Use my PC Speakers?

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Is it possible to use my existing PC 4.1 speakers with a TV?

I have a small HDTV on order which I will also use as a second monitor on my
PC. When I switch to using it as a TV, I would like to route the sound
through my existing Logitech Z560 4.1 speakers (currently plugged into an
Audigy 2 ZS sound card). I also have access to an Panasonic SA-XR55K home
theater receiver that I could dedicate to this if it will help.

The speakers have two eighth-inch miniplugs to handle both the front and
back speakers. I have seen advertised a Y-adapter that will take one
miniplug and convert to two RCA plugs.

So if just using the TV outputs I guess I could use either the front or back
speakers (but not both) and probably not with much power.

If I go through the receiver I could push a lot more power out, but is there
a way to cable this so I can use all the speakers for the TV output? (I
could connect a second wire to each of the satellite speakers but what about
the subwoofer?)

 

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Bill Joy wrote:
> Is it possible to use my existing PC 4.1 speakers with a TV?
>
> I have a small HDTV on order which I will also use as a second monitor on my
> PC. When I switch to using it as a TV, I would like to route the sound
> through my existing Logitech Z560 4.1 speakers (currently plugged into an
> Audigy 2 ZS sound card). I also have access to an Panasonic SA-XR55K home
> theater receiver that I could dedicate to this if it will help.
>
> The speakers have two eighth-inch miniplugs to handle both the front and
> back speakers. I have seen advertised a Y-adapter that will take one
> miniplug and convert to two RCA plugs.
>
> So if just using the TV outputs I guess I could use either the front or back
> speakers (but not both) and probably not with much power.
>
> If I go through the receiver I could push a lot more power out, but is there
> a way to cable this so I can use all the speakers for the TV output? (I
> could connect a second wire to each of the satellite speakers but what about
> the subwoofer?)
>
>

My first foray into Hi Fi for the tv was computer speakers set with the
audio out from TV. It was an eye opener. I used them for a couple of
years but now have a $100 Walmart 5.1 system. IMHO speakers of any sort
are better than the stuff you find inside a television. I know this is a
cheap method and you may compare them unfavorably with a $400 - $1000
systems but they are so much better than what you have now.
I have small house, small TV room and don't feel the need to blow my
windows or neighbors away.
Enjoy
Tee Jay