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Manhattan USB Audio Adapter External Stereo Sound Card - with 3.5mm Headphone and Microphone Jack - Plug and Play, No Drivers Needed, 3D Sound - for Windows and Mac – 3 Yr Mfg Warranty – 150859 | USB sound card with mic input and speaker output, plug-and-play, swappable, bus powered, virtual 5.1 surround sound | 150859
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Manhattan USB Audio Adapter External Stereo Sound Card

Bottom line: The Manhattan USB Audio Adapter External Stereo Sound Card: Adds 3.5mm headphone and mic jacks through any open USB port; main trade-off: stereo output only; the 5.1 surround is virtual, not true multichannel.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Adds 3.5mm headphone and mic jacks through any open USB port
  • ✓ Plug and play, hot-swappable, no drivers or external power needed
  • ✓ Bypasses a faulty onboard sound card or broken audio ports
  • ✓ Works on both Windows and Mac out of the box
  • ✓ Backed by a 3-year Manhattan manufacturer warranty

Cons

  • ✗ Stereo output only; the 5.1 surround is virtual, not true multichannel
  • ✗ Sound tuning limited to a single-band equalizer
  • ✗ Analog 3.5mm only, with no optical or digital output
  • ✗ Entry-level fidelity, not aimed at audiophile listening

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Manhattan USB Audio Adapter External Stereo Sound Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. MANHATTAN's sound cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sound cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Instantly creates micing/audio out connectivity through any USB port - ideal for desktop, notebook and netbook PCs
  • Improves access, bypasses faulty sound card or audio ports and upgrades audio performance
  • Supports 3D and virtual 5.1 surround sound and includes preset sound effects with 1band equalizer
  • Easy USB installation requires no external power or software
  • Plug and Play, hot swappable - Windows and Mac compatible

Full Specifications

BrandMANHATTAN
PlatformWindows
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model Number150859
CompatibilityMac
Mfr Part Number150859
Item Part Number150859
Audio Output ModeStereo, Surround Sound
Hardware PlatformHeadphones, PC, Speakers
Compatible Devicesデスクトップパソコン
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Maximum Sample Rate48 KHz
Warranty DescriptionAs labeled
Hardware ConnectivityUSB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio100 db
Item Dimensions L x W x H0.91"L x 2.09"W x 0.47"H
Global Trade Identification Number00766623150859, 07666231508598
Surround Sound Channel Configuration5 1
Full listing titleManhattan USB Audio Adapter External Stereo Sound Card - with 3.5mm Headphone and Microphone Jack - Plug and Play, No Drivers Needed, 3D Sound - for Windows and Mac – 3 Yr Mfg Warranty – 150859 | USB sound card with mic input and speaker output, plug-and-play, swappable, bus powered, virtual 5.1 surround sound | 150859

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Manhattan USB Audio Adapter External Stereo Sound Card - with 3.5mm Headphone and Microphone Jack - Plug and Play, No Drivers Needed, 3D Sound - for Windows and Mac – 3 Yr Mfg Warranty – 150859 | USB sound card with mic input and speaker output, plug-and-play, swappable, bus powered, virtual 5.1 surround sound | 150859
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