Sound Module
Connecting 5.1 Surround 3.5 mm port: Surround Sound Upgrade Kit vs Digital I / O Module?
This is my problem. I have a Logitech Z-5500 surround. Also I have a laptop with a 3.5mm audio port. And I have a 5.1 surround sound. I know that the best solution is to buy a Sound Blaster X-Fi ExpressCard. But my question is, which would be a better option: a. Surround Sound upgrade kit http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=16&product=16741 or b. the E / S digital module http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=16&product=1780&nav=2 addition, I really can not buy the sound card X-Fi, and only use the E / S Digital Module to connect the 3.5mm audio port of my laptop? (It appears that the module has a 3.5mm input) Would that be the same if I connect my laptop to a port of 3.5 mm from the Z5500? (I assume the port of 3.5 mm 5.1 sounds are not transferred) I'm struggling here. Thanks to anyone that the time to help.
The I / O module is for use in combination with X-Fi or similar, so forget that as a direct solution. The output 3.5 mm to take the laptop is almost definitely only audio L + R, so that you are right in assuming that is not going to create 5.1. X-Fi should do the job, and well. A 5.1 sound card (internal or external) will have a minimum of three outputs: (front L + R audio), rear (the same), and center / sub merged into the third prong / socket. The 5500 has the advantage of a digital coaxial input as well, and the X-Fi digital output (though 1 / 8 "minijack instead of 1 / 4" so you need to get the wiring right). Therefore, achieving this would be your best bet. There are plenty of alternative products (couple of links in the original), but tend to stick with the good name. Hoeper aid. Once you have installed and working properly, you'll love the system 5500.
