Speakers ??

Loren Morehouse · Post by **Loren Morehouse** » 7 Mar 2010 12:19 pm

I have a subwoofer system on my Dell and one of the little guys bit the dust. I've been trying to find replacement speakers to plug into the sub but it looks like I have to buy the whole speaker system. Is this true?? Need some info!! I'm computer illiterate!! Thanks, Loren.

Steve English · Post by **Steve English** » 10 Mar 2010 2:23 pm

Probably not...depends on which speaker enclosure houses the actual amplifier. You might be able to just clip the speaker leads and attach a new speaker, as long as the amp is in a separate place.

Post the make and model that you have and it will be easier to answer your question.

Loren Morehouse · Post by **Loren Morehouse** » 10 Mar 2010 3:44 pm

Hey thanks for the reply Steve...I have a Dell Inspiron 531. The number on the back of the sub is A525. Hope this helps!! Loren.

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 10 Mar 2010 6:42 pm

Why not buy a set ->HERE
If all ya need is one of the
satellite speakers, have 'em
trash the heavy subwoofer
to save on shipping costs.
~Russ

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 10 Mar 2010 6:55 pm

FYI, just because you have a Dell
computer doesn't mean that you
must use a Dell speaker system.

You might check out other
computer speaker systems at
any electronics/computer place.

Most often they will have perhaps
eight to a dozen different systems
on display and you can listen
and compare.

~Russ

Loren Morehouse · Post by **Loren Morehouse** » 10 Mar 2010 10:04 pm

That's right Russ, it certainly doesn't have to be Dell. The point I'm making is you can't buy just the pair of satellite's wired together for a sub unless you buy all three speakers or used and mix and match. This stuff is junk just like everything else!! Loren.

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 11 Mar 2010 1:23 am

Sorry, I thought you
were looking for help.
Rw

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 11 Mar 2010 3:33 am

The "sub woofer" in a 2.1 computer speaker system is the main componenet and houses the power amp, etc. If any of the the speakers goes out, the sub woofer or a satellite speaker in almost every case it's time for a new speaker system. Speakers are not made to be repaired and in most cases if you could get it repaired it would cost as much or more than a new speaker system. If the system is still in warranty, call Dell Support and they will replace the entire system (they don't have parts either).

I do a lot of support on the Dell users forum and in every case where someone has a failure in a speaker system (and it's not in warranty) the response is "go buy a new speaker system".

You can get a new Analog powered computer speaker system just about any place - on line at stores such as www.newegg.com (where I buy most of my computer parts) to many Wal-Mart's.

Loren Morehouse · Post by **Loren Morehouse** » 11 Mar 2010 3:48 am

Thanks Jack, that's all I needed to know!! Have a good one!! Loren.

Loren Morehouse · Post by **Loren Morehouse** » 11 Mar 2010 10:58 am

Hey Russ, if you picked up some bad vibes from me I'm sorry!! I certainly didn't mean to come across like that. I appreciated all input. Thanks guys!! Loren.