Topic: 5.1 Through 3.5 Mm Jacks? (Read 84 times)

Haktar · « **on:** November 25, 2008, 07:58:00 AM »

Hey guys, i have a 5.1 system connected to my computer it uses 3.5mm jacks, is there anyway i can connect the xbox to the surround sound? even if i have to connect the optical to my computer then some how play that through the sorround sound connected to the pc.

Thanks Scott

brandogg · « **Reply #1 on:** November 25, 2008, 02:02:00 PM »

If your soundcard has S/PDIF input, then that's the way to go. If it only has 3.5mm input jacks, then you can't get 5.1 from your 360.

Haktar · « **Reply #2 on:** November 25, 2008, 04:25:00 PM »

Hey

, thanks for the reply i have the stricker extreme motherboard and i know it has s/pdif onboard but i dont know much about it, how would i conenct that to the 360?

Thanks

Haktar · « **Reply #3 on:** November 25, 2008, 05:47:00 PM »

ahh i just relised that it has an optical connection aswell, i thought it was only coaxial

, it seems to only be input though

brandogg · « **Reply #4 on:** November 25, 2008, 10:18:00 PM »

Input = what you want. You want to take the 360's optical output and go to your soundcard's input, and from there to your speakers.

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