I sleep with the window open during the summertime to hear the sounds of my small town. Now that fall is here and winter is coming, it would be awesome to be able to do this even with the window closed. [more inside]
posted by unixrat on Nov 14, 2009 - 12 answers

Is there any way I can take the speaker output from underpowered combo CD/ amp A and run it into the RCA input of power amp B? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Nov 7, 2009 - 4 answers

Can I expense these plane tickets or should I pay for them myself? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

I have a Sonic Impact T-Amp 2 that works really well but I'm wondering what kind of cables I'm supposed to get for it. [more inside]
posted by god particle on Sep 11, 2009 - 6 answers

What demon has possessed my girlfriend's Verizon ENV2 (AKA LG VX9011) and reduced it to a mostly deaf and mute state? How do we exorcise this malevolent presence? [more inside]
posted by de void on Aug 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Human rights luminaries. And/or recent human rights books. Any suggestions for a human rights conference speaker or a recent human rights book to read? [more inside]
posted by semacd on Jun 26, 2009 - 13 answers

Japanese conversation practice with a native speaker in the Portland, OR area (or maybe Skype)? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on May 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I need to do some wire splicing on a set of desktop speakers and I'd like some suggestions for improvement. [more inside]
posted by Inspector.Gadget on May 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I get an internal PC case speaker in Montreal or from a site in Canada? [more inside]
posted by globotomy on Mar 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Putting a MacBook Pro (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo) back together--what's that black tape? And how to put it back together? [more inside]
posted by monkey85 on Feb 8, 2009 - 3 answers

In Windows Vista, under playback devices, I selected "Don't use this device" for the default audio device. Now that device has entirely vanished, and I can't get it back. [more inside]
posted by agropyron on Jan 2, 2009 - 2 answers

Ipod speaker filter: 4th grade teacher has ipod to play tunes in her classroom, but needs speakers. What do you suggest for (1) less than $75, (2) with remote, (3) loud enough to fill a classroom with 30 students, and (4) works with a 5th gen 80gb ipod? [more inside]
posted by unclezeb on Oct 2, 2008 - 13 answers

Mac-compatible USB speakerphone for Skype use? [more inside]
posted by jeffmacintyre on Sep 23, 2008 - 3 answers

What are the best ipod/regular speakers to use while studying abroad for a year? I will be studying abroad for a year and living in college-dorm type room (meaning cramped). I will have my iPod and my MacBook Pro with me. Right now I have the Harmon/Kardon Soundsticks II and love them, but they're too big to bring. What are the best speakers that I can get for uner $150? Thanks!
posted by daf81289 on Aug 28, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me to disco disco on holiday! Suggest some portable speakers, sub$100, for non-ipod player. [more inside]
posted by MarvinJ on Aug 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Electricity and Magnetism geeks - help me! I would like to stop the GSM interference from my iPhone to my speakers with ferrite chokes. I imagine a bit of information would help me get the best ones... [more inside]
posted by twiggy on Aug 11, 2008 - 12 answers

How to retrofit an alarm clock against cell-phone buzz? [more inside]
posted by tkolar on Apr 26, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I use the speakers in my TV as the "center" speaker on my receiver? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Apr 7, 2008 - 11 answers

stupid question: why are there left and right stereo speakers? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Mar 23, 2008 - 31 answers

Bass Amp Filter: 2 x 10 or 1 x 15? [more inside]
posted by IZ on Feb 13, 2008 - 20 answers

Just wondering for suggestions on the best iPod speakers. Been eyeing the B&W Zeppelin but not sure. Tivoli? George? Anyone have experiences, recs? I know this has been covered before but not recently so I wanted to be up to date... Great sound and design bigger consideration than cost.
posted by jgballard on Feb 8, 2008 - 4 answers

About 10 years ago, I bought a pair of Bose 301 Series 2 speakers. They've now been through a number of moves and they're sounding not-as-good. I'm not sure how to define the difference--they sound muddier, and less three-dimensional. I pulled off the front grill and didn't see any visible damage. How can I determine the cause, and then repair it? [more inside]
posted by yankeefog on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm wanting to send sound to and from a remote room in a house to a Macintosh sound in and out ports. I'm thinking wireless mic and wireless speakers. This is inside a standard ranch style house that spreads horizontally and would cross several walls. [more inside]
posted by D-ten on Dec 2, 2007 - 5 answers

Looking to get some decent sound out of my DVD player on the cheap. I'm a complete idiot when it comes to things with wires. [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Nov 25, 2007 - 6 answers

