No matter what kind of activity you are doing at your computer, you will also need some sound for it. And to have sound you must have some speakers or headphones. But today we’ll discuss just about speakers. Any new computer usually comes with a set of default stereo speakers.



But these are not so good, and that’s why many people are choosing to buy some new speakers for their new computer. Beside some other stereo speakers you can buy an audio system for your computer. There are three types of audio systems, and these are: the 2.1 systems (that have 2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer), the 5.1 (that have 4 satellite speakers, a subwoofer and a center channel) and the 7.1 systems (that have 6 satellite speakers, a subwoofer and also a center channel).



So depending on what sound quality and power you are looking for, you can choose one of these possibilities. But if you don’t want something really powerful or you don’t have enough space in your room for a surround sound system, then you can remain with your stereo speakers or buy some new and better ones.

Some now let’s discuss more about how to hook up stereo speakers to your computer. First look at the back of the speakers, and here it should be a mini or RCA style port. Then look at the audio output port from your computer that should be a 3.5 inch or a mini port. If you already have a cable connect it to the speakers and to the computer, and it should work with no problems! But if you don’t have one  just buy a new one, because it is not expensive. You should search for a male 3.5 inch  to female RCA cable, that looks like this:



In case you want to hook up a stereo device (CD player, cassette recorder, radio etc). to the computer, here is what you have to do: first locate the input port from the back of the stereo device, that should be a RCA port. You must connect this one with the audio output port from your computer, but in this case you will need a different type of cable. You will have to search for a 3.5 mm stereo male to 2 RCA male, because both of the devices have female ports. The cable you need looks just like this:



So this is about all on how to hook up stereo speakers or a stereo device to a computer. The job is not difficult at all, and we hope that you managed to successfully connect the device and to enjoy its sound.