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    E1705 5.1 Surround Sound

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Sneakyasiankid, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. Sneakyasiankid

    Sneakyasiankid Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a way to get 5.1 surround sound on my E1705 without buying a sound card?
     
    Sneakyasiankid, Aug 3, 2006
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    adpirz Notebook Consultant

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    notta, you just have the bi-directional line out (headphone) jack

    and you'll also have to wait for an expresscard sound card
     
    adpirz, Aug 3, 2006
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    Sneakyasiankid Notebook Consultant

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    What is a good external sound card that supports 5.1?
     
    Sneakyasiankid, Aug 3, 2006
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    khanhfat Notebook Deity

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    You can buy a USB sound card from Creative. cost about 50$ or so. I hate the new express card they put in new systems. It won't work with most Express card outher because of different slots.
     
    khanhfat, Aug 3, 2006
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    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    I have Soudblaster Audigy 2 NX USB2 card. It's really good, and will get you what you want and more. Can be found on eBay for $50 or less.
    Technical characteristics include 7.1 surround, 24-bit/96kHz sound with 100+db SnR. I have expensive studio headphones and this card is definitely a match for them.
     
    Leshii, Aug 3, 2006
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  6. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    hydra Breaks Laptops

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    Yes, you have to have the correct dongle. There seems to a lot of FUD in doing this, Dell's owners manual is not clear at all. AFAIK 5.1 movie support is good but games can be a problem. I haven't had the time but plan on calling Dell to locate the correct part number.
    We cannot use any standard PCMCIA Sound Card, bummer.
     
    hydra, Aug 4, 2006
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    mZimm Notebook Evangelist

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    It is possible depending on what speakers you have. I know that the higher end Logitech systems have a "matrix mode" built in so that you can connect the head unit to the computer with one cable from the line out port on the notebook (or headphone port) and it will emulate the rear, center, and subwoofer sounds. It is not true surround sound, but it doesn't actually sound too bad in movies and music. In games it's worthless, however. In order to get true surround and be able to use EAX and surround in games you'll need an external sound card.
     
    mZimm, Aug 4, 2006
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