8 ohm speakers to PC

[urbecrisch]

I'm maming a CAB that originally came with 2 8ohm speakers which were connected to the PCB board.  Since I've removed the PCB board and will be using a PC to rum Mame:

Is it possible to connect the 2 8ohm speakers to my PC audio?

If so, how?

Thanks.

[BobA]

If you have an  PC with a sound card with an amp built in you can connect direct but with most on board sound you will require an audio amp.

 

[urbecrisch]

So if my audio inputs are on board to the MB I don't have a built in amp.  Are there any audio amps that you can suggest (cheap) that I can use for my PC?

[Zebidee]

Try an old stereo system amplifier.

[BobA]

There are many options available

The prefered method is to make your own from the insides of a 2.0 or 2.1 pc speaker set.
or you can

Use a home stereo amp from thrift shop.
or
diy
kit
Kit
Buy premade

[mountain]

Hit the garage sale scene and find a pair of computer speakers cheap. I have found several pair this year any where from .25 cents to $2.00.

[urbecrisch]

I found this tutorial that looks good. Are there any other good step-by-step websites anyone can refer me to?  Also, is this speaker hack as easy as it looks?  Thanks.

http://www.retroblast.com/articles/speakers.html

[BobA]

It is as easy as it looks.   There are a few things to consider.

1.  The mod you are looking at uses a set of speakers with a remote volume contol.  If you do not get a remote volume control you will have to hack your amplifier board to remote mount the volume pot or have it accessable in your cabinet.

2.  Oscar contols (mirror) has a mod to add a remote volume control that does not require changes to the amp.
    Link Here