[maDIEmG]

I have a friend who wants to get a a pier of Klipsch Synergy F-20's and connect them up to his PC and we aren't sure how to go about it totally.  From my limited knowledge I know that we will need an amp and the red white to 3.5 connection, but we don't know what kind of power requirements we will need from the amp and what the whole bi-amp connection is about.  So I wanted to ask you guys for some advice. 

 

[cel4145]

Don't worry about the bi-wire connection. It's a gimmick to sell speakers to audiophiles. You simply run one speaker wire, leaving the jumpers on the speakers.

The F-20s are very sensitive speakers. A Topping TP21 or Indeed TA2021 t-amp will more than power them for nearfield use to levels you shouldn't listen to unless you want to damage your hearing. Or you could invest in an AVR or stereo receiver. Good deals to be had on used ones via Craigslist.

What's your budget?

 

[maDIEmG]

Don't worry about the bi-wire connection. It's a gimmick to sell speakers to audiophiles. You simply run one speaker wire, leaving the jumpers on the speakers.

The F-20s are very sensitive speakers. A Topping TP21 or Indeed TA2021 t-amp will more than power them for nearfield use to levels you shouldn't listen to unless you want to damage your hearing. Or you could invest in an AVR or stereo receiver. Good deals to be had on used ones via Craigslist.

What's your budget?

 
He likes the TP21 amp and its right in his budget, he wanted has a budget of right around 350 for the standing speakers and amp. 
 
Thanks a lot for the recommendation man. 

 

[cel4145]

Awesome. He'll have fun with that setup

 

[PurpleAngel]

  I have a friend who wants to get a a pier of Klipsch Synergy F-20's and connect them up to his PC and we aren't sure how to go about it totally.  From my limited knowledge I know that we will need an amp and the red white to 3.5 connection, but we don't know what kind of power requirements we will need from the amp and what the whole bi-amp connection is about.  So I wanted to ask you guys for some advice. 

To bi-amp means to use two amplifiers, but I doubt you are going to budget for something like that.
 
There is bi-wiring, which is supported by some receivers,
you using one receiver and using separate connections (amplifier channels) for driving the speakers.
But I would think your looking at spending over $300 just for a receiver to make it worth it.
(and it still may not be worth it.)
 
Spend around $65 for an external DAC or a used Xonar DX or D1 sound card.
Then get a simple 2-channel amplifier, check out the simple amplifiers at Parts-Express.
 
Could also buy a used receiver off Craiglist ($50-$150) or something off eBay.