what amplifier to use on an iMac to power 5.1 speakers?
what amplifier to use on an iMac to power 5.1 speakers?
iMac
What 5.1 speakers?
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I am flexible, but found the Klipsch below well priced.
per a previous posting: "What amplifier, speaker, other do I need to connect my iMac to a 5.1 speakers?
The iMac is the TV, home theater, sound system, ... of the family. All I have is the iMac right now, but I saw decent 5.1 speakers from Klipsh and I am now wondering what amplifier or any other component I might need.
Klipsch HD Theater 1000 5.1-channel Home Theater Speaker System
I am getting confused with the evolving standards. I also would like to stay within the $500-600 range.
Guidance much appreciated."
Thank you!
Why not just go with 5.1 setup like the > Logitech - Speaker System Z906 or the Creative ZiiSound T6 and save the hassle and expense of buying both the Receiver and Speakers separately?
Thank you very much.
I was advised not to use wireless for sound quality and signal disruption.
Also, I thought a receiver/amplifier was needed with the iMac to ensure great quality of sound?
Is this correct?
Those 2 were just examples of self-contained 5.1 Speaker Systems.
The Logitech system for example supports optical digital input, which means that you could use a Toslink cable between the Mac's audio output and speaker system.
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No, check the spec's, many of the self-contained Speaker Systems like the Logitech are 500 watt surround sound systems.
I have the same question as seeker 101 and i don't think anyone has been able to answer the real question:
What amplifier should I use to drive external unpowered direct connected speakers from my iMac. I want to drive a large high end JBL 3 speaker unit system.
And a bigger question is how does one connect it all up especially the iMac interface.
Many thanks
what amplifier to use on an iMac to power 5.1 speakers?