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OK...I am not a bright guy, so break it down for me like I'm a 5 year old...
On my new 27" iMac I have my external audio speakers plugged into the back of the unit. Funny thing is, I can't figure out how I am going to hook up headphones when I need to use them other than to spin the monitor around, unplug the speakers, then plug in the headphones. What are some other more user-friendly ideas?
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Both my Logitech and Klipsch computer speakers have headphone jacks on them so I can just plug in the headphones right into the speakers.

What speakers are you using?
 
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dtravis7 said:
Both my Logitech and Klipsch computer speakers have headphone jacks on them so I can just plug in the headphones right into the speakers.
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Same here for the basic speakers that came with my old HP monitor.

scathe said:
what I did when my speakers had no jack I could use was to use an adaptor to split the output in the back and just run a cable to plug my headphone into...
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...which you can probably pick up at an electronics store today!
 
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And here's another option that I think is perhaps even cooler!

Use Bluetooth headphones! :)
 
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chas_m said:
And here's another option that I think is perhaps even cooler!

Use Bluetooth headphones! :)
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Good thinking, Batm..err..chas ;)
I wonder if there are any BT headphones that can be paired to two devices, simultaneously, so I could have my phone and my mini paired and the itunes track (for example) would cut out and connect the incoming call automatically. :Cool:

Gonna have to go google up some research, now.. See what you've done, Chas? :Evil:
 
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chas_m said:
And here's another option that I think is perhaps even cooler!

Use Bluetooth headphones! :)
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Unless you care what your audio sounds like, and I do. As it is listening to mp3 stuff is hard enough for me to do... with the wishy washy cymbals (especially ride cymbal) sound...
 
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I recommend either the splitter (if your speakers have really good sound quality) or up yourself to a nicer set of speakers, and make sure they have a 3.5mm line out from one of the units.

Me, being the big spender that I am (which sucks when you don't make a lot of money) would go for a nice surround sound 5.1 set, which should on the controller have a headphone jack out. I used to have my Logitech x680s and they were BEASTS. I need to find and buy a fuse for them, actually, and then they will be back in business. Can anyone tell me where I might find some good prices and reliable service for buying a fuse online?

I think it's a slow burn 2A that I need, but really if you've got any tips as to where to look, let me know!

Anyway, yea. That way you get not only a more user friendly result which is what you're looking for, but a really nice upgrade to some new speakers, and we all know shiny new toys make the world go round. :)
 
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Use the splitter as DarkestRitual suggests and remember the golden rule ... there are no dumb questions just dumb answers at times.
 
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DarkestRitual said:
I recommend either the splitter (if your speakers have really good sound quality) or up yourself to a nicer set of speakers, and make sure they have a 3.5mm line out from one of the units.

Me, being the big spender that I am (which sucks when you don't make a lot of money) would go for a nice surround sound 5.1 set, which should on the controller have a headphone jack out. I used to have my Logitech x680s and they were BEASTS. I need to find and buy a fuse for them, actually, and then they will be back in business. Can anyone tell me where I might find some good prices and reliable service for buying a fuse online?

I think it's a slow burn 2A that I need, but really if you've got any tips as to where to look, let me know!

Anyway, yea. That way you get not only a more user friendly result which is what you're looking for, but a really nice upgrade to some new speakers, and we all know shiny new toys make the world go round. :)
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You should be able to get a fuse at about any auto parts store, or a wal-mart. I assume that it is just a standard bullet fuse, right? You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one.
 
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Actually, depending on what speakers you have, you could even get a 40 dollar set and upgrade instead of spending 15-20 on a splitter at an electronics store.
 
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JohnCL said:
You should be able to get a fuse at about any auto parts store, or a wal-mart. I assume that it is just a standard bullet fuse, right? You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one.
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Excellent. I grew up in the computer age, so I have no idea what the inside of an auto store looks like. :) It's been a few years since I went with my dad. But yea, that's good to know. I'll look it up and head on over to one of the local stores. :)
 
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Using JBL Platinum Series speakers routed through a Yamaha subwoofer (yes, I DO care what the music sounds like!). The JBLs have an output jack on front...funny thing is when I plug headphones in: a) the speakers are muted, b) no sound through the headphones, & c) the subwoofer is still thumping. On the old (cough-cough) PC when I plugged headphones into the front of the tower, everything was copasetic. Unless I am missing something, it looks like upgrade time. Any suggestions??
 
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1. There are bluetooth headphones that are well-regarded for sound quality. They're obviously not cheap, but they exist.

2. Ride cymbals are exactly what drove me from MP3s into the loving (and warmer) arms of AAC. :)
 
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Even AAC, the ride cymbal just isn't right...

The bluetooth headphones may be well regarded for sound quality, but it's still trying to force a higher bandwidth codec through a lower bandwidth through put, which means it will reduce quality. :(
 
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By the way, while it's said that there's no such thing as a dumb question, your topic title isn't going to win any awards for intelligence. ;) It's much better (and a "Forum Rule") to give a clue as to the content of your post, such as "Question about Speakers", or something even more specific.
 

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