Can I use Polk Audio RM6750 Black 5.1 for PC

ravaneli
ravaneli Posts: 530
edited November 2011 in Speakers
Hi all. My last post here was some 5 years ago. Jerome, sorry for calling you an a$$hole that one time!

Just kidding :cheesygrin:

I am looking for a nice set of 5.1 ch speakers for my PC. I don't want stupid logitechs though, only because this is what everybody gets and its super lame. I love my Polks that I put in my car 5 years ago. Still running strong! I want to get these below for my PC but don't know if I can feed them with my PC instead of receiver.

All help appreciated.

Also, i don't have a designated sound card but the mobo had something somehing 8 channels? I can get back to you with some more detail about that. Is it worth getting a sound card if I am an amateur?

Thanks again!
BlueFox wrote: »
I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
jeremymarcinko wrote: »
But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2011
    You definitely need an AVR if you want to use the above speakers with your PC as they are not powered speakers like the typical computer speakers. A sound card is always advisable if you really want quality sound.
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  • ravaneli
    ravaneli Posts: 530
    edited November 2011
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    You definitely need an AVR if you want to use the above speakers with your PC as they are not powered speakers like the typical computer speakers. A sound card is always advisable if you really want quality sound.

    What is AVR?
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,014
    edited November 2011
    ravaneli wrote: »
    What is AVR?

    A receiver chief. Open up a Bestbuy ad on any Sunday/or online.
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  • ravaneli
    ravaneli Posts: 530
    edited November 2011
    Can anyone recommend high quality PC speakers? I don't want no lame logitechs. Can I use the speakers in the title without a receiver with some sound card or something?
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • Phasewolf
    Phasewolf Posts: 514
    edited November 2011
    I am running the sound from my PC too a Sonya Ave and use large speakers for my front's and use a 15" sub for bass my wife hates me. Just look for a cheep Ave and hook it up too your PC it will be fine.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited November 2011
    why not just buy those powered monitor speakers? amazon has some good deals on that right now. cost is under $200. these sound very accurate and great for nearfield use too
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  • ravaneli
    ravaneli Posts: 530
    edited November 2011
    what monitor speakers? Link please?
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    ravaneli wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend high quality PC speakers? I don't want no lame logitechs. Can I use the speakers in the title without a receiver with some sound card or something?

    What's your price point? This idea can go from mild to wild. I use a pair of Quad Active 12L for my computer speakers and it rivals the best of any bookshelf system I've heard in a formal, high end rig.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited November 2011
    If your computer has a digital output you can run it into a receiver and it will run just about any speakers you want as long as the receiver(AVR) can handle the load. But that would only be fore stuff encoded in Dolby Digital, DTS, or PCM. Some computer/card either have a dedicated digital out or one of the "headphone" jacks is switchable through the driver software\control panel. For a lot of games to be in surround sound you would have to use 3 sets of headphone to RCA cables for 5.1. Another option would be to go get one of the computer speaker sets from some of the better manufatures (ie. Harmon Kardon, Klipsh.....) I have a Logitech 5.1 set up I used to use and the satellites were not to bad for what they were, the sub left a lot to be desired though.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,465
    edited November 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    What's your price point? This idea can go from mild to wild. I use a pair of Quad Active 12L for my computer speakers and it rivals the best of any bookshelf system I've heard in a formal, high end rig.

    There is a new desktop set from Magnepan as well. I just heard a demo of them and they blew me away.
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  • ravaneli
    ravaneli Posts: 530
    edited November 2011
    I don't watch movies on my PC but listen to music, sometimes loud. ANd play COmpany of Heroes.
    300 $ is my limit for PC speakers. This should be enough for PC speakers.

    I have never done a HT setup and have never touched a receiver in my life (cept in my car). I just want a complete set from somewhere.. No receiver.. just the regular speaker outs from the sub.. My whole point is NOT to buy a receiver. Not for some miserable PC speakers anyway. May be for my Living Room one day, but not for the PC
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited November 2011
    Are you looking for some thing that is clean, clear and accurate, or something that is just loud?
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  • ravaneli
    ravaneli Posts: 530
    edited November 2011
    clean, but still need a subwofer.
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    There is a new desktop set from Magnepan as well. I just heard a demo of them and they blew me away.

    They're ok but too thin sounding for me. They do a few things very well depending on the media selected but have a number of shortcomings in that size.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    ravaneli wrote: »
    I don't watch movies on my PC but listen to music, sometimes loud. ANd play COmpany of Heroes.
    300 $ is my limit for PC speakers. This should be enough for PC speakers.

    I have never done a HT setup and have never touched a receiver in my life (cept in my car). I just want a complete set from somewhere.. No receiver.. just the regular speaker outs from the sub.. My whole point is NOT to buy a receiver. Not for some miserable PC speakers anyway. May be for my Living Room one day, but not for the PC

    Then probably look at that Rokit stuff from Best Buy even tho' I don't think it sounds that great, there are numerous others that have recommended it. I do a lot of listening and gaming at my workstation so I invested into something that has proved to be one of my favorite setups thus far.

    The computer rig is something that can be a helluva lot of fun to get gear for as I've been thru MANY amp/pre-amp combinations, MANY integrated amplifiers and ultimately a handful of powered loudspeakers. For example, with the integrated amplifier you can run dozens of speakers until you find the one you really love. I believe you should take a powered loudspeaker more seriously but your parameters may more easily covered than mine are/were.

    Either way, this is a great idea and an even better idea to try new or vintage, smaller loudspeakers on the cheap. Good luck and really have fun with it....don't let the $300 marker limit you, as you'll be short changing yourself.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • ravaneli
    ravaneli Posts: 530
    edited November 2011
    OK, please help me with this at least. If my motherboard looks like below (no sound card) and i but this whole system, how will I connect them and what cable will I need. Can someone give me a link to the cable I need?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882120182

    mobov.jpg
    BlueFox wrote: »
    I have found that tube based computers provide the best sound quality. ENIAC and MANIAC I offer a smooth, well defined and articulated sound unmatched by the current silicon based CPUs. :wink:
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    But as in all things your perception is your reality.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    You would use a standard optical or digital coaxial cable to the Digital Audio In (Opt/Coax): 2 / 1 input on the Onkyo. They are common and found in Best Buy or even Home Depot.

    If your MOBO looks like that, you have a built in sound card and would use the digital outputs that you see on the left side of the board.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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