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Reddit mentions of Mediabridge 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Adapter (6 Feet) - Step Down Design - (Part# MPC-35-2XRCA-6)
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We found 88 Reddit mentions of Mediabridge 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Adapter (6 Feet) - Step Down Design - (Part# MPC-35-2XRCA-6). Here are the top ones.
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- Ideal for connecting portable audio devices, such as a Smartphone (iPhone), MP3 player (iPod) or tablet (iPad) to a stereo receiver, speaker or other RCA-enabled device.
- A beveled step-down design allows plugs to be fully connected, even when bulky cases are on your device.
- Built with dual-shielding and corrosion-resistant gold-plated 3.5mm connectors.
- Seamlessly transmits stereo audio for high-quality sound, while ensuring reliability and reduced signal loss. The cable's flexible jacket is perfect for tight spaces. You can also charge your devices while in use (separate cable required).
- 3.5mm audio cable, 3.5mm cable, audio cable 3.5mm Male to Male, 3.5mm Male to Male stereo cable, 3.5mm Male to Male, iPhone cable, iPod Touch cable, MP3 cable, RCA Y, RCA audio splitter.
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| Color | Black |
| Height | 6.4566929068 Inches |
| Length | 1.1023622036 Inches |
| Size | 6 Feet |
| Width | 6.4566929068 Inches |
KEF Q100 ($250)
Micca AD250 DAC/Amp ($100)
Micca speaker wire ($20)
Dayton SUB-1000 ($120)
3.5mm to RCA cable (for sub) ($8)
Total: $498
This would be a solid, solid setup for really fantastic value.
I originally did this install back in the day when these were first popping up and down, major credit goes to /u/zedix as I'm pretty sure he was the first one on Nasioc to start this whole trend for Subarus.
My first installation used a head unit that was tucked away behind everything. However the weak pre-amp, and the constant loss of settings (disconnecting battery), and lack on Steering Wheel controls really got annoying. So I set out on this Version 2 project.
*96svx.dc - David was an amazing resource with getting the required harnesses for an 08+, as my car came with a 24pin + 12pin adapter (premium nav) it was very hard to find 2 reverse harnesses that would make this install doable.**
I created a double din sized Acrylic box from 1/4" sheets cut to size by a local shop... Here are the outer dimensions if you are interested in making a similar box to hold all of this.
Hardest part out of the whole install was coming up with the wiring scheme, as all of this is fed off of 12v ignition. The tablet needed to be able to charge, and the USB hub needed to receive power separate from the OTG y-splitter. I simply spliced into the cheap-o USB hubs and made my own DIY 5v USB hubs.
Here's the best way to handle this. I'm making assumptions that you have a smartphone and the RCA jacks in your car's armrest.
Get the following.
Take the 3.5->RCA cord and plug the RCA ends into the aux jack inside the armrest. Put the USB charger in the 12v socket that's also in the armrest. Take the bluetooth transmitter plug in the power (with the supplied micro USB to normal USB cord) and plug in the 3.5 end of the RCA cord to the jack on the transmitter.
Once the car is on and the transmitter is powered up, pair your phone to the transmitter per the instructions that came with it. After its paired, put all the wires and the transmitter in the armrest and forget about it. You'll never have to deal with it again unless something goes wrong.
Now take the CD player car mount, and turn it so it's horizontal. Put your phone in it and adjust the sides to make sure it doesn't slide out. Switch your car audio system to AUX and leave it there. The only downside is you can't control the audio from the steering wheel. The only thing you can do is adjust the volume.
Now you have an always updated nav system that has guidance and the ability to listen to all your music via the car stereo. I wouldn't try any other BT transmitter. It's the key to the whole deal and I know that one works. The rest of the stuff is universal and pretty generic. You may have some/most of them already. You can really shop around for the USB charger, RCA cable and CD player mount and get the cost down more. The whole setup should be around $75 or less.
This is by far the most effective, economical way to get what you want. There isn't really a way to update or modernize the stock equipment outside of buying a new car. I'm pretty sure that's by design.
Just pick up something like this and plug it in to your phone and the receiver and you're good to go.
