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09-18-13, 05:16 PM #41
Re: How to hook up speakers to my computer?
Ahh, ok.
EDIT:
That cable that Scion posted is cheaper at monoprice.
Search result for USB to HDMI - Monoprice.comLast edited by Guyver; 09-18-13 at 05:20 PM.
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09-18-13, 05:25 PM #42Re: How to hook up speakers to my computer?
Neither of the links, I or Guyver Provided actually Show USB to hdmi. But Shop around, 50$+ seems WAY to high. I'd pay 25$ max.
Everyone wants to sell you MHL-HDMI,
You gotta dig for these: Vivid AV™ USB to HDMI Adapter with Audio - Computer Cable Store™
Digital Audio too:
Amazon.com: Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro II USB Analog & Digital Audio Adapter: ElectronicsLast edited by SmokenScion; 09-18-13 at 05:39 PM.
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09-18-13, 07:58 PM #43
Re: How to hook up speakers to my computer?
I decided to go with this amp that AetheLove suggested
Dayton Audio APA150 150W Power Amplifier 300-812
and I got a cable from monoprice like Guyver recommended.
Thanks everyone for the help! I'll let you guys know how it goes when it comes in the mail[QUOTE=QuickLightning;1240396]He seems like a nice guy from my experiences with him. He is a bit quiet though.[/][/center]
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09-18-13, 10:22 PM #46
Re: How to hook up speakers to my computer?
SP-BS21-LR - Bookshelf Loudspeakers. | Pioneer Electronics USA
Dayton Audio APA150 150W Power Amplifier
Specs for both of your items.
The speakers are 6ohms and the amp runs in 4ohms or 8ohms (mono).
It's been awhile since I messed with this, so I don't know for sure.
The downside is, if you try to use them and it damages either or both, your warranty might be voided. Wait for Knuckle or Kibner to post, and see what they say. I usually just get everything in the same impedance to be on the safe side.Last edited by Guyver; 09-18-13 at 10:25 PM. Reason: typo
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09-18-13, 10:42 PM #47
Re: How to hook up speakers to my computer?
Call or email them before you buy that amp. You need to make sure it's appropriate for those speakers. Tell them what speakers you have, and ask if the amp you like will work with them, or if you need something else. They will have something that fits.
Also, you mentioned that you already have some receiver... but that it won't work. That seems not quite right to me. You don't need an HDMI link. That would work (if your computer has HDMI), but it's overkill. This is very basic audio. I don't know of any desktop computer or laptop that doesn't have a 3.5mm analog stereo line out. It will look like this:
or like this:
or something similar. The vast majority of computers I see these days have the line out coded with a pale-green colour.
To attach it to most home amps or receivers, you'll need a cable like this:
3.5mm Slim-Plug Male to 2 x RCA Male 10 ft. 240-066
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09-18-13, 10:47 PM #48Re: How to hook up speakers to my computer?
He is safe to hook up the 6 ohm speakers. Just DO NOT bridge the amp as the bridged ohm load would be 3 ohms... and would likely blow your amplifier.
You are always safer having a higher ohm load than what the amplifier is rated for, but you will not get as much power out of the amp when running a 6 ohm load as it is designed for 75w @ 4 ohm and 150w bridged @ 8 ohm. You will probably end up with that amp pushing ~50w/channel at 6 ohm.
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09-18-13, 11:08 PM #49
Re: How to hook up speakers to my computer?
I agree he'd probably be fine. I also think that smaller (cheaper) amp I posted first is likely to work.
But I don't understand why this is hard. Any competent shop will be able to tell you if an amp is appropriate, and suggest something if it's not. I've had good experience with that site I linked too, but there are lots of places who sell this stuff at competitive prices.
Seriously: call or email. Say "I have [speaker model]. I want [amp you like]. Will that work ok?"
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