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raungst:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a set of computer speakers that work well in arcade cab? I'm looking for something fairly inexpensive, but has an external dial to control the volume.

Alternatively, is it possible to connect the original speakers to a computer? Their essentially car speakers, so I assume I need some sort of amp before it gets to the computer?

Thanks for any advice!

ant2:

A decent 2.1 set of speakers should be fine.
I used some alstec lansing speakers that came as 2.1. I then took them out of the casing and mounted them externally.
I put the sub inside the cab, with the speaker pointing at the coin mech.
The volume control bit was tricky, if you are going to buy a new set i'd buy one with a remote volume and then mount this somewhere, for me i used the existing volume controls, because i had mounted the speakers where the marquee is, I drilled a hole through the side then glued and an extension on to the volume control, i used araldite.. over time because of the twisting motion it may break and then maybe ill glue it back or find a better solution. But ive been using the volume control like this for the last 6 months without issue.. take a look at my youtube video to see what i mean

www.youtube.com/aletchet - my cab

hope it helps

ptinolv:

Any computer speaker should be fine. I would prefer one with a volume control extension.

I don't remember well why car speakers are not recommended, but i think it is because they can perturb the other electronics of your cab.

Blanka:

Computer speakers are almost always of the 2.1 type. That means a gap in the mids. You need 8-15 cm cones for the major part of the mid-frequency sound spectrum (speech, music), and that simply does not fit in most satellites. So there is no problem with car speakers (essentially the same as normal boxed speakers without the box), they are actually preferred above pc sets (also easier to built in nice).
Sure you need an amp, but there are very nice and affordable options for that. Most PC-sets have a simple D-amp-chip design built in, which is quite effective. You can also consider using the amp of a speaker set and attach it to decent large size drivers.
In the end it is also a matter of taste. Some like the punch of a 2.1 set, others prefer a more neutral reproduction you can get with car speakers.

BadMouth:

These go on sale for $25 w/free shipping every couple months. 
The power button, earphone jack, subwoofer gain, & volume are all on the wired remote.
The cord is around 4-5ft from what I remember.
I have two sets of them and would buy another if I had the need.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Accessories/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=313-7966

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