How many Watts?

Charlie7940 · 06-08-2005, 03:07 PM

Is there a way to find out how many watts my computer can put out? I have onboard sound so I'm sure it's nothing good. I will be having a party and was going to wire a speaker outside to my computer, just don't know how much power my system is capable of.

**Praetor** · 06-08-2005, 04:11 PM

Well what speaker set do you have?

Charlie7940 · 06-08-2005, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Well what speaker set do you have?

I only have a set of headphones believe it or not

. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to this kind of stuff. Like I said, I'd like to put a speaker out on my deck for this party. Maybe someone can reccommend something good, I'm not sure what I need. I can wire it through my window to my computer where I have all of my music. I'm not sure what my computer can handle.

**Praetor** · 06-08-2005, 05:35 PM

What kind of budget do you have? If its a deck party, 5.1 surrounds may not be the best route (although you can run 5.1s in 2.1 mode so thats something to consider)

mattpower3000 · 06-08-2005, 10:48 PM

depending on your budget what you really want is some edirol speakers, these are the kind of things that artists use, they are small speakers, similar to bookshelfs, but they have an in built amplifier that is really good, also they run to a 3.5" jack which is the standard output via every souncard bar none. In term of power which i dont think is a very good judge of speaker ability they are rated at 25W, which if you consider that constant power is bloody good. I hooked a pair up last year with my mini ipod before investing in some soundsticks, only because i wanted a nice subwoofer to look at. Anwyway i'm missing the point, don't be put off by 25W, m front 2 ruark speakers that i run with a £3000 Naim amplifier set-up run around 100W and they can crack the plaster (which they have done 3 times) if i get fiesty with the amp. The price well its round £90, but i saw some go for £65 on eBay from a well known seller. Cheap if you compare to the £2500 tag on my Ruarks lol. Hope this helps and i will try to get the cose for you soon as...

Cheers
Mattpower

mattpower3000 · 06-08-2005, 10:51 PM

Sorry my mistake they run several ranges from small 10W to 20W, these will blow your mind!!! Trust me!!!! I have a nephew who has spent 6 years as a professional installer of audio visual systems, he teaches me everything he knows. More info at http://www.edirol.com/products/speakers.html you buy these people will ask you what they are!! And if you are running them through a seperate amplifier!!!

Cheers
Mattpower

Charlie7940 · 06-08-2005, 10:52 PM

Thanks...however I'm in the US. I really would only like one speaker. I obviously have to research more to find what I exactly need.

mattpower3000 · 06-08-2005, 11:00 PM

Whats your budget?

Charlie7940 · 06-09-2005, 12:14 AM

Here's the thing. I know NOTHING about speakers. I don't even have any, just use headphones. I don't know how much these things cost...can you give me an idea of how much a decent speaker would cost? Plus, I have Onboard sound so is it worth it to buy a good speaker if the quality will be limited?

**Archangel** · 06-09-2005, 06:59 AM

well.. all speakers would do fine,. if they ot an own amplifier attached to it.
(so the speaker has its own suply)

06-08-2005, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie7940 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 749	How many Watts? Is there a way to find out how many watts my computer can put out? I have onboard sound so I'm sure it's nothing good. I will be having a party and was going to wire a speaker outside to my computer, just don't know how much power my system is capable of. __________________ "The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back."

06-08-2005, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-08-2005, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 19,946	What kind of budget do you have? If its a deck party, 5.1 surrounds may not be the best route (although you can run 5.1s in 2.1 mode so thats something to consider) __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

06-08-2005, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Charlie7940 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 749	Thanks...however I'm in the US. I really would only like one speaker. I obviously have to research more to find what I exactly need. __________________ "The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back."

06-09-2005, 12:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Charlie7940 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 749	Here's the thing. I know NOTHING about speakers. I don't even have any, just use headphones. I don't know how much these things cost...can you give me an idea of how much a decent speaker would cost? Plus, I have Onboard sound so is it worth it to buy a good speaker if the quality will be limited? __________________ "The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back."

06-08-2005, 10:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
mattpower3000 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 38	depending on your budget what you really want is some edirol speakers, these are the kind of things that artists use, they are small speakers, similar to bookshelfs, but they have an in built amplifier that is really good, also they run to a 3.5" jack which is the standard output via every souncard bar none. In term of power which i dont think is a very good judge of speaker ability they are rated at 25W, which if you consider that constant power is bloody good. I hooked a pair up last year with my mini ipod before investing in some soundsticks, only because i wanted a nice subwoofer to look at. Anwyway i'm missing the point, don't be put off by 25W, m front 2 ruark speakers that i run with a £3000 Naim amplifier set-up run around 100W and they can crack the plaster (which they have done 3 times) if i get fiesty with the amp. The price well its round £90, but i saw some go for £65 on eBay from a well known seller. Cheap if you compare to the £2500 tag on my Ruarks lol. Hope this helps and i will try to get the cose for you soon as... Cheers Mattpower

06-08-2005, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
mattpower3000 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 38	Sorry my mistake they run several ranges from small 10W to 20W, these will blow your mind!!! Trust me!!!! I have a nephew who has spent 6 years as a professional installer of audio visual systems, he teaches me everything he knows. More info at http://www.edirol.com/products/speakers.html you buy these people will ask you what they are!! And if you are running them through a seperate amplifier!!! Cheers Mattpower

06-08-2005, 11:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
mattpower3000 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 27 Posts: 38	Whats your budget?

06-09-2005, 06:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
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