Is there any point in buying surround sound 5.1 cds or dvds if you don't have a surround sound system?

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Opera

I want to purchase the Pink Floyd Immersion box set, which has surround sound dvds. Will I notice a difference compared to the original album while listening through headphones, or am I simply wasting my money?

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Logically, there is no point in buying 5.1 encoded DVD if you dont have true 5.1 setup.
However, if your DVD player is equipped with Dolby digital PRO Logic II decoders, you can still get the virtual surround sound. Check you player's spec for that.
Though it doesnt match the true 5.1 surround sound, it digitally creates some surround sound effect & feels better than just flat stereo or mono sounds. For that you can just connect any low cost 5.1 channel multimedia speakers also, it will do. No need of big setup with AV receiver and amplifiers.

If you are listening through headphones, better not waste money for 5.1 sound dvds. Buy the low cost one.

how do i get virtual surround sound?

Kyle

hey, i have a plain old stereo gaming headphones, they do not have surround sound. I just want to ask, how do i get virtual surround sound for gaming. I am only doing this for gaming, not watching movies. Do i get a 7.1 sound card?

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You will need to buy a card that supports virtual surround. However you don't need to get a 7.1 card a 5.1 dolby surround sound card would do the trick. You can get these for computers, you need to look on the box and it tells you what sound they support.

Once you have that though you will need headphone that also support surround sound up to at least what your sound card is or you wont see the benefit of having a sound card that supports surround sound. Furthermore: if you want to have your computer play surround sound you will also need a speaker system attached to your computer that supports surround sound up to at least what your sound card is

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I want to buy new sound system for pc but dont know which one is the best ?

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Dark

ALTEC LANSING VS2521E
or
CREATIVE
Inspire A320
or
LOGITECH
Z313
I just one to have good sound quality for the movies gaming.... Which one to buy ?

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You are asking for best, so I will suggest Bose pc speaker.
Among these, Creative is best.

What 3-piece computer speaker system should i get?

Q. I want to pay around 50$-60$. I want a system with a sub-woofer and two other speakers to put on my desk. I was thinking the Logitech Z313..are thy good??? My friend has the Logitech Z4 and i was wondering what the sound was compared to the Z4's???

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I have the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 system on my computer in the office and I absolutely love them.

It may be tough to get them for your price but if you are lucky on eBay or Craigslist you might.

They are worth the extra cost.

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Acoustimass 3 Series IV speaker system connected directly to TV?

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bluelink

Has anyone connected teh Acoustimass 3 Series IV speaker system to the TV directly instead of a receiver ? does the Subwoofer also work.
thanks.

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You can't connect Bose Accoustimass Series directly to TV. What you need is an AMPLIFIER (minimum 2 channels, output ranging 10-100 watts per channel) to drive your 'Accoustimass 3 Series IV speakers'. Feel free to contact me if you need more help on this.

Can I connect my Sony speaker system to my TV?

baseballfa

I have the Sony MHC-EC69i. I was wondering if i could connect it to my TV or my Wii so that i could get the sound to go through the speaker system. If it's possible to do this, I need to know what cables or parts to get, and how to make it work correctly. Thanks in advance.

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The specs say it has audio inputs and if that's true then yes you can. You need to use an rca cable (the kind they include in the box when you buy a cd player or dvd player with a a red plug and a white plug) and connect it from the audio outputs on your TV to the audio inputs on your Sony. I can't see the picture well enough to know what buttons are on the front, but you'll need to select AUX or whatever it's labelled so the Sony will play the signal from the TV.
All you need is the RCA cable, which you probably already have sitting around. If not, head over to Radio Shack and pick one up in whatever length you need.

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What is a good dockable speaker system for ipod?

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philosofur

I want one of those speaker systems where you put your ipod in it and it plays so everybody can hear it. I need it to be kind of loud for a party.