Hey all!
This is probably old news for many of you but for those thinking of setting up GroovyMAME with CRT_EmuDriver, do it; you won't be disappointed. It is a little bit of mucking around but the fruits of your labour are well worth it.
Some helpful links that I've collected along the way:
GroovyMAME -- Get the latest GroovyMAME from here. This forum is also pretty active so if you get stuck, you may find someone else in a similar spot as you. A great resource!
CRT_EmuDriver -- Get the latest CRT_EmuDriver versions here. Also has guides for setting up based on your selected hardware / software setup.
Wavebeam Guide -- Excellent and comprehensive guide from Wavebeam detailing the entire setup (including software and hardware requirements). Given that it is over a year old, use it as a reference to give you an idea of what is involved. The hardware aspects are pretty much the same now, but some of the pieces relating to software you will want to seek more up-to-date info.
Buttersoft Windows + CRT / PVM Guide -- buttersoft's supremely thorough thread on hooking your PC up to your CRT / PVM. Lots of great info here.
GroovyMAME Setup Thread -- Recap's thread on setting up GroovyMAME. The guides and posts on the Eiusdemmodi forum are descriptive and thorough. In particular, you should read this post as it has useful information pertaining to audio latency (search for 'PortAudio') and I foolishly missed it the first time and wasted a lot of unnecessary time with ASIO4ALL.
As for my setup, before I begin, I will point out that it is not ideal for someone planning to avoid Windows and boot directly into a MAME frontend. For that, you should really consider a discrete card that be flashed with Calamity's ATOM-15 -- more info here. I went the way I did because I wanted to be able to keep my computer relatively versatile given that I already have a dedicated cabinet.
With that out of the way...I spent probably more than I needed to getting this up and running. I couldn't find a whole lot of info about people who have set this up on relatively "new" hardware. Most people tend to favour older OS's and discrete cards, whereas I was more interested in Windows 10 and an AMD APU based system after reading this post outlining the hardware behind the recent SkyCurser arcade game. Enough waffling on:
It is all hooked up to my Olympus OEV-203 via a VGA to RGBHV cable, with the H/V sync on a BNC Y adaptor (male to dual female). I am just running the audio through the mono speaker on the PVM at the moment using a 3.5mm to RCA cable with a RCA Y splitter.
Hope this helps some of you. Good luck!
I'm looking at the specs of your TV, and it DOES have an audio output.
Just use the headphones output! If your Home Theater has an analog input, you can just buy a cheap adapter and connect from your TV's 3.5mm output to your sound system's RCA input.
You'll just need an adapter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
You really can't use that AMP-100 to power headphones but you do have the choice to run the headphones directly from the UCA202 DAC or pass the signal to any of the FiiO Headphone amplifiers with one of these cables.
For cords/wires you will need a RCA to 3.5mm cable something like this to connect your amp to your pc. You will also need 3 speaker cables such as these 1 for your amp to sub and assuming your sub will have a high level input and output, you will connect the other 2 cables to the sub and out to the speakers.
You could also make your own speaker cables as well which is a little cheaper by using this
For sub wise, I would consider a Dayton audio sub 800 or 1000 as a start.
I think you nailed it.... I'd bet that's a headphone output port on the stereo system... most stereos use L/R (red and white plugs) RCA jacks for audio input... try those stereo ports in the back with a 3.5mm to (L/R) RCA cable...
This cable
Edit: Easy test with zero monies spent... cut the stereos fm radio on and plug headphone in... if you get audio out of the headphones it's an output jack.
So the magni 3 has rca inputs.
So my set up is computer --> optical --> smsl 793 dac --> rca --> magni 3 --> headphones.
The smsl 793 is actually a dac/amp combo but I found it underwhelming with my 6XX, luckily it has a line out if you only want to use the dac portion. I've had it for years but they were only pushing 32 and 80 ohm headphones before and would really struggle to reach listening volume with 300ohms.
However a dac is not necessary. You could very easily take the 3.5mm jack into a split rca into the magni, then hook your headphones to that. You'd just need this cable between your pc and the amp.
