How to install and configure computer acoustics

Good sound is an essential component of a computer. Audio playback is required not only for games and movies, but also for interacting with some music programs. Therefore, you need to know how to connect speakers to a computer so that the sound remains of high quality and satisfies the user's needs.

Installing the sound card driver

The initial setup of sound on a personal computer or laptop begins with the installation of drivers for. Of course, the latest modern operating systems, such as Windows 10, themselves are able to determine the model of the sound device, regardless of whether it is built-in or separate, and install the necessary auxiliary software. Of course, this option will not suit the owners of sound cards that came out quite recently.

Usually a built-in sound card is used to connect speakers. Modern boards support a six-channel system. To connect a 5.1 stereo system, it is enough, but if you want to enjoy professional sound with a 7.1 system, you will have to think about buying.

If the OS hasn't installed the drivers automatically, then don't despair. We need to start from the very beginning, namely, to understand exactly which sound card is installed on your personal computer. They exist of three types: 2.1, 5.1, 7.1. At the very beginning, when installing special drivers using the tooltips, you can easily determine this. And depending on the type of sound card, you will be able to start adjusting the sound on your computer, knowing what kind of sound you should get as a result.

Connecting acoustics

Simple systems (two speakers) and (subwoofer, two speakers) are connected using a single cable that plugs into the green connector.

The system already requires three audio outputs:

• green - for front speakers;
• black for rear speakers;
• orange - for subwoofer and center speaker.

First, you need to turn off your computer by completely disconnecting it from power. Then connect the speakers to the connectors that match the colors with the cords. The connector may say Line Out.

Choosing a place for speakers

To place the speakers, you need to choose the right place where the sound from the speakers will be the most pleasant to listen to. A favorable distance, which should be between two or more speakers on a computer, should be at least 1.5 meters or even more. In the case when the speakers are at a close distance from each other, their sound will be blurred and thus not high-quality sound will be obtained.

It is recommended to place it on a table or other fixture, but not on the floor, the floor can drown out and distort their sound, this does not affect the subwoofer in any way. The ideal height of the speakers from the floor is considered to be from 1 to 2 meters. As for the subwoofer, its best possible sound will be heard if it is on the floor, because it is known that low frequencies are well perceived on a perfectly flat and solid surface. If your subwoofer has small speakers, it is best to place it between the left and right front speakers, about a meter in front of them.

If you decide to put the speakers not on the table near the monitor, but hang them, for example, on the wall, remember some rules. If the speakers are small and light in weight. Then they will not need additional insurance, in the case of heavy speakers, the weight of which can reach 5 kg, it is worth taking care of special safety brackets in order to avoid unpleasant situations. If during the installation you did not make mistakes, then the speakers on the computer should sound as even as possible, but in the case when one speaker sounds louder than the other, it is worth adjusting their sound using a subwoofer or software.

Bluetooth speaker connection

If you do not want to restrict your movements with wires from the speakers, choose. They work not only with laptops and PCs, but also with phones, so their purchase becomes a very profitable investment.

Bluetooth speakers are not very powerful, but connecting them is quite simple:

• Turn on the speakers themselves. The LED indicator should light up.
• Turn on Bluetooth on your laptop or PC (if there is no built-in adapter, you can purchase a removable one).
• Search for new devices.
• Find the name of your speakers and connect between devices. Some models require a password to connect.
• If the connection is successful, the indicator will blink or change color.
• Turn on music and enjoy the sound.

Today the computer is used in many aspects of our daily life. Everyone has their own priorities when using a computer. But even those who use a computer to print documents are not averse to listening to music from a CD or from the Internet, what can we say about those who play games, watch movies and, even more so, listen to music. In order to enjoy sound, you need the correct sound setting on your computer.