RE: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Well, the Creative labs ones I've seen on Dell's site. As for what else I've been looking at, well here's the thing. Now I have the companion 5 system from Bose, and don't get me wrong, I love it, but I'm blowing passed the the PC speakers and going for actually home theater systems you would typicly use with a TV. So, I've been looking at things like Dain's 7.1 system from Yamaha, the one I really find interesting is the YHT895. I've also looked at Onkyo, and dephinately Bose. I just love the Lifestyle V35 from Bose, it's $3000 though. Only problem with them is Bose refuses to go 7l.1. That's also why I asked people like Dain on this here list once if there really was anything to 7.1. Because if there is, then I may have to get a system frome some one else other then Bose. If not, well, we'll see. So yeah, I'm blowing passed the internal sound card, or any sound card for that matter, and going for the HDMI port on a graffics card. So, I don't know you tell me, if you want an actual home theater system, then stick with me. Now for those that love the Z5500, not bashing it, I've never heard it to be honest, it's just since that is the case, I don't want to put my self in the situation of buying something from say Amazon for instance, and then not likeing it, and going threw the night mare of returning it. That's all, so, same goes for Yamaha too. I've never heard a Yamaha system so, I'd love to hear one before buying one. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Frank Ventura Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 6:48 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Any links to any that may be recommened? On Jul 1, 2012, at 6:02 PM, HHamit Campos wrote: > Actually Creative Labs, the guys that make the Sound Blaster cards > make some systems too. > > -Original Message- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org > [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:11 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be > asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 > speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, > 6 RCA plugs, or a digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you > are looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but > does have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it > does have a single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I > personally doubt that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, > which is ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a > very good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall > mounted super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality > speaker cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got > room for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full > home cinema amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to > downsize a bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. > and like I said, apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, > which I changed, I have got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > - Original Message - > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a > sound card > > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. > Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high > quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Can you tell me which ones you have been checking out. Price isnt much of a concern. thanks Frank On Jul 2, 2012, at 12:29 AM, Robert Logue wrote: > I bet you are trying to use your computer as a surround audio system. I've > been checking out the options and haven't found reasonably priced surround > amps. They tend to cost more than recievers even though they are simpler. > I think it's because they aren't so popular. > > I've chosen to look for real good powered speakers instead but again, the > industry doesn't produce many high end speakers for general listening. They > are either, cheep pc speakers, pc gamer speakers with lots of bass and > sparckle, or near field studio monitors. > > Bob > > - Original Message - > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:57 AM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > >> Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound >> card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. >> Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high >> quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. >> Thanks >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Any links to any that may be recommened? On Jul 1, 2012, at 6:02 PM, HHamit Campos wrote: > Actually Creative Labs, the guys that make the Sound Blaster cards make some > systems too. > > -Original Message- > From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] > On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:11 PM > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card > > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
here is another link http://www.benwin.com/html/ecco5.1.htm - Original Message - From: "Robert Logue" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 7:50 AM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Can not find this product: benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, 5.1. Only find some 2.0 USB speakers no longer available on the market. - Original Message - From: "Sunshine" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:18 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card >I can also recomand the benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, >5.1 > and worth the money > > - Original Message - > From: "goshawk on horseback" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be > asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have > a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally > doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which > is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality > speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home > cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I > said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I > have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > - Original Message - > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound > card > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. > Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
here is a place you can purchase the speakers http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BW-FX51-N - Original Message - From: "Robert Logue" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 7:50 AM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Can not find this product: benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, 5.1. Only find some 2.0 USB speakers no longer available on the market. - Original Message - From: "Sunshine" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:18 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card >I can also recomand the benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, >5.1 > and worth the money > > - Original Message - > From: "goshawk on horseback" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be > asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have > a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally > doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which > is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality > speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home > cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I > said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I > have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > - Original Message - > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound > card > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. > Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
look on the benwin site you can call them. - Original Message - From: "Robert Logue" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 7:50 AM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Can not find this product: benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, 5.1. Only find some 2.0 USB speakers no longer available on the market. - Original Message - From: "Sunshine" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:18 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card >I can also recomand the benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, >5.1 > and worth the money > > - Original Message - > From: "goshawk on horseback" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be > asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have > a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally > doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which > is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality > speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home > cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I > said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I > have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > - Original Message - > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound > card > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. > Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
I know you guys are talking about using the analogue audio on the sound card, but don't forget, if you do happen to have an actual surround sound system like I said before, you can use the HDMI port on your graffics card. But if you aren't really picky about it being actually 5.1 sound, in other words, if you aren't too big on having 5 actual speakers around you, you can always use the Bose Companion 5 Multimedia system. I have it, and I love it. I mean, I would rather use their Lifestyle V35 system, but I can't get one too easly, it's $3000, and I sadly don't have a graffics card with an HDMI port on it. Yeah, I'd go HDMI. I'm done with analogue. Oh yeah, and some systems like Dain's Yamaha one also have that SPDIF connecter too for those that have a sound blaster card. I think it does any ways He can correct me on that. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Robert Logue Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 12:29 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card I bet you are trying to use your computer as a surround audio system. I've been checking out the options and haven't found reasonably priced surround amps. They tend to cost more than recievers even though they are simpler. I think it's because they aren't so popular. I've chosen to look for real good powered speakers instead but again, the industry doesn't produce many high end speakers for general listening. They are either, cheep pc speakers, pc gamer speakers with lots of bass and sparckle, or near field studio monitors. Bob - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:57 AM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound > card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. > Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high > quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Can not find this product: benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, 5.1. Only find some 2.0 USB speakers no longer available on the market. - Original Message - From: "Sunshine" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:18 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card I can also recomand the benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, 5.1 and worth the money - Original Message - From: "goshawk on horseback" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a digital connection. the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt that you will get full 5.1 through it. a few other points of this system are: 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is ideal if not a lot of space is available. 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very good sound. and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. it also has a remote control. the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker cable. apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema amp. for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have got no complaints. hope this helps. Simon - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Try the benwin 5.1 speakers, they deffinitly arent gammer speakers but work wonderfully with music, movies and the like. - Original Message - From: "Robert Logue" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 11:29 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card I bet you are trying to use your computer as a surround audio system. I've been checking out the options and haven't found reasonably priced surround amps. They tend to cost more than recievers even though they are simpler. I think it's because they aren't so popular. I've chosen to look for real good powered speakers instead but again, the industry doesn't produce many high end speakers for general listening. They are either, cheep pc speakers, pc gamer speakers with lots of bass and sparckle, or near field studio monitors. Bob - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:57 AM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound > card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. > Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high > quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
