Macbook 5.1 issue

74YLOR3k · Jul 16, 2006

I own a set of Logitech X-530 5.1 speakers. I really do not wish to purchase a whole new set of speakers for my yet to arrive macbook because of its one minijack. the only interface for the speakers is three mini cables which would usually plug into a pc soundcard. is there any kind of adapter to convert the three cables into one for the macbooks port?

snoslicer8 · Jul 18, 2006

74YLOR3k said:
I own a set of Logitech X-530 5.1 speakers. I really do not wish to purchase a whole new set of speakers for my yet to arrive macbook because of its one minijack. the only interface for the speakers is three mini cables which would usually plug into a pc soundcard. is there any kind of adapter to convert the three cables into one for the macbooks port?

There is a semi-new soundcard out by Griffin that I believe offers the outputs you are requiring.
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/firewave/more.php
The other option you have is to use an adapter that would split the macbook's optical digital output signal into analog outputs...but I dunno what you would use for that.

coach_z · Jul 18, 2006

there is a solution to your answer but i dont remember the name of it, hopefully someone can remember it
-chris

JKrouth · Jul 18, 2006

Im not sure about exactly what your talking about but maybe this would help...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7385466&type=product&id=1122654484359

*edit* or maybe something from here...

http://www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?category=1

74YLOR3k · Jul 18, 2006

snoslicer8 said:
There is a semi-new soundcard out by Griffin that I believe offers the outputs you are requiring.
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/firewave/more.php
The other option you have is to use an adapter that would split the macbook's optical digital output signal into analog outputs...but I dunno what you would use for that.

thanks guys the product from griffin was precisely what I was looking for

bil2k · Jul 27, 2006

I have Klipsch Promedia 5.1 ultras that hooks up the same way as 74YLOR3k's speakers. A few related questions when using that Griffin sound card:

Will iDVD play in 5.1 ?
Will iTunes upmix the stereo signal and feed it to the rear? ie, Stereo X 2

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