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Lisa Simpson February 5th 06 07:08 PM

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



David February 5th 06 07:45 PM

use computer speakers?
 
On Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:08:51 GMT, "Lisa Simpson"
wrote:

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


These work well.

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...em=c1pcwzzz z


mike0219116 February 5th 06 07:52 PM

use computer speakers?
 

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


I use some 2.1 computer speakers with my R8B. Its great audio, along
with the speakers, makes listening to any SW/AM broadcast programs a
real joy.


Lisa Simpson February 5th 06 09:11 PM

use computer speakers?
 
Excellent, thank you!

"mike0219116" wrote in message
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Lisa Simpson wrote:
Is it generally a good idea to use a set of computer speakers on a

tabletop
SWR?


I use some 2.1 computer speakers with my R8B. Its great audio, along
with the speakers, makes listening to any SW/AM broadcast programs a
real joy.




Telamon February 5th 06 10:18 PM

use computer speakers?
 
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.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

David February 5th 06 11:38 PM

use computer speakers?
 
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.


Telamon February 5th 06 11:47 PM

use computer speakers?
 
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.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

Ralf Ballis - DL2MRB February 6th 06 12:20 AM

use computer speakers?
 
Lisa Simpson wrote:

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


I used before and I chanced because they are not well shielded and produced
interference sound during transmitting on VHF. Now I use a telephone
amplifier system bought on a flea market. I use this with my Teletron TE
704 C receiver, it has only a control speaker.

Regards,

Ralf
--
Vy 73 es 55 de Ralf, DL2MRB

David February 6th 06 02:47 AM

use computer speakers?
 
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.

These are actives. They run off the headphone jack or ''Line Out''.

http://www.cambridgesoundworks.com/s...em=c1pcwzzz z


MojaveDxer February 6th 06 02:52 AM

use computer speakers?
 
I use the stereo aux input on my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 set with my
Sangean 909 and sounds very good.


Bob Miller February 6th 06 03:20 AM

use computer speakers?
 
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
k5qwg

Brian Denley February 6th 06 03:59 AM

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


I pipe all my (modern) receivers into a Timewave dsp-599zx and then into my
computer sound system. Works great!

--
Brian Denley
http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html



Telamon February 6th 06 04:16 AM

use computer speakers?
 
In article ,
Bob Miller wrote:

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.


That the sort of thing that happens when you change the topic from a
bookshelf speaker to amplified speakers.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

David February 6th 06 01:37 PM

use computer speakers?
 
On Mon, 06 Feb 2006 04:16:25 GMT, Telamon
wrote:

In article ,
Bob Miller wrote:

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.


That the sort of thing that happens when you change the topic from a
bookshelf speaker to amplified speakers.

The topic's ''computer speakers'' which are always actives.


Telamon February 6th 06 08:55 PM

use computer speakers?
 
In article ,
David wrote:

On Mon, 06 Feb 2006 04:16:25 GMT, Telamon
wrote:

In article ,
Bob Miller wrote:

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.


That the sort of thing that happens when you change the topic from a
bookshelf speaker to amplified speakers.

The topic's ''computer speakers'' which are always actives.


The ones I have are not active but I would agree that most are
amplified. In addition many have the amplifier as a separate module from
the speakers so there is no reason to use the amplifier if the radio can
drive them directly.

Rather than using computer speakers I would use a bookshelf speaker
where despite a low cost ~ $20 they are often better sounding and just
use the speaker jack on the radio. One less avenue for noise to get to
the radio would be one benefit.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

David February 6th 06 11:08 PM

use computer speakers?
 
On Mon, 06 Feb 2006 20:55:11 GMT, Telamon
wrote:


Rather than using computer speakers I would use a bookshelf speaker
where despite a low cost ~ $20 they are often better sounding and just
use the speaker jack on the radio. One less avenue for noise to get to
the radio would be one benefit.


I also have good luck with plastic budget speakers from cheapo shelf
systems from the thrift store. I have some Aiwa 4'' full range in
jazzy plastic enclosures that sound a lot like the golden age of 5
miniature tube superhets.



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