How to connect a speaker system. Connecting speakers

Connection diagram of the receiver or amplifier to the speakers

Connection diagram of the amplifier to the speakers.
Observe the polarity of the connection

The speaker cable usually has an inscription on one of the 2 wires. You can use the labeled wire to connect the red terminals and the unlabeled wire to connect the black terminals. Connection according to color is mandatory. Otherwise, the sound will be less transparent, sometimes less loud.

The rule of maintaining the same polarity (red to red, black to black) of connections applies not only to the front (main) speaker systems, but also to all others (rear, side, subwoofer).

If the wire is mounted into the wall and there is no way to determine the correspondence of the ends of the wires near the amplifier and near the speakers, then you can try the following method:

An easy way to set the polarity of speaker terminals
(acoustic systems)

1) Find a AA AA battery (1.5 V, it can run out).

2) Remove the protective grille from the speakers (so that the speakers themselves can be seen).

3) Connect 2 wires to the speaker terminals.

4) Connect the wire going to the black terminal to the “minus” of the battery, and the wire going to the red terminal to the “plus”. We look and remember in which direction the speaker diffuser (membrane) moves (outward or inward).

5) Connect an acoustic cable to the speakers, which will finally connect the speakers to the amplifier.

6) We connect the battery to this speaker cable from the amplifier (receiver) side. By changing the polarity, we ensure that the diffuser moves in the same direction as in point 4).

7) Connect the speaker cable wire connected to the battery positive to the red terminal of the amplifier. The second wire goes to the black one.

Biamping and bi-waring

Bi-Amping- this is the connection of high-frequency and mid-low-frequency speakers to two separate amplifiers. Allows in some cases to better match the speaker and amplifier by increasing the load on the amplifier. In the case of a standard (parallel) connection of both speakers of a speaker, their total resistance (total resistance of the speaker) is less than the resistance of any of the speakers. A positive result is not guaranteed.

Bi-amping is the connection of each speaker speaker system to its own amplifier.
Crossover allows you to more accurately place amplifiers and speaker speakers exactly in the area of characteristics
where they will work in tandem with the best characteristics.
A similar circuit is used in studio monitors (the amplifiers are built into the monitor body)

Bi-wiring- this is the connection of high-frequency and mid-low-frequency speakers to one amplifier with two separate wires. Allows in some cases to better match the speaker and amplifier by reducing the resistance of the wires (relative to the resistance of the speaker). A positive result is not guaranteed.

Bi-wiring (bi-waring) we connect each speaker with its own wire to the amplifier.
Very controversial sound improvement

What to choose: receiver or amplifier?

Receiver is an amplifier equipped additionally with a radio receiver and a decoder (decoder) of multi-channel signals encoded in different formats (Dolby D, DTS, etc.).

If we're going to watch movie- then we can either take a receiver, or take a decoder and several (according to the total number of channels) stereo or mono amplifiers.

There is an opinion that for listening to music It's better to buy a stereo amplifier. It introduces less distortion with all sorts of additional devices. But it is not always the case. Here, as usual, the question is price. The cost of an amplifier/receiver should be approximately (not a truism) 40 - 100% of the cost of a set of acoustics (not including a subwoofer).

Amplifier Specifications

In this article (when we are talking about connecting speakers to an amplifier) we are talking about power amplifiers. They are characterized by the following parameters:

1) Output maximum power- this is the achievable output power of the amplifier at an unstandardized nonlinear distortion factor.

2) Rated output power- this is the power level at which the amplifier provides the specified nonlinear distortion factor.

Manufacturers play with these values in promotional materials, so it will be useful to know the types of powers that are found in the description of amplifiers:

I) RMS(Root Mean Squared) - power value (rms or root - this is a way of measuring power with electrical measuring instruments) at specified nonlinear distortion factor . The measurement is usually carried out on a 1 kHz signal. The power is pumped until the THD reaches 10%. Before reaching maximum power, the nonlinear distortion factor is usually very small, and after reaching it it increases sharply.

II) PMPO(Peak Music Power Output) - maximum permissible peak (pulse) signal value regardless of distortion behind minimum period of time (usually 10 milliseconds). This parameter has no meaning for practical use, because The measurement is carried out over a very short period of time and does not take into account distortions. For example, in boomboxes PMPO can reach 100 and 1000 W :) But this is not “honest” power. RMS can be 3-10 W.

III) DIN POWER (IEJA) - the value of the maximum power at real load for a given THD . Measurements are carried out for 10 minutes for a sinusoidal signal with a frequency of 1000 Hz with a nonlinear distortion coefficient not exceeding 1%.