Answer
Check with Apple in their Store online.
Or Walmart.com
Or DLO.com

Can i connect two different speaker systems to play one song?

vgab1626

O.K so I have an iHome speaker and my friend has a JBL speaker. At parties one of the speakers is never enough, so i'm wondering if its possible to have a cord connecting the two speakers systems so that the ipod playing on one of the systems can play on the other as well. Both speakers have audio-in and video-out holes on the back.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msOJkwNjIsg, its a pain in the ass, but this will work i have it setup like this at my apartment

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Does anyone know how to pull a dash plate off of a Mazda 6?

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luv2shop

I want to hook up an aftermark system I have everything for it including a low lever converter, my only problem is I want to take the dash plate off to get to the back of the receiver. It is the stock receiver with the bose speakers. Is there an easy trick to get this off? I looked and there are no specific tools (din) to take it off and I don't want to use a butter knife and wreck the face plate.

Please help.

Answer
This may help.
2003-2005
http://documents.victorytechnologies.com//documents/product/3555.pdf
2006-2007
http://documents.victorytechnologies.com//documents/product/8564.pdf

Question on needs for a sound system?

AvidCheese

So I have a 04' Mazda 6. Stock deck (bose system) and I'm interested in purchasing a sound system for my ride (adding subs/amp).

I had a friend who recently said I need to get a certain item that cost upwards of $400 to make it run through a stock deck like mine.

Besides the subs and amps will I need anything else?

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You will need a high level converter unit. The way it works is you tap the wires going into your speakers into this unit, which has RCA Outputs that you plug the RCA cables into and run to the amp. The signal comes from the head unit through the speaker wires to the High level converter to the amp. Very simple procedure. It's easiest to tap in the the speaker wire in the back or rear deck, depending on where your rear speakers are located. The unit can be anywhere from 10-50$ +/- Hope this helps

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Is there a way to play music with my surround sound using all speakers?

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mentalfiss

So I bought a surround sound stereo for my tv and also for music. When I try to play music through it it only comes through 2 speakers and the sub. I'm guessing this is because the cd isn't meant to be played on surround sound? Or maybe theres a setting on the player that will just let it use all speakers at once? Is there any way I can get it to play through all speakers?

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Most surround systems have special DSP modes that allow you to play stereo input through all speakers.

Try Pro Logic
Prologic II
Virtual surround etc. Just go through all DSP modes until you can hear from all speakers (or read the manual for help).

what LCD TV has the best sound without adding an extra speaker system?

Have a slight hearing impairment and am looking for a TV which has a better than normal speaker system.

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Samsung LN52A650 52" LCD TV

Winner of: Best LCD TV for Sound Quality

Why it's best: This popular LCD TV receives praise because of its excellent picture quality and sleek, stylish design, but it also offers excellent sound quality for an HDTV. The down firing speakers deliver 10W per channel, and the SRS TruSurround XT technology does a respectable job creating a virtual surround sound experience from two hidden speakers. The Samsung LN52A650's combination of performance, features, and value make it a true winner.

Manufacturer Description: In addition to the picture quality Samsung TVs are known for, they reinvented the bezel and gave it a unique look with the Touch of Color feature. The Infolink RSS Access lets you customize updates on your TV. Receive instant stock quotes, weather and news information while watching TV. And Auto Motion Plus 120Hz delivers smooth motion action scenes and virtually no...read full description

Manufacturer Description: In addition to the picture quality Samsung TVs are known for, they reinvented the bezel and gave it a unique look with the Touch of Color feature. The Infolink RSS Access lets you customize updates on your TV. Receive instant stock quotes, weather and news information while watching TV. And Auto Motion Plus 120Hz delivers smooth motion action scenes and virtually no motion blur. Satisfy your craving for HD technology with the SAMSUNG LN52A650 flat screen LCD TV. minimize
Price Range: $1869.99 - $2699.99

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Is there a way to plug my iPhone into a microphone jack?

