PC speakers

[chara33]

I have a pair of older harman KARDON HK-195 computer speakers that i want to use but i lost the power supply. It states on the back of the speaker to where u plug it in as AC 15V 1.1 and i was wondering what type of power supply i could use with it to make it work. Anyone know what is compatible?

thx

 

[carnageX]

Need to find out the amps it requires as well.

Either lookup a replacement power supply dedicated for those speakers, or try to find a universal power supply that has a 15v out, with the appropriate amp output.

If going for one of the universal ones, you'll then also need to find a matching plug that will fit in the jack, as well which way to orient the plug (tip positive or tip negative polarity - majority of things are tip positive).

You can tell the polarity by looking at the power rating sticker and seeing which way the "C" is oriented:

 

[chara33]

Need to find out the amps it requires as well.

Either lookup a replacement power supply dedicated for those speakers, or try to find a universal power supply that has a 15v out, with the appropriate amp output.

If going for one of the universal ones, you'll then also need to find a matching plug that will fit in the jack, as well which way to orient the plug (tip positive or tip negative polarity - majority of things are tip positive).

You can tell the polarity by looking at the power rating sticker and seeing which way the "C" is oriented:

Dont see a power sticker as these speakers are more than 17 yrs old but play so good still. Could i get away with a 12V dc? I hardly ever use them.

 

[PP Mguire]

No you need the correct voltage or you could ruin them. 15v 1.1 actually has everything you need as that'll be 1100mA. Simple Google shows replacement adapters available. Looks like it might be a gamble though so choose wisely. Probably better off just buying a new 2.0 speaker setup.

http://www.amazon.com/UpBright®-HK195-01T-HK19501T-HK195-O1T-Multimedia/dp/B00ENZAQYS

 

[chara33]

would this do? DC15V 2A Adapter AC 220V 230V to DC 15V Converter Power Supply Charger 5 5mm EU | eBay

edit, never mind it wont as it is wrong plug.

 

[chara33]

would this work:

15V AC DC Adapter Charger for iHome IH8 iPod Station Switching Power Supply Cord | eBay

 

[PP Mguire]

No, I already linked you one. You'll need one like the one I linked with those specifications. The gamble is if it has the right end or not.