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
Many people recommend a dac simply because it can make an improvement in sound, will help avoid electrical interference since the signal is over USB or SPDIF (Coax & Optical), and can help if you have a noise floor issue (hiss) and jitter.
Most modern dacs in computers are fairly decent, and the the built in amps are not terrible for headphones up to 32-80 ohm range. But once you get into those high ohm, you have to get an amp.
PC: Green Audio Out 3.5mm Port -> Surround System: Audio In
You'll need the right cable for it though. Example
However, that might only be standard audio.
(I never messed with out style audio, I just use ToSLink for my audio.)
Speaker wire and self adjusting wire strippers or basic.
Mediabridge 3.5mm Male to 2-Male RCA Adapter (6 Feet) or Monoprice 6ft Premium 3.5mm Stereo Male to 2RCA Male 22AWG Cable Gold or 3.5mm to 2-Male RCA Adapter Cable - 4 Feet
Make sure your desk has enough space for for the deep S15s.
Also check out the Dayton options. Dayton Audio DTA-2.1BT with 2 aux and bluetooth inputs or Dayton Audio DTA-120BT with headphone out and bluetooth. Or a bit more for one with a USB DAC Micca OriGain $100. Or the SMSLs with USB DAC and remote SMSL AD13, SMSL Q5 PRO.
Yep. You need this. https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
Use headphone out on the back of your PC into the AUX port on the receiver. Start with the PC volume low and the receiver volume low.
2008 Journey/Sport Coupe automatic here. If you find one of these with a clean CarFax/no accidents and it's less than $12k, JUMP ON IT before the high school kids can afford them in 2-3 years!
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Only real big expensive thing I've heard of is the galley gasket - up until 2012 (?) it was a paper gasket, but starting that year they replaced the paper gasket with a metal one. I've heard anything from $1600 - $4000 to fix, but I've got 160k miles on my 2008 coupe and the only thing I've had to do is replace the battery relay and the battery itself. Bought it with 147k.
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The VQ37VHR engine is one of the most bulletproof engines in history as long as you keep the fluids topped off and the oil changed.
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The G37 is my favorite car I've ever owned, but drive it first - one nitpicky gripe is that the low end torque is lacking a bit and the "afterburners" don't really kick in until about 50-60mph, then you're going 110 before you know it.
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Other nitpicky gripe is no Bluetooth music, but if you're holding strong on having a phone with a headphone jack like I am, you can get an RCA/mini adapter and just plug into the red and white jacks in the center console.
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I have this one:
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YEBK66/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In order to use those speakers with a turntable youll need an RCA to 3.5MM adabter
Your issue is that those speakers only have a 3.5mm input so youll just need to plug the RCA to 3.5 into the preamp and into the speakers input port and it should work.
this cable from your computer to the aux input
save up a bit to get better speakers, those are probably good enough for now.
I think I answered the same question about 2 weeks ago.
You need one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YEBK66/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1509567250&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=dual+rca+to+3.5mm&dpPl=1&dpID=41zHZftN8SL&ref=plSrch.
In case you're interested, your headphones reads analog signals to produce sound. The music and sounds being played by your PC is a digital signal, which your headphones can't use. Your motherboard comes installed with a digital signal to analog signal converter (a DAC) which spits out analog signal through the 3.5mm rear I/O. Therefore, you would need to carry that analog signal to your Magni amplifier using the 3.5mm to dual RCA cables.
If you had bought a Modi 2 (a DAC) along with your Magni 2, you wouldn't want to use the DAC on your motherboard, therefore, you would feed the Modi a digital signal via a USB connection (or coaxial). The Modi takes that digital signal and spits out analog signals through its rear RCA outs, which you would then connect to your Magni.
Hope that helps make sense of what it is you actually purchased. I'm guessing you bought the Magni because you are on the 6xx drop?
Sorry for the bad scheme, i did It quickly, Hope it's helpful all the connection except those of the subwoofer are jack 3.5 so, you need to buy the splitter and rca-jack cable
Assuming you're plugging your Shield TV into an HDTV, couldn't you just use the audio-out on the TV with something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
The FiiO E10K will struggle with the HD600 on quiet tracks and upgrading the amplification would be a good idea.