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Franz Ferd

I'm going to be in a school gym that has a great speaker system but only microphone jacks on the walls to connect to. (I'm sure their is another standard way like to play music but I don't have access to it) Is there an adapter I can buy to connect my iPhone to this so the audio coming out of the headphone jack will play from the speakers? Where would I be able to buy something like that? Thanks!

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Yes there is!!!

You need two things to do this right - neither one is very expensive.

You need a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch adapter cable:

http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP153-Stereo-8In-Mono/dp/B0002CZZ0G/ref=sr_1_16?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1302634971&sr=1-16

Direct box:

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PDC21-Instrument-Balanced-Unbalanced/dp/B0027V760M/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1302634907&sr=1-3

Connect the 3.5mm end to your headphone output on the ipod. Connect one of the 1/4 inch ends to the input on the direct box. Leave the other one unconnected. Connect the output of the direct box to the mic jack on the wall using a standard 3 pin XLR mic cable:

http://www.amazon.com/Whirlwind-MIC03-Female-Microphone-Cable/dp/B001J1SX94/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1302635518&sr=1-5

The direct box is needed for two reasons - the mic input is very sensitive and your ipod puts out too much signal for that type of input - the direct box cuts that down to mic level. The box also balances the output from your ipod - XLR mic inputs are balanced.

It will work great but it will require a bit of investment on your part. All of these items are available at any store that sell musical instruments and sound equipment (like Guitar Center) or online.

will these External Ipod speaker system work with my macbook pro?

This is what i want to buy:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-iGroove-Speaker-System-compatible/dp/B000I1HUGS

I want to use this for both my iphone and my macbook pro (2009 edition). Can i connect this system to a macbook so i can play music off it?

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Yes. Because it can be used with other mp3 players. It will have a line in plug and most likely come will a cord that has a 3.5 mm headphone jack at each end. Instead of plugging one end into the headphone jack of an mp3 player you will plug it in to the headphone jack on the computer. Check out the link for the manufacturer. Hope this helps. Good Luck with your future purchase.

http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/igroove-overview/

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what would be a good speaker system that has heavy bass but still clear to hear?

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Eric T

i want a speaker system that will pump out some major bass but i dont want the music to be drowned out by it. I still want to be able to understand whats being said
for a car.......

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There is a reason why subs are called subs and mids called mids and highs called highs.

If you want to build a system correctly and you want good bass WITHOUT distrotion then you have to have a bass speaker only do bass. I know everyone is going to say no but is been done this MANY times in the past of putting an AMP on the factory radio and speakers and adding a sub with sub AMP is the most inexpensive way to go and it sounds GOOD. Wont win any contest for SPL of clarity but for the money and just starting out this is a super easy way to go. NOW there are some stipulations to this: 1. Factory speakers do not need to be any more than 6mos to a year old. 2. speakers can not be amplified say like a BOSE system. Most of those have 1 OHM speakers in them anyway. 3. Radio sometimes radio can not have pre-amp out put for speakers. The voltage is to low and an aftermarket amp will not work well with it.

I have a NEW 2008 Toy Taco that I plan on putting a 4 channel amp in to run the whole system. 2 channel, left and right, to run front and rear speakers putting left speakers and right speakers together to make 2 ohm so the amp will run harper on 2 channels. On the other side it will be only the sub bridged at 4 ohms. Both sides will have crossovers so only mids and highs go to factory speakers and the other side will be set to low/sub so only bass goes to sub woofer. I dont think they make a dash kit for my veh so i will be using the factory radio also. Right now if you turn the volume up you can hear the bass coming thru the mids distorting the sound even with bass almost all the way down.

now it also depends on what type of veh you have to know what type of sub you need. Bandpass or basstube does not always work on all vehs.

Well that was kind of long but figured I would explain in full my thought process. Hope it helps. Good luck.

Oh and I have been doing alarms, audio and video in vehs for about 15 years.