IHF- the same, with a nonlinear distortion coefficient of 0.1%.

This type of power measurement most “correctly” characterizes the amplifier from the consumer’s point of view.

4) Frequency range- these are the values of the lowest and highest frequencies of the amplifier’s output signal, at which the level of this signal fluctuates within specified limits (for hi-fi, about +/- 0.5-1 dB).

How to choose speakers for an amplifier (practice)

Home acoustics

Buyers of audio equipment select passive acoustics, wires, and amplifiers by ear. But this is more of an art than a precise method. And the optimal result of such a selection (for home acoustics) is not an even volume across all frequencies, but an acceptable (pleasant to the ear) sound.

If you look at the technical characteristics of the amplifier and speakers, you need to consider the following:

1) If you have chosen speaker systems, then the amplifier must be designed to work with speakers with the same input impedance.

Amplifiers usually have mechanical or electronic speaker impedance (resistance) switches. Before using the speakers, they must be moved to a position that matches the impedance of your speaker systems.

What can result from a discrepancy between the speaker impedance and the nominal (for which the amplifier is designed) load (connected speakers) of the amplifier? In the worst case, the amplifier fails. And in the usual case, to much worse sound quality. Because The frequency matching between the amplifier and speaker systems deteriorates.

2) The receiver amplifier must provide a power of at least 33% of the maximum power of the speakers. The thicker the wires, the better (with a cross-section of at least 1.5 mm2). And the rest is selected solely by ear.

Studio equipment

For musical (studio) equipment - studio monitors, a different method is predominantly used. Mainly active (with built-in amplifier) acoustics are used. This allows you to completely get rid of speaker cables and, in the factory, to maximally equalize the frequency response of the speaker system (speaker + amplifier).

The technique is approximately as follows:

In an anechoic soundproof room, the frequency response of the pressure is measured using a verified (tested and certified by the relevant authorities) sound pressure meter and signal generator. Sound pressure is measured at different sound frequencies at a constant signal level at the amplifier input. By selecting radio elements of the amplifier circuit and frequency filters of the active acoustic system, as well as adjusting the settings, it is possible to achieve the same sound pressure at different frequencies.

How to choose speakers for an amplifier (theory)

We use this sound reproducing equipment for the following purposes:

1) Listening to music

2) Watching a movie

3) Music creation (monitoring, mixing)

For sound equipment used to create music the main thing is to introduce a minimum of distortion into the reproduced phonogram.

For household audio equipment it is more permissible to introduce some distortions, which can even embellish the sound. That's why there is an opinion that one system is more suitable for heavy metal, another for electronic music, a third for jazz, and a fourth for classical music.

However, for quality studio monitors(speakers used in the studio when creating a musical soundtrack) the question should not arise at all: for which style are these monitors more suitable? Yes, for anyone!

Ideally the system

amplifier - speaker cable - speaker systems

should not introduce any distortion into the sound of the soundtrack, which was recorded in the studio based on the sound of high-quality monitors. The musicians and sound engineer tuned the sound of the musical piece in such a way as to replicate its emotional impact on household acoustics.

Listener's ears perceive air sound pressure.

Acustic systems this sound pressure is created.

Speaker systems, in turn, transform electrical signal phonogram (musical recording) into air sound pressure. The dependence of sound pressure on the ears (loudness) on the frequency of sound (note pitch) - let's call it the frequency characteristic of the sound pressure of the speakers (or the frequency characteristic of the sensitivity of the speakers).

If we we apply a signal with the same voltage to the input of the speakers(let it be 5 Volts) at different frequencies (we play notes of different heights), then The volume of different notes will be different, because The E of the 1st octave will create, for example, a pressure of 1, the E of the 3rd octave will create 2, and the E of the 6th octave will create 0.5. The pressure values are conditional.

We can conclude:

Even if we have an ideal amplifier, issuing throughout the entire audio range(for any musical note), perfect same electrical signal voltage, That sound pressure(sound volume) real acoustics connected to this amplifier, all the same will be different for different frequencies(notes).

Impact of speaker cable

Material about how choose and buy speaker cable
I recommend reading the cables page before jumping to the pins.

CONCLUSIONS

At home (and in the laboratory too) we are unlikely to fail to achieve ideal technical characteristics of sound equipment.

Selection by ear home theater equipment and listening to music by sorting through amplifiers, cables and speakers is a very labor-intensive task with a subjective (in this case sufficient) result.

