[mythtv-users] Slightly OT: How to connect HDTV+5.1 speakers to comp?

Lindsay Mathieson lindsay.mathieson at gmail.com
Sun Nov 2 22:30:07 UTC 2008


On Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:13:14 am Bobby Gill wrote:
> I'm going to be getting a decent HDTV soon along with a new surround system
> so I can use it for all myth FE/video watching. Now currently I watch stuff
> on my desktop, I have 5.1 fully working and all with Logi speakers.
>
> My question is if I get a "regular" surround system (not PC speakers) how
> would I connect it to my computer exactly? I'm guessing there's some device
> in between where I'd plug the 5.1 > device and then device has a computer
> compatible input? I have never setup equipment other than PC stuff, so
> quite the noob in this respect.


Depends on what inputs your surround app provides. Given you're using Logitech 
speakers I presume you have analog out from your myth system. If your new 
surround amp supports analog inputs it will have 6 RCA inputs, the same as 
your logitech speakers. Just plug them in the same way.

>
>
> Thanks very much,
> Bob

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