Are these speakers magnetically shielded, or does it matter with an LCD tv ? Does it matter any more with an LCD TV if speakers near it are shieled or not and matter only with the old sytle cathode-ray tube TV of old?
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Not an issue for LCD. Also not an issue for LED or Plasma. Shielding only mattered for old CRT tubes.
1360767
I don't know, but all of their Classic line speakers are shielded, as are all their subwoofers, including the Super 8 that is meant to be used with the Super Zeros. Go to www.nhthifi.com and dial their phone number; they pick up within seconds. Ask them, they are extremely friendly and helpful.
1005073
Theae cables can be used to connect the speakers to an amplifier/receiver, but not directly to a TV, as I've only seen TVs with RCA, 1/8", and/or Optical out. You would be able to make the phyical connection using an adapter, but the output from the TV is not designed to drive an unpowered (passive) speaker set. To use these speakers with your TV, purchase an amp/receiver. Also, these speakers seem to be aimed at outdoor applications. While these cables will work, they are not intended for outdoor use. You may want to try something a little more weatherproof.
638805
I haven't had these speakers long, but like them. I'm older and can't read the little switch. I've figured out which is off (obviously), what are the other 2 positions for? Also, noted in the blurb above that the bases are magnetic. Do I need to keep them away from my computer because of that? I've been plugging them into it to recharge. thanks for your help!
319562
Magnetic fields do not affect LCDS the way they would a CRT display. I have copied an article to help explain. "LCD's, Plasma's and Magnets" Magnetic fields do not affect these types of sets since they do not use a beam or phosphors but static liquid crystals, which are solid-state unmoving cells. Therefore, you should not worry about placing speakers next to LCD and plasma TV's or about placing a television near any other kind of appliance with a magnet in it, since magnets do not harm them.
392965
I don't know, but magnetic shielding is not needed for flat panel TV's. Only the old picture tube sets were affected by magnetic fields.
1231072
The only time you have to worry about proximity with speakers is with the old fashioned CRT monitors. LED screens aren't affected by speakers. Hard drives are safe. I have one of my speakers right next to a Drobo raid array and it's never had a problem. It takes quite a bit of magnetism very close to the platters before you can really harm a hard drive, and the field from the speakers would have to penetrate the computer case and the protective shielding around the hard drive.
609833
The speakers have very nice sound. I think you could hook them to an MP3 player and get great sound. (I think they'd also be good for a TV, too). You would miss the center channel speaker, though. In other words the sound would come at you from the sides, which is good for sounds (effects, background noise, etc.) but not as good for someone speaking.
192408
Sorry, not sure what you mean. They are just ordinary speakers, which we use for one of our small TV's. They are OK for the price.
1327949
I know that if you have a plasma tv it will interefere with the sound and create static. I have one, but the static is minimal. Make sure there are no obstuctions in the way and you have a clear line of sight for the infrared sensor to stream a good signal. Also, I use the spdif (optical) cable instead of the white/red. Not sure if this makes a difference or not, but it may be worth a try. Hope it works!!!
861273
I have mine 3" in front of my HDTV. Haven't had any issues or interference with the picture. I assume it is shielded.
319556
Magnetic fields do not affect LCDS the way they would a CRT display. I have copied an article to help explain. "LCD's, Plasma's and Magnets"Magnetic fields do not affect these types of sets since they do not use a beam or phosphors but static liquid crystals, which are solid-state unmoving cells. Therefore, you should not worry about placing speakers next to LCD and plasma TV's or about placing a television near any other kind of appliance with a magnet in it, since magnets do not harm them.
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In a very quiet setting, maybe. But not loud enough to elicit complaints, I don't think. I routinely listen on them while my wife watches TV, and she's never mentioned it. And she's the type that surely would, if it interfered with her shows!
2283255
We also have external speakers and, to my knowledge, we did not turn off the TV's speakers. Sometimes I turn on only the TV, just to check the weather, andthe speakers are definitely working. We notice no conflict between our additional speakers in the surround sound system and the Tv speakers.
517298
Timothy Rasico and DEADHEAD are correct about how to make them work for your tv. They are very nice computer speakers, so don't try to compare them to actual home theater system speakers because they aren't as powerful considering they weren't necessarily made for tv use.
524668
if your speakers have 2 posts...then it really shouldn't matter. if you want to make sure that they are element proof, then you'll have to figure out how to seal their entry into the housing.
276180
Yes, this sub is magnetically shielded. I have the sub right behind my tv and havent had any issue with it.