Can i connect a car subwoofer and amplifier to a PA speaker system?

Derek

I have a PA speaker system which is very loud and has great sound but has absolutely no bass. However, I also have a 15 Alpine Type R car subwoofer powered by a Kenwood 1800 Watt Mono car Amp. I would love to be able to connect this sub and amp to my PA system to create a great sound system for my house but I have no idea how to do it or if it is even possible... Can anybody help?

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Yes, this can be done but things to consider is 1) How to power the car amp in your house? You could bring a cr battery in but that's only going to suppy the electrical current you need for a short time, then you will need to recharge it. My suggestion would be to invest in a "Regulated Power Suppy" to convert your house 120vac current to DC current like your car's electrical provides. Also to get the max power from you kenwood amp to you alpine car sub, you're going a power supply capable of delivering between 13.5 -14.4 volts DC which is the average range for most car electrical alternator voltage and what your car amp need to produce max power. ) Then ther's the matter of feeding the signal from your PA to you car amp. The safest way for this would be to use a "Line Level" signal say from the rec , or Record out jacks usually Red & White (RCA) type to the "Line In" Inputs of your car amp. After that it's just a matter of playing your music through your PA and adjusting the level on you kenwood to match your listening preference. Just remember when you increase the volume of the PA you may need to increase the level on your car amp as well since you are feeding a line level signal from the PA to the car amp. the PA volume control will not have and effect on the amp volume. In short what you want to do can indeed be done but there are easier ways to add the bass you want to you PA. Hope this helped you out.You may email me if you like at rudedog5876@gmail.com for some other options you want to consider.

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How do you set up a basic stage set for music?

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Kirk's Dec

I have a band and I want to know what is the most basic setup for singing like microphones,PA Speakers,Mixers,etc.We're also on a small budget.

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Your needs will vary dpending on size of the band, and the venue you are playing. You should be able to buy this stuff used on craigslist or other places

Speakers -both low end and high end
Floor monitors
Cables
Mixer-minimum 12 channel is recommended

Amps-to power the system

Microphones-vocals, will the drums or guitar amps be mic'd?

Lights-if you perform in dark bars and nightclubs, you may these..at least 1-2 racks.

Extras:

compressor/limiter/gate
Effects-for vocals and instruments
Insurance-getting your crap stolen or damaged sucks
Extra cables


You can do without some of this stuff, but some things may suffer

Other things
Press kit
Demo
Online presence
Swag
Band vehicle

what to look for when buying Speakers and Subwoofers for a Club?

jaxfan

I need to buy a sound system for a small club (300 people). Suggestion was for 2 speakers and 2 subs, however I don't know enough to compare brands, models or pricing. Please advice (simple explanation) on a couple key factors.

Thank You

Answer
John's advice sounds solid, but be prepared to spend several thousand dollars on a good system.. The nightclub my brother manages has a $30,000 sound system.

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I need a good 2.1 speaker system?

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Harry Rich

i would like a really good quality and loud 2.1 speaker system but i only have £70 max

Answer
Logitech Z-2300's run for about 130$ and are probably one of the THE best systems out there.

Highly recommended anywhere you go. If you've got the extra cash and want something amazing, get those.

However, for cheaper, you can go for things like the Logitech Z-4 40 watt, and the Creative Inspire T3100's (I own a pair of the creatives, they're great for about 30-50 bucks)

It all depends on what your preference is.

Look on sites like

http://www.newegg.com/

http://www.amazon.com/

http://reviews.cnet.com/

All these have reviews and you can read up on some speakers.

Pay attention to Subwoofer power, Frequency Response (range), and the Total Power.

Good luck =)

I'm looking to buy a nice pair of speakers for my laptop what to get? Need Good Bass & Quality.. $80 or less?

