A non-computer question from the lady who didn't know what an AC Adapter was...

[LAS14]

I'm hoping to learn how to make music by recording and layering on, either myself with myself, or myself with my trio buddies. I'm getting good info about mics, but I also would like to play my recordings on my good speakers, currently hooked up to the TV and cable box. But it's a nightmare. In the picture below, the red and white connections at the bottom go to the cable box, and the ones on the right go to the TV. I've hooked up a tiny speaker to my computer, so I know it doesn't us a double wire (although, interestingly, there seem to be 3 little holes to plug the speaker in, and it doesn't seem to matter which I use.

Is it possible to hook my computer up to my receiver that's connected to the good speakers?

If yes, what kind of wire would I need (specific name for searching Amazon and eBay, please)

Where would I plug the wire into the receiver?

Does it matter that the recording is made on the computer, assuming I use a good external mic?

Thanks much in advance,
LAS

[lapfog_1]

1. try this

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-3-5mm-2-Male-Adapter-Stereo/dp/B01D5H8KO2/ref=asc_df_B01D5H8KO2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167146065113&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2864897374276282914&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032144&hvtargid=pla-303037967706&psc=1

plug this into your computers audio headphone (or headset) jack and the red / white RCA end into you integrated amplifier for your sound system... pick one of the input pairs you aren't using like CD or something.

Then select that as the source and your computer should produce sound on your home speakers just fine.

[LAS14]

3. "Select source?"

"Then select that as the source" How/where do I do this selection?

[lapfog_1]

6. in the picture you posted

you show a number of RCA input jacks... with labels saying CD, DVD, etc

you would need to show me the front of that box or possibly the entire back.

If this is an integrated speaker / amp unit, I would need to know the brand and model and look up the specs for you.

And the sound may not be good quality out of this connection, it should work but it may sound "off".

I play my computer sound system through headphones using th audio jack and the headphones sound "OK" but not concert hall quality. If I want better quality I use my "sound bar with external woofer" and bluetooth connection.

[LAS14]

7. Thanks. I think I can find the "source" on the front, now..

... that I know where to look. And thanks for the advice about the earphones. I do have a good Boze set.

[LAS14]

5. Thanks for doing the Amazon lookup for me!!! nt

[LAS14]

10. The cord arrived yesterday and...

... I can now play the music files on my computer through my really good speakers. Thanks for the explanation about where I would "select" .

[lapfog_1]

11. no problem... glad to help! - n/t

[Hoyt]

2. You can do it using what lapfog suggests. My experience is that unless the recording is properly

mixed for larger home stereo speakers, it won't sound as good as on smaller computer speakers or headphones. But you won't know until you try it and have played around with the equalization.

[LAS14]

4. Interesting. Thanks for the tip. How do I...

..."play around with the equalization?"

[CloudWatcher]

8. equalization

The software you use to record (and/or play back) will often have an equalization window that you can configure to boost (or reduce) different frequencies. E.g. increase bass, reduce highs ... to make it sound perfect for your ears & taste & speakers and listening environment.

They used to be hardware boxes with a lot of slide controls, but for the last few decades most are in software.

More than you'll ever want to know: Wiki Equalization

[LAS14]

9. Thank you!!