Unpowered speaker + laptop

[buddha]

ok so I need solutions. Here's the issue:

I have my laptop, I also have an old Aiwa stereo (acts all wonky and won't work right) and all the speakers for it.

I want to use the two main speakers with my laptop.

Problem is they aren't powered.

Anyone know of a solution using what I have on hand? Like the parts from the stereo?

I need to be able to plug my laptop into it, and have decent sound come out of the speakers.

So anyone have a schematic or something for a simple amp or something I can make?

[MoaningLisa]

you will need an amplifier.

there is no option to make one, it will be cheaper and easier to buy one. keep an eye out at rummage sales for an old Sony radio with an aux in, or something similar.

[peskybear]

If you want to go really DIY with it, Velleman makes 7W amp kits you can try building. It's gonna be mono though. You'd also probably only be able to use one of the speakers...so this probably isn't the best idea.

[easy-e]

I know this is old, but I have an old Aiwa stereo with dual casset decks, 5cd changer, aux ins, etc. and it's 200 watts and the speakers are bi-amped.  One speaker cable has a blue RCA plug on it and the other is two bare wires.  Is that similar to yours?

I would suggest finding a regular receiver for a home stereo system that is capable of running bi-amped speakers.  Bi-amped means that the mid/high and low are powered by separate amps and that the frequency crossover is done inside the amp/receiver and not in the speaker.  Then you can get a 1/8" to dual rca adapter and plug in that way.