Will this cable allow me to connect my 5.1 sound system to a new PC that only has USB ports?
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if sound sys has rca out or in....???? PC in or out... must pass through what your are trying to do, but quality won't be high Price is reasonable to try... My denon receiver is good at passing through rca or HDMI. USB may need to be 3.0 or higher...
1054931
Hiya, this doesn't make sense entirely - the speaker is a passive speaker and will only produce the sound of what you send it. It has three speakers in it (Left-Center-Right) all in one cabinet, but it's not powered so it won't create two extra channels. Your 5.1 system will still be a 5.1 system. Well, assuming you have another 2 speakers and a sub....and a receiver.
1920917
you only need to use the 3.5mm to RCA cable that comes with the set. the system will convert the signal to 5.1
1326915
If you have a Surround receiver such as Yamaha that outputs simulated 5.1 to headphones yes but it depends on if your receiver supports surround soundstages to headphones.
906380
Yes, basically. Plugging in the USB cable will set up a new USB audio output in Windows 7/8, and you could use that device for anything really. But the output is limited to 48kzh / 16-bit if that matters to you. It is designed so that you would use the USB device as your "default communications device" and then plug in a digital or analog cable and set that device as the "default device" for other applications. You would lose partial mixer functionality using it in this way.
1150025
It takes RCA and 1/8" trs, so there's no way to go right in from USB. You'd need a separate DAC if USB is your only option.
2162700
It should work. My use is from 3.5 to RCA adapter to Logitech 5.1 PC speaker system. The 3.5 is from my TV. It is not really 5.1, but I had the speakers and it is much cheaper than a new sound bar right now. You may have to experiment with the proper port on either end of the 3.5.
1744638
I'm running mine with windows 8 64 bit but my speakers are 2.1 it should work with 5.1 but not 100 % sure.
1682933
i dont see how it would be beneficial to use this seeing as how your headset is already usb. this adapter only serves to convert standard pc headset hookups into usb format. in other words, your headset would have to have a 3.5 mm audio jack (for both speaker and/or microphone) for it to work
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Yes. This cable, plus an adapter for converting optical audio to analog (RCA) will do the job for you.
712668
That's what I used it for -- while it does from time to time have some limitations (occasional cross-static, minimal volume irregularities, etc [which may actually have to do with my not exactly "new 5.1 surround sound system" itself]), for the most part adaptor works great !!!! Hope that helps.
1528556
only if your home stereo system has an Aux input or output, doubt it though as most home stereo system either require bare cables or a receiver, it will connect your computer to another speaker source that uses 3.5mm aux connection
686747
I have mine hooked up to my 5.1 surround sound with the optical wire and it works good.
1038788
first check if your speakers have an input digital for the cable because the sound card have an output digital (the digital cable comes with it) if not then you need the Digital to Analog Audio Decoder Converter - Transfer the DTS/AC-3 Digital Signal and Stereo(R/L) Audio Signal into 5.1 Analog Output, i had the same problem with this device my 5.1 speakers got the digital dolby surround sound, also i needed to configure on the system (program) the 5.1 channels (speakers) also the digital sound and i choose the dolby system. good luck
1773928
You would need a splitter cable. PCs have two separate jacks (audio in & out.). P.S., the sound quality on this device was poor.
380599
Yes it will help you hook up to your receiver, but I am doubtful that the 5.1 will come through as true 5.1. Is worth a try without upgrading your receiver.
1523005
Yes, it supports both 5.1 and 7.1 sound output from the optical out. I use it with my Sonos soundbar and it is a perfect match.