Just ordered Polk Audio Monitor40 Series II

Phiter
Phiter Posts: 10
edited March 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hello fellow people, as you can see, I'm desperately in need of help. I just ordered Polk Audio Monitor40 Series II off of newegg and I want to hook it up to my laptop for music, games, video editing, youtube, etc. I'm really curious to know if I need to purchase a receiver in order for it to work. If I need to purchase a receiver, can ya'l please send me a link of the cheapest receiver in a price range of 30-60 or a little more that's less than 100$ Because I've saved up money for those speakers and I literally forgot about the receiver. Please help :/ Thanks alot!!!

-Phi
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2012
    Welcome to Club Polk!

    You can't run the M-40s without "amplification"; so an integrated amp or a receiver will do.

    That's a pretty "tight" price range so maybe you should give Craigslist or ebay a shot!

    The only new receiver I can think of in your price range would be the Sherwood RX-4105

    http://www.jr.com/sherwood/pe/SHE_RX4105/

    Also the Sherwood RX-4109 (which also has a Phono amp section for playing LP (Records).

    http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2407171

    Good luck!

    cnh
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2012
    You can also take a look at "lower" powered T amps like these. They won't give you as much ooomph and power as a full blown receiver but might be adequate for laptop sound to power the M-40s? Plus they're cheap

    http://www.parts-express.com/wizards/searchResults.cfm?srchExt=CAT&srchCat=756

    You'll have to be "careful" with a T amp because the M-40s are rated for 20 watts each minimum so it will be easy to clip them with a T amp if you go too loud with it.

    cnh
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    :/ I don't think I have the time to get one online because there's so many of them. I am really really noob to all of the stuff. I don't know the difference between an amplifier and a receiver. I should've done more research on audio :/

    Is it possible for me to get a receiver at Best Buy or Wal-Mart?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2012
    Your local Radio Shack might have a Sherwood RX-4109--give them a call!

    It seems Best Buy also carries this. You can take a look or have them order one for you. It would arrive at the store!

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sherwood+-+210W+2.0-Ch.+Stereo+Receiver/2838391.p?id=1218355306016&skuId=2838391

    cnh
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    I totally forgot about Radio Shack!... Hopefully they have they the Pylepro... It says that it's 15w and the Monitor 40 series says that it's power rating is 20-125w. Can pylepro run the speakers?? D:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2012
    It can probably run them but if you press it, it will FRY your speakers so you have to be careful. Also, the sound quality on Pyle equipment is mediocre. You'd be better off spending a little more and going with the Sherwood. But it's really your call.

    That Sherwood is 100 watts x 2 which is fine.

    Good Luck!

    cnh
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    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    I guess I'll go with the Sherwood lol I don't want m speakers to fry lol thanks alot for the info really appreciate it!!
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-CH-output-100w-100w-Audio-Speaker-Stereo-Amplifier-AMP-4-16ohm-Twin-Power-IC-/330636233041?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfb748951

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insignia-NS-R2001-200W-2-0-Channel-Stereo-Receiver-/290684688295?pt=Receivers_Tuners&hash=item43ae2857a7

    Would one of these be good for the polk audio 40 series?...
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  • tpb68polk
    tpb68polk Posts: 15
    edited March 2012
    be careful, you can fry your new 40's with any receiver.
    be patient, take your time and do it right the 1st time
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2012
    That is true, but more watts makes the amp a little more friendly in that department.

    Only the Insignia amp of those two (on ebay) qualifies. The other amp, if you read closely, is only 4 watts by 2 channels R.M.S. so it's not going to power much of anything!

    cnh
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    Gahhhhh... getting an amplifier is a pain in the **** -.-
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  • tpb68polk
    tpb68polk Posts: 15
    edited March 2012
    dont get frustrated, its not that big a deal. Take some time, learn a little about what all the numbers mean. lets keep it simple, if you want to utilize 50 watts/channel of power then you want a 100 watt/channel receiver. If you use a 50 wpc receiver to get 50 watts, the receiver is working at full capacity. The harder its working the more distortion it makes. Where as the 100 wpc receiver isnt working hard at all the deliver the 50 wpc. And you have some reserve power for that one certain song.
    be patient, take your time and do it right the 1st time
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    Thanks for the help! I'm slowly starting to understand with home audio now :D I think I'm gonna have to go with the Sherwood since it has 210W so hopefully it doesn't heat up much. I hope I'm making sense lol
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    Well just wanted to update this post that I have finally received my Polk Audio Monitor 40 series II and I still have not purchased/bought a amplifier/receiver... FML!!!
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited March 2012
    Check your local Craigslist, might be something available there. With your budget I would definitely be looking at used gear.

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    Syndil, yeah I checked Craigslist and all I kept finding is car amps and right now I'm asking my friends if they're selling theyre old amps and so far one of my friends are willing to sell his amp to me but he has to check to see if he still has it so crossing my fingers if he still has it >.<
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited March 2012
    Phiter- where are you located? I have a Sherwood RX4103 2ch receiver that would prob work to get you started for under $65 depending on shipping. Feel free to PM and we could discuss.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • tpb68polk
    tpb68polk Posts: 15
    edited March 2012
    you might try "receivers" in your search instead of "amps". You may find more options.
    be patient, take your time and do it right the 1st time
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  • Phiter
    Phiter Posts: 10
    edited March 2012
    On craigslist I tried "receivers" and I found some but they were worth like 250 +.

    TNHNDYMAN: I live in Tx lol almost by the gulf and I might by your sherwood :D But depends on how much.. Lol
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