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Hi:
I'm looking for a set of PC speakers that do not have their own power supply or volume control. These speakers should have a 3.5 mm stereo plug that goes into the audio output jack of the sound card.
Where can I find this pair of PC speakers?
Thanks a bunch,
Green
You can find amp-less speakers just about anywhere. Try Radio Shack for example. Most of them have must terminals on the back or some have leads with rca type connections. You may have to buy a cable or an adapter plug or splice into the included wires that come with the speaker.
Best wishes.
PS: Not many sound cards have audio power out. Most of them require connections to a powered speaker system. Better check to make sure you are right about that.
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Cleggsan
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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.
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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.
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Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society
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Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum
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BSEE/MSCS/MBA
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