sillyfools Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 When I moved to my new apartment a year ago, I had some staff put the cables to my surround speakers in the ceiling. That looks great, but ever since, I have almost no volume (less than 10% I think) in my rear speakers. I think it is due to the extension cables that I have that probably have a higher resistance and lose all of the volume (I know a few things about audio but I'm not an impedance and other terms expert). I plugged in the rear speakers into the frontal speakers output and the volume was still at 10% so it's something in the cables. Since all is worked in to the ceiling, I cannot replace the cables. I think I have about 10m of audio extensions in between (2x5m) ending in cinch connectors. What is a VERY cheap amp that I can install next to my surround source so I can get some decent sound to the back end speakers. The speakers are simply Creative Labs mounted to the ceiling but are enough for the few times I put a movie on. My surround system is a Creative Labs DDTS-100 (and the speakers came with it). I was thinking of something like the old turntable amplifiers. It would be great if I can adjust the output. Any ideas on what and where to get it? I don't want to spend thousands for the 20 movies I watch a year :-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillyfools Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 I just tried to pre-amp them with my other Creative Labs 2.1 amp. This boost the volume (though too high) and the subwoofer of this set is on as well which I don't want. (no two subwoofers):-). We're getting closer.. Anyone can make a recommendation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 There are a lot of karaoke amplifier on the market. very cheap and powerful. Can't tell of the sound quality because I can't hear the difference between a 100 Baht AM Mono Radio sound and a high end HiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stgrhe Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Which receiver / amplifier do you have as your main amp. and where do you live? There are a few good outlets in Bangkok for second hand stuff of which Mr. Balance on the top floor in Panthip Plaza is one. If your receiver has pre-out you should buy a two channel power amplifier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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