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    5.1 Surround Sound with Dell E1710/ ?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Tech.AliS, Jun 28, 2006.

  1. Tech.AliS

    Tech.AliS Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im wondering does the integrated sound card support 5.1 surround ? Im going to be using the 5.1 Zalman headphones how will i connect them ? All help will be appriciated !!!

    Edit : This will be for gaming .

    Thank You,
    Ali S.
     
    Tech.AliS, Jun 28, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    The only way to get DD is to use the S/PDIF output on the multimedia dongle that you can purchase thru Dell (it connects to the S/VHS port). I think the best bet is to buy a usb audio product.
     
    kegobeer, Jun 28, 2006
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    Tech.AliS Notebook Enthusiast

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    I searched the dell website but couldent find it can some one direct me to the right place ?
     
    Tech.AliS, Jun 29, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Don't bother with the dongle - from what I've read you have to hook up the audio and video in order to get the audio output. Sounds stupid, doesn't it?

    Buy a USB sound card.
     
    kegobeer, Jun 29, 2006
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    Yup I agree. I am using the USB Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External with their 5.1 headphones. Works perfectly with SPDIF to the headphones and you get the EAX effects for games too.
     
    schmuak, Jun 30, 2006
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    mini Notebook Consultant

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    mini, Aug 17, 2006
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