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    One headphone jack for a 7.1 system?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by melonbar123, Dec 17, 2008.

  1. melonbar123

    melonbar123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have one optical out cable and would like to connect it to a 7.1 Creative Inspire p7800 system, which requires 5 3.5mm inputs. I don't care if it's true 7.1, just as long as each speaker is outputting sound. I was thinking of:

    Optical out to 3.5mm converter --> 3.5mm splitter -->3.5mm splitter-->3.5mm splitter= total of 6 3.5mm inputs of which I can use 5 for the speakers.

    However, will this be possible? Can I split an already split 3.5mm line?

    I do not want an external USB sound card but if there is an external sound card that plugs into the headphone jack, that would be good too.

    Thanks
     
    melonbar123, Dec 17, 2008
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    simonov Notebook Consultant

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    simonov, Dec 17, 2008
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