You can use either USB external speakers or ones connected to the iMac's audio output port. Either way you will want to use powered speakers.
An even better idea is to use an Apple AirPort Express or an Apple TV, either one of which can serve as an input to any sound system you design. They both use your wireless network (or, Ethernet if you prefer). There are a mind-boggling array of choices depending on your imagination and what you want to spend. There is no limit to either of them.
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The Companion 2 Series III is among the best computer speakers for most people. The 7.5 x 5.9 x 3.1-inch satellites don't take up much space on your desk, but they create a big, full sound. Getting the Sound to Work on a Mac Mini. If the sound isn't working on your Mac Mini, it could be the speakers, the software or the Mac's memory that is causing the problem. If you connected a Mac Mini to external speakers in your office or to a TV to do a presentation, the Mac should automatically use the.
If you want to listen to music or other audio files from your Mac, speakers are a must. A typical set of computer stereo speakers will set you back anywhere from $20 to $80, depending on their output. (If you’re using a MacBook laptop or an iMac, you probably already know that your computer has built-in speakers.)
You can add external speakers to any Mac in a flash, however. Just make sure that you have AC power handy — another good reason to invest in a surge suppressor strip that provides more outlets. Then follow these steps:
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- Connect the speakers to the computer.
- USB: Easy. Just plug the USB cable into any open USB port on your Mac.
- Traditional audio-jack plug: Just as easy. Connect the audio cable from the speakers to the Headphone or Line Out audio jack on your computer.
- Plug the speakers into a wall outlet or power strip (if necessary), and turn them on.
- Click the System Preferences icon on the Dock. The System Preferences window appears.
- Click the Sound icon in the System Preferences window and then click the Output tab.
- Click the Line Out, Headphones, or USB item in the Sound Output list (depending on the type of speakers you have).
Did you notice that you can adjust the balance of your speakers from the Sound pane? If one of your speakers is significantly farther away from the computer than the other, use the Balance slider to bring that stereo separation back to normal. - Click the Close button in the upper-left corner of the System Preferences window to close the window and save your changes.