A Magni 2 can be connected to the line output of the E10K, no problem. All you need is a 3,5mm to male RCA adapter cable.
If your TT has built in stereo phono cables, use this adapter to plug it into your speakers. http://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-3-5mm-Male-Female-inch/dp/B0018MI5F6
If there are no built in cables and instead just two phono jacks on the back, use this. http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Stereo-Design-accommodates-SmartPhones/dp/B004YEBK66
Your TT has a built in phono preamp, so make sure that's switched on and you should be good to go.
The simple solution is get a 3.5 to RCA cable and plug it in to the headphone/speaker jack of your motherboard. The RCA end (red and white) goes into the amp.
Most people with that headset/amp chose to go with an external DAC (Modi 2 as an example), which would connect to the pc via USB, then to the amp via RCA (red and white) connections.
Hm, I'm not sure why the RCA-RCA connection wouldn't work in this case, but I'm not super experienced with hifi amps.
Other things you could try:
basically I have no idea why it doesn't work as is, but maybe one of these things will? The most basic thing I would troubleshoot is that you can get output from the RCA outs on your 2i4 at all
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
I wish computers worked like they were supposed to all the time. Corrupt drivers cause all kinds of weird issues. If you haven't been able to completely remove the driver and any remnants from the registry/ file system and then install it again your best bet is probably going to be a stand alone audio cable.
that aux in appears to just need an 3.5mm to RCA jack
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
note: that adapter is stupid expensive but you get the idea.
I have no idea how that equipment works, but Aux In is usually simple enough.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7H8GG2
Those speakers, with these foam pads to angle them at your ears.
https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Addicted-Isolation-Monitors-Acoustic/dp/B0757LTZJJ
Powered by this amp:
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-50Wx2-TDA7492-Amplifier-Adapter/dp/B00F0H8TOC
You will also need some speaker wire, and a 3.5mm to RCA adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-16-Gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B006LW0WDQ
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
This setup will surpass any product sold by Logitech, Razer, or any normal set of PC speakers. You can easily add a subwoofer or upgrade the speakers themselves in the future.
Yep, that will be where you manage your library, and export to USB stick. Unless you get a simple 4 or 5 port ethernet switch, then that is how you will get tracks to your XDJs, which is totally fine and does not take that long (depending on the amount of tracks you are exporting). Here is an interactive guide to Rekordbox for PC
Here is the link for Audacity. You can install this, run an RCA to 3.5mm cable from your Record Out jack on the back of your 900, to the Line-In port on the back of your PC like I mentioned above and you should be able to record to a mix and export to WAV file easily
First you'll need a VGA to RCA composite converter to convert the signal from a computer's VGA output to an RCA composite signal.
Then you'll need a VCR, I assume you have one. I also assume you have a blank VHS. Finally you'll need a 3.5 mm to RCA cable.
After obtaining this stuff, load the file up on your computer, load the tape into the VCR, press record on the tape, press play, make sure that you're not turned up too loud on the audio output. Make necessary adjustments, then go for final record to the tape.
If you have a DVD that you want converted, it's a bit easier. Just connect the player to the VCR and queue up the video, then press play. Just note, if you have a disc that is encoded with Macrovision, it will look like crap.
Note that I have never done this, but it should work.
>weirdo 3.5mm connector-at-one-end RCA connector at the other cable? Does that cable even exist?
They're not that uncommon. They're usually used just for audio, lots of stereos use RCA connectors.
http://www.monoprice.com/Search/Index?keyword=3.5mm+RCA
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405333386&sr=1-1&keywords=rca+3.5mm
There's a sticky thread for technical help.
But... how do you not see an aux port? ...have you turned it around?
There's a literal shitload of inputs.
Of course you'll need a cable such as this.
Looks like you don't have a 3.5mm input, so you'll need a 3.5mm to RCA. Then just hook it to one of your stereo inputs. (CD or media player).
Something like this...
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
> JVC RX-6010V
That would be perfect. Get a 3.5 mm to rca cord and connect it from your laptop to any input and it should sound awesome.
