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I tried to put a good title so you might know what I'm trying to do. I have FIOS at home, and instead of spending for Quantum which gets me no added benefit over what I already have, I'm planning on activating the Ethernet port they have on the outside of the house, and bypass the FIOS router...

Hello I recently bought new parts for my PC. After installing all the new parts and reinstalling windows I started experiencing blue screens. The blue screens has always occurred when watching tv2sumo, which is a Norwegian streaming service similar to netflix. (edit: blue screen has also...

Hello, I reinstall windows every 6-12 months, just because it gets much faster and I wipe out all unnecessary files. However, I have two partitions - 1 for OS (60gb) and second one for programs and games (800gb). Whenever I reinstall windows, I am not able to play my games from the second...

Hi, I've been trying and trying but I'm way confused after reading and applying commands and more commands. Can someone please help me to finish to configure my router wireless card? The full configuration is here http://snipt.org/BnZ9 The router is connected to a switch and I can go out. It...

So today I traded a watch I haven't used in years for a sealed pack of powerbeats. I haven't opened the package yet as I feel someone might think I put fake ones in there But I also wanted to try them out for myself. What should I do??

Hi. I got a creative 5.1 sound system about 4 years old. Was wondering what type of cable it is between the sub and the 5 other. is it called phono plugs? as iv understod those cables aren't rly sound cables but rather signal cables? What i need is an extention for those cables. A cable...

Ok now I have this strange noise coming from headset nothing to do with headset I think its mouse because when I switch to a non USB headset Its still there and if I switch to a non USB mouse its fine but I love :love: USB mouse HELP.

Just bought some new earbuds to replace my old ones and only the right side works on my PC FRONT port. If I plug into the motherboard directly, I get audio from both sides. Is there a way to fix this? It is strange because my earbuds that I am replacing worked only on the left side, and I would...

Hey guys, I'm planning on getting GA-B75M-D3V due to it's low price and I also plan on buying a dedicated sound card for sound editing (and maybe in the future, advanced stuff too). If there are other mother boards which are more recommended I'd love to know and check their prices here. (I'm...

I've just bought a Denon AVR-2113, and want to connect my computer through one of the HDMI inputs, but both the 'Game' and 'Media player' input (or other HDMI inputs in the back) just gives black screen (with Denon logo). On the other hand - when inserting the HDMI cable in the front input (HDMI...

i recently bought some new ear buds (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826193065) to replace the ones i previously had which broke. as soon as i plugged these in and put them in my ear i began to hear a very obnoxious high pitched whine whenever i moved my mouse, but as soon...

Hi there, I am totally new to home audio and to the forum as well. I am looking for a cheap second-hand audio system. I live in Calgary so the best place to look for such a system is kijiji website. There are tons of home audio systems out there but I have no clue which one is the best. The...

Hello, I have a Nvidia GTX 260 video card connected with a SPDIF cable from SPDIF connector on motherboard to the video card. I have SPDIF audio as default audio output in the VIA HD Audio Deck. My video card is connected from HDMI, no DVI-to-HDMI adapter since it already has a HDMI port, to...

Hello, I have a Magnivox flat screen with small Audio outputs and I would like to connect to home round speakers i just bought into the tv. Can i run the wire out of the tv into my Sony receiver and then to the speaker to get some sound? Thank you

I've never really bought headphones before (I usually just used whatever came with my phone/Ipod + some cheap headset my father didn't use) but now I have some money and would like to buy a a decent pair of headphones. I need them for when I use my computer, to listen to music and to talk while...

I am looking for a audio card that is compatible with my xp28500 to do some recording on www.redkaraoke.com

Can Xonar DG drive a 80 Ω Headphone? I have Beyerdynamics DT 770 Pro 80 Ohm, which i use for amateur music making. Can the cheapest Xonar series soundcard drive it? regards

I been looking around for a good wireless headset for the pc. The only problem is i do not want to get a purely USB interfaced one because i want it to go through my sound card (did not pay money to not use it, right?) Really just trying to find a wireless headset for gaming and music. Around...

