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First off... think of what stereo means.... in theory... itz basically sound signals split into two channels... one left and one right.. or several lefts and rights... so basically 2 channels... mono is basically one sound signal... so herez a question for you... if the purpose of stereo is to split the signal... would you want both your left and right channels playing in the same speaker? or would you rather have one left signal for the left speaker and one right signal for the right speaker? Here's something else to consider... because stereo splits the signal... it would probably need 3 wires... one negative... a left signal wire and a right signal wire (both share the negative)... if you buy the stereo plugs, most likely you will have one terminal free when hooking them up... chances are though... you may get it to work... but i would go with the mono... as for sound quality... stereo plugs may sound the same... if not... worse because of a poorer contact...

Very good point billie jean... compaqs do suck... dont even know why people even bother buying those... My mom's computer is a compaq 663 i think... and itz just a little bit faster than my old 233... Goes to show the power of marketing... My brother has a bose system... and well... itz not all that... i'm just wondering why people would spend so much money on a product because of it's name instead of taking the time to actually test it out first... Educate thy self... and the rewards are endless.... By the way... wont getting a bose center break what you have in the bank? Whatz your price limit? If itz under 200... the 2.1's would probably be perfect... but like i said.. it doesn't have to be klipsch... there are other 2.1 systems out there that are pretty good for less than 100...

Wooo.... looks like lots of time... hee hee... good luck with the project paragon... let me know how it turns out...

Yup... current... or charge on any conductor resides entirely on the surface of the conductor... this is due to the repulsive forces of the electrons towards each other... causeing them to "get away" from each other as far as possible... Here's a lil question now that you know this... If you were in a lightning storm... would you... a)run around wailing your arms... b)jump into a steel tool shed... c)jump into a plastic tent...

If you dont have the cash, you dont necessarily have to get the klipsch 2.1's, there are other 2.1 speakers out there that sound okay as well and are cheaper... But if you're concerned about looks... by all means... coordinate... you got to coordinate... klipsch here klipsch there klipsch everywhere... special K all the way baby... hee he... sorry.. got kinda enthusiastic...

I think the wire that klipsch is using in thier promedia line is 22 guage wire... the lower the guage number... the thicker the wire is... that is until you get to the plus sizes.... thicker wire usually mean less resistance and helps to conduct the signal better... herez a link about wire... http://www.sundial.net/~rogerr/wire.htm

If your going to hook up a separate center channel, it will most likely need an amp of itz own... whatz your price range anywayz? Some people in this post suggested getting a pair of klipsch 2.1's to make a 6.2 system.. using the 2.1's as the center... the 2.1's currently go for about 180 i think....

The type of wire really depends on how far you are going to place your speakers... most people have been saying to use 16 guauge wire... but check for yourself... herez a lil info about speaker wire.... http://www.sundial.net/~rogerr/wire.htm

Are you using windows? If so... did you try turning up the volume using the volume controller? I think it can be found under Programs, Accessories, Entertainment from your start menu... either that or there might be a horn looking thing at the bottom right hand corner near the time display that you can click on...

The only TVs i have seen with a built in decoder are the big screen projection type... dont know if thatz what you're looking for... but you can probably go check out your local Bestbuy or other electronics retailer... as for the outputs it has... i haven't actually looked in back of the TV's... but you can probably check that out when you're at the store. By the way, what kind of sound card do you have? Are you planning on buying a DVD player? If you're getting a DVD player or already have one, you might not need a TV with a built in decoder. DVD players usually have thier own audio outputs either in the form of analog, digital, or both. If there is a digital output and your sound card has a digital line in, itz possible that your sound card will do the decoding for you... in theory... hee he... someone correct me if i'm wrong...

In Theory....sound coming out of the tv would most likely be stereo anywayz... unless your tv is like the new ones that have a built in decoder... this means you will probably not get any surround effects unless you buy a receiver or somthing with prologic or better... there is nothing in the tv that helps separate the channels (except stereo) unless there is a built in decoder... pluging the tv into the soundcard may help you get some surround because the soundcard acts as a decoder (separates the channels)... if you have the soundblaster live!... tryin going into the speakers menu to see if you've selected the correct setup for your speakers then test it to see if your speakers are set up correctly...

Can't you just plug it into the existing line in the new 4.1 preamps have?

In Theory... This might be what you are looking for.... http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F005%5F003%5F009%5F004&product%5Fid=910%2D0879 looks kinda like this i think... except this one is mono.... http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F005%5F003%5F009%5F004&product%5Fid=910%2D0878 After getting these adapters, you can plug it into your tv audio outputs (left and right) keep in mind that you will no longer have front and rear channel separation using this method... rather, you will have left and right (stereo) so place your speakers accordingly If your tv does not have audio outs, you probably have to do what paragon did and hook it up to a vcr that does has audio outs...

Sorry for bringing this page up fella... didnt know that arguements would arise upon it... just wanted everyone to be educated thatz all.... to educate yourself about the effects of changing speaker wire... please click on the below link... http://www.sundial.net/~rogerr/wire.htm if you want to argue... go hire a lawyer... =) next topic.... how many people think buying a higher octane gas will give better performance? Is 92 better than 87?

4.1.... 4 sats at 60W, 1 sub at 160W 4.2.... 4 sats at 35W, 2 subs at 130W both total wattage output is 400W... the only tough decision between choosing the two is whether you like to play your music louder and have more power... or if you want an extra sub so you can have bass in front or in back of you (slightly more surround effect) also, some other difference... the 4.2's have an actual power switch on the sub while the 4.1's have a "standby" button. There are two control pods to keep track of on the 4.2's instead of just one on the 4.1's. Both have headphone jacks and line-in's. Here's where you want to check if you want to compare the two for yourself.... http://www.klipsch.com/promedia/pm21specs.html http://www.3dsoundsurge.com/reviews/klipsch/pmv2-400.html couldn't find a link from klipsch for the 4.1 specs because i think they are updating thier web site...