Connect Monitor 30 to laptop

sash86
sash86 Posts: 1
edited November 2010 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi!

I just bought Monitor 30 and wanted to connect it to my laptop, but I was surprised when I've unpacked them and saw that they have such connection...
Is is any way to connect it to laptop?
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited November 2010
    Welcome to Club Polk Sash86.

    Monitor 30's are not "powered" speakers with an internal amplifier if that is what you were looking for. You will need to power them with a stereo amplifier.

    The connections are 5 way binding posts that can be used with bar wire, spade or banana connectors from your amplifier.

    Sash86 additional information of what you are looking to do would be helpful.
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited November 2010
    You will want to hook them up to a receiver and run a Y RCA cord (headphone jack on one in left/right RCA on the other end) from you headphone out on the laptop to a left/right RCA input on the receiver. If you have a boom box or some kind of integrated stereo you can hook it up that way to those too. That is the basic setup. I have used my laptop and a big Panasonic boom box I picked up at Sams club in my warehouse.

    More audiophile setups include a USB DAC to a preamp to an amp to the speakers. Or DAC integrated amp, like a peachtree.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited November 2010
    Oh yeah you can pick up the RCA cable at Radioshack or online at monoprice.

    http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021804&p_id=5598&seq=1&format=2

    They are available in different lengths, when using a laptop I'll use a 10 -25 foot cable so I can stretch it across the room and keep the laptop at easy reach.
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • cheif pontiac
    cheif pontiac Posts: 138
    edited November 2010
    xcapri79 wrote: »

    Although, I've haven't tried it, you may want to give the Dayton DTA-100a 50 WPC Class-T digital amplifier a try. Parts Express says it will be back in stock on Dec. 10th.
    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=300-383

    Xcapri, would the laptop send enough signal for the Dayton to use it without a pre?
    System:
    Samsung LN46C630
    Receiver: Yamaha RX-V1
    DVD/Blu: Denon 2910/Playstation 3
    Front mains: RT16
    Front presence: F/X 500i
    Center: CS400
    Rear surrounds: RT1000p
    Rear center: RT7
    Subwoofer: PSW505 X 2

    2 Channel
    Marantz 2252B
    Technics SL-Q2 turntable
    Kef Q50
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,990
    edited November 2010
    I'm just wondering if the OP just plain bought the wrong speakers for his laptop. Doesn't appear he was in for buying all the add on's to accomadate regular speakers.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • markhenson
    markhenson Posts: 6
    edited November 2010
    Perhaps he might like computer speakers. Logitech and Altec Lansing are 2 brands. Some come with a small subwoofer. Usually there are 2 (or more)small satellite speakers. I have the Altec Lansing with 2 satellites. I cut the wire on the one without the power on switch (a small two strand wire ran to it) about 6 inches from the speaker. Then I stripped the insulation (on the wire coming from the sub) and connnected in one small polk bookshelf to replace the small satellite. It helped the midrange significantly, but I like the sound through receivers better, so I use computer speakers infrequently.

    I think the solution depends on the individual and the space they have available.

    For much better sound quality, use a receiver as described by a previous entry. I bought the RCA to 1/8" PC connector cable inexpensively at Walmart. I think it was about $5. I have one of these connnected to each of my receivers to connect in mp3 players. He could acquire a used receiver on Craigslist for $20.00 on up. I've seen Pioneers on sale for $30 recently in Denver.
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