Iogear 2-port Miniview Extreme KVM sound problem...

[evencooler1]

I posted this on Newegg as well, but am hoping to get an answer if it exists:

I have a Logitech MX Duo Wireless keyboard/mouse setup and need a 2-port KVM. After a lot of searching and finding the comments from the 4-prot Miniview Extreme:

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I decided to try the 2-port version. It does in fact work as described with this keyboard/mouse. All the extra mouse and keyboards are functional which I am very happy about. However, I also have the Yamaha 2.1 (YST-MS50) speakers which sound great without the KVM. The problem is if the sound signal is routed through the KVM, the subwoofer is silent and I only get sound from the two satellites!?! I called Iogear tech support and they said that the KVM was not designed to work with 2.1 speakers - only stereo speakers work. Is this true or maybe I have a bum unit?

 

[NokiaDude]

Buy a male 3.5 jack splitter, it'll spilt on female into two male connections. You hook your speakers into that and plug the male ends into the computers. Problem solved.

 

[evencooler1]

Oh I see, that means both computer's audio signals will be fed to the speakers simultaneously (and also the other computer's sound chip) correct? This is ok for each sound card's circuitry? Thanks.

 

[NokiaDude]

Yes, its perfectly fine. You can even play them at the same time, it won't hurt the speakers, or the sound cards.