On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 23:47:12 GMT, Telamon
wrote:

In article ,
David wrote:

On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:18:41 GMT, Telamon
wrote:

In article ,
"Lisa Simpson" wrote:

Is it generally a good idea to use a set of computer speakers on a
tabletop SWR?

Just one is an good idea.

How so? I have mine mounted at ear level on either side of my
computer display and the sound is in the middle of my head, like with
hearphones.

The radio output is ~ 8 ohms the same as the impedance of the average
speaker. Best bet is put them in series. The situation adds well if you
happen to have two 4 ohm speakers in series but most bookshelf are 8
ohms. One loudspeaker does the job anyway.

The radio audio output line would go to the amplifier for the
amplified speakers, and the amplifier is normally designed to power
two midrange speakers and a floor-woofer.

Only problem I can see is the computer speakers might give better
fidelity to things like static and manmade noise.

bob
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