If you haves graphics card with an hdmi port you can also use that with any real 5.1 system that has hdmi and even 7.1
On Saturday, June 30, 2012, goshawk on horseback < goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk> wrote: > first off, to the best of my knowledge, a single stereo jack, or 2 RCA > plugs, are not going to carry a full 5.1 signal, as you would then be asking > a stereo connection, normally for 2 speakers, to carry a 6 speaker signal, > which is what 5.1 is. it needs either 3 stereo jacks, 6 RCA plugs, or a > digital connection. > > the only thing I can think of that comes reasonably close to what you are > looking for, is the logitech z-5500 speaker system. > it doesn't have all the ins and outs of a full home cinema amp, but does > have 2 digital inputs, an analog input on 3 stereo jacks, and it does have a > single stereo jack input, which you could try using, but I personally doubt > that you will get full 5.1 through it. > a few other points of this system are: > 1. the controls and connections, are mounted on a remote wired pod, which is > ideal if not a lot of space is available. > 2. apart from the sub, the speakers are quite small, but still give a very > good sound. > and 3. apart from the sub, all other speakers can be stand or wall mounted > super easily, thanks to there swiveling stands. > it also has a remote control. > the only thing I had to say against the system, being a bit of an > audiophile, is that it could have been supplied with better quality speaker > cable. > apart from that, it is a very good system for those who haven't got room > for, or who just don't want all the bells and whistles of a full home cinema > amp. > for example, I got mine after a move gone wrong, when I had to downsize a > bit, but still wanted a decent 5.1 sound system for my tv. and like I said, > apart from the not very good speaker cable supplied, which I changed, I have > got no complaints. > > hope this helps. > > Simon > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Ventura" <frank.vent...@littlebreezes.com> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:57 PM > Subject: 5.1 stereo amps to connect to a sound card > > > Hi all, can anyone recommend a good 5.1 amplifier to connect to a sound card > with ehther a single 1/8 stereo output or preferably two RCA jacks. Nothing > with a built in receiver or multiple inputs just a good high quality, high > power amplifier to compliment an average sound card. > Thanks > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
