I have two of these passive speakers that I would like to connect to my TV. It really doesn’t need to get super loud since I will be using it to watch tv/movies at a normal volume. My tv does have yellow/white rca audio out ports (not just audio in) as well as sigital out.

Can someone please recommend an amp and wires to attach these two with a priority on reliability and energy efficiency? I’m a noob at anything audio.

Update: I found a used amp for cheap and they both sound great!

  • Betch@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Most cheap AV receivers would power these. Look for a used AV receiver that can do 50w per channel in stereo. They’re pretty common some people are basically giving them away. As for speaker wire, as long as the run isn’t too long these would be fine with 20 gauge copper wire but I’d go a bit larger if you’re not sure you’re getting actual copper wire. 18 gauge would be a safe bet.

    Edit: You will also most likely need and HDMI or optical cable to connect the receiver to the TV.

    Edit 2: I’m assuming your TV has these ports but in any case, an AV Receiver will pretty much have any input you might need.

      • Betch@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        Yeah actually that’s a good idea. Places like Goodwill very often have AV Receivers. Definitely worth a look.

        • pixelscience@lemm.eeEnglish
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          5 months ago

          If you don’t need 4k and or 120hz, there are probably a million of them that people dumped when they were forced to upgrade :/

          • Betch@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            5 months ago

            Yeah and even then they don’t necessarily have to pass video through the AVR, they can simply output audio through TOSLINK or HDMI ARC.