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

what's this damn beeping noise coming from all the speakers in my life? And how should get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by alkupe on Nov 13, 2007 - 25 answers

I'm looking for a (UK based) knowledgable speaker on advertising and its relationship to the aesthetics based politics. [more inside]
posted by knapah on Nov 2, 2007 - 5 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 by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew on Jul 25, 2007 - 19 answers

Is a Fender Hot Rod (1x12) the best (tube) amp I can get for the amount of money I want to spend (~$400) and the power I want (>15 watts)? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jun 21, 2007 - 14 answers

I just tore through yet another set of traditional speakers DJing and am ready to try something new. What are my options MeFi? [more inside]
posted by phixed on Apr 7, 2007 - 2 answers

Should I give the keynote speech at my local community college? [more inside]
posted by typewriter on Mar 13, 2007 - 9 answers

My PC is literally trying to tell me something [more inside]
posted by hoppytoad on Dec 15, 2006 - 13 answers

I've just hooked up an oldish minsystem to my PC, and lo! Speaker whine that was once a few metres from the nearest thing with ears is now glaringly obvious when I'm at my desk. [more inside]
posted by Jilder on Dec 5, 2006 - 2 answers

How can I easily toggle between USB headphone speakers and desktop speakers? [more inside]
posted by shokod on Oct 3, 2006 - 4 answers

Help me escape speaker wire installation-purgatory - [more inside]
posted by Fidel Cashflow on Sep 14, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm having trouble connecting my iPod to my PC and to an external speaker system. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Aug 6, 2006 - 10 answers

Home Recording Studio: What is causing buzzing on the speakers? [more inside]
posted by sueinnyc on Jul 20, 2006 - 14 answers

What's the best way to re-install door panels after removing them to install speakers? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv on Jun 29, 2006 - 3 answers

What "good" sub $100 computer speakers are out there? [more inside]
posted by anonymoose on May 17, 2006 - 15 answers

What are the best hi fi magazine(s) for someone like me? [more inside]
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket on Apr 25, 2006 - 13 answers

Speaker Filter: I've just received a pair of M-Audio monitors that I'd sent back for repair. The right side, which was causing me problems previously, has been repaired and works great. But the left side appears to have been damaged during shipping. I'm not very happy with the company and don't really want to send them back again. Can I fix the problem myself? [more inside]
posted by aladfar on Feb 12, 2006 - 8 answers

Ringtonefilter: 2 questions. 1. Why does my fancy mp3 playing cellphone's speaker choke when playing mp3s I like (inaudible or distorted, depending). 2. Anyone have any relatively calm/subtle ringtone suggestions, that are not so subtle that one doesn't hear them? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Jan 12, 2006 - 9 answers

What is the significance of the ohm value given on speakers? (ie. "400w at 4 ohm or 200w at 8 ohm")
posted by samstarling on Sep 13, 2005 - 21 answers

I recently moved my stereo to a new location. After I reassembled it, it started making screeching noises whenever a certain pitch is hit. [more inside]
posted by agropyron on Jul 25, 2005 - 11 answers

I am building a stereo system designed to be used out of doors. Do speaker enclosures matter? [more inside]
posted by Mars Saxman on Jun 7, 2005 - 3 answers

I'm planning on replacing the woofer in my CSX-52 Community PA cabinet. I've never done it before... [more inside]
posted by hellbient on May 1, 2005 - 3 answers

I just got a new TV and a six speaker home theater audio system. The front and satellite speakers are small and sort of designed to be wall mounted. I want mount them (at about chest level) without obvious speaker wires. [more inside]
posted by aspenbaloo on Apr 2, 2005 - 9 answers

Please help me hide my surround sound speaker wire in a finished basement! [more inside]
posted by xmutex on Feb 22, 2005 - 10 answers

stereofilter: I'm interested in replacing my subwoofer. I have some cheap RCA thing that really overemphasizes a single note. I'd like to replace it with something that has better frequency response, preferably a self-powered sub, and I don't want to pay a fortune for 'stereophile' stuff like so many people seem to do.
posted by delmoi on Feb 13, 2005 - 9 answers

When my I put my U.S. GSM phone near a speaker (computer, car, speakerphone) I sometimes here clunking sounds in the speaker. Why? I assume the speaker is picking up some radio signal my phone is sending, but what specifically is happening?
posted by Nelson on Sep 9, 2004 - 13 answers