I'm interested in buying a stereo receiver, but I want to make sure it will work with the 17 year old speakers I have. [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 10 answers

Does anyone have any experience with Bluetooth Stereo Transmitters? I'm looking for a wireless speaker solution for my laptop. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 4 answers

I can't get my Mac laptop's internal speakers to work -- they just stopped one day. When I press the volume adjust buttons, the little bars don't move, and the classic circle-with-bar-through-it appears. I've checked the volume in System Preferences, and the "mute" button is not selected by accident. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 9 answers

What are good in-ceiling speakers for under $300/pr? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 1 answers

i'm sick of blowing out my audio system. please help me pick out an affordable but good sounding system. [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 14 answers

We have an LG LCD tv with some not-very-good speakers, and they are starting to sound "blown". Is there some kind of amp-speaker set designed for people who just want decent audio, rather than surround sound? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Why do my speakers randomly begin to hum/buzz? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 9 answers

Got great new speakers for my stereo. Now comes the hard part: I need to find a particular kind of stand, and my satellite radio sounds funny. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Recommend this rap listener a pair of small, great-sounding speakers (that I can afford)! [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 12 answers

Let's ghetto-rig some PA speakers! (Audio challenge inside :D) [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 15 answers

Logitech Z-2300 or Klipsch Promedia 2.1? [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 11 answers

automatic audio switch: Does it exist? (Two computers, One pair of speakers). (an automatic switch, not a manual one) [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2007 - 17 answers

AudioNoviceFilter: I need an audio setup for a dorm that sounds the best it can for the least amount of money. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 19 answers

What's the best balanced audio wiring stuff, and where do I get it all? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2007 - 14 answers

Can you help me with my PC audio woes? This high-pitched whine isn't just coming from me... [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2007 - 9 answers

What sort of speakers/setup should I go with for my home theater? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I install these speakers on the front doors of my 1999 Honda Accord? Should I even try to do it myself? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2007 - 10 answers

One Ipod. One shower. One man. How can this man listen to his audio in the shower without damaging his Ipod or his ear cavities, using only household (or otherwise inexpensive) items. IMPORTANT : Must be able to hear the words. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 15 answers

Help me replace my big ugly speakers with smaller, out-of-the-way ones. [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 10 answers

My mother has an ideal speaker system in mind, but no idea what that entails. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2007 - 8 answers

AudioFilter: how can I add a headphone jack to a simple speaker? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2007 - 13 answers

I have a pair of stereo speakers that I want to use with my computer. My old receiver broke, so unless there's some way to hook stereo speakers directly up to a computer, I'll need a new one. I want to find an inexpensive receiver that can turn on automatically when it gets a signal. I don't want to have to walk over and turn it on every time I want to play an MP3 or have to remember to turn it off. (I think my old one broke because I'd just leave it on all the time.) The only other thing I'd use it for is playing DVD audio, so it should work with that as well. What's the best receiver to use for computer audio that will detect a signal and turn on by itself? Or should I just lose the stereo speakers and get a pair of computer speakers?
posted on Nov 29, 2006 - 9 answers

Audio over power lines? Homeplug? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2006 - 4 answers

What's wrong with my TV's speakers? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2006 - 13 answers

DIY Wedding Reception Music Sound System?!?! Frazzled bride has [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2006 - 19 answers

I just came into possession of two beautiful 'Snell Type E' loudspeakers. Am I gonna be able to hook them into my standard modern day stereo component? I don't recognize the plugs--anyone know what cables i will need?
posted on Oct 18, 2006 - 5 answers

Will two different pairs of speakers work and play well with my new Onkyo receiver? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 4 answers

Surround Sound 2.0 setup: What do I do w/ my new amp and old speakers? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2006 - 6 answers

Is there a way to play my ipod through my computer? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me inexpensively and at least somewhat discreetly wire my place for surround. The problem: Really challenging room layout and a tight budget. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2006 - 16 answers

I broke the audio line-out jack on my laptop! Help! [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 7 answers

Speaker/ReceiverFilter: I have a recently acquired NAD 7240PE receiver, and a pair of older but fairly decent (I think) floorstanding speakers. The input source is clean (its a CD player that has its own headphones jack, and that's clean), but I'm running into a problem with the speakers + receiver. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2006 - 10 answers

Help me get a surround sound system! Specific questions and products inside. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2006 - 17 answers

My PC is in the living room. I want to be able to listen to iTunes in the kitchen and the bedroom. I have a linksys router, if that helps. What sort of setup works best for this? Wireless speakers? Which ones. I mostly listen to talk radio and audio books, so I don't need amazing sound. I would love a relatively cheap (under $200) solution.
posted on Apr 15, 2006 - 25 answers

What's the best combination of soundcard, speaker bundle and/or receiver I can get to work with a standard PC running MediaPortal that I'm using as a HTPC? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2006 - 8 answers

