Would it be ok to use these as regular computer speakers when not using for mixing, like to play net radio, or would that be bad for them?
1610928
Rock out!!!! Best solution would be to connect the computer into the mixer feeding the monitors then it is no different from any other source. If you are connecting directly to the computer headphone jack just be careful not to send too hot of a signal - if you hear any distortion at all then turn down the volume on the computer - and you will be fine.
1610929
Rock out!!!!Best solution would be to connect the computer into the mixer feeding the monitors then it is no different from any other source. If you are connecting directly to the computer headphone jack just be careful not to send too hot of a signal - if you hear any distortion at all then turn down the volume on the computer - and you will be fine.
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.
957954
Might be a little too much for that. I guess in the end it depends on how you are going to drive them. I have always used self powered speakers for computer use.
646
you can use computer speakers. But you need a power source for the speakers and will have to turn them on and off as with a computer.
2185242
Depends on what you are using them for- as a PA for speech only, they would handle it without difficulty. For a church setup, they are probably also adequate- you might push them hard occasionally- make sure you have adequate, CLEAN power. If you are looking to use these as a DJ/ club scene, you will want a sub. Peavey makes one that goes with these (PV118, I believe).
714676
These speakers are pretty incredible. They are surround speakers so logically they're not designed to be your mains, but there's really no reason they can't be. They have the same horn tweeter and drivers as some of the center channel speakers, driven by the right stereo receiver you should be just fine. Keep in mind, these things are pretty efficient with power but they'll only be as good as your receiver. Crappy receiver = crappy sound no matter what speakers you have.
880533
I personally don't have any problems with using them with my PC, but since every PC is different at how they output sound it just depends on how much output your PC gives. This pair also doesn't need to be terribly loud since they have excellent sound isolation.
1791443
I gotta say as a center channel- it is a great sounding speaker. However, not sure I'd use them as mains. Maybe if you use them as front surrounds? I guess it depends on your setup.
179642
It MIGHT be possible to drive these speakers with a PC, but you will need a sound card with some pretty good power to do it. (FYI... I drive these with my Onkyo A/V receiver which has 135 W/channel AND my laptop can lug into the Onkyo.) It is not something I would suggest given that some pretty good speaker systems designed to plug into a PC are already out there.
266847
You can use them with your computer but you need a small amp as the Dayton speakers are not powered. Amazon has several amps that would work well.
2250451
I think it'll depend on your input to them. These speakers already have a built in amp with volume and tone controls so I don't think they'd work if you're sending them an amplified signal from a main board.
804128
These speakers would normally be used in close range listening as computer speakers. They would not be suitable for PA speakers for announcing
704652
I have a recording studio in my home and have been playing and engineering music recordings for 30 years. I bought these as computer monitors in my office - but I sometimes use them to proof a mix. They are nice as an "alternative" to my studio monitors. In my studio I use Mackie HR-824's, Yamaha NS-10's and a pair of Klipsch Heresies to get different "looks" at a mix. The Control 1 has weak/non existent low bass response, so it's not useful as a primary studio monitor. I also find them to be less than flat through the mid-range. So a mix that sounds good on them, can sound "midgange heavy" when you listen to it in the car or any system with a nominally boosted midrange. So I would say, they are NOT very good if you are a serious audiophile or sound engineer and you want to use them as your sole or primary monitors. Where they are good is for mixing a nice punchy bass response(80-200hZ). As a result, I use them to mix drums and bass all the time. If those instruments sound good on these speakers, they will sound GREAT on a high fidelity system. Sometimes, when you mix drums and bass on small speakers, the mix ends up being really boomy and bass heavy once you have subwoofers and full frequency playback. Not so in this case. They have a very controlled bass response. Maybe that's why they are named "control"? So, if you want another set of speakers to check a mix, or if you are doing a lot of drum and bass music, they might be OK.
1939824
They are just speakers. They don't currently have anything powering them. So the short answer is no. Maybe they could if you added a reciever and hooked your computer to that, but you'd be better off (and will save money) if you go with a powered set made for a computer.
659590
As long as you can attach these items via regular speaker wire, you should be fine. Ours are still going strong --- with phenomenal sound for the price. As someone else said, these aren't top of the line, BUT I've never once regretted this purchase. They've served us well for nearly 3 years now. Good luck!
494657
If they are being used as surround speakers, they should be fine. If they are to be used as main speakers you will not have good bass response or volume without a sub woofer.
214058
Yes, they could be used, however they are better used as secondary speakers to fill out the sound in a surround sound system. They would be lacking for a stereo system as the primary speakers. I think a little tinny to be used for true stereo sound. Good luck.