Do I need an amp with these systems? Should I purchase an amplifier to drive these speakers or is simply connecting them directly to the TV good enough?thanks,-kevin
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Hey Kevin,The key to getting true 5.1 digital is buying yourself a coax digital sound cable.It plugs into the orange jack on your dvd player to the input in the back of the head receiver.When you play a DVD the previews will be in 2 channel but when the movie starts playing it will be ion true 5.1You also have to make sure the settings are correct on the head unit for dolby digital.I use this thing for dvd movies mostly but a plus is plugging in my mp3 player into the side with the supplied wires it sounds awesome!Hope this helps and enjoy.....Chris Hey Kevin,The key to getting true 5.1 digital is buying yourself a coax digital sound cable.It plugs into the orange jack on your dvd player to the input in the back of the head receiver.When you play a DVD the previews will be in 2 channel but when the movie starts playing it will be ion true 5.1You also have to make sure the settings are correct on the head unit for dolby digital.I use this thing for dvd movies mostly but a plus is plugging in my mp3 player into the side with the supplied wires it sounds awesome!Hope... » Read More Hey Kevin,The key to getting true 5.1 digital is buying yourself a coax digital sound cable.It plugs into the orange jack on your dvd player to the input in the back of the head receiver.When you play a DVD the previews will be in 2 channel but when the movie starts playing it will be ion true 5.1You also have to make sure the settings are correct on the head unit for dolby digital.I use this thing for dvd movies mostly but a plus is plugging in my mp3 player into the side with the supplied wires it sounds awesome!Hope this helps and enjoy.....Chris « Show Less
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Kevin,The amp is already built into the subwoofer.Just hook up your tv or dvd with a coax digital cable to the unit and that should be good enough.
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Pre-amp is included. This is how it is able to generate such robust sound from an MP3 player or computer system.
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These things are pretty loud enough at 315 watts.Movies and Music sound great and the subwoofer makes a huge difference with this set.I would say buy one if you are deaf or just want to make yourself deaf eventually.
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If the movie (or music) you are listening to is only in two-channel stereo change the Effect option on the console or with the remote to "Dolby Pro Logic II Movie" or "Dolby Pro Logic II Music." This distributes the sound throughout all the speakers.
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Thanks - One other thing: is there any way to change the remote used on this system? The included one is not very impressive...
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One more question - with DVD movies it seems like we can only hear the dialog in the center channel speaker...any way to fix this?thanks,-kevin
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Hi Ben, believe it or not, you don't even need a receiver for these speakers because they have on-board amp and EQ. This means you don't need the "middle man". You can go directly from your music source to the speaker, or you can go from your music source, to a mixer, and from the mixer to the speakers. These are active speakers, which means they do not need a powered channel, all they need is the audio signal and the speakers do the rest. These speakers make an absolutely badass home-theater setup. I have a pair of XLR-to-RCA speaker cords and I just plug the RCA end into the red/white(L/R) output channels on my Blu-ray, plug the XLR into my mixer, then run a cord to each speaker and press play. If your receiver has a set of RCA outputs, I don't see why you couldn't use these in place of normal satellite speakers. Awesome sound quality, AMAZING volume and bass. Hell, sometimes I even plug my mp3 player directly into the speaker using a 1/8"-to-1/4" converter plug and crank it up. All I need is music, and a power outlet and I'm set. Honestly, I have replaced every speaker I've ever had with just one set of these JBL's. I use them for everything(Home theater, music listening, studio monitors, amplifying musical instruments, mobile dj-ing, etc..). Just buy them man, you'll be happy :)
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You cannot connect these speakers directly to your tv. They require an AV receiver to power them.
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No, these are just speakers and have no amplifier. You would need to have a receiver connected to them.
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They are generic speakers with two wires coming out of them. You tv would need hookups for that.
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They should work, altho I haven't tried to do it. I can't find any label on mine indicating impedance or voltage rating but a TV isn't likely to put out enough power to damage them, which is the main consideration, so hook them up and try them out. In general, any amp can drive any speaker, the main consideration is that the amp may be capable of putting out enough power to burn out the speaker. However your TV may need a special connector rather than use just two bare wires.
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These cannot go directly to TV. To go direct to TV speakers would have to have a built in amplfier. Thus they need to plug into a standard stereo receiver (which has an amplifier) and the the receiver and TV are connected using RCA plugs.
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No amp needed, the sub powers the speakers. However, I would recommend the Logitech z506 instead. I have both and I regret purchasing the acoustic audio speakers. Logitechs are better sounding, louder, more durable, and easier to set up.
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No an amp isn't necessary. But without one you won't be as satisfied. I really like these speakers but after i have them the power they craved I feel in love. Plus they look amazing!
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these speakers are just speakers, and still need a amp/signal source. When i got these several years ago, it was part of an amazing Amazon offer that included a yamaha home theatre system, that still rocks today. You'll be happy with these speakers, but you need more stuff. :)
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You will need an amp to run the speakers. I would suggest a 50-100watt amp. Dont waste money on a home theatre amp just a simple 2 channel amp is fine.
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You do not need an amp to run the speakers, but it it's highly recommended to get the most sound from these speakers. The blue LED lights will need a 12 volt power supply.
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You would absolutely need an amp. These are home theater floor model speakers and not small computer speakers. They are loud when they are hooked up to a loud amp.
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I'm using the amp for my flat screen tv, which only has a digital audio out. The tv's speakers aren't very good. I run the digital audio out to a digital to analog converter. Then it's a simple matter of hooking up some speakers. BTW, the amp is well worth the money if you can use its configuration.
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I doubt this will be much help, but I own these and have never needed cables for them. Ever. If your computer has the necessary outlet you should be good to go for headphones, etc. My brother owned a set and I saw how nice his sounded and decided then I could really use a better sound speaker for my laptop - I wish they could work with my TV as well! I hope this helped you somewhat. I found these to work very well and they were a welcomed change. Hope you enjoy yours too!
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These are great speakers. I am using them with my home Stereo. so they would need an amp.
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No, you can not connect these speakers directly to your HDTV, unless your TV has speakers connectors, which I have not seen one thus far. The do not come with any wirings/cords. If you want a 5.1 Surround sound or bigger speakers than your TV, then you will need the following. RCA Wirings to connect the TV sound outputs into a Receiver, which you need to buy [if you do not have one]. Then buy good speaker wires/cords to connect the Receiver connect to these speakers. The samples in the Internet seemed to be missing the Receiver. They only show the TV and the speakers, which is misleading to some who is not familiar to sound system set ups. No, you can not connect these speakers directly to your HDTV, unless your TV has speakers connectors, which I have not seen one thus far. The do not come with any wirings/cords. If you want a 5.1 Surround sound or bigger speakers than your TV, then you will need the following. RCA Wirings to connect the TV sound outputs into a Receiver, which you need to buy [if you do not have one]. Then buy good speaker wires/cords to connect the Receiver connect to these speakers. The samples in the Internet seemed to be missing the Receiver. They only show the TV and the speakers, which is misleading to... » Read More No, you can not connect these speakers directly to your HDTV, unless your TV has speakers connectors, which I have not seen one thus far. The do not come with any wirings/cords. If you want a 5.1 Surround sound or bigger speakers than your TV, then you will need the following. RCA Wirings to connect the TV sound outputs into a Receiver, which you need to buy [if you do not have one]. Then buy good speaker wires/cords to connect the Receiver connect to these speakers. The samples in the Internet seemed to be missing the Receiver. They only show the TV and the speakers, which is misleading to some who is not familiar to sound system set ups. « Show Less