I am just discovering the computer. I know I am a latecomer. But I was just curious about the ablity of the computer to replacing the need for a stereo system. I think it is great how you save all your songs on the computer and if you want to buy some nicer speakers you can upgrade to as large of ones as you like?
Has the computer already replaced the stereo maybe ?
2007-01-22 00:19:42 · 12 answers · asked by james k 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
It depends on what you want -
If you want convenience and ease of access to your music, but you're not bothered about sound quality, use a computer.
If you want high quality sound, use a dedicated stereo system.
2007-01-22 00:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a couple of things that could be causing this issue. First the most common is a ground loop. This is when two or more components are sharing a common ground and are out of phase. If you have two components or speaker that are on two separate AC outlets and each outlet is from separate sides of the electrical panel they are out of phase and you will get a ground loop. A few ways to fix this is make sure they are plugged into the same outlet ( as long as they are not two high current sources, amplifiers for example). Or you can use a ground lifter which you can get at any hardware store, its 3 prong to 2 prong AC adapter or its called a ground lifter. Un-ground the computer speakers and that may resolve the ground loop. Dimmer switches on the same outlet will cause humming or buzzing noises in the system as will refrigerators. Make sure no interconnects are running parallel (along side of ) power cords, this can cause humming through the system. A default in the output capacitors of the receiver can cause this sound which a defect and needs repair. Output capacitors go bad over time so if its a older reciever that is a common issue. That is most of the issues that can cause this and check each one and you should find the issue. Kevin 40 years high end audio video specialist
2016-05-24 16:42:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 1988 I went into a record store in the States and couldn't buy vinyl, it was all CDs. The UK market took about 6-8yrs to catch up. Now in 2007 Tower records are closing branches all over the States and bespoke download sites (buy your own on-line download music store) will be here in the UK by the Summer. MP3 only stereos are already on sale. So I guess the answer is not yet and there will always be an MP3/4 player market of some kind for portability or in the car. Ford (who it might surprise you to know are the world's largest manufacturer of car radios) already do MP3 only in car systems.
2007-01-22 00:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what quality you want.
The computer is really versatile and can store all your music so its easy to find, but compared to a good stereo it's not very good quality. And the computer can take ages to turn on and makes a lot of noise itself.
More relevant these days it's starting to be can you get all the music, photos etc you want WITHOUT a computer...
2007-01-22 01:09:31 · answer #4 · answered by Hmmmm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can, but you still need an amplifier.
Depending on your tastes you can have a set up with just a simple 2 speaker amplifier or you can go all the way and connect it into a full 7.1 system with a full set of speakers.
If you connect that setup into a dedicated AV amp and speakers you would get better results
2007-01-22 00:30:50 · answer #5 · answered by footynutguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is still nice to have a stereo system in the living room rather than a computer.
2007-01-22 00:28:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many cases , yes.. Did you see the fantastic Christmas lights with music that lit up the whole building?
2007-01-22 00:42:09 · answer #7 · answered by EDWIN W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ! especialy with things like the imac combined with airport and great speaker, front row and a remote, away you go, bye bye stereo !!
2007-01-22 00:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by wenchyh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A dedicated Hi Fi will always produce better sound.
2007-01-22 06:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by ------------------ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think so loading to many songs on your computer takes up a lot of g,b.especially if it is in Wav format (microsoft)
2007-01-25 07:02:48 · answer #10 · answered by LENARD W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