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Can a surge pass through low-level input/outputs to other electronics components?

I am out of outlets on the surge protector for my computer equipment. I really don’t care about my speakers; I have spares. I am concerned, however, that a surge could originate from the unprotected outlet to the speaker system, and pass through the audio cable and through the mini-jack to the computer.

I know that surges can pass through coax cables and telephone line (in addition to, of course, power cables.

Will connecting my speakers in the above manner endanger my computer and peripherals?

If at all possible, a link so I can do more research would be helpful.

Yes, anything is possible, since electricity always takes the path of least resistance, but it isn’t very likely. Besides, why wouldn’t you just go to Wal-Mart and buy one of those $3 single-outlet surge protectors for your speakers?

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3 Responses to “Can a surge pass through low-level input/outputs to other electronics components?”

  1. prestonmarks Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    no, it might damge the speakers, but not any other eqipment!

    good luck!
    References :

  2. alchemist_n_tx Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Yes, anything is possible, since electricity always takes the path of least resistance, but it isn’t very likely. Besides, why wouldn’t you just go to Wal-Mart and buy one of those $3 single-outlet surge protectors for your speakers?
    References :

  3. quayz12u Says:
    May 28th, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    For less than $5. why risk it.
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