I suspect this won't drive most speakers very loud without another amp, but is it usable at all without an amp?
2067941
It is meant to drive a 5.1 pre-amped system. My system is loud enough form me.
2067942
You're right, this isn't an audio amplifier. It's a decoder so you can mix and match different outputs/inputs like coaxial, optical and switch between two channel, (2.1) and five channel, (5.1). Solv es many connection problems between different equipment.
2067943
I'm can't answer that. I installed this because my older 5.1 surround sound system has only analog inputs - one for each speaker. Placing this between the dvd player (coaxial out) and the older 5.1 system did give me surround sound. However, it appears it is no longer working. Straight from China and built to last only so long.
2067944
Unless you somehow have a device that literally has no onboard speakers and the only way out is SPIDF optical, then not really. I didn't realize how little power this thing had. I posted a cheeky caveat emptor rating just to make people aware of this and it got blasted :'(
2067945
I connected it to the AMP directly. However it doesnt have good sound resolution. I would avoid if you are looking for excellent sound quality.if however you have a Computer 5.1 set like Creative speakers, etc. It is functional...
2210725
You can never really have too much power, as long as it's clean power. I don't think it will be too much...you control the volume! I have mine powered with a slightly under powered amp but it's still okay. Another factor to consider is the enclosure, it has to be a proper size. Good luck!
1515630
It has more than enough power. You wouldn't use the full power of this amp.
186677
The mini-amp's output is old-fashioned speaker jacks suitable for driving larger speakers. Our speakers are about 12" tall and quite loud.If you mean those little speakers that people attach to computers, then I don't think this amp is what you want. I don't see why you want any amp at all with them actually.BTW, this amp has an extremely loud buzz. We use it only for loud programs, especially ones that are hard to understand - they do help understand speech better than our tv's build-in speakers.
237956
No, this is not an amp. It outputs line-level only for an aux input on a receiver, could probably drive little computer speakers that have amps in them, too.
1898239
No u do not need an amp BUT they would sound sooooooo much better with an amp... I have 2 pairs of these speakers hooked to a Punch PBR 300 amp & they sound incredible !!!
978294
No its out put is only pre-amp,it cant drive speakers.u need to provide power amp.
1638842
I believe they are the most efficient car speakers made. I run mine without an amp. Why don't you try this first? You can always add an amp later.
2171115
No additional amp, just the 16 watt per channel amp in the stock stereo I bought. The sub-woofer output of the stereo would not work with speakers this small, so if that is your intent, you'll want much bigger speakers.
1543734
No, just don't give it full power.It's actually better to have more amplifier than you need because you have plenty of clean power to throw at it. Clean power is better for speakers than distortion, because distortion is what overheats the voice coil. These speakers are very efficient, so they will play very loud on modest power. Just don't drive them too hard and you'll be fine.
1573246
not required. I can play directly to the amp or use a preamp if I need more volume. It won't be as loud without a preamp but it works fine if all you need is a little boost.
1653645
This is not an amplifier. It routes power from up to two amplifiers to up to 4 sets of speakers and allows the volume of each set of speakers to be independently set. However, you must be careful not to drop the resistance below the design limits of the amplifier that you use (for example 4 ohms).
1528040
I have only used the built in sound and it is excellent. It is used only at home. I don't really have a recommendation for an external amp. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
491121
Sub is active and does not need an amp but the remaining speakers will need a separate amp.
1874703
No. My husband used these to replace the speakers in his vehicle No amp needed.
770116
It depends based on your speakers. If they're very hard to be drove, you need to consider other AMP for them.
1005282
Need is a strong word. You can use them without an amp but, to get acceptable levels for music that is meant to be played loudly you would want one.