Looking for simple hardware advice

[Gres]

Hi everyone,
I stumbled here from a google search with the query "bedroom stereo system."
I am simply looking to hang four speakers from the four corners of my bedroom and somehow connect them to my iPod. It seems like a simple matter but I have no idea where to start. I am a comlpete novice about audio and video matters. I am not looking to spend much. I just want to hear my music from every corner. Also, I don't need a CD player or AM/FM tuner. I am looking to connect four speakers to my iPod. Anyways, I would appreciate any advice or even just a point in the right direction.
Thanks a lot

 

[MDS]

The output of an iPod is a headphone jack which is very low level. If you use a dock, you can get line-level but that is still very low (it's the level sent by any source device connected to a receiver or amplifier). So in essence you need an amplifier of some sort.

The easiest solution is a low priced receiver. With 4 speakers you'd be better off getting a surround receiver that can support multiple speakers. You could use a stereo receiver but it would likely require a speaker selector so that 4 speakers wired in parallel wouldn't present too low of an impedance for the receiver to adequately handle. At relatively low volumes, a simple stereo receiver with A and B speaker terminals could work with one pair wired to terminals A and one pair wired to terminals B with the switch set to A+B.

 

[Midcow2]

An inexpensive HT systme would work! Here is one for $179.

An inexpensive HT (Home Theter ) system would work/


Philips HTS3544 5.1 Channel Home Theater System - Silver
Model #: PHL HTS3544 for $179.99 from Circuit City

Also includes: Dock for GoGear/iPod included
Use the same docking station for your Philips GoGear and your Apple iPod, and enjoy music from your portable media player on the home theater system.



http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=188802&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=GOOGLE&cm_pla=DATAFEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=4&om_keycode=4

 

[markw]

Let's consider stereo, shall we?

A vintage (read: old and cheap from a garage sale, friend, relative or the like) receiver or integrated ampllifier that has at least one "aux" input and outputs for two pairs of stereo speakers (Speaker A & B) should suffice.

That, and a plain old 1/8" stereo mini-plug to RCA adapter cable to connect the Ipod device to an "aux" input on the receiver and you're all set.

to wit : http://www.cablestogo.com/product.asp?cat_id=2009&sku=20360

(psssst... I've also found these in dollar stores and they work just fine)

Oh, you'll also need four speakers and the necessary wiring. but you knew that, didn't you?

 

[Gres]

Wow, thanks a lot everyone. It's great the three of you gave me different options. I'll be looking into each one to see which way I want to go.
If I have any more questions I'll be sure to come back here for great advice! Thanks again