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    5.1 non computer speakers computer adapter?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by evoandroidevo, Oct 5, 2012.

  1. evoandroidevo

    evoandroidevo Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok I have some 5.1 sround sound speakers like for a home system and was wondering if there is any adapter that can be used for computers specially the computer in my sig (Alienware M17x)

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    evoandroidevo, Oct 5, 2012
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    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm thinking your options would be to get a 5.1 receiver for the speakers and use some audio out to the receiver, or get a usb sound card for the m17x and attach rca jacks to one end of the speaker wire so you can connect them to the card..
     
    hizzaah, Oct 8, 2012
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    evoandroidevo Notebook Evangelist

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    I was really hoping there was a cheaper option haha thanks for the reply tho what I was thinking buying a receiver for them and just hooking them up that way

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    evoandroidevo, Oct 8, 2012
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    hizzaah Notebook Virtuoso

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    Probably your best option anyways! You'll get better sound and you'll be able to hook up more devices in a home theater type setup if you choose
     
    hizzaah, Oct 9, 2012
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    External USB sound card could be an option.Used it once many years ago!
     
    The_Observer, Oct 10, 2012
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  6. evoandroidevo

    evoandroidevo Notebook Evangelist

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    From the looks of them I don't think external sound cards would work

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    evoandroidevo, Oct 10, 2012
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    I'd get a USB to SPDIF adapter (USB to RCA jack) and then connect the RCA jack to the coaxial digital input of the home theater. The RCA jack is orange. You may run into sound card issues but nothing that cannot be fixed. The sound source needs to have 6 diff. audio channels of course.
     
    TwiztidKidd, Oct 11, 2012
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  8. myx

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    If those speakers are not "self" amplified, you will get a very low volume output. You need an amplifier or receiver with build in amplifier (that connects to the sound card on the computer).
     
    myx, Oct 12, 2012
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    You don't need an adapter, just use your HDMI (which carries 5.1) out to your receiver.
     
    Krane, Oct 13, 2012
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    if you can send audio out over hdmi, a nice receiver with hdmi input and 5.1 output would be a high quality solution.
     
    masterchef341, Oct 13, 2012
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  11. evoandroidevo

    evoandroidevo Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't have a receiver with HDMI input
    But I might just set these up in the media room and buy some computer speakers also has anyone ever seen speakers where the bass uses the front left and right inputs and has outputs to the smaller speakers as I can not find a receiver that uses that set up so the bass is really used any thoughts?

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    evoandroidevo, Oct 14, 2012
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  12. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    I'm sorry but I don't understand? Start from the beginning and trace the steps of what you want.
     
    Krane, Oct 14, 2012
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