[gfmate123]

Hi i am using headphones with my stx to listen to computer and xbox 360 audio connected to linein.
but now i am considering 2.1 speakers. along with using headphones
would i need an external amp for speakers can i simply connect it to my stx on rca out?
would the amp improve sound?
or would it be better to dump the stx for an external dac and amp?
 
Note: I would need two inputs one for pc and xbox 360 audio and two outputs for headphones and speakers
Thank You!

 

[cel4145]

The STX has a good DAC and headphone amp with RCA line out. You'd have to spend a good bit of money to do better.

Yes. You can connect powered speakers to the RCA out on the STX. That's what the RCA out is for

A set like the Corsair SP2500 also has an auxiliary line in. So you could connect the Xbox audio directly to the speakers without having to hook them to the computer.

 

[gfmate123]

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The STX has a good DAC and headphone amp with RCA line out. You'd have to spend a good bit of money to do better.

Yes. You can connect powered speakers to the RCA out on the STX. That's what the RCA out is for

A set like the Corsair SP2500 also has an auxiliary line in. So you could connect the Xbox audio directly to the speakers without having to hook them to the computer.

 
 
would it be better to get an external amp too?if so what amp and speakers do u recommend beside corsair sp2500?
im looking for small speakers whether computer or home speakers 2.1 set
 
thank you

 

[cel4145]

What is your total budget? And how small? You take an SQ performance hit going with tiny speakers over ones with larger drivers.

 

[ROBSCIX]

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would it be better to get an external amp too?if so what amp and speakers do u recommend beside corsair sp2500?
im looking for small speakers whether computer or home speakers 2.1 set
 
thank you

You can go with a set of powered speakers like most set designed for PC usage or you can go with an external amplifier, passive bookshelf speakers and powered subwoofer.  However, that road will provide higher end sound quality but it is more expensive so we need an idea of your budget to make any kind of suggestions

 

[gfmate123]

i would say 250 max i dont need ridiculous large powerful speakers since i have small space in my room.

 

[cel4145]

Well, it's not about room size and power. Bigger drivers can have better sounding midbass response. And there is better driver quality, too. For instance, these Emotiva Airmotiv 4s will sound better than cheaper speakers with the same driver size.

 

[gfmate123]

nice 350 please recommend me an amp for my stx with 2.1 speaker set that wont cost too much
 

 

[trog]

If Frys is an option
 
 
Polk R150 $49
http://www.frys.com/product/6097668
 
Topping TP22 $89
http://hifion.com/dac-amplifiers/topping/topping-tp22-t-amp-tk2050-tc2000-tp2050-digital-amplifier.html
 
this has 2 selectable inputs so PC and XBOX can function independently
 
Dayton SUB 1000 $99
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=300-628

 

[gfmate123]

cant connect headphones to that :S

 

[gfmate123]

ive looked around and i found some small compneents i am interested in
toppling tp40
sony ss-b1000
yamaha YST-SW012
any comments??

 

[cel4145]

Topping t-amps have a good reputation. Other brands to look at are SMSL and Indeed (check Ebay).

Sony speakers, not so much. They sell well because of the Sony name, but are not known for good sound quality. Got a local Craiglist? You could probably find something better used.

In the under $100 price range on subs, watch for specials on the Polk PSW10 or you can get the Dayton SUB800. The PSW10 often shows up on sale for $100-$90. Wouldn't be surprised to see if on sale somewhere this Memorial Day weekend.

 

[gfmate123]

hmm what about the yamaha sub? could i connect this sub to this particular amp?
ive looked and it says that the sub has a rca input?how would i connect that to topping amp?
ive also found another bookshelf speaker dayton b652
 
i am not aiming for the best my speakers and sub would be only like 1-2feet from me

 

[cel4145]

The Dayton and Polk subs I listed have speaker line level pass through. You run the speaker wire from the amp to the sub, and then run speaker wires from the sub to the speakers.

The Yamaha looks to have a single sub input. That's intended for hooking to an AVR subwoofer line out.

 

[gfmate123]

ok ty so much
ive chosen my components
topping tp41
dayton b652
dayton SUB800
 
are all these parts compatible??
can you explain specifically how to connect the speaker wires?
would the speakers wire take up both of the l and r outputs or just one?
I am a Total Noob!!! That's why I'm Asking