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I'm about to buy a 'small' TV for the kitchen (22" - used to be 'big'!). The speakers are bound to be rubbish, so I wondered about getting a pair of small PC speakers (not much room) and connecting them via the headphone socket. USB powered if possible for less wiring clutter. Anyone done similar?


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 2:17 pm
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When my other half was flat sharing when we met, she and her flat mate did just this. Worked pretty well.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 2:23 pm
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Similar predicament but my screen only has an optical output, so if anyone can recommend a 'cheap' speaker I'd be interested.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 4:06 pm
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Similar predicament but my screen only has an optical output, so if anyone can recommend a 'cheap' speaker I'd be interested.

Does it have USB? You can get PC speakers that connect to USB.


 
Posted : 03/08/2017 12:08 pm
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That was part of my original question - will the USB output of a TV be powered? Plus, does USB transmit audio anyway?


 
Posted : 03/08/2017 12:11 pm
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Tellys usually only have USB input - could be wrong (usually am).


 
Posted : 03/08/2017 12:42 pm
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will the USB output of a TV be powered? Plus, does USB transmit audio anyway?

Almost certainly.
Almost certainly not.


 
Posted : 03/08/2017 12:45 pm
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Powered enough to run some speakers which will be better than the ones in the TV?

Probably not...


 
Posted : 03/08/2017 1:13 pm
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USB can transmit audio, bloody surprised if that functionality was available on a TV though. And agreed with above, any USB powered speakers won't be particularly god.


 
Posted : 03/08/2017 8:23 pm
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www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-51MF1610AA003-GigaWorks-Multimedia-Technology/dp/B001IZZ2PE

I've had these (older version) hooked up to my PC for years. Great sound for music\video\TV for the size and price , especially compared to how much I spent on my Hifi :S. They are active speakers so more than loud enough if need.


 
Posted : 03/08/2017 9:17 pm

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