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    Can a laptop maximize the capabilities of a 5.1 speaker?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by SeviE, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. SeviE

    SeviE Notebook Enthusiast

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    2 Questions-

    1) I have a g2s, and if use a 5.1 speaker, can i truly bring out the sound of the 5.1 speaker? Because from what i heard, most laptops connected to a 5.1 speakers, it can't maximize the capabilities of the speaker.

    2) Between Altec Lansing & Logitech, which one do you prefer?
     
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    What exactly do you want to maximize?

    If you mean whether it can output 5.1, yes it can, most new integrated audio can via SPDIF optical output.
     
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    SeviE Notebook Enthusiast

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    By maximize i mean bringing the 5.1 to its full potential, similar to connecting a dvd player to a 5.1 speaker.


    What im afraid of is whether a laptop can do that.
     
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    About the quality, I don't know. I suggest you try it out and if you don't like it you can use a higher-end USB external soundcard.
     
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    i dont know about the g2s but ive run audio out on my V1s via HDMI and spidif (3.5mm mini jack to rca) to my a/v reciever and the audio has been decoded fine... DTS, Dolby Digital, and the like....
     
    jourabchid, Sep 15, 2007
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