Home Theater Satellite Speakers used as PC Speakers Good Idea?

[PCFan]

I recently bought a 23" 1080p monitor with an HDMI input but I'm now running into 2 problems. My monitor does not have an audio output jack to pass through HDMI audio and I have to go into the menu to change inputs unless I only keep one of my device turned on then it will autodetect to that input. I'm still within the return period to return my monitor but I don't think I can return my monitor because I already registered it with the manufacturer.

To work around the HDMI audio problem I was considering buying 2 satellite speakers, a subwoofer, and a receiver with HDMI inputs. I would use the receiver as a switch. The speakers I was considering on buying was the Klipsch Quintet which look like the 2.1 promedia PC speakers. And the sub, maybe a Klipsch or a Yamaha 150 watt. Best Buy is selling a Yamaha HTIB 493 series system with the receiver and satellite speakers that will look good on my desk. I have no space for bookshelf speakers on my computer desk so satellite speakers will have to do.

So is it a good idea to replace my PC speakers with home theater satellite speakers and buy a receiver if I'm going to have the speakers on my computer desk?

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by PCFan

I recently bought a 23" 1080p monitor with an HDMI input but I'm now running into 2 problems. My monitor does not have an audio output jack to pass through HDMI audio and I have to go into the menu to change inputs unless I only keep one of my device turned on then it will autodetect to that input. I'm still within the return period to return my monitor but I don't think I can return my monitor because I already registered it with the manufacturer.

To work around the HDMI audio problem I was considering buying 2 satellite speakers, a subwoofer, and a receiver with HDMI inputs. I would use the receiver as a switch. The speakers I was considering on buying was the Klipsch Quintet which look like the 2.1 promedia PC speakers. And the sub, maybe a Klipsch or a Yamaha 150 watt. Best Buy is selling a Yamaha HTIB 493 series system with the receiver and satellite speakers that will look good on my desk. I have no space for bookshelf speakers on my computer desk so satellite speakers will have to do.

So is it a good idea to replace my PC speakers with home theater satellite speakers and buy a receiver if I'm going to have the speakers on my computer desk?

Computer speakers are normally powered and have a small built-in amplifier. Home theater satellite speakers are normally passive (unpowered) and rely on the receiver for power. There some manufactures that sell powered speakers for home theater.

The other factor you may have to consider is connectors and adapters. Most PC's do not have RCA connectors. Receivers have and powered HT speakers may have only RCA connectors. A visit to your local Radio Shack may be necessary.