For musical application: mixing (selection of volume levels, applying effects, etc.) and mastering (preparing the final soundtrack for recording on a medium) requires more objectively configured equipment (in terms of measuring instruments). Only active monitors can be used for home use.

I’ll warn you right away that if you’re not used to it, pure monitor sound may seem “flashy” to an unprepared listener and worse than the sound of familiar acoustics. But after the adaptation period passes, this sound becomes the best for a true music lover :)

As for the acoustic properties of the room, the wolf is not as scary as it is painted. In my other article, I looked at techniques for adjusting sound in different rooms.

Here we must take into account the factor that if the sound engineer knows by ear the shortcomings of his monitor system (on which he produces the phonogram), then he can correct them manually. But this is experience and art :)

If you have questions, ask them.

The “native” speakers of a monitor or laptop are not enough for good sound, that’s a fact. There are usually two ways out of this situation: headphones (but this is an option exclusively “for one”) or speakers. And if problems usually do not arise with 2.0 devices, then connecting a stereo pair with a subwoofer or an entire home theater is more difficult. The sections below cover how to properly connect your speakers to your PC.

Choosing a place for speakers

Multichannel 5.1 audio

A pair of “fronts” is installed identical to a stereo pair 2.0, as described above.
A pair of rear speakers should ideally be a mirror image of the front stereo pair.
The central - speech - channel is installed as close as possible to, which makes it possible to comfortably and holistically perceive dialogues and vocal parts.
The subwoofer is installed on the floor. You should not place it in the center, as the powerful bass will drown out other frequencies, and the low frequencies will be too saturated. You can experiment when choosing the optimal location based on a specific room.

How to connect speakers to a computer

There are not many ways to connect audio systems to a PC. It can be done:

using a cable or wirelessly - depends on the type and capabilities of the system;
direct - without a separate amplifier or audio interface;
indirect - using an amplifier.

These methods of channel-by-channel connection of acoustics are discussed below.

Passive acoustic systems

The case of indirect connection: the speakers are connected to the amplifier via an appropriate cable, such as the model from, after which a wire with the necessary connector - usually a “tulip” - on one side, and a mini-jack on the other, is connected to the amplifier. The minijack must be inserted into the computer socket. Typically, such an input on a PC is marked with green or a headphone icon.

Note: Most often, to correctly connect stereo sound, you need an adapter, on one side of which there are RCA type connectors - “tulips” - for the left and right channels, and on the other - a mini-jack.

Active 5.1 speaker systems

Setting up 5.1 sound in Windows 7/10

Connecting the speaker system to the sound source solves the problem only 50%. For everything to work correctly, you need to configure the connected equipment. A step-by-step guide is in the table.

Connecting speakers via S/PDIF

This interface is designed to transmit sound from one device to another in digital format. Since the signal is not converted to analog, the sound quality is not reduced.

There shouldn't be any connection problems. Only the type of communication with the “receiver” differs. It is enough to connect the wire to the desired computer input (digital) and plug it into the corresponding input connector on the receiving device.

Important: If the driver does not recognize the connection type, you will need to reassign the signal output port, changing it from analog to digital. This is done in the OS settings.

Connecting Bluetooth speakers

It is not difficult to correctly connect stereo speakers, as well as a 5.1 multi-channel speaker system to a computer. The main thing is to connect all the cables correctly and set up sound reproduction in the PC itself. The instructions are suitable for both Windows 7 and the tenth version of this OS. True, the names of the tabs may differ slightly. However, the difference is so insignificant that it will not raise any questions.

If passive speakers are used to output sound from a TV or computer, the system must have a special power amplifier. To carry out the connection procedure, the number of channels does not matter - both stereo and 5.1 or 7.1 systems are connected in completely the same way.

The amplifier is used in passive sound output systems, the speakers of which do not have built-in amplifiers in their design. Without a third-party amplifier, in this case, the sound quality will deteriorate, and due to a mismatch between the speaker impedances and the microcircuit that reproduces sound files, the sound card in the device may burn out.

Standard amplifiers are designed for stereo systems consisting of two speakers or two speakers and a subwoofer. They are connected to the amplifier by connecting it to the speakers using two RCA audio cables. If you need to amplify the sound to play it in 5.1 or 7.1 systems, you will need to combine several amplifiers into a single system or use an AV receiver.

Amplifier or receiver?

