Re: the IIGS and speakers

[paulb@eecs.nwu.edu (Paul Brazis)]

In article <6SEP199514061717@utkvx.utk.edu>,
Krishna Madurai Sadasivam <sadasiva@utkvx.utk.edu> wrote:
>In article <42kcmd$lpt@nntp5.u.washington.edu>, ronlouie@u.washington.edu (Ron Louie) writes...
>> 
>>	I've always had a bit of trouble with my external speaker 
>>hookup...is there an explanation?  I bought a pair of cheap computer 
>>speakers that connect in a single stereo mini-plug, which fits in the 
>>headphone port....but they hardly play....unless I use a mono adapter.  
>>Then...they hardly play...until I jiggle the plug and pull it half out 
>>(this is the mono adapter, now)...and voila, great volume!  The set up is 
>>umamplified, and I'm guessing they're 4 ohm speakers.  Should I just get 
>>in there and replace the jack, or am I missing something?
>
>I've had the exact same problem. If you find out the solution, please forward
>the info on this! Thanks! I was using a pair of cheap Sony speakers from
>Walmart. I've tried everything I can think of, but no such luck.
>
>I thought at first that my computer was defective...I guess that's not the case
>anymore, now that someone else has the same prob, eh? :)
>
>
>Krishna
>


If the speakers do not have built-in amplifiers, then there isn't enough power
going to the speakers. Also, is the plug for the speakers stereo?

Personally I would just recommend you getting a stereo card and hook it to
your regular stereo.