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Connecting Computer Speakers to Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV: Affordable 2.1 or 2.0 Sets Under 400 Zlotys

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Can I connect computer speakers to a Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV, and what affordable 2.0 or 2.1 set should I buy under 400 zlotys?

Yes — you can connect active computer speakers directly to the TV, ideally from the AUDIO OUT L/R sockets or the headphone output, using the right cable/adapter; passive speakers will need an amplifier [#5569777][#5569964][#9737991] The forum recommends choosing a computer set with a built-in amplifier, because those work properly on the TV outputs, while ordinary passive speakers will play too quietly [#5597414][#5569964] One reply specifically says that a 2.1 set can be connected easily from the audio L/R outputs, typically with an RCA-to-mini-jack adapter [#9737991] If you want to use a separate amplifier instead, the TV’s optical digital audio out can also be connected to an amplifier with a cable [#7964785] As a budget hint, Logitech computer sets were suggested as a reasonable option for this price range [#5569777]
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  • #1 5566192
    burak10
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    Hello,

    I was wondering if it is possible to connect, for example, computer speakers directly to the TV, after looking at the topics on the forum, it turns out that such an option exists.
    Could I ask you to buy some interesting equipment at a good price, manufacturer and model.
    I am looking for something for a few hundred zlotys max 400, of course I would like as little as possible. I am definitely thinking of a 2.1 or 2.0 set
    My TV is Panasonic TH-42PV8P.

    Please help
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  • #2 5569777
    Kamil_153
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    of course, there is such a possibility, the signal can be obtained, for example, from the headphone output (if it has) or the line output, if you absolutely want a computer set, it offers something from logitech and for this money you will easily find something interesting
  • #3 5569883
    burak10
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    and maybe some other set of speakers than the computer one? I thought that I would connect the speakers from the back of the TV, i.e. to either the audio out (L and R) connectors or to the 5.1 connectors I have on the TV?

    Regulations p. 3.1.13. Please correct the messy spelling! [Pablo]
  • #4 5569964
    Kamil_153
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    You have to connect it to these outputs, there may be a different set of speakers, but mainly these computer sets are equipped with an amplifier, and if you want to connect a passive set, you need to buy an amplifier.
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  • #5 5596354
    pioro14
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    Hello! I have a slight problem. It is also connecting the speakers to the TV. I bought speakers for my computer, but sometimes I would like to connect them to the TV. The model and brand of the speakers is Easy Touch et-558. They consist of two satellites, a subwoofer (so-called 2.1) and a small device to which you can connect headphones, mp3 and adjust the volume. If I connect these speakers to the headphone jack, I have to put the music quite loud. I'm worried about burning something. The TV has "audio out" and "component in" inputs with a cinch cable socket. But connecting them there, the speakers barely play and the subwoofer at all. Is there any other way to connect these speakers?

    Thank you in advance for your answer!


    Greetings!
  • #6 5596408
    etezet
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    Since the jack (headphone input) sounds quiet and the cinch output also ... Maybe turn up the TV ?? One more question: where do you plug in jack from this cinch output on TV?
  • #7 5597393
    pioro14
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    In my opinion, connecting such speakers through the headphone input is impossible. When I turn up the loudspeakers (as they are in the headphone jack), I hear noises. The headphone jack is designed only for them. I also tried to connect the satellites themselves to the outputs on the TV "R - Audio - L" - kiszka: /. I will connect them back to the computer. Waste of time. But thanks for your help. At least I was sure.
  • #8 5597414
    Anonymous
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  • #9 5891694
    aadam24
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    Hello
    I have a bit of another topic, namely I have a TH-42PV8P TV and I have a SC-PT465 cinema set connected via HDMI and everything flashes beautifully, but when I want to send the sound from the TV through the cinema to the speakers, there is no HDMI cable at all, so I connected with an ordinary one with a Chinese tv cable with a cinema and now I have sound only in the front speakers and I wanted to have a full set. Is there any chance to connect this set so that all speakers have sound when I put the TV signal on?
  • #10 7790279
    nikos78
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    Hello, I have a problem that I cannot cope with, namely I wanted to connect the sound from the TV to the speakers from the tower.
    On the TV I use the R - Audio - L outputs, and connect to VIDEO from the queue in the tower and unfortunately silence.
    I tried through the DVD and the speakers were working so now I don't know why this is happening directly from the TV. I would like to add that I also switch options for external speakers.
    The TV I have is Samsung HD.
  • #11 7790315
    rucin_
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    The line output can be pulled from the EURO connector, I did it, just look for the euro plug diagram on the net and see which pins you need to connect to.
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  • #12 7795317
    nikos78
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    I wrote to samsung with this problem and got a short and specific answer :D
    "it's not possible " :D
    of course I will try
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    Anonymous
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  • #14 7795839
    Eminence
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    You don't have any amplifier?
  • #15 7801712
    nikos78
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    Connecting Computer Speakers to Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV: Affordable 2.1 or 2.0 Sets Under 400 Zlotys

    so it looks like this
    unfortunately, it doesn't really have an audio output ... from what I know, it's only the tickets

    anyone have any idea how to derive this sound?
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  • #16 7809213
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  • #17 7963999
    Jarek 311
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    Hello!!

    There is one more possibility, namely connection to the original speakers from the TV, only that you have to interfere with the inside of the receiver, and it has its drawbacks, for example, it is not possible to connect the amplifier directly, without combining or using additional electronic components. You also have to remember about the same impedance of the connected speakers as the TV speakers. It works best in stereo, I know from my own experience.

    Greetings.
  • #18 7964785
    dubekk
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    You can safely use the optical audio output (digital audio out) and connect it to the amplifier with a cable.
  • #19 8462843
    grinch81
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    I will ask this too, because my problem is a bit similar, but I don't want to start a new topic.

    I have an LCD TV, DVD and Chinese home theater speakers. There is a built-in amplifier in the subwoofer and there are 6 CHINCH inputs. There are 6 analogous outputs in the DVD and everything works fine, but only when I watch a movie on DVD (not very often in my case). I would like to connect these speakers to a TV (optionally in the near future to a digital decoder), of course I know that it will not work in a 5.1 system, but 2.1 should be possible. The output from the TV can be via headphones or a SCART adapter, but I do not know how to connect it to give a signal from two channels to 2 speakers and a subwoofer. Is it enough to connect the left and right channels from the TV to the left front and right front in the subwoofer, and the sub itself to any channel, or are there any adapters from 2.0 to 2.1?

    [EDIT] I read a bit and I know that I need a channel combiner, but on the simplest (two resistors) there will be "crosstalk" (I guess it is about the interference of the independence of the channels on the satellites). Is there a ready-made adapter-combiner, or do you donate and connect the subwoofer to one channel (I'm not an audiophile, but the TV speakers piss me off).
  • #20 9737991
    driver-men
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    You can easily connect the 2.1 set from the audio L / R outputs. I personally connected the computer set, but I had to use a Chinese-to-small jack adapter .. if you want to use ordinary loudspeakers, it will be easier because you will connect the optical cable to the amplifier ..
  • #21 17617722
    StageK9
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    Hello. I stick to the topic, my question is how to connect my logitechs to the TV and whether it will work out at all because when I read this topic, I do not know what is happening. Please write if I should buy something (adapters) or something like that to make it go.
    The photos and the equipment on them are mine and it is not about them.
    Connecting Computer Speakers to Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV: Affordable 2.1 or 2.0 Sets Under 400 Zlotys Connecting Computer Speakers to Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV: Affordable 2.1 or 2.0 Sets Under 400 Zlotys Connecting Computer Speakers to Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV: Affordable 2.1 or 2.0 Sets Under 400 Zlotys Connecting Computer Speakers to Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV: Affordable 2.1 or 2.0 Sets Under 400 Zlotys
  • #23 17618021
    StageK9
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    How about the sound quality when connected via this converter? Because I see a few pennies costs :)
    I am not at the computer anymore and that's why I want to use these speakers for TV because they sound enough for home conditions, so I want to use them :)

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around connecting computer speakers to a Panasonic TH-42PV8P TV, focusing on affordable 2.1 or 2.0 speaker sets under 400 Zlotys. Users confirm that it is possible to connect speakers via the TV's audio outputs, such as headphone or line outputs. Recommendations include using amplified computer speaker sets, as passive speakers require an external amplifier. Some users share experiences with specific speaker models, like Easy Touch et-558, and discuss issues with sound levels when connecting through various outputs. Suggestions for adapters and converters are also provided for users lacking analog audio outputs.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Budget 2.1 PC speakers like Logitech Z333 (40 W RMS, ≈395 PLN) solve most TV-audio woes; “Only speakers with an amplifier can be connected” [Anonymous, #5597414]. Use RCA-to-mini-jack or an optical-to-analog DAC when RCA is missing. Why it matters: this FAQ helps TV owners get fuller sound without buying an AV-receiver.

Quick Facts

• Panasonic TH-42PV8P has stereo RCA “Audio Out” at 0.5 Vrms, 2 × 10 W internal amp [Panasonic Manual]. • Active 2.1 PC sets in PL cost 150–400 PLN; median price 289 PLN [Ceneo 2023]. • Line-level outputs deliver 0.316–1 Vrms; passive speakers need 10–20× more power [AES 2012]. • Optical S/PDIF carries up to 24-bit/96 kHz PCM audio [IEC 60958]. • A basic DAC+RCA adapter starts at ≈60 PLN [Ceneo 2023].

Can I plug computer speakers straight into my Panasonic TH-42PV8P?

Yes. The TV’s RCA Audio Out provides line-level stereo. Connect it to the 3.5 mm input on active PC speakers using an RCA-to-mini-jack cable [Kamil_153, #5569777]. Speakers must have a built-in amplifier; otherwise, volume will be too low [Anonymous, #5597414].

Why do passive bookshelf speakers sound faint from the TV outputs?

Line outputs supply millivolt signals, not watts. Passive speakers need tens of watts. Without an external amplifier they play at whisper level [Anonymous, #5597414].

Which affordable 2.1 sets fit under 400 PLN?

Popular options include Logitech Z333 (40 W RMS, ≈395 PLN) and Genesis Helium 600 (50 W RMS, ≈310 PLN) [Ceneo 2023]. Both are active, so no extra amp is required.

What cable do I need for active PC speakers?

Use a twin-RCA (male) to 3.5 mm stereo (male) lead, 1–2 m long. Cost is ≈15 PLN [Ceneo 2023]. Plug RCA into TV Audio Out L/R, mini-jack into speaker control pod [driver-men, #9737991].

My TV lacks analog outputs—how do I get sound to PC speakers?

Connect the TV’s optical (SPDIF) port to a small DAC, then run RCA from the DAC to your speakers. Cheap Toslink-to-RCA DACs start at 60 PLN and add <0.01 % THD [Ceneo 2023].

Will a low-cost DAC hurt audio quality?

Measurements show budget PCM5102-based DACs keep THD under 0.02 % and noise below −90 dB—inaudible in living-room use [AudioScience, 2021]. Users report no hiss at normal volumes [StageK9, #17618021].

How do I connect my Logitech 2.1 speakers in three quick steps?

  1. Turn TV and speakers off.
  2. Plug RCA-to-mini-jack cable into TV Audio Out L/R and Logitech control pod.
  3. Power on, set TV volume to 70 %, then adjust on the speakers. Done.

Can I get 5.1 audio from my TV into the SC-PT465 home-cinema set?

No via HDMI, because TH-42PV8P lacks ARC. The set only receives analog stereo through RCA, so rear channels stay silent [aadam24, #5891694]. For real 5.1 you need a TV with optical 5.1 out and an AVR that decodes it.

Why do I hear noise when using the headphone jack?

Headphone outputs are high-gain and unbalanced. Connecting them to amplified speakers can amplify circuit hiss. Use the line-level RCA output or lower the speaker input gain [pioro14, #5597393].

Is there a risk of damaging the TV or speakers?

Using line-level outputs with active speakers is safe; the voltage is under 1 Vrms. Damage occurs only if you short outputs or overdrive passive speakers with too weak a signal—result is silence, not smoke [Kamil_153, #5569964].

How loud can 40 W RMS PC speakers get in a living room?

A 40 W RMS set reaches roughly 99 dB SPL at 1 m—twice as loud as typical TV speakers rated 74 dB SPL [Logitech Spec; Home Audio SPL Guide].

Edge case: my TV volume must be maxed out—normal?

Some TVs treat RCA Audio Out as fixed level. If volume control does nothing, speakers must handle full-scale 0 dB signal. If output stays low even then, the socket may be input-only; verify labeling and consult manual [nikos78, #7801712].
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