A receiver is essentially the same amplifier, only improved. It contains a radio receiver and a device for decoding and distributing multi-channel signals of different standards. For watching movies, the receiver will be the best choice, although you can use a separate decoder and separate amplifiers for each channel. If the speakers will be used to listen to high-quality music, on which attention is concentrated more intensely, higher-quality equipment that creates less distortion may be required. Here the choice is based on financial capabilities and ear sensitivity - a standard system is quite enough. In order for all equipment to have an adequate cost, the price of the receiver should be no more than 100% of the cost of the speakers themselves.

Amplifier selection

When choosing a power amplifier, you need to pay attention to a number of important characteristics:

maximum power;
operating power;
distortion factor of the pure signal coming out of the microcircuit of the device that outputs sound to the speakers;
number of available channels (usually 5.1 or 7.1);
a set of audio stream formats that can be processed by the device;
the number of audio inputs and, accordingly, the range of equipment available for connection.

You can, of course, rely on hearing, but in this case the accuracy will not be very high, especially if you do not have enough experience. It is better to consider the following points:

the amplifier must have a resistance that matches the resistance of the speakers - a discrepancy between the values can lead to a variety of consequences, from a simple deterioration in sound quality to complete system inoperability;
the power of the amplifier must be at least one third of the maximum power of the available audio equipment;
The thickness of the wires for connecting the speakers to the amplifier should be at least 1.5 mm2, the more the better.
Audio equipment can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
playback of music files of different quality;
playing files in video format;
recording, editing and mixing of music tracks.

In the latter case, obviously, the equipment must be of the highest quality so that the amount of distortion in the audio stream is minimized.

Using equipment for other purposes does not necessarily imply complete sound purity. Some distortion when converting sound by the receiver is quite acceptable. Moreover, various types of distortion can decorate or spoil music, depending on its genre. Ideally, of course, distortion should not occur along the path of the amplifier-cable-speakers chain.

A set of connectors on the receiver body

A full-fledged home theater receiver allows you to connect not only audio output, but also image output. So it has the following interfaces:

connector for analog stereo audio – tulip, or RCA;
various connectors for digital audio – S/PDIF, multichannel RCA, HDMI;
S-Video;
SCART.

For analog signals, component cables are best suited - tulips, and for digital signals - universal HDMI.

How to connect speakers to an amplifier

If you are using a passive sound system with a subwoofer, you will need a two-channel power amplifier. If there are a lot of speakers, you will have to use a four-channel amplifier. You cannot connect both a subwoofer and an amplifier to a two-channel amplifier at the same time, as the power will become too high and the device may burn out.

The speakers are connected to the amplifier with special wires. Usually this is an RCA, or tulip, consisting of two cables - red and white for different channels. They are connected on one side to the speakers, the other to the corresponding connectors on the amplifier body. Then the amplifier is connected by cable to a device that outputs sound - a radio, computer or TV. Remember that you can connect either two front speakers or one subwoofer to a two-channel amplifier, but not all together.

The four-channel power amplifier can connect 4 speakers or 2 speakers and a subwoofer. To connect the speakers to the correct connectors, you need to focus on the labels of the audio inputs - the front connectors are called Front Left and Front Right for the left and right speakers, respectively, and the rear ones are called Rear Left and Rear Right. If you also need to connect a subwoofer, then it should be connected to the connectors for the rear speakers, and in any case, the front speakers are connected to the front connectors.

As follows from the above, it will not be possible to fully connect a multi-channel system with an amplifier. You will either have to use separate amplifiers for each channel + an audio signal decoder, or an AV receiver, which is more expensive, but provides higher quality sound from a full-fledged high-quality sound system, such as a home theater.

Remember to use all electronic devices safely. Do not plug in the sound system until all electrical cables are properly connected. Before assembling a sound system from speakers and an amplifier, you should study the user manual for both devices to fully understand the purpose of all connectors and understand all the markings on the speaker and amplifier housings.

After this, undoubtedly, assembling the system will not be any problems - just a few minutes to connect all the cables and you can start playing high-quality sound.

To watch a movie with sound or listen to your favorite music on your computer, you need to connect speakers or headphones to it. Let's figure out how to connect speakers to your computer. The connection method depends on the type of sound-producing devices - wired or wireless.

Wired speakers can be either very inexpensive or advanced music centers. Wires may get in the way on the desk, but such devices reproduce sound without any problems even on old PCs.

