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Just curious what people are doing for getting sound out of their HTPC.
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Originally posted by Esben I think you are missing some options HTPC -> analog PreAmp -> Poweramp HTPC -> Poweramp What does "HTPC -> Displacy Device (RPTV etc.)" mean? |
Originally posted by TYBZ What advantages power speakers have over the HTPC -> Amp -> Speakers solution? |
post by Esben The master volume is in the Delta 410 sound card. IOW, in my computer. Any preamplifier can be used just as well, and some CD players also have variable output levels and can thus be connected directly to the speakers. Some people of course prefer the ability to switch sources which is possible with a preamp. |
post by Esben The disadvantage of the speaker is high power requirements and usage and limited maximum SPL. |
post by Esben The price per speakers (including amp) including danish VAT (25 %) is with current $->DKR exchange rate $2000. |
post by Esben The 110 dB sensitivity means that when you input a 1V signal into the amps of the speakers it will be amplified and played back at 110 dB. |
post by Esben Non-powered speakers have a sensitivity spec as well. Eg. if the speaker is rated at 92 dB it means the speaker plays 92 dB measured from 1 meter(not taking room acoustics in account) if 1W is input. With 2W it plays 95 dB, with 4W 98 dB, 110 dB @ 64W and 113 dB at 128W and so on. |
Originally posted by TYBZ Ok, for example you could just run an RCA cable from your sound card directly to your speakers, and that’s it? You control your master volume with your mouse then? |
Originally posted by TYBZ Hmm, you mean that it boost your electricity bill? Or that you have to buy some special power equipment? |
Originally posted by TYBZ What is “SPL� |
Originally posted by TYBZ What I meant by the price is that I wanted to know that if you compare a preamp+amp+passive_speakers solution VS a preamp+powered_speakers solution, witch one will be cheaper to archive the “same†quality? So it’s the AMP spec, and not the speakers spec, or both? |
Originally posted by TYBZ Each time you double the power (W), you increase 3 dB is that right? 3dB seems to be a constant in the audio, what it is? |