Can I connect these speakers directly to my stereo or amp or do I need another special devise ? Thank you
1703640
I just wired them straight into my deck and they work amazing, you DO NOT need an amp
1703641
Any speaker can be wired directly to your stereo or amp, assuming the impedance of each end matches (speakers of higher impedance can be wired to devices outputting lower, but power and efficiency will be lost) if you are looking to use these in an automobile environment, you will likely need an external amp to drive them, but solely from a power perspective. They will operate powered from your stereo, but will be very underpowered. This will decrease the life of the speaker and lead to subpar sound. Look to purchase a quality amp that will output the quoted RMS and ohms of the speaker.
1703642
They can be connected directly to your amp. But you will definitely need an amp they need some real power.
1907912
You cannot connect these speakers directly to your tv. They require an AV receiver to power them.
1729198
Hi Liz, The outputs for the speakers can be connected to an amp. I found this device to be lacking in performance and sent it back.
156439
I have them hooked up to 2 1200 watt speakers. The amp only can be hooked up via speaker wire tho
1922426
You will need an amplifier and an audio box to connect the amp to your PC. These speakers become more expensive than sticker price when amplifier, audio box, and cords are considered. I would NOT purchase these. Spend the extra money now on a pair of good self-powered speakers and an audio box and thats all you'll need. Spend the money on that stuff now or spend MORE money on these speakers as you go.
1675949
It depends. Do you plan to just connect speakers to this unit? If so, you only need the connect amp. If you're hooking it up to a stereo, surroundsound system, or another type of amplifier, you only need the connect. You probably don't need both.
636415
Not directly. I have my speakers connected to a stereo receiver and have a line from my computer to the receiver. One could also invest in a good DAC for better sound output and reproduction. I almost forgot to mention that they totally rock! Seriously, buy these!
1138864
No amp needed. They function just like ordinary speakers. Hook your output lead from the radio for the rear speakers, and you're done.
1080642
Just connect your front and center speaker wires direct from the amp. It has the connectors on the back. Very straight forward.
29969
No, they are standard speakers and need a stereo or receiver to use the speakers, they are not a stand alone audio device.
465556
These speakers are like any other speakers, just connect the speaker wires to the output on your amp, receiver, etc. They are speakers, nothing more!
2099478
With a stereo receiver. These are not a stand alone speaker system. A stereo will separate outputs for the speaker and subwoofer.
2035508
You can just hook them up to your existing wires and existing receiver. They don't have to have a external amp
310151
You CAN, but that's probably not the best idea. These are passive speakers which require an amplifier vs active speakers which don't.
1898243
No amp necessary. They are loud and crisp. I have an Alpine 10" type r connected to an alpine 500 watt amp and it all sounds perfectly balanced.
208015
Yes you will need a separate amp. No these do not connect directly to a computer.
20430
Unfortunately, no. These really need an amp to drive them. They just won't sound right without. You need something made for wattages similar to what your head unit can deliver.