Is it possible to integrate to 7.1? I got 2 additional speakers (Logitech Speaker System Z520), is there a way to add this to the X-540 5.1?
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I actually just did this to my set. I have had this logitech speaker setup for well over 5 years now, and I just early yesterday morning thought to myself...wonder if adding 2.0/2.1 speakers would work. For my setup, it did. I simply plugged the 5.1 into three of the jacks (I selected Center/sub (orange), Rear (black), and Side (green cable plugged into grey due to the 2.0 speakers having shorter wire). Then I simply added the 2.0/2.1 speakers into the green jack. You will need to play with speaker audio levels on your computer, but for me, they worked well. I tested in Fallout New Vegas and Batman A.A. and it was great. Can't believe I didn't try this earlier.
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You need some sort of audio device in your system whether it be a built-in or an expansion card. If you computer has 6 audio ports you should be good. I've never had any issue hooking up 5.1 speakers to any computer. Also, consider some Logitech speakers, these actually aren't that great.
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Yeah, you just have to plug in the right sockets and configure the sound card for 5.1. Hope I helped.
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Indeed you can. I have it hooked up to mines with no problem. However it's a 5.1 speaker which mean it gonna need to be plug into a sound out which has a "center/rear speaker, side speaker, and front speaker." FYI If your mother board support a 5.1 or 7.1 your good to go. If you don't you may still plug it in however you might lose out on some speakers working since there's isn't any out put for it so it would act as a 2.1 speaker set. Also if all the speaker don't work initially check your sound card program or audio setting and set it to 5.1. Other wise only the bass and the front speaker will play. Hope this helps. Any other questions ask away hopefully this help answers your questions.
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Only 5.1. Might try looking at HT Omega. Much better cards, better sound and real customer support. I returned this sound blaster card because my onboard sound was superior.
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Hello, the truth in the specifications of the card only refers to 5.1 is silent in relation to speakers 7.1, I use it with Ligitech 5.1 speakers, I think you should find another model that is more specific, I put a link here; you can check this model that is compatible with 7.1 speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-Audigy-SB1550/dp/B00EO6X7PG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405118509&sr=1-1&keywords=sound+card+7.1
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No, this is a speaker package, you would need to buy a receiver and tower speakers separately. The speakers are ment to be used as a 7.1 setup as surround sound speakers.
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That doesn't make a difference. 7.1 just means there are 7 speakers (or sources of sound) there are 3 speakers in each ear muff for the left and right and then 1 in each for the center speaker. They also both have significant bass. This is why they are so large.
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Basic answer - No. I believe this unit is designed to function just with its own 2 speakers in "stereo" mode. There is no mention of surround sound such as 5.1 or 7.1 that I could find. You might try a "parallel" hook-up with the amp outputs going to both the Yamaha speakers and the appropriate left or right channels of your wall mount speakers - BUT - be careful to verify that the combined loads / impedances, etc are ok (see specs section of Yamaha owners manual & specs for your wall speakers) or you might damage the amps and all the speakers involved. Also this would only give you more stereo output with all the speakers, not 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Try your Yamaha with just its own speakers and turn up the volume a little - this might work ok for you without the wall speakers. Regards, John
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Thanks Guys.. well that answers it. since I also have a 5.1 surround system for when the wife isn't home and I'm playing BF3, I just need to get a wired headset to continue to use, what I would believe to be, better audio processing on the standalone soundcard. But then I see items like the Razer Megaladon, which advertises 7.1, but it is USB connected... so again it would appear that device would only use the simulated surround inside the actual headset? as opposed to a minijack plugged into the soundcard, does it make a difference? or will all surround headsets do all processing in the headset and therefore doesn't matter in the least how it connects to the PC? Thanks Guys.. well that answers it. since I also have a 5.1 surround system for when the wife isn't home and I'm playing BF3, I just need to get a wired headset to continue to use, what I would believe to be, better audio processing on the standalone soundcard. But then I see items like the Razer Megaladon, which advertises 7.1, but it is USB connected... so again it would appear that device would only use the simulated surround inside the actual headset? as opposed to a minijack plugged into the soundcard, does it make a difference? or will all surround headsets do all processing in the... » Read More Thanks Guys.. well that answers it. since I also have a 5.1 surround system for when the wife isn't home and I'm playing BF3, I just need to get a wired headset to continue to use, what I would believe to be, better audio processing on the standalone soundcard. But then I see items like the Razer Megaladon, which advertises 7.1, but it is USB connected... so again it would appear that device would only use the simulated surround inside the actual headset? as opposed to a minijack plugged into the soundcard, does it make a difference? or will all surround headsets do all processing in the headset and therefore doesn't matter in the least how it connects to the PC? « Show Less
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What operating system are you using? I bought this speaker for a laptop running Vista (which worked beautifully, by the way, because it was configured for Vista). The speaker and Vista didn't work smoothly. When I switched from the laptop's built-in speakers to the Logitech I often had to reboot after I set the Logitech as my default speaker. Then it would work great. It was a nuisance but the Logitech was such an improvement over the wimpy built-in speaker that it was worth it. My new laptop has great built-in speakers so I don't need to use the add on. The Logitech's a great little speaker, though. What operating system are you using? I bought this speaker for a laptop running Vista (which worked beautifully, by the way, because it was configured for Vista). The speaker and Vista didn't work smoothly. When I switched from the laptop's built-in speakers to the Logitech I often had to reboot after I set the Logitech as my default speaker. Then it would work great. It was a nuisance but the Logitech was such an improvement over the wimpy built-in speaker that it was worth it. My new laptop has great built-in speakers so I don't need to use the add on. The Logitech's a great little... » Read More What operating system are you using? I bought this speaker for a laptop running Vista (which worked beautifully, by the way, because it was configured for Vista). The speaker and Vista didn't work smoothly. When I switched from the laptop's built-in speakers to the Logitech I often had to reboot after I set the Logitech as my default speaker. Then it would work great. It was a nuisance but the Logitech was such an improvement over the wimpy built-in speaker that it was worth it. My new laptop has great built-in speakers so I don't need to use the add on. The Logitech's a great little speaker, though. « Show Less
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Yes it does, 100% solidly so! I am running this card with a Logitech Z906 audio system, and it does both 5.1 and 7.1 audio with this card..Very well I might add....you have to try it to believe it, and for its' price range it kills all the other cards by a zillion miler.Wavey Davey - 11-24-2014
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I'm not an expert, but your sound card would need to have 5.1 mode to properly get the full benefit from 5.1 speakers. You probably have that ability as it isn't anywhere near cutting edge in this century. :)
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Do a Google 'image' search of dolby 5.1. This will help you. Should be on the side. Can do the same search for 7.1, 9.1.
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Yes. Will definitely work with windows 7 should work with any 5.1 speaker setup.
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I don't know what 7.1 is - I stopped at stereo. But you're right, you can simply pull the cable apart to make 2 single cables - I did in fact pull mine slightly more apart at the ends to facilitate plugging them in - they pull apart very easily.
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Yes...Very frustrating..I can get sound with Stereo, but not 5.1...Really makes the HD feeds useless...