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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 3, 2014 21:54:41 GMT 1

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Next question, how do I connect a 5.1 speaker system to a laptop?

If I get rid of my Dell tower, I would still want to keep the 5.1 speaker I use with them. But I'm guessing the new laptop would not have the same / right output.

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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 3, 2014 22:04:42 GMT 1 via the ProBoards App barstef likes this

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I think you need a different sound card Paul. But let's see what everyone says. I have a great sound system on my desk top but I think lap tops are different.

I'm actually curious about that too

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steve Big Hand random bootleg CRUMPET BOY Having trouble understanding Jane Posts: 55,160 Member is Online	Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 3, 2014 22:10:56 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve on Apr 3, 2014 22:10:56 GMT 1 Does your laptop have a multichannel soundcard & HDMI output? That's where I'd look first. edit: What's the signal path? PC>amp>speakers??
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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 4, 2014 1:11:50 GMT 1 via Tapatalk

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I doubt the sound card in the lappy would be capable of more than 2.1, but if you have HDmi out you hook that into the input on the receiver as that will carry HD audio as well as video and then the receiver will separate the two streams and send the sound to the speakers and video to the screen.. Give me a call if you want to discuss...

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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 4, 2014 9:18:34 GMT 1

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Post by steve on Apr 4, 2014 9:18:34 GMT 1

Or, if you don't fancy trailing cables all over the place, if your PC & amp are DNLA compliant you should be able to connect wirelessly.
If the PC is only stereo capable, you'll need to fiddle with the preset sound fields on the amp to simulate 5.1 sound

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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 15, 2014 21:50:52 GMT 1

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Anyone got any strong views on Harman Kardon?

I'm looking at these
www.amazon.co.uk/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-Channel-Multimedia/dp/B003ZXDOMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397594920&sr=8-1&keywords=harman+kardon+soundsticks+III

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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 15, 2014 22:17:54 GMT 1 paulwUK likes this

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Post by steve on Apr 15, 2014 22:17:54 GMT 1

HK make some damned good gear but they tend to overdo their punch. Can be a bit over the top & messy.

My advice is to give it an audition.
Use known components & source material.
& I mean "known".

Then compare it to something else.

See what you think

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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 15, 2014 22:37:01 GMT 1

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Apr 15, 2014 21:50:52 GMT 1 paulwUK said:

Anyone got any strong views on Harman Kardon?

I'm looking at these
www.amazon.co.uk/Harman-Kardon-Soundsticks-Channel-Multimedia/dp/B003ZXDOMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397594920&sr=8-1&keywords=harman+kardon+soundsticks+III

so Paul have you given up on the 5.1 sound for your laptop? You know this is 2.1 right? I agree with steve. See if you can listen to a few units before purchase. Mind is an Acoustic Authority Subwoofer system like this www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustics-Platinum-CA-3602-Speaker/dp/B00JOCBT82/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1397597658&sr=8-2-fkmr3&keywords=acoustic+authority+speaker+system

I love it. It has great sound to it. Definitely listen to a few units before buying.

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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop Apr 15, 2014 22:42:51 GMT 1

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Apr 15, 2014 22:38:53 GMT 1 paulwUK said:

Yeah, i've decided that I don't need 5.1 in my study, 2.1 is enough.

I still need to get a new sound system for the lounge/front room though.

Mine is 2.1 and it sounds amazing! You should be fine!

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Connect 5.1 speakers to laptop May 1, 2014 21:20:36 GMT 1 Pipperoo likes this

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Post by paulwUK on May 1, 2014 21:20:36 GMT 1

I've finally moved the new Harman Kardon speakers into my study with the new laptop and been playing with them. I love them! Not just the look and feel but the sound is great, considering I paid £80 for them. Bargain!

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