I linked to a cord on amazon because I love them, but you may find one cheaper on monoprice.com.
Not sure why you would want the l/r and the center, other than it's a good deal. Are you hoping to fill it out to 5.1 eventually?
I've never heard Fluance, but the go-to recommendations around here are one of these two Pioneer speakers, or the Miccas. Search this sub to look for reviews (and double check the model numbers if you're interested. I'm doing this from memory). If you get the Pioneers you should be able to afford the subwoofer that goes with it. Also, you can usually find a Polk sub like this one on sale.
There are better options, I'm sure, but these get a lot of recommendations for budget systems. I have a brother in law with the Pioneers and no sub and he's pretty happy.
As for hooking it up, you just need a 3.5mm to RCA jack cable like this one. Also, if your receiver has an s/pdif input you could go from the sound card to the receiver that way. If you use the first cable, the sound card will be decoding the digital into analog. If you use the s/pdif cable, your receiver will do the decoding. Depending on the DACs in the card and receiver, one might be better than the other.
Nothing fancy just in case someone gets sticky fingers;
Amp
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> I've never seen or used a line-out from a computer so I'm assuming this setup's line-out is what you are talking about (what cable would be used to run from this line out to a DAC? It looks like just a 3.5mm jack, same with the other 5 outputs): http://i.imgur.com/MlZCNhc.jpg
Line out is an analog signal, so you wouldn't run it to a DAC. It's labelled number 9 in the picture you posted, and runs straight into an amp with a cable like this one.
However, the onboard audio of computers is often pretty bad (there are exceptions - some newer laptops from well-reputed brands are decent), and I'd usually instead recommend something like the UCA-202 I mentioned.
> I may just get the AudioSource Amp One anyway and still get a USB DAC or line-out to a DAC.
No, seriously search Craigslist (or if you're outside the US, a local alternative like Kijiji or Gumtree) for any of the brands I mentioned. You'll get something that is both better quality and is easier to resell (not to mention that it'll hold its value much better).
Something like this (Amazon link).
And a charger unless you want to take the phone off to recharge it every couple of days.
Oh, and here's a cool and simple stand I'm using with some of my receivers.
This is a great company, I have a pair of their older speakers and they sound great.
Speakers: $344.50
http://www.amazon.com/SpeakerCraft-OE5-One-Outdoor-Speaker/dp/B0017LADVW/ref=sr_1_6?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1394418175&sr=1-6&keywords=speakercraft+outdoor
Amplifier: $100
http://www.amazon.com/AudioSource-AMP-100-Stereo-Power-Amplifier/dp/B00026BQJ6/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394418458&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=ausiosource+amp-100
RCA Cable: $10
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1394418952&sr=8-13&keywords=rca+cable
Speaker Cable: $10
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-16-gauge-Speaker-Wire-Feet/dp/B006LW0W5Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394419011&sr=8-1&keywords=speaker+cable
For Wireless music, Bluetooth receiver, $32
http://www.amazon.com/HomeSpot-NFC-enabled-Bluetooth-Receiver-System/dp/B009OBCAW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394419052&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+music+receiver
Total Cost: $496.50
I use [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66) once in a while, it works well. You don't need $1000 cables, just get something that doesn't look really crappily made :-)
You can use any input... Just use one of these. BTW AUX is just short for auxiliary. It's not a type of cable technically.
Depending on the features you want, you could go with a simple amp.
http://www.amazon.com/Lepai-LP-168HA-40-Watt-Amplifier-Output/dp/B0070Z87YO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404996566&sr=8-1&keywords=2.1+amplifier
You could obviously spend a LOT more, but that would get you started. Of course, this depends on the connections the speakers use. That amp uses normal speaker wire for both the speaker and the amp. That would let you plug in anything with a 3.5mm headphone jack using something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404996848&sr=8-1&keywords=RCA+to+3.5
I personally would rather use the RCA inputs in the back, but you could use the 3.5mm aux jack in the from if you wanted.
Depending on your setup, you might also like using a mixer. I have a behringer Xynex802, this lets me mix my laptop, phone, and desktop microphone into my speakers, headphones, and laptop's input.
