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How do you power passive desktop computer speakers?

I got a pair of passive computer speakers with my purchase at a online audio store but they can't go very loud. I figured out how to get them louder by plugging them into audio out on a pair of desktop speakers I already have, which is redundant. I was wondering if there's a way to power them or amplify the sound. It could be DIY way or just a cheap way of doing it.

You could get a small inexpensive amp or kit parts express has things like that...

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