Hooking external speakers to a computer

[mysts]

We are trying to hook up a pair of small speakers to the lineout of a sound card and we need a small amplifier to accomplish this. Does anyone have any experience on this?

[wulf109]

Easily done. I use an old Sony reciever with the sound cards output routed to the CD or AUX input on the reciever,then hook the speakers to the reciever. works. Far better sound than any computer speaker.

[mysts]

Thanks for the quick reply.
We were hoping for a small amp so as hear all the tinkly alerts from Windows and other software.

[edDV]

Thanks for the quick reply.
We were hoping for a small amp so as hear all the tinkly alerts from Windows and other software.

You still need an amp. Many sound cards have enough amplification for internal PC speakers (in the case).

Describe the speakers you want to use. Most people would use internally amplified speakers.

[mysts]

The speakers are a small 4 inch pair. Cute as they can be.

[edDV]

Something like this maybe.
http://www.electronickits.com/kit/complete/ampl/CANUK153.htm

Take +12vdc from a hard disk power connector.

[mysts]

Thanks edDV,

This just might do it.

[CobraPilot]

If you don't absolutely have to use your own speakers, go to Google and search on "USB-powered speakers."

USB-powered speakers eliminate the need for any other power supply, and will produce stereo output.

[darkknight145]

why not just buy a new pair of speakers, most PC speakers have their own amp nowadays.
Also, if your sound is not part of the mother board you might find a jumper on the sound card that will put correct level on the line out to drive the speakers

[mysts]

thanks for all the suggestions guys:
I was in Walmart this morning and viola they had exactly what I needed-a pair of Altec Lansing powered speakers.
So I guess this closes this thread.

[INFRATOM]

Good choice