So, I bought Tritton AX 180 and I'm having this problem, that whenever I play a game, I hear a buzzing noise coming from the headset and I can hear it even when I'm on my desktop. I have tried putting my normal speakers on and I cannot hear a thing. My PC Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 nVidia GTX 560...

Hello, We have an older receiver, and the aux inputs don't work, I have plugged and xm satelitte receiver into the phono input, but it sounds very gravelly. The speakers are new bose 151's. is the amp bad, or is the phono input the problem

hi, how do i install audio on my compaq presario xp 2002 intel pentium4.

My plantronics headset has a microphone and headphones. When I plug in the headset to its aligned slots, only the microphone works. When I put on a song or something, I don't hear sound coming from my headset. When I go to playback, I see the audio bar going up saying that there is sound. I'm...

Hey everyone, I was just curious to hear opinions on higher end headphones. I personally own a pair of Bose AE2's and they have done a wonderful job for me. I want to know though, is there anything better? And in the $100-$250 price range especially. -Note, do not mention "Beats by Dre" and...

I currently have a 100w stereo system which I've cross-wired to two 500w speakers (the stereo now powers four speakers) but this has taken down the max power of the stereo, it now shuts down if the volume goes past 40. What can I do/buy so the stereo sends max power to all speakers?

Hi, What would be the purpose to connect a small receiver up to another component with a built-in pre-amp?

Hello, do they make the STV-725S speakers any more - what are the costs each

Hi everyone. I need some help connecting speaker to my PC. The problem is, that the speaker is using 2 pin din connector and I can't connect that to my PC. I need some help converting it to normal PC audio connector. I got: Speaker 2-pin Din connector 2 normal PC audio connectors As I see...

I have a mackie cfx 20 and suddenly only the moniters work I can't get any sound from the main speakers..I tested everything I'm sure it's the mixer what could it be?

Hi all, I'm in the market for a 5.1 surround sound system and my budget is right around $300. I've had my eye on the Logitech Z906 for a few months now. However, I'm starting to wonder if there might be better options for me. I'm want to use this system for gaming (PS3), broadcast television...

Hi. I'm looking for a home theater audio system. 2.1 and 5.1 setups are preferable. I'm looking for the best quality out there, with that price tag. We bought a Samsung E6730WZ off Best Buy, but we do have a 30 day return policy. Recommendations?

Hello, I got brand new 5.1 speakers. They are the Definitive Technology Procinema 60.6. The front speakers, center speaker, and surround speakers work, but my receiver (Pioneer VSX-522-K) can't detect my subwoofer. It doesn't even automatically turn on, there is no on/off switch on the sub. I...

Hello, do they make the STV-725S speakers any more - what are the costs each

is there any way to use Bi-Wire speakers (the ones with audio-cables without a plug, right?) on a PC? I have some nice speaker lying around.

hello, looking for a home theater experience. got the nice 3d tv and bluray player and would like a nice speaker setup and receiver if need be. was looking at the klipsche hd500 but i know nothing about speakers i just got a vizio sound bar which is just awful and i want something much much...

Hi, I am trying to buy a home theater system for my new apartment. My living room space is about 19feet by 24 feet. My Budget is around $1,000 to $1,500. 1) Looking for a 7.1 Home Theater experience. 7 speakers, a sub woofer, and a receiver. I don't need to buy everything together. 2) If...

I've been having trouble with the audio on my computer for a while now, with the sound hardly working if I plug my headphones in the jack on the front of the pc itself (it does work if I jiggle it around a bit but then I have to continuously hold it like that to get sound) Then I figured I might...

Hey! Which one of these, from what I've read they're both very good for their money. In Finland they are priced about the same. Sony SRS-D8 (new, couldn't find any reviews or such, but they seem very good) http://www.sony-asia.com/product/srs-d8 or Logitech Z523 (great reviews)...

HI! I have recentley purchased two Terratec EWS88 cards and break out boxes. The problem I am having is that neither of the cards came with the EWS-Connect cables to SYNC the cards. Has anyone got these leads? Does any body know if i were to buy standard 5-pole and 3-pole connectors that...

Can the heighth of this toenarm be adjusted?

How do I connect 16 speakers with speaker wire to the rca audio output on my av reciever.