I want to use external speakers but read somewhere that using 8 watts will blow out the system. Will a good pair of computer speakers (ie Bose) work?
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Yes they will. I use computer speakers with mine, they have to be plugged into the front headphone jack and the internal speakers won't work while the computer speakers are being used:)
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They don't have a wattage rating because they are not self-powered, but rely on a separate amplifier. The speakers are rated at 4ohm. I use the Audioengine amp to drive mine. There is plenty of volume and they sound great - much better than any other computer sound system I have owned.
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These speakers need an amplifier. These aren't really made to be computer speakers per se. They can work for that but you would need to get an audio amp which would connect to the audio output of your computer and then these speakers would hook up to the amplifier.
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I do not believe that these speakers are compatible with a computer. I believe that you will need amplified speakers with a single connector that plugs into your computer speaker output.
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Get a yamaha or a denon. These are comparitvely priced and will not disappoint you. As far a speakers go with polk. Yes I know you friends are probably telling you bose - don't listen. Actually do listen, if the can hear side by side polk and bose played through a yamaha, denon or harmon karden you will wonder why boses were ever invented
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I use mine connected to a desktop computer sound card. These are powered speakers any they will work on anything that has a line output If I remember correctly the speakers were about 20 watts which may cover a small back yard.
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As far as I can tell, Bose doesn't publish the output of these. I can say they are loud enough to fill an office, but they are lightly powered desktop speakers.
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I have the same thing and iam using a pair of polk tsi 400 tower speakers for my home theater set up but you could use any speaker that can handle at least a 100 watts of power and have a good audio sensitivity on them at least 89 db and up! hope this help you out1 Tom
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You will need amplifiers system and analog to auxiliary cable in order to work. Go with klipse 2.1 computer speakers would be the best option for you if you don't want to spend all that money on amplifier system and such.
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It all depends on what type of system your wanting to run. Good amps and cheap speakers are only going to give you poor sound with no power because the speakers can not take the power they are getting.. My e mail ericcapasso52@hotmail.com email me what your have and I'll tell you if its worth using...
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Why would you want to? The speakers are supposed to be one of it's best characteristics. It could be done but probably won't supply the power needed and you'll damage the system.
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The 8 ohm speakers work fine (this is my second set), but they need an amplifier (driver) to make them work. You would have to check the technical manufacturers sheet that came with your TV to see if it what the power requirements are for external speakers. I'm using a Pioneer Elite amp and I can set the volume level of individuals speakers (surround sound)....but most TVs only have one set of external speaker jacks and it doesn't really solve your problem. You may want to check with Best Buy or some other store with someone who can discuss the specifics of your TV.
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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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In short, I would say no. If you feel like removing all USB functionality - then technically yes. (cut the speaker lines and place into the amp outs). I suspect the low output over your current system is a combo of low power from the USB powered amp (it's technically only capable of 2.5w output) - and cheap speakers. So If I'm going to be truthfully honest - by another powered speaker PC set. For utilizing this amp you'd want to purchase new speakers as well.
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Sounds like it'll be slightly under-powered. It's always better (IMO) to overpower speakers to avoid blowing them at odd frequencies and high volumes. Power is exponentially more important than quality of speakers. Cheap speakers will sound great with an awesome power source but great speakers won't live up to their potential with inadequate or overrated ( cheap) power/amplifiers. My suggestion is overpowering your speakers about 15-20% more than the speakers are rated for. Won't matter if you don't "work" your speakers hard but under powering effects rebound of the speaker cone and can tear them apart. I believe these speakers are rated for either 125w or 150w. I matched mine up perfectly and wish I would have gotten a bigger amplifier, although they sound great but begin to struggle at very high volumes. It'll be fine if you don't abuse your speakers though.
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Might be a little too much for that. I guess in the end it depends on how you are going to drive them. I have always used self powered speakers for computer use.
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The Dell M115HD 1-Watt audio output is not enough so I experimented with the internal vs. external speakers. The internal 1-Watt audio is only good in a 12x15 or smaller room. Since I use a 50x50 room size, I have to use external speakers. I recommend using an external speaker system with its own volume control as the 1-Watt may not be enough to drive or sync linearly with USB speakers. Personally, I have connected external speakers to my PC and use the PC audio amplifier instead. I hope this helps.