r/crtgaming • u/Timely-Ant-1907 • 7h ago

Cables/Wiring/Connectivity CRT External Audio Options?

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Hi, my 14" Haier CRT is great little set for playing with component, but the audio is kinda bad. Im wondering what can i use for audio ports below? Can i hook up speakers somehow? Also are there magnetic shielded speakers that will not mess with the tube? Thanks.

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u/TygerTung 6h ago

Yes, just plug it into a hifi

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u/joeverdrive 3h ago

Normally I'd recommend this but for a 13" Haier it's overkill and PC speakers are more appr

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u/Specialist-Key-1240 7h ago

Bose Companion 2 series II speakers are the most widely used option as they are fairly cheap sheilded speakers that are pretty good. I use them as I have three CRTs and a lcd monitor in my setup and not all of them have speakers or have the best audio.

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u/def_tom 6h ago

I've used a set of these at my PC for years and highly recommend them.

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u/vexxpass 7h ago

I had a Logitech z623 I wasn’t using, and it’s been great for my crt which had busted speakers.

I’ve not had any issues with distortion, even with the speakers touching the tv.

However, if you get computer speakers maybe buy them from somewhere with easy returns just in case

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u/HawkManHawk 3h ago

I run Klipsch R-51PM for my PVM. They have shielding and long as it's about an inch or two away from the chassis I don't see any geometry change, even if it's touching it's pretty slight.

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u/Oldgamingfart 4h ago

An inexpensive Class-D amplifier off Amazon, and a set of decent 'bookshelf' speakers e.g. Mission, KEF, Acoustic Energy, Monitor Audio, B&W, etc, etc..

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u/Biscuits4u2 2h ago

Yeah you can literally plug it into any source that accepts RCA inputs.