How to connect speakers to a home computer or laptop:

Place the speakers on the table. For harmonious sound reproduction, place the right and left parts correctly - they are usually marked by the manufacturer with the letters R and L, respectively. If there are no markings on the right hand, place the speaker from which the power cable comes.
Plug the power cable into a power outlet; if you have miniature USB speakers, connect them via a USB cable.
To directly connect the speakers to your computer, start on the right side. Insert the cable tulips into the speaker connectors, matching the colors of the sockets - place white in the port with a white outline, red - with a red outline.
Insert the third end of the wire into the computer audio jack located on the back or front panel. The corresponding slot is highlighted in green.
Connect the right speaker to the left using a wire in two tulips.
All that remains is to turn on the music to check the functionality of the devices.

Along with the speakers, you can also use a microphone, transmitting an audio signal from it. How to connect a microphone to a computer and at the same time output sound to speakers - insert the cord from the microphone into the correct jack on the computer. It is highlighted in pink and marked with an image of a microphone or the signature mic.

Problem solving

If there is no sound on the PC after connecting, this means one of the following problems:

The sound is turned off in the settings - click on the speaker icon in the tray and look at the volume level. If set to 0 or muted, simply increase the volume.
If the speakers themselves have a physical mute button, press it to activate the device.
Check that the wires are connected correctly by checking the colors on the sockets and plugs.
In Device Manager, check the card drivers; if there are problems, reinstall them.

Music Center

If you have a music center at home, you can easily output sound from your computer to it without spending money on buying additional speakers. How to connect the music center to your computer:

you will need a special wire, at one end of which there is a 3.5 minijack connector, at the other - a white and red tulip;
insert tulips into the sockets of the music center of the corresponding color;
place the other end into the PC audio output, marked in green;
turn on the center, select AUX mode - playback from an external source.

You can output sound to a 5.1 speaker system in the same way, observing the colors of the plugs. But the computer must have a discrete sound card installed, with an increased number of connectors. In addition to the usual outputs for a microphone and front speakers, it has inputs for additional speakers and a subwoofer, and digital S/PDIF.

Wireless

Wireless speakers are connected via Bluetooth. On laptops, the Bluetooth interface is usually built in by the manufacturer, but for a computer you will most likely need an adapter - a small device in the form of a flash drive that is inserted into a USB port. Here's how to connect Bluetooth speakers to your computer:

activate the speakers;
Press and hold the network connection button on the speaker;
Press the key combination Fn+F4 or Fn with another function button marked with a wireless connection icon;
in Windows 10, click on the networks icon in the tray and turn on Bluetooth in the menu;
In Windows 7, find and activate the connected speaker in the Devices and Printers section of the Start menu.

Also, in any version of Windows, you can launch “Device Manager” and click on the Bluetooth section. In the module properties, select "Enable". A wireless connection icon will appear in the tray, click on it and go to the “Add device” mode. The computer will find the audio source and offer to connect to the equipment.

If you don’t hear any sound after connecting, check your Bluetooth drivers. You can update them through Device Manager. Some manufacturers protect the speaker connection with a password - you must enter it when connecting to a PC. The required combination is given in the documents for the device; if you have lost it, try simple sequences like 0000.

Sound settings

After successfully connecting the acoustics, all you have to do is configure the sound parameters. How to set up speakers on a computer in Windows OS: right-click on the volume icon in the tray and go to “Sounds”. On the “Playback” tab, check that the correct device for transmitting audio is selected - your speakers. To ensure that music is always sent to the speakers, click on “Default” at the bottom.

In the same window, additional tools are available that will help in case of problems. Right-click on your speakers, select "Test" from the submenu to test the devices. You can also turn off the equipment from here.

Conclusion

We figured out how to quickly connect different types of speakers to your computer - from simple inexpensive ones to wireless and music centers. It’s not difficult to output sound, the main thing is to observe the colors of the plugs and sockets. To connect Bluetooth speakers to your PC, you will need a wireless adapter.

Today the computer has become such a part of our lives that it will probably be difficult to find a person who is unfamiliar with it. This device can replace a TV, a home theater, a DVD, and even a telephone. However, users who are interested in music are not always satisfied with the sound power of conventional speakers. Therefore, the optimal solution is to connect acoustics that provide volume, volume and sound quality.

There are two types of acoustics: active and passive. So, from the very beginning you need to decide which one is most suitable. Acoustics are considered passive if the amplifier is not built into the body and receives a signal from an external source. Active, on the contrary, has a built-in amplifier from which the signal comes. When buying a receiver, first of all you need to make sure that it has the required number of inputs. Some models may have all types of connectors, while some may only have one of the above.