David J

I currently own Logitech X 230 but they broke a wire problem so i need a new pair

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I just saw this deal over the weekend, ppl are getting these logitec V20 speakers USB powered for like 8 bucks after rebate. Here's a review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/pc-speakers/logitech-v20-notebook-speakers/4505-3179_7-31518393.html

Here they are on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-970155-0403-V20-Notebook-Speakers/dp/B0009WKBGC/ref=sr_11_1?tag2=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals&ie=UTF8&qid=1216780825&sr=11-1

Here's the rebate:
http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&sdtid=879109&sdfid=9&u2=http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/00/00/02/16/88/32/216883270._V252505583_.pdf

Here's more info:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=879109

Here's another one I saw for a Creative Labs Inspire T3100 2.1 Speaker System
Price was:$49.99
You save:-$7.00
You pay:$42.99
Mail-in rebate(s):-$30.00

Link:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=174221&cm_keycode=85&om_keycode=85

Rebate:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/RebateDetailsPopup.do?oid=174221

Don't know exactly what you are looking for but maybe that'll help. Otherwise try reviews.cnet.com and pricegrabber.com

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what is the ultimate SONY surround sound system for a small room?

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Trev

i have a room that is probably 10x10 and i want the ultimate surround sound system for a small room but i want it to look badass and i want it to be worth my money. but i want sony only bc i am a huge sony fan. anyone help thanks

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I know this isn't sony, but its the most badass sound system on earth: Bose Video Wave. What it is, is about 16 directional speakers on the top of a Bose Video Wave LCD TV that projects sound to different parts of your room. It is an amazing sound system without all the cluttered speakers. IT IS AMAZING. go to your local bose store and ask for a demo, you'll be blown away. All it is is a TV.

Is there a wireless speaker that I can use for iPhone, computer (Spotify, Netflix) and television?

J

I don't know ANYTHING about speaker systems. I am moving into a new apartment that has a great room which will be perfect for entertaining.

I think it would be nice to have a speaker or small speaker set in the room that I can use to:

(1) play music from my iPhone while I cook or entertain;
(2) play music from my computer (Spotify) while I cook or entertain;
(3) play sound from my computer when I want to watch a movie on Netflix;
(4) play sound from my TV when I want to watch a show or movie.

Is there ONE wireless speaker/speaker set I can use for all of these purposes? Or do I have to buy different speakers for each device?

Thank you in advance!

Answer
You could do it with one speaker no problem. I'd look at getting a pair of active speakers like the AudioEngine A5+ speakers. Then pair them with an AirportExpress for Airplay and connect them to your TV.

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Can I somehow connect a computer to an a/v receiver via a composite or digital audio cable?

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jose

My receiver doesn't have a USB connection, and I want to play music from my computer through my surround sound speakers, which are all connected to the receiver. Receiver has both composite and digital audio input jacks. Any advice? Thank you.

Answer
Yes you can follow the above or you can also upgrade your sound card to one with a digital output or 5.1 - 7.1 outputs and use that instead.
As long as you have some sort of audio output you can connect it to an external stereo system.
If I were doing it I would opt for the new sound card with digital output

How do I hook speakers up to my TV & Computer simultaneously?

allanthegr

I plan on buying a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 surround sound system and I want to use the speakers for both my computer and my TV. Is this a complicated process? What type of device will I need?

Answer
When you get the system let us know, because it would make everything easier. We can't tell you how to set something up if it doesnt exist - especially if we dont know what outputs and inputs are included.

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What is a good small portable speaker system for my ipod?

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enomis225

I have an older ipod nano, and I want to be able to listen to it in my car.
However, my car radio does not work and I would NOT be able to use something that plugs into my car power outlet.

I want a simple unit that will play my ipod and charge it at the same time and preferably under $25. Any suggestions?

Answer
i have a portable i-home, it doesn't charge it though. it runs on double a batteries and it is a good speaker. Although it doesn't charge your ipod i still highly reccomend it. you can get it at office depot.

Why is my ipod not working or displaying anything?

