Thanks much John. I tried turning the output from the computer way down and the speakers way up to max, but the distortion was still there, so it's probably not clipping. Next, as you suggest, I'll try another set of computer speakers, and then hooking up to a stereo's speakers and see what happens. I've got the adapter from 1/8 stereo to RCA stereo.
I appreciate the help. Thanks for taking the time. Tom At 11:45 PM -0600 07/31/2003, J Sand wrote: >If it sounds Ok playing through the internal speakers, then the distortion >is from the amp involved with the external speakers and your input to the >speakers is probably a clipped signal. If you are overdriving the signal >into the external speakers, distortion will occur. > > Set the external speakers to maximum volume and turn the output down >coming from the computer. If it was a clipping problem, it should >disappear. If the problem still exists, try another set of speakers, > > Remember that external speakers do not have high quality amplifiers in >them unless mucho $$$$$ are spent on them. > >Can you hook the mac to a stereo on aux?, This will give you the best sound >you can get and still get decent volume without distortion. You will need >an 1/8" stereo to RCA stereo adapter cable to do this. > >John > >_________________________________________________________________ >Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online >http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > >-- >G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > >G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; >Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > >Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