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1484803081&sr=8-8&keywords=headphone+to+rca
On the TV, make sure you plugged the RCA cable into outputs and not inputs. Also if the TV has a headphone jack or line out try a cable like this one with the 3.5mm plug going into the TV and the RCA plugs going into the receiver. With that setup you shouldnt have any issues with the cable box or Chromecast outputting audio. In the future however whenever it's in the budget, I would recommend an HDMI capable receiver. a decent one should not cost too much.
What you want to do will work quite well. I paired my Lepai up with Behringer 1C-BK monitor speakers http://amzn.com/B000Q81RVW . They are 4ohm speakers so you get a little extra power out of the Lepai. I also upgraded the power supply with this 12volt 5amp adaptor http://amzn.com/B003Z6ZR5O You will need a 3.5mm Male To (2) RCA Stereo Audio Cable to connect the amp to your PC http://amzn.com/B004YEBK66
If you listen at fairly moderate volume, don't worry about your amplifier's power rating.
You'll need a 3.5mm (small headphone type jack) to RCA.
Just like this one:
http://amzn.com/B004YEBK66
Thank you for your response.
I was just considering wireless just so I could use it in my computer and in any other activity (outside activity as an example).
I will start reading about all you mentioned on the MB42X vs PB42X to see which one suits me the best, right now my knowledge on all the options is limited. If I wanted to upgrade speakers down the line, would the M50 amp still do the job for bigger speakers or it is most likely that I would need to change that as well?
If I were to get the MB42X and the Muse M50 amp, an RCA to 3.5mm cable like this will be required, right?
Thanks a lot!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000067RC4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YEBK66/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nvm, this would just have the sound coming out of both.
One last thing, the diagram you drew for me shows RCA out into the amp. Will this cable, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YEBK66/ref=od_aui_detailpages02?ie=UTF8&psc=1, work for that? Will I be plugging the 3.5mm end into the amp? When I do my build tomorrow, since I don't have a switch, I'm going to be connecting the 3.5mm into PC so I just want to know if I need a different cable, like a RCA to RCA cable for the switch to the amp. Same thing with the DAC actually, is it RCA to RCA from switch to DAC or 3.5mm into DAC and RCA into switch? I know DAC into PC is USB and TV to switch is aux, headphones already have the cable for.
I don't hear it with headphones - I could try a different set of cables, but the ones I am using are supposed to be pretty decent. These: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YEBK66/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I used to have a cheap radio from best buy. It had a red/white input. So i bought something like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004YEBK66?cache=eec10986b55c6d240c28ce5746f065c1&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1414303535&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2 i used to keep the radio on all night cause it was cheap and didnt use much power. I never missed a call when i had it set up.
This is what I used for my Modi to O2:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YEBK66/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66 from the phone to the CD inputs on the amplifier.
You can use the iPad Air as your headunit if you buy a 3.5mm to RCA cable.
As for the EQ, you can use the money you would spend on a headunit, to get a DSP that has crossovers, EQ and time alignment.
So I would use this cable and go from line out on the sound card to one of the RCA input on the receiver?
Thanks for linking me that subwoofer. Just ordered it and now that's one less thing to think about.
So I don't need to use speaker wire at all? I just run something like this from the speakers to the Modi? Or do I need to convert speaker wire to RCA cables so it can be plugged into the Modi? Thanks in advance for the help.
But if getting the Magni first, I would buy a Male to male RCA Y-adapter to plug it into my PC's onboard audio and then the cans to the amp.
Would it not work similarly with the Modi? It plugs through USB, and then I would just plug my cans to the Modi through a Female-Male Y adapter, no?
example:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YEBK66/
you'll get a little bit better audio quality using the line out from the dock connector.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008EKON56
That makes sense, thanks for breaking it down. Would there be a way to handle control of the volume with that? For example, would there be a device I could put between the PC and the sub that would control the overall volume? Or is it the case where each speaker/sub has their own volume control that I present on the device, then I use the software volume on the computer to control it?
EDIT:
So It would be:
so is it possible somewhere is there to put a volume knob to control everything or is it best to regulate that from the PC?