I bet you are trying to use your computer as a surround audio system. I've been checking out the options and haven't found reasonably priced surround amps. They tend to cost more than recievers even though they are simpler. I think it's because they aren't so popular. I've chosen to look for real good powered speakers instead but again, the industry doesn't produce many high end speakers for general listening. They are either, cheep pc speakers, pc gamer speakers with lots of bass and sparckle, or near field studio monitors. Bob - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:57 AM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Actually Creative Labs, the guys that make the Sound Blaster cards make some systems too. -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of goshawk on horseback Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 9:11 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a digital connection. the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt that you will get full 5.1 through it. a few other points of this system are: 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is ideal if not a lot of space is available. 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very good sound. and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. it also has a remote control. the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker cable. apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema amp. for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have got no complaints. hope this helps. Simon - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
How detailed are they though? -Original Message- From: pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Richard Claypool Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 10:49 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card I've always wanted to see the z5500s. I had their little brother, the z2300s, and that wasn't bad. I could have wished the midrange was a bit fuller, but definatly not bad .. not bad at all. twitter http://twitter.com/richardclayppol last.fm http://www.last.fm/user/lord_of_beer msn bellevue@gmail.com skype lord_of_beer - Original Message - From: "Gary King" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:34 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > One other thing you can say about the Z-5500 is that in the world of > electronics where models come and go frequently, it has a long sales life. > I bought mine in 2004, and it is still being sold the last time I checked > this year. > > Gary King > w4...@bellsouth.net > - Original Message - > From: "goshawk on horseback" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM > Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > >> first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA >> plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be >> asking >> a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker >> signal, >> which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a >> digital connection. >> >> the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are >> looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. >> it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does >> have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does >> have a >> single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally >> doubt >> that you will get full 5.1 through it. >> a few other points of this system are: >> 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which >> is >> ideal if not a lot of space is available. >> 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a >> very >> good sound. >> and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall >> mounted >> super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. >> it also has a remote control. >> the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an >> audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality >> speaker >> cable. >> apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room >> for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home >> cinema >> amp. >> for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a >> bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I >> said, >> apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I >> have >> got no complaints. >> >> hope this helps. >> >> Simon >> >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Frank Ventura" >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" >> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM >> Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card >> >> >> Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound >> card >> with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. >> Nothing >> with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, >> high >> power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. >> Thanks >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org >> >> >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
If you haves graphics card with an hdmi port you can also use that with any real 5.1 system that has hdmi and even 7.1 On Saturday, June 30, 2012, goshawk on horseback < goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk> wrote: > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
I've always wanted to see the z5500s. I had their little brother, the z2300s, and that wasn't bad. I could have wished the midrange was a bit fuller, but definatly not bad .. not bad at all. twitter http://twitter.com/richardclayppol last.fm http://www.last.fm/user/lord_of_beer msn bellevue@gmail.com skype lord_of_beer - Original Message - From: "Gary King" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:34 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card One other thing you can say about the Z-5500 is that in the world of electronics where models come and go frequently, it has a long sales life. I bought mine in 2004, and it is still being sold the last time I checked this year. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: "goshawk on horseback" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a digital connection. the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt that you will get full 5.1 through it. a few other points of this system are: 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is ideal if not a lot of space is available. 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very good sound. and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. it also has a remote control. the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker cable. apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema amp. for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have got no complaints. hope this helps. Simon - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Thanks, this sounds like a good recommendation. Frank On Jun 30, 2012, at 9:10 PM, goshawk on horseback wrote: > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Ventura" > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
One other thing you can say about the Z-5500 is that in the world of electronics where models come and go frequently, it has a long sales life. I bought mine in 2004, and it is still being sold the last time I checked this year. Gary King w4...@bellsouth.net - Original Message - From: "goshawk on horseback" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a digital connection. the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt that you will get full 5.1 through it. a few other points of this system are: 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is ideal if not a lot of space is available. 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very good sound. and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. it also has a remote control. the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker cable. apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema amp. for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have got no complaints. hope this helps. Simon - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
I can also recomand the benwin speaker systems full home theather sound, 5.1 and worth the money - Original Message - From: "goshawk on horseback" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 8:10 PM Subject: Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a digital connection. the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt that you will get full 5.1 through it. a few other points of this system are: 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is ideal if not a lot of space is available. 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very good sound. and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. it also has a remote control. the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker cable. apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema amp. for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have got no complaints. hope this helps. Simon - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a digital connection. the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt that you will get full 5.1 through it. a few other points of this system are: 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is ideal if not a lot of space is available. 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very good sound. and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. it also has a remote control. the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker cable. apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema amp. for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have got no complaints. hope this helps. Simon - Original Message - From: "Frank Ventura" To: "PC Audio Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card
Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. Thanks To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
