Going Beyond PC speaker setup

storp

Member
To connect to regular speakers, is it right to say that you need an optical output from the motherboard?

That this might be connected to a standard amp, for listing through 'non-pc speakers' ?

With larger screens, seeming to lean toward high def small home theatre setups, to me at least, audiophile quality speakers begin to become practical.
 

Geoff

VIP Member
It depends on the amplifier/receiver you use. Some use S/PDIF optical or an RCA connector, or you could use the older red/white analog RCA connectors. I'd say the best and most common format for newer amplifiers are optical.
 

storp

Member
It depends on the amplifier/receiver you use. Some use S/PDIF optical or an RCA connector, or you could use the older red/white analog RCA connectors. I'd say the best and most common format for newer amplifiers are optical.

- Nice to know Geoff. Maybe I should have kept my ancient Fisher receiver!

If the optical are lower voltage, would rather go that route.

I'm a bit paranoid of connecting anything powered to the pc...
 

Geoff

VIP Member
- Nice to know Geoff. Maybe I should have kept my ancient Fisher receiver!

If the optical are lower voltage, would rather go that route.

I'm a bit paranoid of connecting anything powered to the pc...
PC speakers are powered as well, but the power doesn't flow over the audio source, it's for powering the speakers.
 

diduknowthat

formerly liuliuboy
I would highly suggest looking at other brands besides Bose. You can usually do much better in terms of sound quality for the price of Bose systems. I personally use M-Audio AV40s and they're great for $150-$200. Audioengine A5s also get great reviews, and is the same price as the Companion 5 system.
 
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