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old PC speakers and ipod [message #70119] Mon, 14 November 2011 08:48 Go to next message
mikevirago is currently offline  mikevirago
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Esquire
Newbie here. I have a nice set of Altec Lansing PC speakers w/ sub. Is there any way I can use them with an iPod? I'm sure I'll need some sort of amp, as just plugging in the jack doesn't work. I also still have the original PC sound card. Just curious. Would be nice to find a use for the speakers. Thx!!!!!!!!!
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70120 is a reply to message #70119] Mon, 14 November 2011 09:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi, If the speakers are like many others by Altec they have built in amplifiers. If they are powered by a wall wart then you can use them easily. Just feed in the ipod audio and plug in the wall wart. If they are USB powered you can still do it, but will need a device that plugs into the wall and can "charge" USB devices. They are quite common and even Wally World has some. Should cost under $20. Plug in the charger and hook up the audio and you should be good to go. Smile

Good Listening
Bruce
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70124 is a reply to message #70120] Mon, 14 November 2011 10:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mikevirago is currently offline  mikevirago
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Esquire
Thanks for the reply! I've actually tried that. The power adapter goes to the sub, and then on to the speakers. Still don't get any audio though. I thought that would work too!
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70126 is a reply to message #70124] Mon, 14 November 2011 11:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi What is the model number of the Altecs?

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Bruce
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70127 is a reply to message #70126] Mon, 14 November 2011 14:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mikevirago is currently offline  mikevirago
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Esquire
I'll take a look tonight and try to get the model#. Thanks for the help!
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70141 is a reply to message #70127] Mon, 14 November 2011 21:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mikevirago is currently offline  mikevirago
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My memory is terrible. Turns out they're not Altec Lansing, but rather Boston Acoustic, model BA7500G. On the back of the sub, there is a port labeled "Digital Audio Input". That was were the output from the sound card plugged in. Guess I need to look at analog-digital converter? Thanks again!
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70153 is a reply to message #70119] Tue, 15 November 2011 13:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Danny is currently offline  Danny
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If you can hook them up and they work, then go for it! You just may not get that great of a sound. But I am such a cheapskate, I usually use things until they just don't work anymore.
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70163 is a reply to message #70153] Tue, 15 November 2011 19:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi, The 7500G speakers will not accept analog. Real bummer. It may cost more to get something that will make them work than sell them off and get ones that will work. Sad

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Bruce
Re: old PC speakers and ipod [message #70170 is a reply to message #70163] Wed, 16 November 2011 07:56 Go to previous message
mikevirago is currently offline  mikevirago
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That is a bummer. I had a feeling that would be the answer. Thanks again!
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