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| Thread ID: 114413 | 2010-12-02 03:59:00 | Subwoofer Help | subwoofer (16113) | Press F1 |
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| 1158099 | 2010-12-02 04:42:00 | There's some cheap ones here (www.trademe.co.nz) I actually blew my soundcard onceOuch, that can't have been fun! Were you using non-amplified speakers driven directly from the soundcard, or an amp with a very low impedance input feed? If neither, then the equipment you were driving was probably defective, or you were using something other than a standard line feed. |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 1158100 | 2010-12-02 05:07:00 | Ouch, that can't have been fun! Were you using non-amplified speakers driven directly from the soundcard, or an amp with a very low impedance input feed? If neither, then the equipment you were driving was probably defective, or you were using something other than a standard line feed. Well, looks like you guys know what you're talking about, thanks for the help. I'm really bad with this stuff but will i need to buy anything else in order for nothing bad to happen? I don't want my stuff breaking if i listen to it too loud. |
subwoofer (16113) | ||
| 1158101 | 2010-12-02 05:27:00 | Can you explain a bit more about what you're trying to achieve? You mention you'd like to use multiple sets of speakers - is there a reason not to use a single better set? | Erayd (23) | ||
| 1158102 | 2010-12-02 06:23:00 | The z2300 are only 2.1 where as a decent sound-card could probably handle more | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1158103 | 2010-12-02 07:02:00 | The z2300 are only 2.1 where as a decent sound-card could probably handle moreYeah, but you'd still be better off with a single decent 5.1 (or similar) arrangement, rather than with two 2.1 sets, unless the OP has some rather unusual requirements (e.g. sets in different rooms etc). | Erayd (23) | ||
| 1158104 | 2010-12-02 07:05:00 | Can you explain a bit more about what you're trying to achieve? You mention you'd like to use multiple sets of speakers - is there a reason not to use a single better set? Well, I'm thinking... 2 z-2300's cost less than one z5500 and is probably WAY louder...Right? Thats why I'm asking this question: What would I need to buy in order to be able to run 2 z-2300's on my PC? |
subwoofer (16113) | ||
| 1158105 | 2010-12-02 07:27:00 | Hmmm - are you simply after volume here, or is quality important? What kind of soundcard are you using? If you drive multiple speaker sets from the same line output, you're effectively lowing (often halving) the impedance of the load on the soundcard. Depending on how the card is designed, too much of that can damage it, as it's effectively shorting the output. What I'd suggest, if you're just after volume, is to buy a cheap secondhand standalone amp and speakers. It'll cost a similar price, probably won't sound quite as good, and will be loud as hell. I can't understand why volume is your primary motivator here though... don't you want something that's loud *enough*, and sounds good? |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 1158106 | 2010-12-02 11:37:00 | 2300 = 200 watts RMS 5500 = 505 watts RMS. 2x 2300 < 1x 5500. Plus you won't get 5.1 surround sound or a dolby/dts decoder. |
utopian201 (6245) | ||
| 1158107 | 2010-12-02 21:35:00 | I need help choosing myself a new sound system for my PC, I was thinking about getting the Logitech z-2300's because they're cheap and look good. But how heavy is the bass? Will it be powerful enough to shake something off my desk? And is it possible to set up multiple subs/speakers to one PC? What will I need to do so? Thanks in advance :) Number of reviews here (www.google.co.uk) |
wmoore (6009) | ||
| 1158108 | 2010-12-03 08:10:00 | Hmmm - are you simply after volume here, or is quality important? What kind of soundcard are you using? If you drive multiple speaker sets from the same line output, you're effectively lowing (often halving) the impedance of the load on the soundcard. Depending on how the card is designed, too much of that can damage it, as it's effectively shorting the output. What I'd suggest, if you're just after volume, is to buy a cheap secondhand standalone amp and speakers. It'll cost a similar price, probably won't sound quite as good, and will be loud as hell. I can't understand why volume is your primary motivator here though... don't you want something that's loud *enough*, and sounds good? I'm looking for some REALLY bassy, but with decent quality, I want the sub to shake the hell out of my room, but I'd also like some decent quality. |
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