Use my PC Speakers?

Is it possible to use my existing PC 4.1 speakers with a TV?

I have a small HDTV on order which I will also use as a second monitor on my
PC. When I switch to using it as a TV, I would like to route the sound
through my existing Logitech Z560 4.1 speakers (currently plugged into an
Audigy 2 ZS sound card). I also have access to an Panasonic SA-XR55K home
theater receiver that I could dedicate to this if it will help.

The speakers have two eighth-inch miniplugs to handle both the front and
back speakers. I have seen advertised a Y-adapter that will take one
miniplug and convert to two RCA plugs.

So if just using the TV outputs I guess I could use either the front or back
speakers (but not both) and probably not with much power.

If I go through the receiver I could push a lot more power out, but is there
a way to cable this so I can use all the speakers for the TV output? (I
could connect a second wire to each of the satellite speakers but what about
the subwoofer?)

Bill Joy wrote:
Is it possible to use my existing PC 4.1 speakers with a TV?

I have a small HDTV on order which I will also use as a second monitor on my
PC. When I switch to using it as a TV, I would like to route the sound
through my existing Logitech Z560 4.1 speakers (currently plugged into an
Audigy 2 ZS sound card). I also have access to an Panasonic SA-XR55K home
theater receiver that I could dedicate to this if it will help.

The speakers have two eighth-inch miniplugs to handle both the front and
back speakers. I have seen advertised a Y-adapter that will take one
miniplug and convert to two RCA plugs.

So if just using the TV outputs I guess I could use either the front or back
speakers (but not both) and probably not with much power.

If I go through the receiver I could push a lot more power out, but is there
a way to cable this so I can use all the speakers for the TV output? (I
could connect a second wire to each of the satellite speakers but what about
the subwoofer?)



My first foray into Hi Fi for the tv was computer speakers set with the
audio out from TV. It was an eye opener. I used them for a couple of
years but now have a $100 Walmart 5.1 system. IMHO speakers of any sort
are better than the stuff you find inside a television. I know this is a
cheap method and you may compare them unfavorably with a $400 - $1000
systems but they are so much better than what you have now.
I have small house, small TV room and don't feel the need to blow my
windows or neighbors away.
Enjoy
Tee Jay