Calling all DIY speaker enthusiasts! I'm packing off to college next year and my anticipated roomate and I are both interested in building a sound system of sorts. We are both somewhat experienced with audio systems (theatre sound techs) but have never tackled any sort of speaker construction project. More inside... [more inside]
posted on Jan 16, 2006 - 21 answers

For all ye audiophiles: I have Digi 001 with ASIO sound drivers installed on WinXP, how can I control the volume? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2005 - 3 answers

some speakers, ive noticed, "chirp" when around cell phones. Car speakers, my old clock radio, and some large speakers in a lecture hall at my school all audibly click and buzz right before a cell phone begins to ring. Is anyone familiar with this phenomenon, and why would a speaker and cell phone signal interfere?
posted on Nov 3, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm curious about all the hype surrounding the Sonic Impact Class T integrated amp, and would like to use this curiosity as an excuse to finally set-up a small bedroom stereo system. The TNT Audio review (linked above) suggests >90 dB speakers - any suggestions on speakers to pair with this amp? I want to keep the price down, but I'm willing to pay enough so I can enjoy the sound. [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2005 - 9 answers

I have a decent DVD player and television but now I need to get a new receiver and speaker system. The more I look, the more confused I am. [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2005 - 8 answers

I'm thinking about moving to a more minimalist home theater -- in-wall speakers, all components in a nearby closet, nothing in the room except the TV attached to a wall. I'm not finding much in the way of resources for doing this in existing construction. Anyone ever try something like this? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2005 - 12 answers

A small round plastic planter has "burned" a white round stain into the rosewood cabinet of my audiophile tower speakers. How did this happen and what can I do? These are one-of-a-kind speakers (no longer produced and very expensive).
posted on Aug 1, 2005 - 6 answers

I need some help with home audio. [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2005 - 12 answers

HomeTheaterFilter: My friend currently owns a Rotel surround receiver and DVD player and six B&W 600 series speakers. He wants to upgrade speakers, and has budgeted $8,000-10,000 to do so. Should he, or is there another part of the system that needs upgrading more urgently? And if speakers are the way to go - keeping in mind that high-end home theater can be highly subjective - what should he get?
posted on Apr 11, 2005 - 9 answers

How in the world can I keep Windows XP from automatically muting the speakers when headphones are plugged in? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2005 - 9 answers

1. I want to buy/install small satellite speakers for my TV and to play music through my computer (AirPort Express). Do I need an amplifier or a receiver? Can someone guide me through this? Please help! [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2005 - 12 answers

My laptop can't produce sound clearly, but last night it could. I know next to nothing about computers. What's with this?
posted on Feb 10, 2005 - 12 answers

Over the past several years, I have been burned by poor quality in home electronics from various manufacturers. I have purchased pieces by Sony (home stereo), Panasonic (theatre-in-a-box) and RCA (various pieces of junk), and all have given out in one way or another far too quickly for my liking. In a renewed attempt to build a proper home theatre system (DVD/CD, receiver, speakers, etc), and recognizing that I haven't the money for really high-end stuff but will avoid anything cheap, I seek outside opinions as to which manufacturers are making products that are of reasonable quality, and reasonably priced. Your experiences, please.
posted on Feb 4, 2005 - 23 answers

We are looking to buy a set of 5.1 speakers for this receiver, but we're pretty clueless. Can we get something decent for around $200?
posted on Dec 27, 2004 - 19 answers

I don't believe in headphones. Does anyone make an mp3 player with speakers built in, like a small boombox perhaps? Seems like an obvious market (even people who DO use headphones sometimes want to share their music with others in the room), but I have yet to see one.
posted on Nov 22, 2004 - 28 answers

When I got home from work yesterday, my computer speakers were making an incredibly horrible noise. When I unplugged them, the transformer was hot to the touch. There were storms in the area yesterday, although the surge protector plugged into the same outlet wasn't tripped and nothing else in the house seems to have been damaged. (The speakers were plugged directly into the wall, not the surge protector, because I had run out of room.)

So my question: would it be dangerous to plug them back in tonight and see if they're a lost cause? Should I just buy some new speakers and be done with it? (The speakers were expensive, but about 6 years old.)
posted on Jun 23, 2004 - 4 answers

Looking for good, small, inexpensive speakers...
posted on Dec 19, 2003 - 9 answers

I have an old Pair of Zenith Allegro speakers (50-watt, 8-ohm) with pre-attached cables and RCA-style plugs (male) for connecting to the stereo. I'd like to use them with a more modern receiver (50-watt max, 8-ohm) that accepts straight wire from the stereo; should I just lop off the ends and wire them in, or is there a better method? Also, can I use them with a >50-watt stereo if I keep the volume down, or is that just bad?
posted on Dec 17, 2003 - 2 answers