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Speakers powered through jack...

  • 29-10-2010 6:56pm
    #1
    tmcw
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    Have a bit of a problem here...

    Have an old PC, HP computer, that when new, came with matching monitor and speakers that clip onto the side of the monitor. The cable from the speakers (normal headphone jack style) plugs into a panel bolted onto the back of the PC case, and from there, inside the case a 3-wire cable plugs onto the mainboard (CD-audio style connector). The speakers don't have any other cable coming out of them, like going to a wall socket or transformer.

    I've now retired that computer, and using a "newer" GX260 with the monitor and speakers, but the volume is quite low, with software settings at maximum, presumably because the original connection on the HPs mainboard supplied the power needed for the speakers. The GX260 doesn't have a connection for the 3-wire.

    Anything I can do to get some decent volume to the speakers, any kind of hack to allow it? Monitor and speakers are still good, so going to keep them there, have no intention of buying new speakers (PC is for occasional use when down at folks house and as a back-up in case their own one has issues).

    Had a look on google for any pointers, but didn't find anything relevant, so not expecting much from this post, but you never know, someone here may have come up against this before.

    I have an old (approx) 7-y.o. soundcard back at my own place, but don't know if it delivers power through the card. Did any of them ever?


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  • #2
    Biggins
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    What would be played on the pc? Video and/or sound?

    Have a look at using the application "Media Player Classic".
    In the "Options" selection under "View" - go down to "Internal Filters" then "Audio Switcher".

    In the Audio Switcher window on the right-hand side you will see a boost sound lever.
    Moving this more to the right will increase sound too for the speakers.

    Note: a balance has to be sought for as the more you move the lever position, sound might become more distorted as it is forced to become louder.
    Trial and error, moving it till you reach a point your happy with, is the way to go.

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