Motorhome television speakers
I have a cello tv fitted in my motorhome which has low power consumption. The inbuilt speakers are a bit tinny and as I have limited hearing I wandered if fitting 2 40w speakers to the rear wall of the m/h would work, if so what do I need to power them.
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Our cello tv had the same problem, nice picture, rubbish sound quality. I couldn't see any way to fit external speakers so bought an Avtex instead. Far superior sound and picture quality, but of course at a cost.
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Pass on that one mickysf. I am not up on technology so don't know what to look for or would / should it say somewhere.
Just thought this, or similar, may be the answer
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from what JVB says, it seems that a non-bluetooth tv can be 'converted' by plugging in an adapter. this will then allow a seperate wireless bluetooth speaker/headphones to be used which should give a far better sound.
Lidl sell small stand alone bluetooth speakers, i use one to conmect to my ipad....it can be carried arround the house or even into the garden, so will double up when not being used in the van.
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from what JVB says, it seems that a non-bluetooth tv can be 'converted' by plugging in an adapter. this will then allow a seperate wireless bluetooth speaker/headphones to be used which should give a far better sound.
Lidl sell small stand alone bluetooth speakers, i use one to conmect to my ipad....it can be carried arround the house or even into the garden, so will double up when not being used in the van.
The converter sounds like the way to go with a decent compatable rechargeable speaker. No wiring, no fixing to fabric of van.
Like the idea of Bluetooth headphones too!
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I bought some powered computer speakers for my cello and plugged them into the headphone socket. They work a treat & the sound is very good. Low cost option too. Regards Roy
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I bought some powered computer speakers for my cello and plugged them into the headphone socket. They work a treat & the sound is very good. Low cost option too. Regards Roy
I tried this but found the need for extra power socket and all the associated trailing wires both an issue and eyesore. Must admit it is a tad cheaper mind than the wireless/rechargeable option.
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Thanks for that Roy, at least I have another option. How and where did you power the speakers from?
Lorryman, I powered the TV via the 12v socket near to its dedicated spot in the van and then used the 240v socket, also there, for the speakers, Mine sits on the wall under a cupboard above the fire so I used heavy duty Velcro pads to hold the speakers in place under the cupboard and cased the mains cable inside a small conduit which I covered with a sticky self-adhesive sheet which then matched the wood grain furniture. I now have prepared to add a recordable hard drive to take away with us when abroad so we have UK programs to watch, if needed. I have therefore had to change the power supply system to using a short cable to a double socket which is inside the cupboard to power the HD recorder and the speakers. The USB powered speakers are not up to much so you really need the mains powered ones, I am not sure whether they would power off the TV’s USB socket or not. Regards, Roy
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Hi Roy, The outcome of all this then is that I need 240v to power the speakers which when wild camping etc everything runs on 12v. I may just put up with the television speakers without the hassle and cost. Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread,
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Yes I think Bluetooth speakers and USB driven normal ones have improved much in recent years. When I looked at them 3 years ago they were not up to the job really and when asking questions on here no one had any expriance to offer at all. Times change eh.
Glad you now have options Lorryman. Regards, Roy0 -
the Lidl 'drum' shaped one i use for my ipad has its own rechargable battery. litterally just place it where you are...
the issue is ensuring that you can fit a simple USB adaptor to 'convert' ypur current tv to bluetooth.
no wires, no additional power supply and can move things around should you decide to later...
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No reason to think that it might work !! Bluetooth from thr rear of the tv to a Bluetooth input via aux input. To the cab radio ?
rgds
If you have a blue tooth radio should work. I use a blue tooth audio dongle plugged into the headphone socket of the TV and a Sony SRS11 speaker cube which I can hang anywhere convenient in the motorhome for easy listening and viewing. Unfortunately my radio,
although bluetooth enabled, is designed for use by white van man and only works when on the move or for 20 minutes after switching the engine off. Ok for using handsfree phone calls though.peedee
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We bought a Bose Bluetooth speaker and a cheap Bluetooth adapter for our Samsung. Of course the speaker was brilliant and as it ran off battery would give 8 hours play time between charges and can also be used sitting outside to listen to the radio.
New van has an oyster (Avtex) tv built in so not needed so far.
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