Can these speakers be used with a turntable; directly plugged in?
852730
If your definition for a turntable is a device used to play records then maybe. This will depend on the size and type of receptacles in the back of the turntable. If they are red, blue, and white you may have a difficult time finding athe proper adapters. I doubt if they will work trying to plug them in directly. Radio Shack can perhaps give you the best advice on wiring and adapters needed if this is the case.
852731
In general, no. The output of the turntable's cartridge (the little gadget that is actually in contact with the record) is not strong enough to drive the speakers. Another piece of electronics, called a "preamp", has to go between the two. If the turntable has an integrated preamp then this could be possible. These turntables exist but are rather expensive. Search on Amazon for "turntable integrated preamp" or "fully analog turntable" & be prepared to spend $200 to $1000.
852732
In general, no. The output of the turntable's cartridge (the little gadget that is actually in contact with the record) is not strong enough to drive the speakers. Another piece of electronics, called a "preamp", has to go between the two. If the turntable has an integrated preamp then this could be possible.
1599611
Sorry,This item does not have tha capability to plug in a turntable.Regards,HIDEF
954286
NO!You cannot connect speakers directly to the preamp.A preamp gives you a strong enough audio signal to feed to an amplifier.You use it to connect your turntable to your sound card.Then, I think you can play "records" through the computer's speakers by way of software such as WMP or similar.I have only used it to create MP3s, music CDs through intermediary software, to make copies of the vinyl records.You do not want to play the records through the computer's speakers, anyway. Every time you play the record you are wearing it out more.It is best used to make copies of the records, then play the digital copy for listening to. NO!You cannot connect speakers directly to the preamp.A preamp gives you a strong enough audio signal to feed to an amplifier.You use it to connect your turntable to your sound card.Then, I think you can play "records" through the computer's speakers by way of software such as WMP or similar.I have only used it to create MP3s, music CDs through intermediary software, to make copies of the vinyl records.You do not want to play the records through the computer's speakers, anyway. Every time you play the record you are wearing it out... » Read More NO!You cannot connect speakers directly to the preamp.A preamp gives you a strong enough audio signal to feed to an amplifier.You use it to connect your turntable to your sound card.Then, I think you can play "records" through the computer's speakers by way of software such as WMP or similar.I have only used it to create MP3s, music CDs through intermediary software, to make copies of the vinyl records.You do not want to play the records through the computer's speakers, anyway. Every time you play the record you are wearing it out more.It is best used to make copies of the records, then play the digital copy for listening to. « Show Less
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They can, but the sound/volume level would be way to low even with the radio turned up full blast. The cartridge in the turntable has a very low signal output and since your turntable does not have its own internal amplifier (very few do) its output is insufficient to power the input of the radio. Just Google " phono-preamp " and check out some of the links. You will need one of these pre-amps to beef-up the turntable cartridge's signal enough for it to be sufficient for the radio's input requirements. You just plug the turntable into the pre-amp and then connect the pre-amp to the radio. Some of the pre-amps have an additional gain/volume control so that you may further "tune" the output of the pre-amp to the required input of the radio's input terminals. It is not rocket science and pretty much everybody is capable of this simple procedure. If the pre-amp does not have this gain/volume control just follow its user guide's directions, hook it up, and go! If you read a few of the ads linked under the above search you will learn quite a bit about what is required and about the procedure. A decent phono-preamp can be purchased for under $20.00. However, if you have a high-end cartridge you may wish to spend more. It will depend on the style and type of cartridge you have, e.g. MM, MC, Decca or Sapphire. Google " Types of Phono Cartridges " and you will find links to multiple sites from there (if you are not sure of your cartridge's type). The two most common types of phonograph cartridges are moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) phono cartridges. Each of these requires a slightly different pre-amp "boost" but most pre-amps have a switch to select the type you have attached. If you aren't sure which you have just flip the selector back-and-forth to see which one sounds the best. You can't break or hurt anything by doing this. Enjoy your music! -- Lee Brown
217758
I realize this is an ancient question. You'll need to plug your turntable into an appropriate preamp, then this would work as you describe.
855926
I cannot know for sure as I have not done so. However, they have hi-z and lo-z inputs as well as the built-in amplification. Directly connecting to a turntable without a preamp should work....with a preamp might cause distortion but it might work as well.
1320422
I think that you can. The unit does not have specific jacks designated as turntable but it has Aux inputs. This should work.
1524807
This turntable has stereo RCA output for connecting to speakers, pre-amp, or stereo input, so if your speakers have RCA input you can plug it right in. If your speakers are 1/8" plug, you can use an RCA to 1/8" adapter cable.
204490
Hi, I'm not familiar with that turntable, but if it accepts a USB connection, I would think so. Hope this helps.
1156738
I don't know if they will work specifically with that turntable but the only connections on the back are speaker wire: red and black.
1457429
I'm not sure. It may but possibly will need some type of amplification between the turntable and speakers. You might try contact Behringer support.
636418
how do I connect these speakers to a turntable that has a RCA connection. Do I need to splice that cable and use speaker wire for the connection? I also just found out I will need to get an amp.
1480432
Not directly. They are speakers. Speakers need to connect to amp or receiver first
1631886
I believe you're looking for this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp;_id=10218&cs;_id=1021804&p;_id=665&seq;=1&format;=2It would let you plug the turntable into anything that has one of those headphone jack-sized audio inputs (for example 99.9% of the computers on the market have those inputs, and also a lot of stereos). Otherwise, yes, they do make speakers that have standard RCA plugs, but why buy new speakers when you likely have a stereo or computer with speakers attached to them already :)
1156740
Yes, but you will need at least 15 watts of power to power up these speakers. So you need a 15 or higher Stereo power Amplifier to connect to the turntable and speakers. As far as cables: speakers wirer and I think maybe RCA cables? I don't know what kind of turntable you have, or are getting?
1402950
No, and they arent powered so you'd need an amp/receiver to use with ipod etc, they've got the kind of jacks for using speaker wire
1669876
not sure. They are basic computer speakers so if you have the same plug outlet in your turntable as the back of your computer than I would think so. If not then probably not. Check to see if the "female" outlet on your computer is the same as your turntable