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    Surround Sound for laptop

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by LloydMcArton, Aug 29, 2010.

  1. LloydMcArton

    LloydMcArton Newbie

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    Hi, I bought a Toshiba Satellite A660, and quite a long time ago I bought a Logitech X-530 Surround sound system for my junk PC, but found that the sound card did not support it, so I packed away the X530.

    I am looking at purchasing an external sound card to support the speaker system, but I am unsure as to what I'll need. There are 5 speakers, and a subwoofer, but from the Front-Right speaker, there are only 3 male connectors that send the signal to the computer. Wondering what kind of sound card I will need. Thanks.
     
    LloydMcArton, Aug 29, 2010
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  2. thetruth1983

    thetruth1983 Notebook Evangelist

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    How much are you looking to spend? It does not really sound like you are looking for the best sound quality so the cheapest card that comes to mind is the creative usb 5.1 surround sound card.
     
    thetruth1983, Aug 29, 2010
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  3. LloydMcArton

    LloydMcArton Newbie

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    It doesn't really matter in terms of money. As little as possible would be preferable, obviously, but I'm prepared to spend over 100$ if I have to. I was looking at the Sabrent USB-SND8 8-Channel Sound Box but I'm not sure if it would be compatible with my set-up. If I have 3 outputs (black, orange, and green) on my 5.1 surround sound, what does that mean, exactly?
     
    LloydMcArton, Aug 30, 2010
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  4. Crimsoned

    Crimsoned Notebook Deity

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    Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Sound card.
    I second that choice...
     
    Crimsoned, Aug 30, 2010
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  5. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    For a $100 budget, Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi 5.1 USB sound card.
     
    kent1146, Aug 31, 2010
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