Will this enable me to plug a true 5.1 system into my laptop?
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this is a simple 4 wire cable with all 4 wires at male plug also being presented at each of the three female jacks. This is called TRRS for tip, ring, ring, sleeve. This plug does NOT split out the 3 different contacts separately to the 3 jacks. I think 5.1 audio systems need 2 wires or optical to decode audio to the 6 speakers, so I am not sure of your question. Does your laptop have 5.1 output and if so what type of plug does your computer use for the 5.1 output?
92183
If you use this splitter you will only get 2.0 stereo fed onto 6 channels, so it won't be true 5.1 You would be better off getting this: ASIN: B002LM0U2S it is a USB 7.1 audio card.
1410994
Stereo is 2 channel and how will you be creating 6 channels from a 2 channel source? Consider the single plug to 3 jacks cannot convert anything. This product is unique in that it has 2 bands and carries 4 wires and anything being plugged into this cable should have 2 bands. Right now I think the iPad's top jack is the main user of this product, which carries 2-channel stereo sound and microphone, plus the common ground wire, which requires 4 wires. Our Dell computer has a standard 2 wire audio output jack that can be software switched between 2-wire stereo and 2-wire digital audio which a 5.1 speaker system will split into 2-front, 2-rear, center + subwoofer 5.1 audio.
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Stereo is 2 channel and how will you be creating 6 channels from a 2 channel source? Consider the single plug to 3 jacks cannot convert anything. This product is unique in that it has 2 bands and carries 4 wires and anything being plugged into this cable should have 2 bands. Right now I think the iPad's top jack is the main user of this product, which carries 2-channel stereo sound and microphone, plus the common ground wire, which requires 4 wires. Our Dell computer has a standard 2 wire audio output jack that can be software switched between 2-wire stereo and 2-wire digital audio which a 5.1 speaker system will split into 2-front, 2-rear, center + subwoofer 5.1 audio. Stereo is 2 channel and how will you be creating 6 channels from a 2 channel source? Consider the single plug to 3 jacks cannot convert anything. This product is unique in that it has 2 bands and carries 4 wires and anything being plugged into this cable should have 2 bands. Right now I think the iPad's top jack is the main user of this product, which carries 2-channel stereo sound and microphone, plus the common ground wire, which requires 4 wires. Our Dell computer has a standard 2 wire audio output jack that can be software switched between 2-wire stereo and 2-wire digital... » Read More Stereo is 2 channel and how will you be creating 6 channels from a 2 channel source? Consider the single plug to 3 jacks cannot convert anything. This product is unique in that it has 2 bands and carries 4 wires and anything being plugged into this cable should have 2 bands. Right now I think the iPad's top jack is the main user of this product, which carries 2-channel stereo sound and microphone, plus the common ground wire, which requires 4 wires. Our Dell computer has a standard 2 wire audio output jack that can be software switched between 2-wire stereo and 2-wire digital audio which a 5.1 speaker system will split into 2-front, 2-rear, center + subwoofer 5.1 audio. « Show Less
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Hello, the truth in the specifications of the card only refers to 5.1 is silent in relation to speakers 7.1, I use it with Ligitech 5.1 speakers, I think you should find another model that is more specific, I put a link here; you can check this model that is compatible with 7.1 speakers:Creative Sound Blaster Audigy PCIe RX 7.1 Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp
33627
Yes. I currently use it as a 5.1 receiver. The other two speaker outputs can be toggled for 7.1 or as a separate powered 2.0 zone.
1786922
not sure ... I do happen to have an 8.1 laptop ... will attempt to test in a couple of days and see
1728595
Yes it is... I am using Windows 8.1 though... Only thing is that you need to plug in first before you run your software...
1568300
Absolutely, While capable of 7.1, 5.1 works just as well with this receiver and you always retain the option to expand later.
843765
Yes it will. Make sure you install in an area you can plug in your laptop to do updatrs
1744638
I'm running mine with windows 8 64 bit but my speakers are 2.1 it should work with 5.1 but not 100 % sure.
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It should. I've a similar setup out of my Imac and I'm getting 5.1 sound to my speaker system
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Yes! 5.1 still works fine, I haven't tested 7.1 but I expect the original audio stream is passed straight through so anything that works over HDMI should work through the box.
1318732
its only supported 5.1 as real surround mean with more 2 speakers but you can feel the 7.1 surround without install 2 more speakers
744869
I believe you should be able to since the missing speakers between the 5.1 and the 7.1 are used for mid room surround, however with the whole system in I'm not sure if you'll be able to have just stereo sound coming from the remaining port. Its possible you'll end up with those speakers only playing the sound that would come through the two mid speakers in a 7.1 system.
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You need some sort of audio device in your system whether it be a built-in or an expansion card. If you computer has 6 audio ports you should be good. I've never had any issue hooking up 5.1 speakers to any computer. Also, consider some Logitech speakers, these actually aren't that great.
441665
This one only supports 1.1 -- you need to consider the TX-SR605 model which supports 1.3
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Yes, this should work on that setup. You will probably have to dig around on the internet for drivers, though.
694633
Not sure what a 5.1 is, but I'm using it on a MacBook Pro 15 inch late 2008 model and it works great.
1568296
Yes, you can do 5.1 as I currently do now. But the receiver can configure to run on 7.1 and even 7.2 speaker system.