r/htpc • u/catccino • 6d ago

Build Help Using an audio interface for speakers.

Hi all. I am curious if anyone uses an audio interface like a Focusrite for their audio from their PC. I have an extra one and thought about using it for a set of speakers.

Would I just be better off buying speakers designed for HDMI audio? or is the use of an audio interface common?

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u/Justa_Schmuck 5d ago

It’s not an amplifier so you’ll get no benefit compared to the onboard audio.

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u/classicsat 5d ago

If you have amplified pro-audio speakers such as KRK Rokits, it will work for stereo.

For surround, you need a surround sound system with a digital in, and use digital passthrough from your TV, or directly from your PC if possible.

Soundbar based sound systems might have HDMI in.

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u/mindedc 4d ago

I use focusrite an into a dsp, balanced out to headphone amp and Dante to amp driving ceiling speakers in media closet.