Sound is only coming from one speaker - Page 2

Professor Smarmiarty · 01-31-2011, 01:52 PM

If your speakers are that cheap I would just buy new ones. You can ass around and try to fix but about as expensive as just buying new ones. Keep the old ones, then if new ones conk out, maybe the old ones will start owrking again.

Aerozord · 01-31-2011, 02:18 PM

well atleast right now I dont need anything high end. Just stereo speakers that can keep up with standard music, video, and games.

synkr0nized · 01-31-2011, 03:13 PM

I question how much enjoyment one can get with music and games through the 1-5W cheap stereo speakers. I'd push for even a simplistic 2.1 setup; the wattage isn't much better, but having a little more character and tone in your audio is a significant difference.

But I have a 5.1 home theatre-like setup, so perhaps I am coming from the far side of the other end of the spectrum.

Aerozord · 01-31-2011, 05:32 PM

update: tried fiddling with the wire as suggested and got it to work. So probably that. I'll get new ones even if just to prevent a potential house fire and replacing the wires would cost about the same as what I paid for these things

Professor Smarmiarty · 01-31-2011, 05:52 PM

As long as the insulation is good there is like no chance of a fire. I mean replace it if you can bu I wouldn't be assed about it.

As for speaker qualities- as long as it tells me when a baddy is behind me that' all I need from a speaker.

Eltargrim · 01-31-2011, 07:24 PM

For a recommendation of bang for buck, I spent about 80 CAD for Logitech Z323s, a 2.1 system that I've found very, very nice.

Krylo · 01-31-2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smarty McBarrelpants

As long as the insulation is good there is like no chance of a fire. I mean replace it if you can bu I wouldn't be assed about it.

Yeah, not for speaker wires. They don't have much juice going through them, really.

You don't sound like an audiophile at ALL, Aero, so I'd suggest either just getting something cheap as shit, or, if you want to see what the hubbub is about, grabbing a nice 2.1 system. You might be surprised at the difference it makes.

Nikose Tyris · 01-31-2011, 10:35 PM

In terms of 2.1 systems:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...996&CatId=5998

This is probably more up your alley, and slightly more affordable.

Fifthfiend · 02-01-2011, 01:44 AM

One thing to check before you buy new speakers, try a pair of headphones in your computer's audio jack to make sure that isn't what's broken.

akaSM · 02-01-2011, 02:00 AM

And adding to Fifth's idea, test your speakers with something else. At least the next time your speakers are failing, or you think they're.

01-31-2011, 02:18 PM	#12
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	well atleast right now I dont need anything high end. Just stereo speakers that can keep up with standard music, video, and games. __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

01-31-2011, 03:13 PM	#13
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,857	Some are like ~30-40 bucks and not too shabby. I question how much enjoyment one can get with music and games through the 1-5W cheap stereo speakers. I'd push for even a simplistic 2.1 setup; the wattage isn't much better, but having a little more character and tone in your audio is a significant difference. But I have a 5.1 home theatre-like setup, so perhaps I am coming from the far side of the other end of the spectrum. __________________ Find love.

01-31-2011, 05:32 PM	#14
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	update: tried fiddling with the wire as suggested and got it to work. So probably that. I'll get new ones even if just to prevent a potential house fire and replacing the wires would cost about the same as what I paid for these things __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

01-31-2011, 07:24 PM	#16
Eltargrim Fifty-Talents Haversham Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FABULOUS Posts: 1,904	For a recommendation of bang for buck, I spent about 80 CAD for Logitech Z323s, a 2.1 system that I've found very, very nice. __________________ <Insert witticism here; get credit; ???; profit!>

02-01-2011, 01:44 AM	#19
Fifthfiend for all seasons Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 19,409	One thing to check before you buy new speakers, try a pair of headphones in your computer's audio jack to make sure that isn't what's broken. __________________ check out my buttspresso

01-31-2011, 01:52 PM	#11
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	If your speakers are that cheap I would just buy new ones. You can ass around and try to fix but about as expensive as just buying new ones. Keep the old ones, then if new ones conk out, maybe the old ones will start owrking again.

01-31-2011, 05:52 PM	#15
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	As long as the insulation is good there is like no chance of a fire. I mean replace it if you can bu I wouldn't be assed about it. As for speaker qualities- as long as it tells me when a baddy is behind me that' all I need from a speaker.