[uraflit]

Hey guys, I found those awesome Insignia Bookshelf Speakers (NS-B2111) and am considering getting them for my computer setup (audigy2zs). My 5.1 system takes up too much space and I rarely use it since I got into this forum XD

What must I get to make these work? I know these speakers use standard speaker wire jacks... so I found around here that the Sonic Impact T-Amp for ~$30 was a very good budget combo with the Insignias...

other than speaker wire(?) are there any other cables/equipment to get?

also, how do my headphones fit into this system? or is this setup only for speakers?

Thanks,

 

[chesebert]

tamp is fine. make sure u pick up a linear power supply with say 3A current.

get some blue jeans spkr cable too

 

[uraflit]

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Originally Posted by chesebert /img/forum/go_quote.gif tamp is fine. make sure u pick up a linear power supply with say 3A current. get some blue jeans spkr cable too

so i'm guessing radio shack for the linear power supply.

for the blue jeans cables... which ones do i get? i see a couple different types (sorry I have no idea what to do, i've only had experience with a home theatre in a box)

the t-amp doesn't have a "headphone" jack... so im guessing im out of luck for trying to use the t-amp for my headphones too?

 

[exX08]

Your sound card should be used for the headphone. If there's not an extra green prong get a y splitter. Heres one:

http://h30094.www3.hp.com/product.as...401/DDI%20Link

 

[SayNoToPistons]

http://www.radioshack.com/sm-monster...i-2123235.html

Or just unplugged which ever you don't want to use and plug in which ever you want to use.

 

[uraflit]

ahhhh... a Y-splitter! why did i not think of that? (cuz im noob... yes...)

are there any cheaper amps (like the T-Amp) that can also use headphones?

thanks! good advice so far, i might just jump on these things

 

[zhefei]

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Originally Posted by uraflit /img/forum/go_quote.gif My 5.1 system takes up too much space

Do you mean desk space, or floor (sub) and rear space? These speakers are huge compared to "computer speakers"

OTOH, i got a pair of these and I'm thoroughly enjoying them, despite losing a battle for desk space.

 

[infinitesymphony]

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Originally Posted by uraflit /img/forum/go_quote.gif other than speaker wire(?) are there any other cables/equipment to get? also, how do my headphones fit into this system? or is this setup only for speakers?

Let's go through the checklist:

1. Speakers - Insignia NS-B2111
2. Source - Computer?
3. Amplification - Sonic Impact T-Amp
4. Interconnect(s) [i.e. source to amp connection]
5. Speaker cable

For #4, Blue Jeans Cable LC-1. For #5, Blue Jeans Cable Belden 12 AWG (grey or white). You won't find any decent speaker amplifiers that also have headphone jacks for around $30 unless you manage to get a killer deal on an old receiver or integrated amplifier on eBay.