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    laptop and 5.1 speakers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by 111111sb, Mar 4, 2007.

  1. 111111sb

    111111sb Guest

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    can anyone tell me how to properly ocnnect laptps with 5.1 speakers? mines connected but it doesnt seem to work.
     
    111111sb, Mar 4, 2007
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    qohelet Senior Member

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    what 5.1 speakers are you using? does it come with it's own sound card?
     
    qohelet, Mar 4, 2007
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    who8mahrice Notebook Evangelist

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    who8mahrice, Mar 4, 2007
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    Are you using an external sound card?
     
    jetstar, Mar 5, 2007
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    no, im not using an external sound card.
     
    111111sb, Mar 6, 2007
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You need a sound card then, either external USB, or depending on your notebook, a PCMCIA or ExpressSlot sound card. If you have high end speakers, there is also optical out(S/PDIF).
     
    coriolis, Mar 6, 2007
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    I like how the Audigy card markets itself as a great card for "at home or on the go".

    yeah, I carry my 5.1 with me everywhere.
     
    RedSensiStar, Mar 6, 2007
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