Are these LOUD? Could I plug a computer into these and drum to the music?
86424
The BIC's are loud! They rock! I am not sure how to connect them to a computer but with todays technology there has to be a way!
86425
You would absolutely need an amp. These are home theater floor model speakers and not small computer speakers. They are loud when they are hooked up to a loud amp.
86426
yes they are very loud,not only loud you get a crisp clear sound with out any distortion very strong bass, but you need a external amplifier if you want to plug them to a computer 100 watts amp per channel minimum,computer does not have enough power to run these speaker,you can get some external computer speakers!!!!
86427
They can get LOUD! You cannot plug them directly into a computer; you will need a receiver/amplifier as a bridge as others suggested. After I sent the crossovers over to Ed Frais @ EFE they are now music to the ears! Difference is night and day after the mod!!
86428
I have it plugged in a 8W per channel amp, and even at 3 to 4 watt, these speakers are pretty loud (slightly louder than conversation).When I plug them in my multichannel 100W RMS per channel amp, they make the walls shake!
86429
Yes they are loud and you could drum to the music I am guessing since I listen to music through my laptop all of the time. Just keep in mind I have a really good receiver I'm channeling the laptop through.
86430
They're loud and clean, but you'll need a receiver to plug your PC into. I have my PC plugged into a Denon AVR-888 receiver via HDMI that handles both audio & video. I also have the speakers paired with the BIC America F12 sub. I would imagine that you can play your drums with the speaker's, as long as you have a powerful enough receiver. I've owned my speakers for nearly 2 years and have no issues with them. Good luck in finding the one that best works for you.
86431
Funny you ask, I'm a drummer as well. You absolutely need an external amp. These are large tower speakers & I have mine paired with a Hsu STF2 subwoofer. The bass is excellent & they sound great for TV & movies (especially Blu-ray). Unfortunately I find these speakers a little power hungry for music. I have these paired with a Pioneer 1019AH-K receiver & Panasonic Blu-ray player all bought together in 2009. These have all been relegated to the mancave with my drums ironically. For music the Bic's do not compare to my new system which consists of a much more expensive Marantz receiver paired with NHT tower speakers that blow the Bic's away in every aspect especially music! But that's an unfair comparison. I'm mostly a metal drummer & I play along to music using these speakers at very high volumes. A subwoofer is not necessary for these speakers with music (as I believe you should only listen to music in two channel stereo) but they just don't sound as crisp & clean as the NHT's at high volumes (or any volume for that matter). I also prefer to NEVER listen to music through a computer, but I understand the convenience, so I can't help ya there. Bottom line - They're plenty loud to play drums along to with a decent receiver with your computer connected. They're great speakers for the price.
191390
They aren't terribly loud but you will hear tapping from the other room. If I don't wear earbuds while playing and just use regular headphones it can be more difficult to hear the electronic volume over the tapping unless I turn it up a lot more.
1322642
I suspect they'd be awesome for PC... since they're powered... They're great speakers. Don't know for absolutely sure that a PC would have the power to get things started, but on the other hand, that's the whole point of powered speakers... Since they say "multi-media" I think a PC should work fine, though.
1571080
They would probably do a good job softening the sound. I use them for drumming, and they soften the sounds so I can hear them, but they are not to loud.
1735854
You *can* run them off of your laptop, but they won't sound very good. You will need some kind of amplifier. Fiio makes some good amps for the money. I would suggest something in the $40 to $100 range. You won't be dissapointed though, these headphones are awesome.
501802
Not really. Perhaps only if you connect your stereo receiver via RCA jacks, but even if so, you better not use your receiver and computer at same time or may be problems. If your looking for sharp quality sound I'd shop elsewhere, if you just want loud boombox sound, then maybe you'll like these.
2218641
Sorry, No. These headphones are designed to connect to a computer using a usb connection.
689069
Unfortunately not. Those are powered from the computer itself, these have an external ac port and a speaker plug (3.5mm or whatever the standard is now)
163778
I wouldn't recommend it, they are excellent computer speakers and you'd probably blow them up. You could get a headphone jack converter and run them out of there.
753830
Yes. They can be hooked up to the headphone output on a computer. If you want for them to sound better, get an amplifier for them. You will appreciate the increase in power.
1142947
They would work nicely for Karaoke, but these are not self-powered, so you'd need some sort of amplification system if the Karaoke system does not include it. With amplification, these speakers offer good frequency reproduction, and decent volume without distorting. I use them in my home studio to to play drums along to music, and they deliver solid response. A good investment.
569641
Actually, I've found them quite good out of the Apple system and can probably compete with the Beats i have at home, they sound amazing in my computer and home system as well.. good luck with them.
266847
You can use them with your computer but you need a small amp as the Dayton speakers are not powered. Amazon has several amps that would work well.
1607865
What Brent said. Or get a audio interface. And connect them via 1/4" trs and USB. If your using these to make music I recommend the interface option as you'll want that for the sound card inside and it takes a load off your computer
994255
YES! that is the beauty of these I run an 8th inch jack from my computer to play along with tracks bands I work with load on drop box, my smart phone or my MP3 player. find I am practicing more. Love them. I wish I bought them sooner Mac
418696
I suppose they would be, sounded great with music. Just make sure you don't have larger ears or a big head. Not really a true over the ear if so.
401661
They will only get as loud as the device you are listening to. I can plug them in my laptop, turn volume way up and hear clear without them in my head. The sound quality is fairly decent also.