Soundbar for your computer - a good alternative to the standard columns. It looks like a compact sound bar that combines speakers and a subwoofer. This achieves a clean sound entire frequency band. After the purchase of the system should also understand how to connect the soundbar to your computer, since, depending on the model, the connection process may differ slightly.
This audio equipment for PC takes up little space and can be connected in several ways. And to get an overview of the soundbar models were made up. Based on customer feedback, the following three sound systems are a good value for the quality.
Soundbar reproduces sound without interference by the presence of the ternary amplifier and the digital signal processing system. It comes with a separate wireless subwoofer. Automatic switching to sleep mode after 10 minutes after turning off the computer. It sold at a price of about 14 thousand. rubles.
Pros:
- three playback modes;
- there is a connection for Bluetooth;
- It can be placed on the wall;
- operated by remote control and buttons on the panel itself.
Minuses:
- no USB-port;
- can not artificially increase the video resolution to HD.
Yamaha YAS-107
The model to be attached to the wall. Due to the four speakers provides virtually perfect sound. For your convenience, the manufacturer has provided the setting soundbar through the mobile application. The average price is 16 thousand. rubles.
Benefits:
- compactness;
- support different interfaces - Bluetooth, HDMI, and linear optical input;
- possible to connect an external subwoofer;
- It reproduces both high and low frequencies;
- integrated DTS surround sound technology.
Disadvantages:
- USB-port is intended only for firmware update;
- 120W is rather weak for larger rooms;
- fabric cover, to which all the sticks.
Canton DM 55
Sound bar, available in three colors: gray, white and black. Sufficient power is 200 W and 6 speakers that support of three frequency bands. It costs an average of 32 thousand. rubles.
Advantages:
- good sound in the whole frequency range;
- integrated subwoofer;
- Bluetooth support;
- operated by remote control.
Disadvantages:
- heavy body;
- no HDMI and USB, as well as the Wi-Fi module.
Sharp HT-SB106
Compact and lightweight panel, which can be hung on a wall or placed on a table. Adjustment is via remote control or buttons on the cabinet.
The wide frequency range from 55 kHz to 20 provides clear sound in all frequency ranges. The average price of 7.3 thousand. rubles.
Pros:
- support for music playback from USB-drive and a smart phone;
- high-quality sound;
- there is no interference in the form of hum and crackle;
- light body;
- It has an HDMI interface, as well as optical and AUX connectors.
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Connecting to a PC
Connection method depends on which interface device supports. The most common are:
- by Bluetooth;
- via HDMI.
Via Bluetooth
This is a way to wirelessly connect the soundbar to your PC. When using a laptop additional adapters also do not need. And here desktop computer will not connect non-Bluetooth adapterExcept in cases where the controller is integrated into the motherboard.
The process consists of the following steps:
- The inclusion of the soundbar.
- Translating it into pairing mode. Exactly how to do this in written instructions to the machine. Some models automatically go into it, and there is a special button on the case to the other.
- To turn on Bluetooth on your PC or laptop. The operating system will start to search for available Bluetooth devices.
- When the soundbar is detected you must click on its icon for a direct connection.
Performing these actions, the soundbar will automatically connect to the computer while in the Bluetooth coverage area.
via HDMI
With this method, a compound of the PC and the sound panel occurs by cable connection to the respective connectors. Therefore, a prerequisite - an HDMI input on your computer or laptop.
In the case of correct connection of the soundbar will be displayed in the panel sound devices. Here you can select the default equipment. This is true while connecting several speakers.
Possible problems
Regardless of the method of connection of audio equipment to your computer may have problems with audio playback. Here are the main ones:
- When connecting via Bluetooth, the panel is not synchronized with the PC installed on the adapter. This is possible if the computer has established a connection with another device, such as a tablet or smartphone. To correct the problem you need to reset the old synchronization.
- Problems connecting via HDMI may arise due to a malfunction of the cable or the device itself, as well as the absence of the video card drivers. Test is best to start with small things - first, make sure you have installed drivers. If you do not have the appropriate software - install it by downloading from the Internet or using the driver disc that should be included. In the event that this does not work - Check the cable connections and replace if necessary.
- It happens that in case of failures in the operating system PC soundbar sound disappears. Then you need to restart the equipment in order to restore the work. This happens also during power surges and short blackouts.
- The latter more serious problem may be the failure of most audio panel. In this case, contact the service center.
Soundbar does not yield the sound of ordinary speakers, and even exceeds the sound in some cases. The main conditions of purchase - the selection of the model taking into account the characteristics of the PC and the size of the room. A process of connecting such audio equipment is quite simple and takes no more time than his unpacking.