Connecting my MBP to my 5.1 Logitech

frey7190 · frey7190 #1 (**permalink**)

06-28-2010, 02:00 PM

Hey guys,

I have a Logitech Z-5300 (5.1 Surround Sound) system that was previously used on my old HP Media Center computer. The sound was great, and it worked like a charm.

Now, 1.5 years later with my Mac, I finally pulled the system out of my closet and plugged it into my MBP. The only thing is that I can only use the green cable. The Logitech system has three plugs, A green, orange, and black.

Is there something I can buy to plug into my computer so I get get full 5.1 sound??

Thanks!
James

Dex · Dex #2 (**permalink**)

06-28-2010, 03:04 PM

Don't the orange and black plugs connect into the speakers to make it all work together?

Dustinlane · Dustinlane #3 (**permalink**)

06-28-2010, 07:25 PM

I use a Griffin Firewave with my Creative 5.1 speakers. When I was transitioning from PC to Mac this was, and I think still, is the only solution for using speakers of this type.

Griffin, however, sadly discontinued it. The only place you'll find them is on eBay. griffin firewave items - Get great deals on Computers Networking items on eBay.com!

Good luck. Mine's been going for 4 years strong.

iLaw · iLaw #4 (**permalink**)

06-29-2010, 12:24 PM

Do your Z-5300s have optical input?

If they do, you can buy a 3.5 mm-to-TOSLINK/Optical adaptor and plug in your Mac via optical audio to achieve 5.1

GregoryO · GregoryO #5 (**permalink**)

08-10-2010, 03:34 PM

I too have been searching hard for a 5.1 surround sound adaptor to hook up my Logitech surround speakers (they have three 1/8 in inputs) to no avail. Why is this so hard?? I guess I'll look into the Griffin adaptor, although I heard that it no longer works under OS X 10.6. Does anybody know?

iLaw #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 23, 2008 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 167 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 15" (Mid 2010), iPhone 3GS	06-29-2010, 12:24 PM Do your Z-5300s have optical input? If they do, you can buy a 3.5 mm-to-TOSLINK/Optical adaptor and plug in your Mac via optical audio to achieve 5.1 iLaw MacBook Pro 15" (Mid 2010) + White 32GB Rogers iPhone 3GS 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7, 4 GB DDR3 RAM, 500 GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive, Intel HD/512 MB GeForce 330M Graphics, Hi-Res 15" Glossy Screen, Mac OS X v10.6
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frey7190 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 28, 2010 Posts: 7	06-28-2010, 02:00 PM Hey guys, I have a Logitech Z-5300 (5.1 Surround Sound) system that was previously used on my old HP Media Center computer. The sound was great, and it worked like a charm. Now, 1.5 years later with my Mac, I finally pulled the system out of my closet and plugged it into my MBP. The only thing is that I can only use the green cable. The Logitech system has three plugs, A green, orange, and black. Is there something I can buy to plug into my computer so I get get full 5.1 sound?? Thanks! James
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Dex #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 17, 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 92 Mac Specs: 13" MacBook Pro 2.66 ghz C2D 4 GB RAM	06-28-2010, 03:04 PM Don't the orange and black plugs connect into the speakers to make it all work together?
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GregoryO #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 10, 2010 Posts: 1	08-10-2010, 03:34 PM I too have been searching hard for a 5.1 surround sound adaptor to hook up my Logitech surround speakers (they have three 1/8 in inputs) to no avail. Why is this so hard?? I guess I'll look into the Griffin adaptor, although I heard that it no longer works under OS X 10.6. Does anybody know?
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