That build takes the price to around $600 ish probably after the cables.
I have heard of a build that used something like the Polk Audio PSW10 + Micca's. Is that a viable build I could do for less, or would the price of what connects the two bring the total cost of the system into a similar price bracket?
Also do the JBL's have both a sub and tweeter in them each already? Is a separate sub just needed for very specific use cases? If that is the case, I may just be fine with that already. Thanks again?
3.5mm (from PC) to RCA (SMSL), Speaker wire from SMSL to Teacs
To answer your other question, you're looking for a 3.5mm mini jack to RCA cable, something like this. As far as speaker wire goes, this'll do, but this sort of thing is a bit more convenient as it is terminated with banana plugs - you won't have to faff around with bare wire.
For my car, I got this kit, and this cable to install myself. It wasn't too difficult, and it was only about $80 all said and done.
I don't remember all of the details, so you should do more research. There are several videos on YouTube for installing this kit and others like it. Others reported problems with it, but this setup works well for me.
The cheapest way to go would be to run this cable from the headphone jack on your PC to this amp. From there, run this wire to this subwoofer. Then use more speaker wire to connect the Hi-Level Output on the subwoofer to these bookshelves.
It will sound pretty good, and fit your budget pretty much exactly. It's stereo, but I don't know of a good 5.1 setup that would fit your budget.
Be warned: you WILL eventually want to upgrade every piece of this. But for your budget, for right now, this will sound good.
nop. Anything that handles optical would be a D.A.C. or combo with AMP... you could go that route but that's another story and you wouldn't need the Soundblaster Z at that point.
From the Soundblaster Z: just need to use the 3.5mm (analog) output to an AMP.
The Schiit Magni 3 is a decent, cheap, solid state AMP at $99. In that case you would need a cable that is 3.5mm converted to dual RCA, like this one
R and L stand for Right and Left, you need both for one device. you'd need an adaptor like this for your gsx1000 if you want to use your modi and gsx1000 at the same time you would get a schitt sys
You are gonna need some kind of digital to analog converter(DAC) as it takes the typical red and white RCA jacks. If you wanna do it right get a Schiit Modi, which is another $99 and designed to pair with the magni, or some other DAC or soundcard. If you really need to cut costs though, you can do it using some like this
So TV is connected to this: https://smile.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66?sa-no-redirect=1
Dot is connected to this: https://smile.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B004LTEUDO?sa-no-redirect=1
The cables from the TV and Dot go to this: https://smile.amazon.com/Monoprice-Headphone-Splitter-Separate-Controls/dp/B0016CFZQ0/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478454920&sr=1-2&keywords=headphone+splitter+volume
And that splitter then connects with another one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B004LTEUDO?sa-no-redirect=1
Which then connects to the speaker.
thanks, gonna pick these up https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478292964&sr=8-1&keywords=male+to+rca
Oh, no, it does sound better at all volume levels, I was saying that I can notice more detail at starting at a lower volume on the receiver. And yeah, no worries on the source audio front; ever since getting my semi-good cans I've trashed all my shitty Youtube rips. The lowest quality files I have are the 256kbps AAC files you get from purchasing via iTunes, and mostly uncompressed CD rips and ALAC files. And right now the only way I can listen with my new receiver is with that CD changer I got, so I'm listening straight from the CD. I do want to get a cord like you recommended; so I would get this, and just plug it from my headphone jack on my MBP into the inputs on my receiver? Doesn't that mean I'm double amping? Is it passable quality until I could get an external DAC for my MBP?
Get a turntable, an amp/receiver with stereo in, and one of these so you can hook your computer up to the amp.
What kind of inputs do your speakers have? If they're already powered then they may not need an amp, just some sort of receiver/converter.
3.5mm to RCAStandard RCA cables (L/R)Wouldn't it be possible to just use the headphone amp's output and connect that as an input to the speaker amp? (headphone output on Magni -> RCA adapter -> Speaker amp)
Typically it isn't recommended to further amp an amplified signal, but the magni's signal should be extremely clean. I've used this with my current powered-speakers with the auxiliary input and it sounds extremely clean.
