I am a noob. How do I get these speakers to be able to connect to a) my computer, and b) my phone and function right? What other items do I need?
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You will need an amplifier or receiver to attach to your computer thru RCA or line out. There is no way to connect direct with out the amplifier or receiver.
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They're passive speakers so you'd need an amplifier between your computer and your speakers. I use an Onkyo 8255 receiver/amplifier, which my computer is connected to (laptop 1/8" jack into RCA jack using an adapter).
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Good luck I wish you the best! The speakers do sound great! I just hooked them up to my computer and use them with it.
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josh, there are several "computer" speaker systems out there. look at best buy in the computer section, they usually come with ALL POWERED (amplified) speakers(2) and subs(1). they plug in the computer in the head phone jack. you can get from $15. to $200.+... I tried a set that blew me away, I would never use all the power offered. this would be a much easier set up, cost less, last longer and be exactly what you need. this set is awesome, 4.7 rating out of 1000 reviews. check it out... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsch-promedia-2-1-speaker-system-3-piece-black/9382232.p;jsessionid=5646FD62D965478A5C794B0294C52A8E.bbolsp-app02-116?id=1218095770265&skuId;=9382232&st;=computer speakers&cp;=1&lp;=3 josh, there are several "computer" speaker systems out there. look at best buy in the computer section, they usually come with ALL POWERED (amplified) speakers(2) and subs(1). they plug in the computer in the head phone jack. you can get from $15. to $200.+... I tried a set that blew me away, I would never use all the power offered. this would be a much easier set up, cost less, last longer and be exactly what you need. this set is awesome, 4.7 rating out of 1000 reviews. check it out...... » Read More josh, there are several "computer" speaker systems out there. look at best buy in the computer section, they usually come with ALL POWERED (amplified) speakers(2) and subs(1). they plug in the computer in the head phone jack. you can get from $15. to $200.+... I tried a set that blew me away, I would never use all the power offered. this would be a much easier set up, cost less, last longer and be exactly what you need. this set is awesome, 4.7 rating out of 1000 reviews. check it out... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsch-promedia-2-1-speaker-system-3-piece-black/9382232.p;jsessionid=5646FD62D965478A5C794B0294C52A8E.bbolsp-app02-116?id=1218095770265&skuId;=9382232&st;=computer speakers&cp;=1&lp;=3 « Show Less
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These speakers are wired to a receiver/system. The question is your system capable of connecting wirelessly to you iPhone.
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you have to plug one speaker into the other and the other speaker into an outlet. Then connect your computer/ipod/phone into the speaker using the cord provided
266853
You would need to provide speaker inputs. You can run the audio out of your computer into a inexpesive amp, and them from the amp to the speakers. It works quite well.
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If you already have speakers, get a receiver or amplifier. Amazon should have an assortment to browse.
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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.
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Hi, of course you can use for you desktop PC or laptop, when you connect the USB adaptor from de speakers to the PC or laptop, find the system icon and install those speakers, no need any software, only adjust and ready. If you want to know if the speakers its Ok, try with a iphone's connector power adaptor
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Yes they will work hooked to your PC. I have used mine hooked to my old PC, my new laptop, my ipad and iPhone and they sound great too. I only bought two speakers and I wish I got the four speakers so I can keep them in different parts of the house. Have fun with yours
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These speakers are passive, and not powered speakers. You need an amplifier as well as your computer to get sound out of the speakers. If you want to get a pair of powered speakers, then you can just have the computer send a signal to the speakers and they will work. But, you must be able to control the volume level from your computer. Hope this helps.
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You don't connect it directly to your speakers per say. I have mine plugged into my computer via USB. Any audio interface (M-Audio Mobile Pre for example) will recognize it.
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Unfortunately these are powered VIA USB so you would need a USB to connect to so that they are powered, then you can use a phone or any music player to hear it through the speakers.
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You will need a bluetooth connection for these speakers to work. If you are connecting these speakers to your computer, it may or may not have built in bluetooth. Mine did not, I had to buy the little adapter. This one works: Kinivo Btd-400 Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter for Windows 8/Windows 7/Vista
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These are not powered speakers they require an amplifier or PA. Only then could you do connect it.
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You will need an amplifier and an audio box to connect the amp to your PC. These speakers become more expensive than sticker price when amplifier, audio box, and cords are considered. I would NOT purchase these. Spend the extra money now on a pair of good self-powered speakers and an audio box and thats all you'll need. Spend the money on that stuff now or spend MORE money on these speakers as you go.