It is worth remembering that the number of output connectors for speakers completely depends on the type of connector used and may vary. The most common are:

screw;
banana;
quick-clamping

Connecting passive acoustics

Having prepared everything you need (receiver, speakers and wires), you can proceed to the connection. Particular attention must be paid to correct placement. Having placed the acoustics, you need to connect it to the receiver using the output connectors located on the rear panel, and only after that connect the receiver directly to the computer.

Connecting passive acoustics is done in exactly this sequence, since some sound cards sometimes cannot identify the device quite correctly. Of course, if the receiver is of high quality, then this happens extremely rarely. If it belongs to a lower price category, then minor troubles may occur.

It is necessary to pay great attention to the connectors themselves and remember the purpose of each of them. Of course, on modern boards, even if you mix up the subwoofer and rear speaker connectors, you can always swap them without any negative consequences.

It is also necessary to remember well the RCA connectors used when connecting to the receiver and the cords to them. In most cases, the receiver connectors are labeled with special abbreviations, so it’s quite easy to navigate here. But with cords the situation is different - not every user can immediately figure out which of the end connectors of the cord is bass and which is central. It happens that manufacturers of connecting cords make marks on the corresponding plugs, however, this is quite rare. So the consumer can only rely on his memory or use the “by eye” method, that is, if he connected it incorrectly, switch places.

Before connecting the speakers, it would be useful to look at the circuit, which can be connected via three connectors: microphone input, line input and output. However, if the user owns a motherboard with six connectors, then these three do not need to be used. You can simply connect using the other three.

If the owner has expressed a desire to connect a passive subwoofer to his acoustics, then this requires the use of an analog input, which must be present on the receiver. In addition, a signal output connector for the subwoofer is also used. In this case, there are minor changes to the circuit.

The connection diagram for an active subwoofer that operates independently from the network to a passive system has significant differences. First of all, it is worth remembering that the signal must be supplied only from the source, and not amplified from the receiver. To do this, you only need a wire with a connector. One plug of the wire is connected to an unused cable connector, and the second to the subwoofer.

After all the above manipulations, you can turn on the speaker system, configure it and enjoy the sound.

How to connect an active speaker system

Connecting active acoustics is quite simple, since a receiver is not used here, and the wires from the main signal source are connected directly to it. Unlike passive acoustics, active acoustics have a signal source located inside the subwoofer body itself. The connectors used for connection are located on the rear wall.

In some active speaker systems, the amplifier may be located either in the cabinet or in each speaker. This placement is typical for active 5.0 acoustics. If, for example, we consider 2.0 acoustics, then it is worth knowing that it is characterized by the placement of an amplifier in each speaker. Because long wires from the signal source can cause sound distortion, unwanted noise, and so on.

A few years ago, acoustic models were released that used a radio signal as a source. Of course, in this case a wired connection is unnecessary. The design of such an acoustic system was quite original, and consisted of the following:

the transmitter was connected to a computer and broadcast several different signals, each at its own frequency and only for its own speaker;
an amplifier placed in the speaker received this signal and, amplifying it, output it to the speaker.

It would seem that it couldn’t be simpler. However, despite the advantages of such a connection, the system had a huge number of disadvantages, namely:

low quality radio signal;
electromagnetic interference from the operation of various household appliances, including speakers;
mandatory connection to the electrical network of each speaker separately;
loss of sound quality;
high cost.

These reasons led to the fact that such a speaker system did not deserve popularity among users, and today it has ceased to be produced altogether.

Using the SPDIF connector to connect speakers

The speaker system can also be connected using an SPDIF cable. SPDIF is an interface that supports the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without converting to an analog signal. It is this quality that helps avoid deterioration in sound quality. In addition, it can transmit a digital surround sound stream. There are optical and coaxial SPDIF interfaces.

The RCA connector, which is the same as that used in consumer audio products, is used in conjunction with the SPDIF interface. In some cases, an optical connector may also be used.

In coaxial SPDIF, all inputs and outputs are located on RCA connectors. In this case, the digital signal is transmitted using a connecting cord with appropriate connectors. The inputs and outputs of the optical cable are made on Toslink connectors, which have lockable plugs (a distinctive feature of this type of interface). The advantage of such a cable is that it does not react to magnetic fields, since data transmission occurs in the form of light pulses. Therefore, compared to coaxial, it is considered more protected from various external influences. This is the reason for its use in satellite receivers.

Only the user can decide which connector to use. Most likely, it depends on the connector available on the receiver or speaker.

However, using these tips, everyone can easily connect their existing speaker system to their computer.