Get a cable that is 3.5mm stereo jack on one end and 2 RCA on the other. Something like this then get 2 adapters that are either RCA to 1/4" or RCA to XLR, doesn't matter which.
Use the green jack on the PC, which is the main L/R output.
Assuming , I got the right TV Page 19 of the manual (HERE) shows 2 audio output options #1 SPIDF digital (you'd need to convert it to digital coax) and #3 3.5 stereo (headphone jack) - to use that you'd need one of these. Page 36 - 37 shows the onscreen menu for adjusting the analog (3.5mm) and digital (SPIDF) sound outputs. If you have headphones, you should be able to plug them into the 3.5mm headphone port on the TV and hear sound (be careful it's not too loud) to confirm that is working.
You mean a 3.5mm to RCA adapter? A lot of stereo receivers and sound systems don't have 3.5mm jacks, so those adapters are pretty useful if you want to connect your phone or mp3 player.
I heard about the SC4, this would be the RCA to 3.5mm right?
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
Do you mean something like this? link just plug in one of the two rca ends to the sub at the “sub in” port?
The first part means that your source is doing the digital decoding and passing a straight signal via PCM to your receiver. The second is just the source passing a dolby or dts signal and your receiver does the decoding. I'm not sure any of this helps your issue though. :( Have you tried with the PC using a 3.5mm to RCA stereo adaptor? In theory this should send a full range signal to your receiver and it does the LFE management with that. My sort of theory is that using the optical signal is messing with the way that LFE is handled but that's completely off the top of my head.
Here is how you should have it set up. From your iPod you need one of these-that should be plugged into the AUX section on the back. Turn the volume down on both before you start playing any music. Then turn the ipod volume maybe 3/4 of the way up, then adjust the volume of amp.
So something like this would work: https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66?
Just go with something like this.
the focusrite 2i2 doesnt have extra RCA outputs. Im using one of these to connect the two.
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1394236955&sr=8-5&keywords=mediabridge
Im actually starting to like the amp in the chain. The midrange isnt as present but it still sounds relatively neutral. The vocals are a touch more forward and present. I think this is what the headphone is supposed to sound like. I changed my sourcc removing the audio interface and connected the ipod. It sounds the same as if the amp was connected. I think the amp connection allows the hd600 to sound "normal" and while connecting straight to the audio interface, it was enough power but not quite there. It still sounds pretty good either way. Cant complain, thank you everyone! I figured that if you use max volume on the audio interface when the amp is connected it sounds just fine.
Would this work?
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
I assume you are talking about a very common 2xRCA-Male to a Stereo 3.5mm jack.
While the cable you suggest will work, perhaps a bit better cable would be in order. Though that is purely up to you and your budget.
https://www.amazon.com/Cable-iXCC%C2%AE-Shielded-Gold-Plated-Stereo/dp/B019D048XC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468636951&sr=1-3&keywords=rca+to+3.5mm
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468636951&sr=1-8&keywords=rca+to+3.5mm+
https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-105597-3-Feet-Premium-Stereo/dp/B0094A1F3S/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468636951&sr=1-10&keywords=rca+to+3.5mm
Make sure the cable you buy is long enough. Typically available in unit of meter or feet. 6ft or two meters are very common. In my case, a 2 meter cable between my computer and a Stereo amp came up just a bit short, so I had to add some extension, though I had the extension laying around.
This is really a very common cable, and you can get similar at Radio Shack, Warmart, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Menards, or similar.
Probably something like this but who knows. It could be some proprietary thing that you have to buy from whoever made the TV.
Simple and cheap solution.
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
Use an RCA to 3.5 mm cable. Here is just one example:
https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
Do you have an amplifier in your setup? Are you using lower end powered speakers instead? Most low end setups have at least a 3.5mm jack. You can find cables that convert between all of the above plugs, so don't worry about compatibility. Focus on how beefy you want the connection to be on the DGM. Here is a cable that goes from 3.5 (1/8) to RCA for example: https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66
What is the audio output from the cable box? Look and see if something like this would work. https://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-3-5mm-Male-2-Male-Adapter/dp/B004YEBK66