Can I use home theater speakers for PC?
That said, yes, you can use a home theater set of speakers with your computer. But note most home theater speakers do NOT have built in amplifiers as nearly all computer speakers do.
How do I connect my home theater speakers to my computer?
If your PC provides HDMI, connect it to one of the HDMI inputs on your TV or Home Theater Receiver. If you are using the HDMI connection, it should also transfer audio, as HDMI can pass both video and audio signals.
How do I connect my speakers to my desktop computer?
- Locate the sound card jacks on your computer.
- Plug one speaker into the other, if required.
- Plug the speaker cable into the green “Line-out” jack of a desktop computer.
- Plug the power cord from the speakers into an electrical socket and turn the speakers on.
How do I connect my surround sound to my computer?
Go to the Playback and select your playback device that is capable of outputting 5.1 sound. Keep in mind that the name might vary according to your soundcard. With the speakers selected, click on Set Default and then hit the Configure button. In the Speaker Setup window, select 5.1 Surround and hit Next.
How do I connect old stereo speakers to my computer?
How to Connect Old Stereo Speakers to a Computer
- Attach the speakers to the amplifier with speaker wire, using the red wire to connect to the positive terminal and the other wire to connect with the black terminal.
- Connect a set of RCA-type audio cables to a set of free audio input jacks on the back of the amp.
How do I hook up old stereo speakers to my computer?
You will need two sets of speaker cables or two sets of RCA cables to make this work. The choice depends on the connectors you have on the speakers’ back and your amplifier. On top of that, you’ll need and one aux to aux cable to run it between the amplifier and the PC.