Cherry Tom

My ipods battery died, when I tried charging it, it wouldn't charge, i've left it for at least hour, then I tried a different computer and even a different speaker charging system. The ipod won't turn on or display anything, not even the little apple symbol. I've looked on many sites and I've toggeled it, (its an ipod nano) to reset it, nothing is working.
Please help.
What should I do?

Answer
Go to the apple website and either ask a question or look for an answered one.

You can also try buying one of those chargers that you can plug in and charge, like this:
http://store.apple.com/au/product/MB051X/A?fnode=MTY1NDA4NA&mco=MTU5MjU

One of those things came with my ipod but it was a special offer and the first time my ipod died i couldn't sync it with the computer because idk but it started charging when i used one of those but it takes a bit longer.

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Can you connect a separate set of speakers to an asus vx239h?

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Mark

Is there a way for me to re-direct the audio from coming out from the monitor to getting it to produce sound from another set of speakers? I'm going to buy an asus vx239h which has a built-in speaker system, but I'd rather use my Swans Hivi m10 for the sounds. (I'm only gonna connect the speakers to the monitor when I'm playing ps3).

TYIA
@Starrysky

What makes you think I haven't tried that?. Anyway the things you stated are the specs only. If you're really gonna be a smart @$$ you could have said that it doesn't have an audio output so no a separate set of speakers won't work. Or something like, you could try and connect the speakers to the headphone jack, but it's not advisable.

Anyway going with the MX239h instead as it offers good internal speakers.

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only by taking the back off and wiring in speakers or speaker connectors for external speakers

Where can i buy a cheap speaker system for my PS3?

ferg9310

I also have some speakers with just like a headphone jack as the only input. How would i be able to hook those up as well? Thanks in advance.

Answer
You can connect any powered computer speakers with a sub woofer to get some basic sound from your audio out of your PS3. You need to connect a female mini headphone to RCA male plugs cable, to connect your powered speakers headphone jack . Then you connect the male plugs of that cable to the analog audio out of your PS3. Here is the cable that you will need:

http://www.amazon.com/HOSA-CFR-210-Stereo-Female-Plugs/dp/B0000AJ692



Go to the PS3 sound menu and select sound to go out on analog audio out. To really enjoy PS3 sound, use a receiver with digital optical audio in or HDMI in, and some good brand speaker system, then you will experience it better.

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What are the components of a speaker system?

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tom267

I know you need the speakers, but what else do i need to create a wireless speaker system for a patio that gets music from an iPod or the radio. (Ex: Receiver, Remote, Amplifier, etc.)

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Aside from an enclosure, the speaker(s) and a cross over you will need some form of amplification to get the signal from the receiver. Once you have sorted out the wireless component (ie. the sending and receiving) try to find either a powered speaker or source a small audio amplification kit (not too hard to build) from E-bay.
Keep in mind, you will need to provide some form of power to this unit.

Good luck

Can a Bose speaker system with Base box and speaker has amplifier?

7sunny16

I want to buy a DVD player which I can use for playing music with BOSE speaker system with Base box, which is usually used for attaching with lap tops. Is it possible? Can i play movies from DVD player on to my lap top?

Answer
Most modern laptops have a DVD drive ... why not just play directly, and output audio from the laptop to Bose?

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What kind of audio system should I buy for my car?

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Felix

I'm buying a 2011 Lancer SE (without the fosgate 9 speaker system) next spring. What kind of after-market audio system do you recommend between 300$ - 1000$ and why? (Including subwoofer, car deck and amplifier. Speakers are optional if they fit in the price range.)
Thanks for the links, DA 1-2 B. I'm thinking of getting a sound quality system, for enjoying music, loudness is not really important.

