Connecting MBP to Stereo's Speakers...

[powz]

Instead of buying expensive computer speakers, I thought I'd try using my excellent stereo's speakers, which sit only a few feet from where I usually put my MBP. Can anyone think of reasons why I shouldn't use my stereo's speakers full time for this purpose? Also, is this all I need to connect the two? http://www.radioshack.com/sm-6-ft-gold-series-phono-to-1-8-y-adapter--pi-2103865.html

Thanks for any insights.

 

[tracetritt]

That is assuming that your stereo speakers are connected like that. If its just the wires then you need something a bit more intricate but if I am assuming correctly then that <i>should</i> work just fine.

 

[DJ88]

Nope, no reason not to.

 

[ritze]

this is how i play sound for my MBP, through my stereo using a cable just like that works like a charm

 

[DMR]

yes. kind of a pain to have the cord hanging out but works great.

 

[joeliethegoalie]

That's the cable you need to connect your computer to a stereo receiver or amplifier--something that will drive your speakers. But you can't connect that cable directly from computer to speakers.

 

[DJ88]

yes. kind of a pain to have the cord hanging out but works great.

With an airport express it isn't

 

[powz]

That is assuming that your stereo speakers are connected like that. If its just the wires then you need something a bit more intricate but if I am assuming correctly then that <i>should</i> work just fine.

What connection should my stereo have? It's actually a really old (~15 year old) stereo, so I'm not sure if I'll have it...