Crystals that acquire a charge when compressed or distorted are said to be piezoelectric. This produces a transducer effect between electrical and mechanical oscillations. This property is extremely stable and exhibited by Quartz.

Using these quartz crystals, the new Crystal USB Desktop Speakers provide quality audio. Apt for desktop PCs and notebooks, these speakers are rated at 1 watt per channel. They are compatible with USB 2.0.

The Crystal speakers measure 1.6″ x 2.1″ x 3.5″ and offer compatibility with Windows98SE/ME/2000/XP and Mac 9.x without the need of any drivers.

Crystal USB speakers also features USB HID spec. v.1.11. The Crystal USB speaker is retail priced at $40.