Can the 3.5mm port be used for connecting speakers? I'm thinking about buying the Creative D200 portable speakers, since it's $100 cheaper than a 2.1 "home theater" system, along with this unit. Also, if I turn the volume up on the D200, will the...
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This port is a headphone port; however, you can use an amplified speaker system like those designed for use with a PC. I tried this with a $15 speaker set and it worked but I didn't hear enough improvement to bother with it. The signal is going from the TV set to the speakers so I don't see how the TV set can be overpowered by something it is not receiving.
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NO! The 3.5 mm jack is not a headphone jack. It is a input jack and says "PC IN". It is the only input the system has. I have mine connected to a TV so I can listen though the stereo instead of the crappy TV speakers. No easy way to connect headphones or any after market speakers. Connections are not regular.
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Do you have to have a audio input plug to use this unit. Is there a way to connect via USB. Reason, I don't think my computer has a audio input slot, at least none that I can find on the back.
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You will need an external soundcard. The more ports you need the more expensive though. I would look into something like the M-Audio Fast Track Ultra High-Speed 8x8 USB 2.0 Interface if you can shell out the price.
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No one? I am specifically looking for a UBS output to speaker system. The reason is fidelity & elimination of latency. Take up a port? Don't you have a powered hub with a jillion outputs?
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Yes, you can plug an audio source into the transmitter via the 3.5mm port but you will only get analog stereo, not surround sound. For surround sound you need to use digital optical.
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I have this USB card and I like it. I use the optical digital output to my home theater (DVD) system and that works well. Do your 5.1 speakers have separate inputs for r, l, sub, and rear? With this system, it has 2 options for 5.1: either digital optical, or 4 separate wires running to inputs in your 5.1 system. In my case, I did not have 4 separate analog inputs for these speakers, so digital optical was my only option. If you do not have digital optical or 4 analog inputs on your 5.1 system, then I would not get this product.
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There is a 3.5mm port but as others mentioned controlling the volume would likely be an issue. On my particular set the television volume does not effect the volume of the external speakers connected via this device.
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You need some sort of audio device in your system whether it be a built-in or an expansion card. If you computer has 6 audio ports you should be good. I've never had any issue hooking up 5.1 speakers to any computer. Also, consider some Logitech speakers, these actually aren't that great.
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Hi I used it with really good results with a couple of small "JBL Control One" speakers and they did work fine, even though their sensitivity is on the lower side at just 87dB/W/m. Some speakers with higher sensitivity would even give you more volume. I think this little baby is capable of driving to a good level a small system if you are not unrealistic with your expectations.I myself have moved on to a "NAD D3020" but that is another ball park. But I am not getting rid of the TP30, I do like it.
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I've been wonder this very same thing and thought I would provide a link to the article regarding not using the subwoofer port. I'm not sure if I understand it, but here it is :http://www.polkaudio.com/education/article.php?id=19
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I connected to a Bose Companion Speaker system. I have also connected it to my amplifier and stereo speakers. Both I owned already. If you think about the Phorus like your iPhone or laptop, how would you connect those at your house today to play to speakers? Phorus also has speakers you can buy but not included with this.
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yes it can be connected using the audio output of your PC but for some reason the quality of the sound isn't good. Best is find another speaker
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You can still use this receiver for 5.2. It will configure to what speakers you hook up. You can also bypass the wifi. In your setup you can do that there.
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You need an audio interface. Usually plugs in via USB. The. The speakers can conect to that. They connect via 1/4 inch cables. An interface will run you about 200 for a cheap one that's good enough.
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You shouldn'T buy this speaker. It's got a long track record of being lousy. The b250d is a waaaay better speaker for about the same price, but yah, you can input an mp3 line directly in.
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The 2 Display Ports now do output digital sound to your TV or monitor with speakers via HDMI. When you first fire up our Chromebox it needs to update. You can still surf and use normally. In the background the OS will update for sound if you have the cord for your HDMI TV. Just click on the small box with an arrow pointing up down in the right bottom corner (white rectangle black arrow). The cord is 12 bucks and hope you order at the same time as your chromebox. Should update in less than 30 minutes or less even with a slow connection like mine. The DVI over by the power plug is video only for legacy monitors. If you use a converter to HDMI the sound output will default to the internal speakers. By the way: The video on the Display Ports are 1080 rather than 720 on the chromebooks and speedy enough to run dual monitors if you choose. The cord for audio and video normally comes up when you check out on amazon and sells for 12 bucks. Unfortunately the displayport is not the same as a displayport on apple products. So be sure you get the correct one. Since you are connecting to a home HD TV, get an FAVI mini keyboard/track pad. It's plug and play and rechargeable. Only 17.95 with prime shipping. Add to your cart!