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mailman65

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How do I setup two different sets of speakers onto one computer?
« on: July 11, 2007, 12:47:58 AM »
I recently bought a new Dell XPS 720 with a Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic(D) Sound Card and with Dell A525 2.1 Stereo Speakers with a Subwoofer. I have another set of speakers that I used to use on my old computer which I would like to hook up to work simultaneously with my current speakers. The older speakers are Dell A425 2.1 Stereo Speakers with a Subwoofer. How do I go about setting the two up.

I am also thinking about reformatting the XPS 720 to repartition the hard drive so I may end up needing to setup the original speakers as well. It would be easiest if I could install both immediately after reformatting and partitioning.
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    Re: How do I setup two different sets of speakers onto one computer?
    « Reply #1 on: July 11, 2007, 11:44:39 AM »
    taking a shot at this but;  go read on each one and see which if or  both would work*

    you need either an amplifier or an equalizer  with 4 speaker  inputs and you should be good to go, the creative sound card will setup the output levels.
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    mailman65

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    Re: How do I setup two different sets of speakers onto one computer?
    « Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007, 12:16:56 AM »
    Thank you very much. Do you have any recommendations for a good amplifier or equalizer?
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      Re: How do I setup two different sets of speakers onto one computer?
      « Reply #3 on: July 12, 2007, 02:31:59 AM »
      If these are powered speakers and non USB, they might work by using a simple Y adapter. Radio Shack should have them.
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        Re: How do I setup two different sets of speakers onto one computer?
        « Reply #4 on: July 12, 2007, 12:08:47 PM »
        Quote from: 2k_dummy on July 12, 2007, 02:31:59 AM
        If these are powered speakers and non USB, they might work by using a simple Y adapter. Radio Shack should have them.

        yeah I'd suggest a Y adapter too. I use one for my setup with a pair of powered speakers and my stereo.
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        Re: How do I setup two different sets of speakers onto one computer?
        « Reply #5 on: July 13, 2007, 01:51:58 AM »
        Oh, of course, I can't believe I didn't think of that. Thats great! Thanks a bunch 2k_dummy.
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