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Old 07-17-2005, 06:34 PM
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Switch to connect 2 sets of speakers to 1 PC?
Does anyone know of a switch that will allow me to connect 2 sets of 5.1 PC speakers to 1 computer? Ideally it would be able to switch between speakers A, B, or both A & B - just like a stereo. I have an older set of 5.1 PC speakers that I'd like to hook up on my deck by the pool so I can listen to Music Match out there as well! I've done a bit of searching on the internet but all I can find is pretty much just the opposite (KVM switch to use 1 keyboard, mouse, monitor, & speakers with 2 computers). TIA!
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Old 07-17-2005, 06:44 PM
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connect your pc to your stereo/amp and connect the 2nd set of speakers to your stereo.

or

you can get a headphone splitter like this:

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=172340
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Old 07-18-2005, 09:08 AM
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Hey thanks Gresch. The speakers are PC speakers so I don't think they'll work with a regular stereo that uses 8 ohm speakers. I also thought about using a headphone splitter but I'm not sure that will work. There's another 9 pin connector from the speakers that plug into the computer that the headphone splitter doesn't have. I'm guessing this is to control volume, bass, treble, surround, etc.. I'm hoping there's something available that will allow full functionality.
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Old 07-18-2005, 05:53 PM
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if you give blackbox a call they will make you an a/b box...
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Old 07-18-2005, 06:21 PM
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if you give blackbox a call they will make you an a/b box...
Sounds interesting - do you have their contact info?
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Old 07-18-2005, 06:38 PM
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www.blackbox.com

if you tell them what inputs and outputs you need they can made an a/b box for you. if not, there are other joints that might, like cablestogo.com...
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Old 07-19-2005, 09:45 AM
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www.blackbox.com

if you tell them what inputs and outputs you need they can made an a/b box for you. if not, there are other joints that might, like cablestogo.com...
Thanks again - I think I'll give these folks a try...
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Old 07-20-2005, 03:45 AM
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you can wirelessly transmit the signal with apple airport extreme. Other Companies also make wireless routers that also wirelessly transmit the signal from your computer to the router. Then you hardwire the stereo to the router. A friend of mine uses it in his apartment and it works great.

One option through linksys

another option through linksys

apple airport express

apple airport extreme

also, check this lonk our for other wireless options
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