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    5.1 Audio out on Asus G-50VT X6

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by coolcatric10, Oct 29, 2011.

  1. coolcatric10

    coolcatric10 Newbie

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    i want to know that how can i get 5.1 audio out from my laptop.

    Laptop - Asus G50 VT x6 which has a normal headphone audio out jack.

    Have not decided on 5.1 speaker set as of now, need your inputs 1st. Though i might go for Z506.

    Please suggest.
     
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    AMRAAM_Missiles Notebook Consultant

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    Is there no other way, don't want to invest in USB converter, wont buying 5.1 speaker itself help ??
     
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    You need a mini toslink optical cable to get 5.1 out of your g50vt.

     
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    Thanks man !!

    Any drop in Sound quality, and how much does this costs ?
     
    coolcatric10, Oct 30, 2011
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    The sound quality is better than a typical headphone jack because it's digitally controlled pulses of red light that get sent out instead of an analog electrical signal.

    However, this means you need a decoder so make sure whatever system you choose can support toslink/optical input! They are more expensive. If you're looking at PC speakers you're best off doing what AMRAAM suggested and getting a USB 5.1 sound card.
     
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    Would Logitech Z506 do the work ?
     
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    you can just buy X-Fi 5.1 Surround PRO usb : P
    it has 4 input jacks and also optical out :p u can plug whatever you want.
     
    IgnisDR, Oct 30, 2011
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