complaints to DELL and they haven't found a fix other than discontinuing the speakers. But the sound is good enough that it is worth the extra trouble to shield them to keep any outside signals from triggering that static noise which obliterates any usable sound from the speakers. Of course, pulling and replacing the USB corrects this for the moment but it will come back.
--- If you still have yours, try some shielding, These were a good idea but some spurrious signals are mucking up the output.
I don't work for Dell or the seller and did not receive any monies or product for my random review
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| Mounting Type | Bar Mount,Plug Mount |
|---|---|
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Controller Type | Corded Electric |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | USB cord, Sound bar, User guide |
| Product Dimensions | 1.9"D x 16.5"W x 1.5"H |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 2.5 Watts |
| Item Weight | 16.01 Ounces |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Maximum Range | 20 Meters |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Speaker Size | 41.91 Centimeters |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Connectivity Protocol | USB |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
