iMac - Can I use 5.1 speakers with my iMac?

Thalias · Thalias #1 (**permalink**)

01-23-2007, 04:40 PM

I just got a 17" iMac Core Duo off of eBay and it should be arriving here tomorrow. :headphone In the mean time, I thought I'd ask a few questions - get more familiar with the platform. So, like the title says, would it be possible for me to use my Logitech X-530's with my new iMac? Or will I only be able to use the front 2? And if that's the case (can only use the front speakers), will I be able to use the subwoofer as well? Thanks for helping the newbie!

surfwax95 · surfwax95 #2 (**permalink**)

01-23-2007, 04:46 PM

I have those speakers also, I only use the front speakers (the sub works too).

You can get an external sound card device that will let you hook all of the speakers, though.

novicew · novicew #3 (**permalink**)

01-23-2007, 04:53 PM

Pricy solution.

Thalias · Thalias #4 (**permalink**)

01-23-2007, 05:10 PM

Haha, well, I think I'll just be using two speakers then.

I mainly use them for listening to music anyway, and the occasional game, so 2.1 audio should be fine. But how does the sub work if there's only one line-out jack on the back? Unless you don't need to plug in the dedicated plug for the sub...

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Member Since: Aug 27, 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 2,410 Mac Specs: 15" Powerbook G4 • 24" iMac • iPhone 3Gs	01-23-2007, 04:46 PM I have those speakers also, I only use the front speakers (the sub works too). You can get an external sound card device that will let you hook all of the speakers, though. I try to Command+Shift+/ when I can. They're - Their - There \| Two - Too - To \| You're - Your \| MAC - Mac I was on the M-F honor roll for October, 2006.
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Thalias #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 17, 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 8	01-23-2007, 04:40 PM I just got a 17" iMac Core Duo off of eBay and it should be arriving here tomorrow. :headphone In the mean time, I thought I'd ask a few questions - get more familiar with the platform. So, like the title says, would it be possible for me to use my Logitech X-530's with my new iMac? Or will I only be able to use the front 2? And if that's the case (can only use the front speakers), will I be able to use the subwoofer as well? Thanks for helping the newbie!
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Thalias #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 17, 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 8	01-23-2007, 05:10 PM Haha, well, I think I'll just be using two speakers then. I mainly use them for listening to music anyway, and the occasional game, so 2.1 audio should be fine. But how does the sub work if there's only one line-out jack on the back? Unless you don't need to plug in the dedicated plug for the sub...
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