Question 1

Does these speakers need a power amplifier to drive it?

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An amplifier, yes, but not high powered. I think they're 100w max, so happiest at about 80.

Question 2

Do these speakers plug into an amp direct from the wire ie. no connectors

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It depends on the amp , all amps have speaker terminals of some description You connect the speakers with the bare wire straight to the amp( look up your amps manual) or you can most likely use banana plugs for example or similiar connections

Question 3

How could I possibly connect these to a PC?

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You cannot connect these speakers directly to a PC as these speakers are "passive" (i.e. they don't have amplification inside of them, as opposed to "active" speakers which DO have amplification inside of them).
So, to use these speakers with your PC / laptop you would need to FIRST purchase some form of amplifier which connects to the speakers, and, then, you'd need to connect your PC (i.e. the source of your sound) to the amplifier.  Thus, the PC would be the source of the sound, played through the amplifier (to amplify the sound...) and they, finally, the speakers would be the end of the process which would play the (amplified) sound.
Thus, from PC (source), to amplifier (amplify source sound) to, ultimately, the speakers.
Pop into a hi-fi shop and let them explain this to you physically, advising you as to the connection possibilities you'd need for (especially) connecting your PC / laptop to the amplifier.
Don't rush this -- if you're new to this, there's a small but critical learning curve one needs to travel on to ultimate arrive at the right destination, and, without wasting your money on needless or wrong items in this process.

Question 4

Im looking for some stands for these speakers. Can you advise please. Want at lease 700mil tall

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Hi. There are many models on the market from £50 upwards and numerous designs Amazon have plenty to choose from. I found some on eBay for £40 my only recommendation is that what ever you choose make sure that they are well made and give good vibration isolation. Mission make excellent stands for about £70

ASIN	B0019410ZK
Antenna Location	For music players
Audio Driver Size	25 Millimetres
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Stereo
Best Sellers Rank	4,232 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 12 in Bookshelf Hi-Fi Speakers
Box Contents	removable grilles
Brand Name	Wharfedale
Colour	Walnut
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Personal Computer, Projector, Smartphone, Tablet, Television
Connectivity Protocol	RCA
Control Method	Touch
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,741)
Enclosure Material	Walnut
Frequency Response	25000 Hz
Impedance	6 Ohms
Is Electric	No
Is Waterproof	False
Item Dimensions D x W x H	19.4D x 27.8W x 29.6H centimetres
Item Weight	10 Kilograms
MP3 player	No
Manufacturer	Wharfdale
Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts)	100 Watts
Model Name	Diamond 9.1
Model Number	DIAMOND 9.1
Mounting Type	Tabletop
Network Connectivity Technology	wired
Number of Audio Channels	[UN]
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Product Features	Waterproof
Series Number	9
Speaker Size	27.8 Centimetres
Specific Uses For Product	Music playback, Home theater, Personal computer usage, Mobile device usage, Portable media playback
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wired
Tweeter Diameter	25 Millimetres
Warranty Type	Limited
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
Wireless Technology Type	Bluetooth
Woofer Driver Diameter	130 Millimetres

Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Speakers (Pair) (Walnut)

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