for the computer

jeffmelvin
jeffmelvin Posts: 4
edited February 2007 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Hi everyone.
How do I connect my polk audio speakers up to my computer? I dont have the disc (if it came with one, cant remember) I cant find anywhere on my computer that tells me how...
jeff
Post edited by jeffmelvin on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • liordra
    liordra Posts: 152
    edited February 2007
    Actually you don't.
    you connect the computer to the amp (or AVR or PreAmp).
    What you need is to locate the computer's audio output jack.
    there shuld be a few audio jacks behind the computer , Or upfront (depends on the case), or if it is a laptop it is usualy located on the side.
    there are a few jacks, you are looking for the one coloured green. connect that jack to one of your amp's rca inputs.


    in some cases the sound cards supports 5.1, typically with 3 output jacks, you could either connect all 3 (L/R , Sr L Sr R and center), or just connet L /R (again ... green).


    high end computers (i.e the latest intel based macs) come with digital out support, usualy optical. in this case you would have to provide some more details: which model do u have, or maybe even a pic.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2007
    Are you talking about computer speakers or home speakers?
    Welcome to club Polk
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jeffmelvin
    jeffmelvin Posts: 4
    edited February 2007
    Thanks for the replies. I figured out how to connect them, but the volume is very low. It says its cranked on all levels, so I dont know what to do now.
    Jeff
    ben62670 wrote:
    Are you talking about computer speakers or home speakers?
    Welcome to club Polk
    Ben
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2007
    your sound card just does not have the guts to push them. I assume your speaker are not powered, and you card is putting out a line level signal. You could find a small headphone amp to bosst the signal, but it still might not be enough. goo luck.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited February 2007
    What model speakers do you have?
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jeffmelvin
    jeffmelvin Posts: 4
    edited February 2007
    The only info I see on the speakers are polk audio on the front, and on the bottom it says: >HIPS HB< The speakers are about 5 inches tall, and shaped almost like an egg. They worked great on my other computer, I dont know why it wont work well on this one...
    Jeff
    Eric Wong wrote:
    What model speakers do you have?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2007
    Your old computer was probably an HP that actually had a small amplifier built into the sound card. These were fairly rare, and didn't last too long. You need to get a set of new computer speakers that plug into the wall. The speakers you are describing now do not have an external source of power.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2007
    I have the same set, and they did come with an hp. I believe the hp threw about 2 watts into them, were as most computer throw some thing in the milliwatt range. On my hp they were find, and o a gateway I got for free the were barley audible. They do need some sort of amplification. At on point I hooked them up to a powered boston sub and they sounded fine.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited February 2007
    ben62670 wrote:
    Your old computer was probably an HP that actually had a small amplifier built into the sound card. These were fairly rare, and didn't last too long. You need to get a set of new computer speakers that plug into the wall. The speakers you are describing now do not have an external source of power.


    Exactly, from the description the OP gave, these are non-powered speakers that came with an HP Pavilion computer.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited February 2007
    Some cards have jumpers for line level output or speaker level output check with the card maker or your manual.
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jeffmelvin
    jeffmelvin Posts: 4
    edited February 2007
    The computer that its hooked up to now is a DELL Dimension 1100. Any suggestions with that?
    Jeff
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter