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How to Build Powered Speakers With External Power Supply and Audio Input Circuit?

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    naga Raju
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    Steve Lawson
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    Earl Albin
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    Mark Harrington
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    Earl Albin
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    Floy Viola
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    Steve Lawson
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion centers on building powered speakers that operate with an external power supply and accept audio input signals. Clarification is sought regarding the type of powered speaker intended: whether it is a self-powered speaker with an integrated amplifier accepting low-level inputs (e.g., 100mV line-level signals via RCA connectors), or a speaker relying on an external electromagnetic field powered directly at the voice coil, as found in vintage valve radios (dynamic speakers). The concept of self-powered speakers involves incorporating a power amplifier stage to drive the speaker from low-level audio inputs. Alternative, unconventional audio transmission methods were briefly mentioned. The conversation highlights the need to specify power output requirements and input signal types (line-out, microphone, digital) to design appropriate external circuits for amplification and power supply.
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