JH2688 Posted February 12, 2008 CID Share Posted February 12, 2008 How can i connect speakers to my line out jack? I thought i could use a headphone jack and splice into that to connect it. It works but its very quiet. I was looking around and some people were saying that you need a amplifier for it, becuase the line out only put out like .5 watts. What do i need to get to make this work? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted February 12, 2008 CID Share Posted February 12, 2008 This sounds like a good question to me too. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted February 13, 2008 CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 Most if not all 2/2.1 systems the Sub Wolfer has an amp built nto it. You can get just desk top speakers with an amp in them. Here is an selection from Newegg. http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=60&name=Speakers Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH2688 Posted February 13, 2008 Author CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 i wanted to use my stereo speakers if i could. is there like a like amplifier i could get to make it work. This is tough to explain. but if i could get something that had an AUX input and that can output through a speaker wire connection that would help Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted February 13, 2008 CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 Take a look at some of these pre-amps for computers. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102182 http://www.nextag.com/computer-preamp/search-html Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH2688 Posted February 13, 2008 Author CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 coknuck, i dont think those are what im looking for. I kinda need a receiver, but i dont want to spend very much money. If i did get one i would just use my optical output. Do they make a single reviever that only does 1 thing. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted February 13, 2008 CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 O Well sorry! Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diehard Posted February 13, 2008 CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 You can buy a cable that connects to your Stereo Via Phonos and the other end has a 3.5mm jack for the PC Which you can plug in and use your stereo Speakers Switch your Amp / stereo to Aux and Play Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted February 13, 2008 CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 Not sure this has been answered via what I was really wondering. Is it possible to hook standard stereo speakers to a desktop computer? And if so whats necessary. (that was what I was really wondering myself) Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltageman Posted February 13, 2008 CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 Do you have a home stereo receiver? You can use a 3.5mm to RCA jack, http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat%5Fid=2009&sku=03180 , and use one of the RCA inputs on the receiver. I use a cheap home stereo receiver/speaker combo I got a walmart to run my pc sound. It has optical/coaxial/etc. I use the optical out from the X-Fi to the receiver, and it sounds great.. I'm not sure if they make anything super cheap that will amplify, and has an optical in....If you look around, you can find a pretty cheap home stereo receiver . Most have optical now. They may make an amplifier specifically for your needs, but I haven't been able to locate it. I'm not even sure if it would be any cheaper than just buying a home stereo receiver. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted February 13, 2008 CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 OK, thanks. Gonna try that then. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH2688 Posted February 13, 2008 Author CID Share Posted February 13, 2008 I know that you can use a receiver useing optical or rca inputs but i dont have anything that has that. I hope in the future i can get a large sorround sound system. i wanted to know if there was a way where i can use my stereo speakers that just has speaker wire, and connect that to my pc. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/21567-connecting-speakers-to-computer/#findComment-259860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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