10.6.4 USB Pro Speakers (G4 Cube) don't work on Macbook Pro

Eureka!

extracted & installed file as per above using pacifist, no joy

then that kext utility think finished it off

sound cut out at low volumes - perhaps the USB port on the Air doesn't provide the necessary power, i read somewhere, which *thinks* is probably apple's reason for discontinuing support

now I have to do it all again on the mac pro

thanks all

the fix is in

AppleUSBAudio.kext available here if (its allowed, if not, moderator!)

enable root user (google for how to in OS Lion)

pop it in folder System/Library/Extensions

run kext utility (find it on google, can a bit tricky if u dont speak dutch, which i dont, but it is out there)

and a restart

long live the harman kardons!

Thanks so much for posting the link! Now my little balls... er, *speakers* are more than just paperweights.

While looking for Kext Utility I discovered an even easier way to do this now: an app called Kext Wizard. I opened it up, browsed for the file linked in the post above, let it do some wizard stuff, rebooted and TA-DA! My balls aren't paperweights anymore.

(ahem)

Thanks again!

Replacing the AppleUSBAudio.kext with the older versions seems to work lika a charm even under Lion.

Had an old pair of speakers lying around, perfect for desktop use. Nice stereo with spotify.

Thanks a million!

That file worked great, thanks! Also thanks to the person that pointed me to 'Kext Wizard'. Worked like a charm. My cube speakers now work with my i7 MBP running 10.7.2

I notice some spotty behaviour when playing with sound settings (such as volume and balance) but easily remedied by plugging out the speakers and back in.

Cheers!

Thank you, what a nice thread, I read it all 🙂😀

Hey guys.

I have just found this thread in my search for the same answer as you were searching for.

I'm kind of confused, and I don't really understand what to do. Can some of you please make a little note on how to get the speakers to work?

btw, the Kext Wizard no longer seems to be download-able in the app-store.

Kind regards from Jacob, Denmark

Thanks for your clever work with this miu. I now have my old Cube speakers running with my mid-2011 iMac under 10.8.2.

That being said, I'm noticing two things:

1. Volume ouput is low, compared to the built-in speakers, even at the highest volume.

2. Changing the volume on the Mac can sometimes make the speakers go crazy, where the track keeps playing but with stutters.

Is there any ways around the issues that you've found, particularly to increase output?

Cheers!

Some of the same issues here. Speakers alive again, but volume output is low compared to LED Cinema Dislpay built-in speakers. But I haven't experienced the speakers going crazy due to changing the volume.

Let me know if you hear of a fix for the volume output issue.

I found something for the volume output issue! Try an app called Boom. It's on the App Store, or you can download it on the manifacturer's website.

http://www.globaldelight.com/boom/

Is it possible to get a step by step list on this one? I've DLed the Kext Wizard and installed the Kext. No dice on getting these speakers to work.

I'm not sure what I need to do exactly to make these work now.... 😕

Any help would be great!

I am sorry to barge in ,I am doing research on the Apple Pro Speakers and Sticks II and Cube Speakers I have all types 4 Lamp shade Computers with Apple Pro Speakers and 1 cube with the USB Speakers but not the iSub,

and 2 spare sets. three Lamp shades I got these computers I got dirt cheap after the earthquake ,the owners maybe feel at risk because they may fall off. the Cube speakers surround rubber rotted due to Sendai very high summer Humidity, the black box amp is ok 2 pairs were 10 USD and never been used I cut off the Plug to see what was inside, there is a chip inside the Y round part that receives the signal from the software drivers you have been discussing I guess ; the Cube speaker external Amp is more complicated.

My idea is to use USB cube speakers with ApplePro and Sticks all together for dual use and keep them for their Computers

I am trying to make a set to go with the Sticks with out cutting thr 2.5 pin the speakers are 4 Ohms so I have to connect them in series that means finding the proper 2.5 sockets and connecting them on s board and by passing the Chip that is used as a gateway.

Thanks for all your great work. Just to note: replacing the .kext does not work any longer on Yosemite.

Tried it today. Failed. If somebody knows work around, please reply...

Thanks

See: http://dropmix.xs4all.nl/rick/cube/

Basically: the amplifier must be switched on, which is done in hardware here, with some soldering.

rick

Your problem, hardware or software, may not be exactly the same as that of the original poster of this older thread, and it can be very confusing for everybody if we try to answer more than one question in each thread.

In order for us to give your problem our undivided attention to try to solve it, would you kindly start your own thread, describing the trouble you are having in the fullest detail, including completing your details to show what Mac or iDevice you are using, what operating system, and what version of the application in question. Please remember to post in the forum relevant to your hardware or version of OS X.