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Using one set of Megaworks 6.1 speakers for two computers?

J

Jeriko

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All right, new plan. 😀 I'm replacing a receiver / VCR / DVD player with a small form factor PC - basically building a home theater PC. Obviously I want to enjoy surround sound while watching movies on that system. But I'd also like to enjoy surround sound from my gaming system.

I don't want to buy two sets of CL Megaworks to do it. My original plan to have all the audio from my gaming PC pumped into the small HTPC and through an M-Audio card is unworkable - no SPDIF ports on either system. Somehow I need to get these two computers to use the same speakers.

So it hit me - why can't I use signal splitters? Why not plug Y splitters into all the ports on the powered subwoofer of the Megaworks, and just plug both systems in that way?

Like this:

Diagram

I did a quick mock-up using a pic from Newegg. (Edit: I just realized thought should be female ports at the ends of those Y-splitters - but you get the idea 😀 )

Problem is, I don't know enough about computer speakers to know if ths will work. But frankly I don't see why it wouldn't work. Thoughts?

-J
 
Should have no problems working other then receiving less power in sound volume as you are splitting signals. I run dual sound cards out of 1 Rig and use splitters behind it...same results with less wires, but also less volume.
 
^ Percentage-wise, how much less volume can I expect? And is there a solution to this problem (some sort of signal amplifier), or will it not be much of an issue? And is there a better solution to my situation or is the one I chose about it?

-J
 
Originally posted by: Jeriko
^ Percentage-wise, how much less volume can I expect? And is there a solution to this problem (some sort of signal amplifier), or will it not be much of an issue? And is there a better solution to my situation or is the one I chose about it?

-J
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i think if you split 1/3 of the power goes to each line

and you lose 1/3

though i am not sure how that translates volumewise

i remember that from my E & M class 🙂
 
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