Audio Noob Question

[Tehkast]

Evening All

 

First post on forums but hope to join in much more now finally joined

 

So I have a question if anyone is able to help would be really appreciated.

 

I am looking for a solution to my audio I currently have a crap pair of tesco speakers (£10 wee jobs) that plug into my audio out I used to split this with a 2.5mm splitter got a new headset and this caused issues with the speakers being half volume.

 

I am in the process of moving and will happen to gain some nice new build into the roof speakers in new setup but zero idea how to go about having these setup to output my PC audio. The speakers terminate at standard speaker wire out the wall but that is it no other equipment just speakers.

 

If anyone is able to advise how I could go about getting it so I can have my headset and speakers (Including or excluding current cheap set) be the audio for my PC would assume I need to buy a bit of kit to be the middle man but again zero knowledge what i would even be aiming for. Budget is rather limited and I've been told my hearing is crap so the idea of paying more for crisp sound isn't a big deal for me just need it to be able to plug and play and nice and loud.

 

Any help would be amazing.

 

and hopefully nice to meet everyone. 

[The Flying Sloth]

Apologies, I'm having a real hard time trying to figure out what the question is, do you want a device to allow you to use 2 outputs at once because the splitter cable you already mentioned can do that?

 

Sorry again, I'm just not sure what it is you actually want.

 

Sloth

[Tehkast]

My apologies I'll try re-write the question.

 

What is the best way to add speakers to my pc they just end in speaker cable rather then any jacks etc atm.

 

Would also like to have my headset also plugged in at the same time so can swap without any changing of cables or unplugging things.

[Kdog]

If these speakers aren't powered internally/take power from a brick, you'll need to use a small amplifier. A really good choice would be the Lepai LP-2020TI which will provide power to the speakers. However, you will still need to use the splitter to use your headset. 

[Tehkast]

6 minutes ago, Kdog said:

If these speakers aren't powered internally/take power from a brick, you'll need to use a small amplifier. A really good choice would be the Lepai LP-2020TI which will provide power to the speakers. However, you will still need to use the splitter to use your headset. 

Cool tyvm follow up question would I be correct in thinking I would use a splitter out of the onboard audio then get a 2.5mm jack to L/R audio then into that amp?

[Kdog]

Just now, Tehkast said:

Cool tyvm follow up question would I be correct in thinking I would use a splitter out of the onboard audio then get a 2.5mm jack to L/R audio then into that amp?

Actually, the Lepai should have an 2.5mm input on it. So all you'd need is a 2.5mm to 2.5mm cable from splitter to amp. If you have anymore questions let me know!