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Old 03-26-2008, 11:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Convert PC speakers to Reciever speakers

hi i have this set of 5.1 computer speakers, they all hook up to the subwoofer, which hooks up to another piece, which hooks up to my computer through usb, i dont want to use them for my computer anymore,

-but i do want to use these speakers with my stereo receiver, would it work if i cut the end of the cables and plugged them into the back of my receiver?
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Old 03-29-2008, 08:00 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Convert PC speakers to Reciever speakers

Yes it's possible, if they are passive speakers - meaning they do not have an amplifier built in. They'll be rated higher than the 8 ohms the receiver is expecting to see but that is not an issue. (Lower could be but not higher.)

What is the brand and model number of the set?
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Old 03-29-2008, 12:46 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Convert PC speakers to Reciever speakers

thanks for your reply!, they're kinyo R-655U 5.1 speakers heres 2 links of them

http://www.slcentral.com/reviews/har...d/kinyo/r655u/

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re.../dp/B00007B3UU
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Re: Convert PC speakers to Reciever speakers

My feeling is NO they will not work. It appear that they are powered speakers - if you call 5W power - so they are not intended to take a speaker level feed. Sorry - looks like you'll have to go but some speakers...
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damn!, lol thank you for your help anyway
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