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1answer
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What’s a simple & inexpensive receiver/amplifier I can use to connect unpowered stereo speakers to my PC?
Hello! I have two unpowered stereo speakers on my porch that I'd like to connect to my computer somehow. I understand I need a receiver/amp to power and convert the signals from …
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2answers
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Why are speaker connections black and red?
Is there a reason why speaker connections, like binding posts, are black and red?
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2answers
24 views
LCR soundbar speakers?
My family room is prewired for in-ceiling rear surround speakers. I want to keep things minimalistic in this room, and like the looks of the soundbar speakers. However, because I'm …
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1answer
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Speaker Switches
I currently have a receiver that has a second Zone on it. I have have a set of speakers in the Kitchen and a set outside. The second zone has only has outputs for two speakers. For …
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1answer
21 views
Centre speaker behind projector screen help
I'd like to get a projector, but with my room layout I would have to have the screen drop down in front of the centre speaker. I'm sure this will have some impact on the quality of …
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1answer
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Relationship of room size, speaker size (, power), volume, perceived volume
So I understand that the common recommendation is to size your speakers relative to your room, roughly speaking. This is essentially because there is more air to move. I presume th …
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I’m Speakerless. Need some suggestions…
I'm speaker-less after passing on my 25year old Wharfedale XP2s... Shame really because they doubled as 2 useful extra seats! (only joking but they were big enough)
Here's my requi …
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“Categories” of speaker/speaker manufacturer
I'll start by making it clear than I think there's too much subjectivity in audio (and possibly video), just so you know where I'm coming from. I'm considering the theory that it's …
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1answer
32 views
How to connect speakers to my PC?
What's the best way to connect unpowered stereo speakers to my PC?
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1answer
24 views
How to calculate impedence of speakers in parallel?
If I connect two speakers to the same channel of my amplifier, how do I calculate the effective impedence of the speakers?
Will there be any problems if the two speakers are of di …
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1answer
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Why are some speakers ported and others sealed?
I thought that ported speakers were better because they can move the sound with the front and back of the speaker. If this is the case why don't all speakers have ports? Is it a co …
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1answer
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Do I need to use 7 speakers with a 7.1 amp? I’ve only got 5…
If I upgrade my AV amplifier to 7.1, do I have to buy the extra speakers for it to work properly, or will it be ok with the five I have until I upgrade?
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1answer
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How to connect two separate sets of speakers to my amp and switch between them?
I'm looking for a solution that will allow my to use one set of speakers as the main front left/right pair when watching the normal TV and another set of speakers as the mains when …
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1answer
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How to output a stereo signal to a single speaker?
I want to use a single external speaker to get some music outside, can I just wire both speaker cables from the stereo into the single speaker or will this cause problems?
Is spea …
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1answer
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Benefits of brackets or stands for bookshelf speakers?
Is there any benefit to using stands or brackets for bookshelf speakers? If so which is better value for money and does it make a difference what the wall is made from?





