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Bookshelf speakers to ipod/laptop

post #1 of 4
12/27/11 at 11:57pm
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So i was thinking of buying cheap bookshelf speakers like the Dayton B652 or the Monoprice 8250/8251. I want to keep it cheap around $50 is the range i want. So how would I connect these to my ipod/laptop? Is that even possible? I heard that I need an amp or something also. All I want is to be able to connect my speakers to my ipod/laptop so what do i need to do to get that? I also kind of want a subwoofer too. is that possible to add it on and connect everything?

 

I just want this for listening to music in my room and watching movies in my room. Thanks


Edited by jungkyu - 12/28/11 at 12:37am
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post #2 of 4
12/28/11 at 10:53am

Yes, you would need an amp to power those speakers.  If you don't want an amp you'll have to look into powered speakers.  Here's a quick Amazon search for some:

 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_10?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=powered+desktop+speakers&x=0&y=0&sprefix=powered+de

 

Then all you need is a 3.5mm to RCA (or 3.5 to 3.5) cable and you'll be all set!

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post #3 of 4
12/28/11 at 6:09pm
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I want to specifically buy the Dayton B562 though. If I were to get the Dayton DTA-1 amp would that work with the B562? Also, would it work with an ipod/laptop? 


Edited by jungkyu - 12/28/11 at 8:08pm
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post #4 of 4
12/29/11 at 4:25am

yes it seems, specifically with a mp3 player/pc. check the Part-Express bundle. also need speaker wire (check wire polarity).

 

if your laptop has a sub-out a powered sub might work (not ideal). an alternative maybe a used klipsch promedia 2.1 speaker system.

 

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