do the hdmi inputs play sound through the monitors speakers? or do the speakers make use of the 3.5mm audio input only? perhaps either or?
364334
Yes, the speakers will play sound if using hdmi but only if the device that is hooked up to the monitor is able to send video and audio via hdmi.
364335
I'm not sitting at mine at the moment, but I know it does play sound through hdmi on the monitor speakers. I don't recall any 3.5mm audio in for it.
364336
I agree with the other answers, HDMI plays sound to the speakers on monitor, as some reviews say speakers are not the greatest but they are fine for my use.
120610
you don't; vga doesn't carry audio. it's not like hdmi.does your monitor have built-in speakers? if so, then there will be a line-in (aka auxiliary, 3.5mm, 1/8", etc.) input which looks exactly like a headphone jack, except that sound goes into it instead of out of it. in that case, you'll need an rca to 3.5mm cable or adapter. if your monitor doesn't have speakers, then just route your rca cables to your sound system. i hope that helps.
1265742
Sound comes from the computer, not the monitor. Plug your speakers into your computer.
88522
Nope. Only inputs are DVI and VGA. HDMI is less likely to be on monitors specifically since it includes audio signal which the monitor won't process (and could play havoc with your audio out from your computer).
1320433
This can be confusing, but I have tested this extensively. Yes, the HDMI audio will play out through the 3.5mm audio out port on the back to drive a pair of speakers or headphones. If you are on "HDMI 1" then the audio will play from that source. If you switch to "HDMI 2" then the audio will switch to that source. If you switch to D-SUB VGA then you need to have a 3.5mm cable running from your computer audio output/sound card to the 3.5mm input on the monitor. You can only get 1 source at a time and that source has to be the active screen on the monitor. In other words you cannot be looking at "HDMI 1" and getting audio from anything other than "HDMI 1." Also keep in mind that if you want to use the D-SUB audio setup then you "might" need to go into your audio settings in your operating system and make it the default or enable it. "HDMI 1" then
1641929
I don't use the monitor for sound. I have a seperate pair of speakers hooked up!!
1394958
I hadn't yet heard mine, and your question got me curious, so I got mine working (had to go into the monitor's menu and switch the sound input to HDMI first in case anyone else runs into this issue) . They are a nice addition for an office worker who just needs basic sound, but I wouldn't recommend playing music on these, as they don't have the bass, depth or richness of sound needed to enjoy music. I am still using my 10+ year old Altec Lansing computer speakers, and they still sound awesome. I see that you can buy a new set on Amazon with a sub-woofer for about $60 (Altec Lansing VS4621 Octane 7, 2.1 Computer Speaker), and I would definitely recommend a pair like this to compliment this "gorgeous" monitor! I am still SO happy with this monitor, and I hope NEC continues to make it, as I will stick with them for life if so. The picture is awesome, and I LOVE the semi-gloss! Ok....I'll stop about the monitor now, hehe. :-D
1864200
Yes, the speakers are built into the monitor. But keep in mind, these are the tiny, tinny-sounding speakers typically found in computer monitors with built-in speakers. The audio quality is decent enough for speech, but not at all adequate for music. I don't use the monitor's speakers at all. Instead, I send the audio to my computer's speakers, or to the audio receiver to which my hi-fi speakers are attached.
1438905
I used hdmi. Get the latest hdmi because some old hdmi won't output the sound.
2021394
The DVI to HDMI conversion doesn't transfer sound. Other option would be to connect speakers for sound as the ones on monitor are not loud at all.
314582
You don't have to use the built-in speakers if you don't want to. The sound doesn't come through the HDMI cable, it comes from a second audio cable... just like you would use to any external speakers.
1964521
Audio from the PC is embedded into the HDMI output port. This can be a source input for a TV or display monitor
579905
i use the hdmi cable but also use sony speakers. For a better sound use two front and center speakers
791758
Not sure. Monitor has no speakers, usually speakers are attached to the computer and have their own volume control. I never had occasion to check the monitor for audio control. Might also be controlled from the keyboard.
1611575
I haven't heard any low noise from the monitor's internal speakers. I agree with the other the internal speakers are pretty tiny and don't produce very good sound. I just used some old BostonAcoustics theatre speakers I had laying around.
329886
Yes. There is a 3.5mm audio jack on the side. Remember, the HDMI is the input and the VGA is the output, so the audio that goes through the HDMI side come out the 3.5mm jack on the VGA side.
1984860
on mine the audio only works for output A but you can get a "pass thru analog audio extractor" for the output B. it is made by NYKO. there are a lot of makers of this. Its a HDMI cable with two RCA jacks coming out of the thick part of the HDMI head. this pull of the Audio for sound system