Answer
This one is the best.
Kicker 12"17 its better.............
Kicker 08S12L74 Solo-Baric L7 12-Inch 300mm 4-Ohm DVC Subwoofer
Technical Details
- 12-inch Solo-Baric L7 subwoofer
- One-piece, injection-molded cone with full-coverage back bracing
- 750 Watts RMS (1500 Watts peak) power handling with 4-ohm impedance
- 20-100 Hz frequency response
- One-year limited warranty

KICKER S12L7 Features :-
- SoloKon for strength and accuracy
- T cut top plate for high magnetic field strength
- Aluminum coil former (same as SoloX)
- Pole venting at cone brace
- Stitched and glued tinsel leads enable high excursion
- Ribbed Santoprene surround

http://www.amazon.com/Kicker-08S12L74-Solo-Baric-12-Inch-Subwoofer/dp/B0013FJ9BC/?tag=knapaaai-20

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What is the difference between speaker systems?

KJ

This was brought to my attention in my last question. Is there much of a difference between Polk RM705 or the Polk RM6750 speaker systems. At polkaudio.com they are the same price but on other internet stores the 705s are more. Is there a reason to pay more for the 705s?

Answer
A given selling price on the same item can vary by a lot, depending on the specific circumstances of the seller.
It can also be that the power priced item is of last year's product lineup, and the higher priced item is of this year's lineup. Audio companies do also market based on year, just like car makers.

Last year I got a pair of Infinity Beta 50 floorstanding speakers, list price $500 each, for $180 each.
Other buyers whose reviews I read on line and who were very happy with them, had paid the $500 each price, and were happy for it. So, you can imagine that I was even happier for having paid over 60% less. I just got the best deal. Thats all.

In any case, since the two Polk systems are quite comparable in quality and performance, with the main difference being the styling, so if a price conscious person wants the best deal, and is happy with the appearance of the 6750 system, then thats clearly the best deal of the two.

On amazon, the 705 will run you about $445, and the 6750 will run $265. Both have list prices of $600. Plus, I like the look of the 6750s more, anyway.

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How do I hook up my surround sound system ?

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andrew214

Ok so I got this surround sound system from my grandma and all it has on the back is a AV input and a 5.1 CH input and then the output for the smaller speakers and all my Hd Tv has is AV input so is there any way to
Hook it up?

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Those Home Theater in a Box are not very flexible for adding or upgrading. You should have either an HDMI or Component cable and optical audio output which you would connect to the tv. Then with an optical audio cable connect one from the tv to the home theater in a box. If you do not have an optical audio cable input on the home theater then you would not be able to use it. The 5.1 input on your system is to connect a blu ray disc player to it only for the audio. Hope this will help you out.

How would i stretch speakers or expand them? To make a surrond sound?

Tamahero99

what i mean streach and expand them is that how could i make the speakers farther apart right now i have 2 small speakers attached to a 6 inch subwoofer. I was woundering if i could like cut the speaker wires in half then reatche them with regular speaker wire to make them "Streach further". Also could i attach more speakers using normal speaker wire my plan was to make a surround sound system? Thanks i hope you can understand this.

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In general - you can cut and add more wire for most speaker systems including computer speakers.

However: "Also could i attach more speakers using normal speaker wire"

No. It sounds like you have some computer speakers and these are not designed like normal audio gear. These speaker sets have a tiny (repeat TINY) amplifier to drive the speakers. They are designed to work with each other and you cannot swap out speakers or add other speakers to the wires.

More generic gear like a full-sized AV receiver and separate, monitor style speakers CAN be wired in series to go from 2 speakers to 4 or 6. The power plant is massive enough to handle this if it is done with care.

"my plan was to make a surround sound system? "

Sorry - just adding speakers simply gives you more speakers for the same sound. It will not give you separation (like dialog from the center, music from the left/rights). And you will not get the surround-sound effect when things from a DVD/BluRay try to whiz around the room.

Good 5.1 receivers have been around for over 15 years. They are cheap from your local Craigslist and often have older speakers being sold off. You are better off sinking $100-$300 into a used 5.1 system rather than hacking at your stereo computer speakers.

Hope this helps.

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