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    Adding 5.1 Speakers to a Laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mihael Keehl, Sep 3, 2011.

  1. Mihael Keehl

    Mihael Keehl Notebook Evangelist

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    I recently got a 5.1 Speaker System, however, my laptop only has one audio port and I have three cables that I'm supposed to connect to the laptop. What are my options or am I just forced to get a new laptop? My laptop specs are in my signature below.
     
    Mihael Keehl, Sep 3, 2011
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  2. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    You need an external sound card with 5.1.
    They come in many interfaces for laptops, probably only 3/4 you'd consider: USB, expresscard, and cardbus/PCMCIA.There isn't a lot of reason to go firewire which is 4th.

    Good luck! Theres a lot out there to choose from.
     
    niffcreature, Sep 3, 2011
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  3. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    turtle beach makes some nice usb sound dongles.
     
    newsposter, Sep 3, 2011
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