Many people today no longer listen to the radio very much for their music and news because computers have made it so much easier to stay connected than the technology of the past. Local bands, as well as pop superstars who tour internationally, post their music online via YouTube videos, MP3s and internet livestreaming radio and it is for this fact that quality computer speakers are a must-have
. in today's technological world. However, many listeners complain that computer speakers just are not loud enough and so look for ways to crank up the volume. For starters, it is important to first check all the volume settings. There are volume settings located on the speakers themselves, on the computer and also on the video or audio clip being played. If any of these volume settings is turned down, as they often are in their default settings, the clip will be inaudible. Now, this might seem like a no-brainer to most people but, with so many settings to attend to, it can be confusing to a computer user who has turned up the computer speakers to full blast but the video clip is set to mute. It is important to remember that a simple solution is often the best course of action. If all volume knobs are cranked up and the sound is still too quiet, one might consider purchasing an adapter cable for a local store. An adapter cable connects a personal computer to a set of stereo speakers, bypassing the low-output computer speakers completely. Stereo speakers have been designed to handle higher wattage and produce much louder sound. An adapter cable can be purchased either online or at a local stereo equipment store such as Radio Shack. The cable is inexpensive and easy to use. The adapter cable simply plugs into the headphone jack on the computer and, with its other male end, connects to a set of powerful computer speakers through the jack located on the stereo. This is a great way to achieve theater quality sound with basic MP3s or YouTube videos. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1hEHewALqg or www.instructables.com/community/Making-speakers-louder/
