Types
Active speakers have built in amplifiers.
Connection
- 3.5MM / RCA JACKS.
- USB
Power - oft a proxy for loudness
Desiderata
USB connection is usually better.
History
VW Sonic Bar 120W Soundbar
- 2.1 Channel Home Theatre | 5.25” Wired Subwoofer | Multiple Connectivity & Sleek Design (Black)
- 2024-…
Beats by Dre Pill+ a1680 Bluetooth Speaker ML4M2LL
Seems 12 watts.
Used 2018-2024.
(mostly connected to computer by analog cable)
Produced muffled sound at high volume.
Bose SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
output power 8W
Used 201805-…
Battery mostly became useless after some time.
(mostly connected to computer by analog cable)
Some buttons stopped working by 2022.