Use analogue speakers with computer

[websemantic]

Hello folks,
I have a nice set of old Wharfedale analogue speakers. I am wondering if it is possible to use them with my computer? They have red and black connectors at the back where cable is screwed into them to make the connection. Does anyone know if there are any converters I could be using please?
Cheers,
W

[r_j_k_p]

im in a similar situation and what im going to do is connect the speakers to an amp (or an old dvd player that has built in amp)

and then run an optical audio cable from my pc to the amp..

and voila..

[websemantic]

Cunning , sounds like a good solution. Thanks, I will try that thanks.

[websemantic]

Is that enough thanks? I meant to say "thanks, I will try that."

[peterb]

All speajkers are analogue! However most computer speakers are powered - in that they have an amplifier built in to boost the line out signal from the sound card. Your Wharfedales will be fine, but you will need to connect them via an ammplifier. If the amp has an spdif input (and the sound card a similar output) you can connect the two, otherwise take the analogue (line out) from the sound card and feed it to a normal input on the amp (tape or tuner)

[websemantic]

Thanks perteb. I've learned something new

[Fraz]

Is that enough thanks? I meant to say "thanks, I will try that."

The edit button is your friend.

(Oops. Bizarrely whilst trying to hit the quote button, I accidentally thanked you instead. Aren't you lucky.)

[cpemma]

The only thing you need to watch, especially with older hi-fi speakers, is that they're unlikely to have good magnetic shielding and could interfere with a CRT monitor picture if too close. LCD monitors no problem.

[websemantic]

Blimey, more detail than I thought possible. LCD thankfully, and edit is the way forward! All the advice is much appreciated!

[Steve B]

Good luck, and hi to a fellow Scot