Active subwoofer confusion

amcsdmi

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So already have a PSW202 polk subwoofer (got it for free from a friend), and I'm trying to match it up with with some polk monitor60s to use with my HTPC. From the specs shown on these, will the built in amp be enough to make these speakers sound good?

Also, will using this cable be enough to just make everything sound good right out of my soundcard?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LMFS7M


sub:
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/recent/psw202/

speakers:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290206



I know this informations is out there, but I get so confused by all the terminology. Thanks for your time.
 
Solution
The amplifier in the sub is just for the subwoofer. You will need a stereo amplifier or receiver to use the Polk towers. If this does not work for you then you will need powered speakers that you can connect to your sound card directly.