When you first use this speaker, you will notice that the only power option for this speaker is via USB. There is no A / C power plug or brick option. That said, for cell phones and most tablets with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, yes, these speakers will hook up, but you will need access to a USB port. Although not mentioned on the website or in the accompanying book, I plugged the power supply into the USB port on my phone’s charging station and it worked fine. In this regard, hooking up these speakers is as easy as it gets. Just connect it to the 3.5mm headphone jack, supply USB power, and you’re done. Note: Although the manual mentions Bluetooth, there is no Bluetooth functionality.
Like most 2.0 channel stereo speakers, there is a right channel and a left channel. On the Anvil GS520, the right speaker is the one with the volume control. This means that there are no “R” and “L” markings on the speakers. The cord length between the speakers is about 36 inches, so you may need to adjust your plans if you are installing this on either side of a double monitor setup. The power/USB wires are about 48″ and can be placed quite a distance away from the PC tower.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]So now you have them hooked up. Now what do you do? Well, let’s get them up and running. A quick press of the power button and the beautiful RGB lighting that comes with Redragon’s products illuminates the speakers. A silky smooth full spectrum rainbow effect appears in a chasing effect, flowing from an angled line on the front of the speaker. If you wish to change this, a total of six RGB modes are available.
Three are solid color, one is this rainbow effect, another is fade in and fade out, and the last is a pulse effect from the bottom of the speaker up. In the image below, notice that the pulse effect is mostly blue with a small reddish-orange glow at the bottom. This “dives” high into the blue, creating a pseudo flame effect. At the top of the right speaker is a touch control with a small symbol to toggle between these modes. No software is required.
The speaker is a modern black with a brushed textured finish; the RGB light bar is angular and can accent any setup; two light options glow in multiple colors, while the remaining four light options are solid; and the light bar is a solid, black, and white, with a black, white, and white light bar. My favorite light option appears to flow with the sound pattern of the music. For long hours of gameplay, the solid-colored option is the way to go; the Redragon logo accents the speaker and matches my World of Warcraft decor well. In addition, the speakers have RGB lighting, which is a special bonus in my book. As you know, RGB is something that many people enjoy and want, and while it certainly won’t brighten up a room, it gives the speakers a nice touch when placed on a desk, table, or anything else you use.