Powered speakers?

tk1780 · August 14th, 2002, 01:18 PM

I just built a new system with a K7s5a with on board sound.

Couldn't get the onboard sound to work and couldn't get a sound card to work either.

I'm using the Infinity speakers that came with my old Aptiva. There is just one line going back to the computer. There are no lights on the speakers. Do Mobos and sound cards require amplified speakers?

If so, how do you tell if your speakers are amplified?

dunbar · August 14th, 2002, 01:29 PM

In my experiences, speakers that are amplified need a power supply: wall transformer. It plugs into one of the speakers.

The mobo manual will tell you if the sound output is line level output; line level output always needs amplification.

jman01pa · August 14th, 2002, 01:34 PM

In order for you speakers to be amplified, they must have a power source. either AC or batteries. if you have not AC cord extending from the speakers then try looking for a battery compartment.

If you see neither then they are not amplified.

If you have a pair of headphones from a walkman, you can plug them into the speaker jack on the motherboard. this will at least verify that the board is doing its job. If the volume is low then it will need an amplifier...

J

tk1780 · August 14th, 2002, 01:51 PM

Thanks

They're not amplified and they need to be because the headphones work.

Any suggestions for a decent cheap set?

dunbar · August 14th, 2002, 02:00 PM

I posted some amplified speakers a while back at: 3 pc Benwin flat speakers - $19.95 No rebate

which are from: http://www.softwareoutlet.com/Mercha...duct_Code=3429

Specs are at: http://www.benwin.com/49bw2000specs.htm

I do not know if the seller or if the speakers are any good, so you need to decide for yourself about getting them.

EDIT: they were about $20, before shipping, but you could get similar power from a set from BestBuy or Staples or Circuit City or..... whatever.

jman01pa · August 14th, 2002, 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by tk1780
Thanks

They're not amplified and they need to be because the headphones work.

Any suggestions for a decent cheap set?

How much do you want to spend? Would you like a simple 2-speaker desk set or a 5-speaker set with alot of power or something in between.

tk1780 · August 14th, 2002, 05:58 PM

Thanks for all of the help!!!!

Bought a cheap ($20) set of 3 speakers (Cyber Acoustics CA-3080) at Circuit City.

They're fine. A little booming on the base.

Are there any controls or equalizers for the onboard sound of a K7S5A?

dunbar · August 15th, 2002, 08:34 AM

Equalization is not a mobo function - use WinAmps Eq (or XMMS, if Linux) for the times you play back via them, but otherwise, I know of no other equalizer functionality built into any OS.