can these speakers be hooked to a computer.
897813
No, I don't think so. Not directly anyway. Computer speakers typically come equipped with their own built-in amplifier and plug into the USB port. This speaker system requires a separate amp. I have it plugged into a Harman Kardon AVR1700, which does have USB and HDMI inputs. A computer can be connected through most new amplifiers. Hope this helps.
897814
Yes, but you'd still need an amplifier to power them; only the sub-woofer has an onboard amp. In my opinion you would want to use a sound card/interface with 5.1 capability to maximize the speakers through a PC system.
897815
If you can get a sound card that replicates the back of a 5.1 surround stereo system, then, yes, you should be able to. You will need speaker wire and a connection for each speaker.
897816
Nope. The subwoofer is powered but the other speakers need to be driven by an amplifier or receiver. I suppose you could buy a cheap receiver and have the computer audio out as a receiver input and then drive the speakers with the receiver.
897817
Ralph, These speakers are for a home theater system only. I am using my speakers' with a Yamaha receiver and my Sony 46" flat screen to replace the weak speakers' that comes with most flat screens tvs'. What a difference it makes when we are watching a movie or just watching tv. Great sounding speakers for the money! Hope this helps! Abby
897818
Yes! RCA cables can be connected from the audio in port (headphone jack) to the audio out port on the receiver which the speakers are connected. This would give your music/movies/games brilliant sound! Good Luck!
897819
I don't think so. They aren't meant to be computer speakers, but hooked into an audio receiver in an entertainment system. For what it is worth, the sound great!
897820
Just scanned through my user's manual--didn't say anything about this unit being compatible with computers. But this number to there home office might help 785-749-0133
1937143
Yes. .....you will need a power amplifier. ...they are not powered speakers.
388763
I do not know if you can hook up computer speakers to the TV. I hope someone will be able to answer your question.
676678
They can be used as both computer and bookshelf speakers. I use them for my computer. Yes, they can be hooked up directly to a computer. The power source and audio cable are included. They can also be hooked up to a receiver too. In short, these are pretty awesome speakers. Extraordinary sound quality, especially for the price.
810435
I have the same question. I used my old computer speakers as an iPod docking station. Can I do the same thing with these?
129789
yes, if your computer has a sound card (which means it has a headphone/speaker jack). If your computer was made in the last 10 years it is very likely going to have a way to connect external speakers. only very early computers didn't automatically allow for a speaker jack.
230455
No....the speakers plug into usb port and the earphone jack on computer. They have good sound for the price!
179642
It MIGHT be possible to drive these speakers with a PC, but you will need a sound card with some pretty good power to do it. (FYI... I drive these with my Onkyo A/V receiver which has 135 W/channel AND my laptop can lug into the Onkyo.) It is not something I would suggest given that some pretty good speaker systems designed to plug into a PC are already out there.
1119341
No. These are passive speakers - you can't plug anything directly into them.
1648688
These are not powered speakers, they need to be connected to a receiver or amplifier. If you wanted to use these with a computer you would first need to connect the pc's audio output to an amplifier.
1302727
You can connect to any receivers speaker outputs. You cannot connect these directly to a computer since computers do not have L and R speaker outputs.
733231
These are just audio speakers, which don't require drivers. As long as your computer has an audio out port, they will work.
1461743
I dont think theres a way to plug them to a laptop because they need wire from both ends or banana plugs. Mine are hooked to my receiver and I use the mirror feature on my macbook pro and it works fine. I would recommend you get an amp. These speakers are amazing for the price!!!!
25942
I don't think so, however, if you can get speakers that would hook up via usb maybe.
733718
If you connect the speakers to a receiver and then connect the computer to the receiver, then yes, you can. We have a computer connected to a receiver which connects our speakers and other components and it works just fine.
1390830
yes, of course you can use these with a laptop. the inputs are digital or analog (mini or stereo rca)
561260
the speakers plug into the headphone jack on your computer,so don't see why not