Swad Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 So I really need surround sound but I don't have optical speakers. I have a nice set that I bought 4-5 years ago but I can't afford a whole new set. So are there any options? I tried going from a single miniplug to the 3 miniplugs coming from the speakers, but all I get is left channel. I'm looking at buying the Firewave: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4112464 Any thoughts? Is there a cheaper way to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconis Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I just bought the M-Audio Sonica Theater. This one works with USB, but I thought it was an ending product line so I don't know where you can buy it. I found one in the Netherlands but that won't help you I am afraid . This one cost about 80 euros, so about 100 dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatot Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 M-Audio Transit is the next generation for those requiring USB audio. why don't you just connect it to a receiver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I thought about getting a receiver, since it would be more powerful for the money. They're also a lot bigger... So if I got one, would it have the optical miniplug that the iMac has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatot Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I haven't seen receiver that comes with the miniplug optical. But there is a lot adapter out there. Some are bundled with the TOSLINK cable itself. Try Monster iCable® Fiber Optic Kit: http://www.monstercable.com/computer/produ...er.asp?pin=2809 or if you have purchased M-Audio Transit for your hackintosh, it comes with the adapter. the 3.5mm mini adapters only: http://www.national-tech.com/catalog/toslinkadapter.htm if you're unlucky, be prepared to hear audio popping and cost for AppleCare earlier iMac is not that "working right out of the box" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted September 28, 2006 Author Share Posted September 28, 2006 Well, I went ahead and bought the Griffin Firewave - it's exactly what I needed and works without any extra software (although it does include some). I had an Audigy card installed on my PC for a long time and this is a much more elegant solution. (It even gives you an extra Firewire port to cover for the one it takes). It also looks great and fits perfectly under my iMac... I'm sure it would work with any other Mac. I'll try it on my Macbook but I'm sure it'll work. Anyway, I'll have a full review coming up sometime, but this comes highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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