REALLY NEED Y'ALL's OPINION!

[ThatRoundHeadedKid]

Hey, I really need all of your opinions. OK, I just went to radio shack, and just spent around $25 on wires and connectors, so I can hook my PC up to my Stereo for sound. But, I found this speaker system for only $6 more, that has a subwoofer, and 26 watts of sound coming out of it, and got a 4 average rating through a bunch of customers who majority say it's good for the price. So, I was thinking if I should return the wires and get the sound system which is meant for a computer, or just keep the wires and keep my stereo as my ultimate sound system for my computer? I'm trying to find out which one is worth more getting. Your help would be appreciated.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Cyber...oductDetail.do

PS, My stereo is a Panasonic SA-PM11, and is a few years old, and with the wires, I get some volume loss.

[dirtydx]

you can't lose for $29.99... buy em..(even tho i've never heard of Cyber Acoustics)

[eversio11]

You get what you pay for

[ThatRoundHeadedKid]

But I would like to know what you all think would be the better choice out of the bunch, which one you would get more bang for the buck, or which is more worth the deal, or which one is more worth it....

[MadMac56]

I have a 3-piece set from Creative similar to those...work just fine, sound good, paid 29.00 (after 20.00 rebate)...Plenty of low end, decent highs...can't beat the price

[pre98zetec]

if your sterio has RCA connections, use this:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/RCA-S...oductDetail.do

That's what I use and it works great, Plug the RCAs into the sterios AUX hookups and the other plug into the speaker jack on the computer. Instead of your 26 puny watts, I have 400 watts

or, look into a set of high quality computer speakers. One up in the 50-150 range are usually the best of quality and have the best sounds.

[ThatRoundHeadedKid]

Originally Posted by sk8ter_in_ny

if your sterio has RCA connections, use this:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/RCA-S...oductDetail.do

That's what I use and it works great, Plug the RCAs into the sterios AUX hookups and the other plug into the speaker jack on the computer.

That's what I'm using already, and I already get some volume loss. plus the stereo system is on the opposite side of the room than my computer. Right now I'm leaning more towards the computer speakers but I'm still indecided. On the back of my stereo says the following in a box, and I don't know if it's the sound output (already tried googleing and didnt help): AC ~ 120V 125W 60Hz while the CyberAcoustics computer speakers that I'm looking at are 26 watts of sound output.

These are my two choices again, which I'm having trouble deciding: 1. is I return the RCA wires and connectors, get my money back and get the computer speaker system for only $6 more, or I just keep the RCA cables and connectors and work from that.

[ghostguy6]

Originally Posted by ThatRoundHeadedKid

AC ~ 120V 125W 60Hz while the CyberAcoustics computer speakers that I'm looking at are 26 watts of sound output.

AC~120V means that the speakers are powered by 120volts of alteranating (household)current
125W means that your speakers have a maximum output of 125 watts
60 Hz is the sound frequnecy output of the stereo, 60Hz is good But most speakers how a days run at 75Hz

The speakers you are looking at has a max output of 26W but the setup you have now can go as high as 125w. You are probably noticing some sound volume and quailty loss because of the RCA -> stereo connectors. My suggestion would be to mess around with the volume controls and set your main speaker outlet to match the output of your stereo speakers, 5.1 for most stereos. You can do this by clicking start> Settings> Control Panel> Sounds and Audio Devices. Click the Advanced tab and select the proper output. You may also want to upgrade your RCA-> stereo cable to gold or platinum coated connectors and if possible find some cables with better shielding. A computer can produce a suprizing amount of EMI to a poorly sheilded stereo cable. Also the length of the cable can effect the output, get yourself just enough cable to do the job. I hope that helps

[ThatRoundHeadedKid]

Originally Posted by ghostguy6

The speakers you are looking at has a max output of 26W but the setup you have now can go as high as 125w. You are probably noticing some sound volume and quailty loss because of the RCA -> stereo connectors. My suggestion would be to mess around with the volume controls and set your main speaker outlet to match the output of your stereo speakers, 5.1 for most stereos. You can do this by clicking start> Settings> Control Panel> Sounds and Audio Devices. Click the Advanced tab and select the proper output. You may also want to upgrade your RCA-> stereo cable to gold or platinum coated connectors and if possible find some cables with better shielding. A computer can produce a suprizing amount of EMI to a poorly sheilded stereo cable. Also the length of the cable can effect the output, get yourself just enough cable to do the job. I hope that helps

It does =), and thanks. ALthough my volume is max on my computer, but I'll check about the output. But I was wondering about something, because my friend across the hallway in our dorm has a Dell PC speaker system, and when it's put to it's max, it sounds like it could over power my stereo system anyday, and it's sends out 30W of sound. Is it because he has a more powerful subwoofer than what's found in my stereo? because he gets some kick ass bass out of those speakers. And would you know if there was a way I can get a multi splitter or connector that would connect two pairs of male red and white RCAs into just one pair of RCAs, because I have my iPOd hooked up to my stereo right now, and I wanted to see if I could find a splitter or connector in which I can accomodate both the iPod RCAs and the PC RCAs with out having to unplug any.

Thx ghostguy btw, really appreciate it.