computer speaker

[Norcent]

So my one computer speaker is shot so i only have 1 and it sounds weird.

Does it matter what size speaker i replace the broken one with?

I was going to use an alarm clock speaker which is almost the same size but the rim thingy makes the speaker look twice the size as i have now.

Nothing bad will happen right?

 

[Meithan]

You mean the case speaker? If so, check that the electrical specs are similar (voltage and wattage, mainly).

It may be possible to buy a replacement, tho, so look around. Something like this.

Edit: Uhm, on second thought, I think you're talking about regular desktop speakers. Unless the replacement you're considering has the same electrical specs, I don't think it'll work.

 

[Norcent]

no speakers that are beside the monitor not the computer speaker sorry my bad.

 

[Meithan]

Well, unless the part you're gonna swap out has the same electrical specs as the original one, it probably won't work. Speakers have very specific electronics.

Either take the speaker to a professional repair shop, or just buy a new pair of speakers.

 

[an51r]

It will work just check the ohms should both be 8 ohms, if not it doesnt matter it will work. just listen the only negative effect it will have is sound quality if its not compatible it will produce crappy sound.

 

[reggie_da_man]

Yea watch the resistance (like said above 8 ohms). Uh otherwise it's all good.

 

[molsen]

lol it'll probably sound really bad, but give it a shot. you have nothing to lose, right? speaker's already broken....

 

[bmxfreakrider]

lol it'll probably sound really bad, but give it a shot. you have nothing to lose, right? speaker's already broken....

no, he could short the other speaker in the process! lol, j/k it should work fine if the ohm's and watts match up closely

 

[krazefinn]

Even a 16 ohm paired with a 4 or 8 will work, albeit at a different sound pressure level. Watch the polarity also, or you wll have a reverse-wired pair where one speaker negates the other-...and sounds "tinny". Both need to move in same direction with each signal. One way to check the polarity if the wire markings are not legible is momentarily using a small battery to cause the speaker to "pulse" in or out. make sure they move the same way when wired with the battery+ post on same lead of the 2 separate speakers. Disconnect both from pc first though..

 

[j12]

why dont you just buy a new pair of speakers? a new pair should cost under 10$. but if you really wanted to replace the speaker it should not be that hard.