Bodging surrond sound? I have 2.1, buy a few extra 2 channel speakers?

[gamingguy27]

I have some Logitech Z-2300 speakers, and a 7.1 X-Fi Xtreme Music soundcard.

Could I get a few extra speakers to make my pc into 5.1 surrond?

I'm guessing I would need two extra sets of speakers, any advice?

CHeers,

Alex.

 

[turbo1]

You cannot upgrade that into 5.1 since your
built-in amplifier is designed to produce 2.1.

even "if" you have extra audio outputs for speakers
at the back of your subwoofer enclosure & add or tap
another set of speakers to that,you still get the 2.1 Ch.

if you want to add some more speakers,you also need
to add another amplifier & hook that new sets of speakers
to your new amplifier & plug it to another audio output from
your sound card (rear/front).but that is only 4.1 Ch in equivalent.

 

[gamingguy27]

Sorry, I meant plugging extra speakers (with built in amps) into the other outputs on my soundcard (not my current 2.1 system).

In theory it definatley should be possible...

Alex.

 

[zipperman]

Thats right turbo1
The subwoofer controls the # of speakers to your sound card.
So you need the complete package.

 

[turbo1]

In theory it definatley should be possible...

That's absolutely correct!..

actually,you can do that until you get the 8 channel (7.1).

but you'll need as much amplifiers as your sound card outputs have.

 

[turbo1]

The subwoofer controls the # of speakers to your sound card.
So you need the complete package.

True, zipperman...