Add More Bass...

[Triple-X]

Is it possible to hook up a surround system subwoofer to the pc? I have an old phillips surround sound system that I won't need anymore and would really like to keep the subwoofer since it's very good quality. Any ideas on how to connect?

 

[boomstick666]

as long as the subwoofer has built in amp itll work w/ anything. if you have analog LFE out from ur soundcard (im assuming ur sound card has 5.1), just plug that in to the subwoofer. you might need 1/8" to RCA adapter for it.

 

[Triple-X]

as long as the subwoofer has built in amp itll work w/ anything. if you have analog LFE out from ur soundcard (im assuming ur sound card has 5.1), just plug that in to the subwoofer. you might need 1/8" to RCA adapter for it.

Do you know what color that output is? I have the SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value sound card, and my X-530 connected:

 

[molsen]

try them all until it works...it'll take 5 seconds

 

[boomstick666]

try them all until it works...it'll take 5 seconds

lol or just look at the manual or website...dont be lazy. you dont need to ask around and even take pics and post here..

 

[Triple-X]

I've already tried them all before posting. They don't really work. I only get a low buzz. Does the SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Value have such an output (LFE out)?

 

[joshd]

no, i dont think it does. my Audigy 2 zs doesnt. mine speaker system has the green/yellow/black ports all go to the sub, and then all speakers are connected to that, the LFE seems to be part of the overall sound mix.

 

[NewCents05]

yea it should work with any of those most likely the green one cause thats what the main speaker(power and volume controls) is connected too but its giving you a low buzz then maybe that subwoofer is unamplified?

 

[joshd]

does the X-530 not have a woofer anyway? or are you just wanting to put another one to some use and have two?

 

[NewCents05]

does the X-530 not have a woofer anyway? or are you just wanting to put another one to some use and have two?

title says add MORE bass so he wants more than the x530 woofer