K krazieaznboi Daemon Poster Messages 692 Aug 6, 2007 #1 hey, i have a subwoofer from a home theatre system that i would like to add to my current set of speakers or connect to the PC. is this possible?
hey, i have a subwoofer from a home theatre system that i would like to add to my current set of speakers or connect to the PC. is this possible?
peterhuang913 Retired. Messages 8,076 Location . Aug 6, 2007 #2 What connections are there? Is the subwoofer self-powered? What slots are available on the computer?
B BlueHeaven In Runtime Messages 412 Aug 6, 2007 #3 Is the Subwoofer Passive or Active(not powered or powered). Also how many audio outputs to you have?
OP OP K krazieaznboi Daemon Poster Messages 692 Aug 6, 2007 #5 ummmm, the subwoofer has to be plugged into a wall outlet to get its power. i have the DFI NF4-D motherboard with no sound card. i have 8 audo ports: line-in front R/L (line-out) Mic- in Center/Subwoofer rear R/L side R/L S/Pdif-n S/pdif-out
ummmm, the subwoofer has to be plugged into a wall outlet to get its power. i have the DFI NF4-D motherboard with no sound card. i have 8 audo ports: line-in front R/L (line-out) Mic- in Center/Subwoofer rear R/L side R/L S/Pdif-n S/pdif-out
OP OP K krazieaznboi Daemon Poster Messages 692 Aug 7, 2007 #6 btw. the subwoofer is using a rca jack. so do i just buy a rca to mini stero and plug it into the center/subwoofer port?
btw. the subwoofer is using a rca jack. so do i just buy a rca to mini stero and plug it into the center/subwoofer port?
Greg Indeed. Messages 1,600 Aug 7, 2007 #7 That should work as long as you plug in the correct channel. I asked the same question, have a look at this thread: http://www.techist.com/forums/f12/home-theatre-sub-pc-137735/
That should work as long as you plug in the correct channel. I asked the same question, have a look at this thread: http://www.techist.com/forums/f12/home-theatre-sub-pc-137735/
OP OP K krazieaznboi Daemon Poster Messages 692 Aug 7, 2007 #8 so basically i get one of these cables? http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/thumbs/VEBA-AVMJP30-RCA-MINI-JACK-LEAD_tw200_th200.jpg
so basically i get one of these cables? http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/thumbs/VEBA-AVMJP30-RCA-MINI-JACK-LEAD_tw200_th200.jpg
UA_Iron Daemon Poster Messages 857 Aug 7, 2007 #9 krazieaznboi said: so basically i get one of these cables? http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/thumbs/VEBA-AVMJP30-RCA-MINI-JACK-LEAD_tw200_th200.jpg Click to expand... yes, 1/8" stereo phone plug to RCA outs. have an external amp power it - your surround sound receiver.
krazieaznboi said: so basically i get one of these cables? http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/images/var/thumbs/VEBA-AVMJP30-RCA-MINI-JACK-LEAD_tw200_th200.jpg Click to expand... yes, 1/8" stereo phone plug to RCA outs. have an external amp power it - your surround sound receiver.
OP OP K krazieaznboi Daemon Poster Messages 692 Aug 7, 2007 #10 this subwoofer is already amped built in.