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  • nomoresonys
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    • Jan 2013
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    #1

    Connect pc speakers to tv without 3.5 jack

    Currently trying to connect pc speakers to 2015 vizio tv, tv has no 3.5 headphone jack. Does have rca audio out, tried connecting thru a Y rca to 3.5 cable but getting odd results(probably just need a dac for decent audio, not sure?) not too educated on audio. With that hookup I'm getting 2 problems, can't get the speakers to increase in volume so it's very low even when turned up and when using both tv and pc speakers the pc speakers only put out the music part of the broadcast and not the vocals/talk of the program. Have you run into this before or know what it might be, Thanks.
  • nomoresonys
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    • Jan 2013
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    #2
    Tried with tv speakers set to on and off also with speakers set to both fixed and variable, same results.

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    • stj
      Great Sage 齊天大聖
      • Dec 2009
      • 31154
      • Albion

      #3
      rca/scart outputs are not amplified - you need to add a small amplifier.

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      • CapLeaker
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        • Dec 2014
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        #4
        Yep. The audio level is different and is not adjustable.

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        • nomoresonys
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          • Jan 2013
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          #5
          So a dac won't work for this? Which kind of small amp, can you link an example, Thanks for replies.

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          • stj
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            • Dec 2009
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            #6
            how many watts are the speakers?

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            • m1ch43lzm
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              • Mar 2019
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              #7
              There's also S/PDIF Digital Optical audio to analog RCA converters, plenty available on Amazon/ebay, if your TV has optical audio output
              Assuming your PC speakers are powered either by USB or mains power (have an internal amplifier, with a volume control) the RCA to 3.5mm adapter should have worked

              You may hear a similar effect to what you describe if for some reason the GND is not making proper contact (only the L and R signals), the wire is internally broken, or when the 3.5mm plug is not fully inserted into the jack

              Check the wiring on your adapter with multimeter, or make your own, like this:
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