Connecting SB Audigy2 to amp/speakers

[[EvEm]_Relic]

I have the Audigy and I'm thinking of using an amp & speakers
instead of a PC speaker set.
I'm interested to hear what anyone else has done, or if there
are any useful websites out there.

Relic

[Gregory Toomey]

[EvEm]_Relic wrote:

>
> I have the Audigy and I'm thinking of using an amp & speakers
> instead of a PC speaker set.
> I'm interested to hear what anyone else has done, or if there
> are any useful websites out there.
>
> Relic

Why would you think its any different from connecting to PC speakers? Active
PC speakers are generally total cr*p.

I just run a connection from the PC motherboard to the AUX input of my sound
system using a cable from Dick Smith (cost about $6). You may need to
fiddle with the volume.

gtoomey

[[EvEm]_Relic]

Gregory Toomey wrote:

> [EvEm]_Relic wrote:
>
>
>>I have the Audigy and I'm thinking of using an amp & speakers
>>instead of a PC speaker set.
>>I'm interested to hear what anyone else has done, or if there
>>are any useful websites out there.
>>
>>Relic
>
>
> Why would you think its any different from connecting to PC speakers? Active
> PC speakers are generally total cr*p.
>
> I just run a connection from the PC motherboard to the AUX input of my sound
> system using a cable from Dick Smith (cost about $6). You may need to
> fiddle with the volume.
>
> gtoomey

I'm not wondering *how* to connect them as much as what to buy instead
of PC speakers.
Obviously nothing too expensive but good enough for music, gaming &
movies. And in 4.1

Relic

[Gadgets]

Just buy speakers to suit your amp and budget - the output of the Audigy2
card is pretty irrelevant...

As far as what speakers/amp... you might find it better with large fronts
and small rears if you want to bias the speakers for music/stereo
performance. To save a few dollars, you might consider running 4 smaller
speakers with a sub, or two large-two small without a sub. When you've got
play money later on, you can always build up to the 7.1 that the Audigy2
supports, given that your amp can also handle that.

Cheers, Jason (remove shop to reply)
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[[EvEm]_Relic]

Gadgets wrote:
> Just buy speakers to suit your amp and budget - the output of the Audigy2
> card is pretty irrelevant...
>
> As far as what speakers/amp... you might find it better with large fronts
> and small rears if you want to bias the speakers for music/stereo
> performance. To save a few dollars, you might consider running 4 smaller
> speakers with a sub, or two large-two small without a sub. When you've got
> play money later on, you can always build up to the 7.1 that the Audigy2
> supports, given that your amp can also handle that.
>
> Cheers, Jason (remove shop to reply)
> Macrovision Disablers: http://gadgetaus.com
> DVD Rentals online: http://webflicks.com.au/?u=47905

I guess the problem is that for 4.1 or better there is a large gap
between PC speaker prices and proper audio equipment prices.
Not knowing enough about what is good value for money makes it hard
to buy something decent without spending loads.

Which is why I was hoping someone else has set up what is really a
personal surround sound system and ended up with higher than PC speaker
quality without spending professional system dollars.

Maybe second hand is the answer, but I'm still be interested in
suggested bang for buck solutions.

Relic

[Guvnaar]

In my experience for PC gaming there does not seem to be any support at this stage for AC3 or dolby digital if you are planning to use the coaxial/optical output on your sound card.

IF thats what you are after you will need to connect the discrete analog outputs from your sound card to 5.1 analog line inputs on your amp instead.

I picked up a XMS 968 5.1 DD/DTS 100W system at strathfield for $268 which is way better than low end PC speaker setups.....

[[EvEm]_Relic]

Guvnaar wrote:

> In my experience for PC gaming there does not seem to be any support at
> this stage for AC3 or dolby digital if you are planning to use the
> coaxial/optical output on your sound card.
>
> IF thats what you are after you will need to connect the discrete
> analog outputs from your sound card to 5.1 analog line inputs on your
> amp instead.
>
>

Yes, yes, connecting it up is easy.

What I'm more concerned about is how much more I have to spend to get
better than PC speaker quality. If its too much I'll just get an Altec
Lansing 641 set.

[Gadgets]

So what is your budget?!?!!?!? We can't suggest some bang until we know
your bucks!

www.theloudspeakerkit.com might not be a bad start if you're happy for DIY
at maybe half price of comparable off-the-shelf speakers... otherwise second
hand as you mentioned, but try before you buy!

Cheers, Jason (remove shop to reply)
Macrovision Disablers: http://gadgetaus.com
DVD Rentals online: http://webflicks.com.au/?u=47905