using 4 speakers

[omar]

Hi All

I've currently have the following setup:

PC connected to a basic cambridge A5 amp. Use it to play music and for PC sound output inc. video. Amp connected to 2 JPW203 floorstanders.

So, I have a pair of spare Mission floor standers which I would like make use of by adding them to the JPWs. What I am trying to achieve is (and fully aware this may be naive/impractical) - 1. for audio music, be able to pump the tunes out of all 4 speakers at the same time and go much louder than with current 2 speakers. 2. Potentially use the 4 speakers as a makeshift home cinema setup.

Welcome any ideas and advice on how I can (if) achieve this, ideally without spending a lot more money. (I would consider buying a home cinema receiver and connecting the speakers into that instead but am concerned that I wont get same sound quality I get from my basic A5 amp).

Cheers

 

[The_Lhc]

Adding the extra speakers won't make it any louder and you won't get surround sound from a stereo amp.

 

[jmjones]

Hi Omar,

Take a look at this:

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/four-speakers-stereo-amp

The top and bottom of wiring this way, is that you an amp with a fair degree of power and control. You may find its not as good as you might expect.

 

[Dom]

Assuming your PC does surround and has the outputs. Buying a second a5 amp might be really good idea.

 

[omar]

didnt even think about that possibility. how would that work then?

 

[Dom]

didnt even think about that possibility. how would that work then?

Your PC should have a number of 3.5mm jack audio outputs. Front, back and sub. You would need two 3.5mm jack to 2 rca cables to connect to the amps for front and back sound.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Jack-to-2-x-RCA-Phono-Stereo-Audio-Cable-3m-Lead-/180647598969?hash=item2a0f6f9b79:m:m7a7AuUlto2exmTSnTv30aw

 

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What a palava for a few speakers . just buy a dolby digital amp and be done with it.there cheap as chips these days.

 

[Dom]

What a palava for a few speakers . just buy a dolby digital amp and be done with it.there cheap as chips these days.

You did not read the OP's post, he said he want to keep the amp.

 

[omar]

actually i dont mind getting rid of the amp but having read various forums got the impression that hc receivers arent v good at music? (compared to a dedicated amp).