[boomers rule]

Hi,

These are the speakers i am planning to get:

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...oductresources

If you read the specifications on there it says:

• Total RMS power: 505 watts RMS
  • Satellites: 317 watts RMS (2 x 62 W front, 2 x 62 rear, 69 W center)
  • Subwoofer: 188 watts RMS
• Total Peak power: 1010 watts
• Maximum SPL: >115 dB
• Frequency response: 33 Hz — 20 kHz
• Amplifier: Ultra-linear, high-capacity analog
• Signal to noise ratio: >93.5 dB, typical 100
• Input impedance: 8,000 ohms
• Compatibility: PC/Mac, CD, MP3, DVD, PlayStation®, Xbox®

Where can I find out if my computer meets these specifications? Because I have no idea where I can find this information. Thanks.

[Romora]

Don't post 2 threads..

[boomers rule]

It must have lagged or something I only posted one thread.

[alwrmc]

Perhaps if you told us the computer you were going to attempt to connect those speakers to. However, they very likely will be work.

[formbypc]

The specifications for the speakers are totally independent of your computer specifications.

All you need to know is the bit in the product spec that reads -

Source Inputs

• Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStation®2, Xbox®**
• Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
• 6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
• 6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (some devices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
• Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDisc® players

I've highlighted the important bits in bold - as long as your PC soundcard has outputs that match these, you're good to go.

[boomers rule]

Sorry I have no idea if I have all of these outputs. How can I make sure I do?

[formbypc]

Sorry, I phrased that badly. As long as your PC soundcard has ONE output from this list that matches one of these types, you're good to go.

Do you know what soundcard is fitted to your PC?

Do you have any documentation for the soundcard?

If you have a pair of powered speakers connected to the PC already, how are they connected? USB, co-axial, mini-jack?

[boomers rule]

Hi, my soundcard is version 6 something (don't know if that answers anything)

documentation? I'm sure I do but I duno
and my current speakers are connected a small little green plug that goes into a little hole in that back, it has to be green.

[formbypc]

"Most sound cards, or built-in motherboard sound chips, have color coded jack plug sockets.
Here is a general list of what each one is for:

Pink = Microphone In (mono)
Blue = Line-In (stereo)
Green = Line-Out / Front Speakers / Headphones
Orange = Center Speaker and Subwoofer
Black = Rear Surround Speakers (5.1, 7.1 systems)
Grey = Mid Surround Speakers (7.1 systems)

Not all sound cards have all of the jacks shown above. Additional jacks are provided to connect surround sound speakers.
Also note that colors may vary between different sound card manufacturers.
For example, M-Audio sometimes use Black for Microphone connection and Pink for 7.1 Rear Surround.
If in doubt you should refer to your sound card user manual or manufacturers web site."

So; you're looking at a speaker system with front, rear, centre and sub outputs. You currently have one set of speakers connected to a green line-out.

Unless your soundcard has the orange and black as well, you're unlikely to get much benefit from the centre, rear and sub speakers. Unless your soundcard actually outputs 5.1, there's not much advantage to a 5.1 speaker system

Is this clear, and does this help?

[boomers rule]

Yeah.. I have all the colour holes at the back of the PC. Is there anyway I can find out what sound card I have exactly? Will it make a big difference?

[formbypc]

I don't think it will make much difference what soundcard you have. Sounds like you have the outputs you need. Enjoy!

[boomers rule]

Thanks.