Logitech x-540 plug adaptor for Mac Pro?

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Logitech x-540 plug adaptor for Mac Pro?

Is there a 3-into-1 plug adapter available for the Mac Pro?

I purchased the Logitech X-540 5.1 surround sound speakers for my new machine and now find I cannot plug them in since the speaker system requires 3 plugs, and the Mac Pro only has one input.

I really don't want to get into amplifiers and wireless hookups. Heck, at this point, I don't really care about the surround sound. I just want to be able to hear my music out of something better than the tinny little stock speaker.

Help?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Feb 8, 2008 11:03 AM

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Feb 8, 2008 11:16 AM in response to TygerCub

I also use Logitech 5.1 speakers I think mine is the X 530's, I got an adapter with mine allowing me to connect all 5.1 to the Mac.

According the the info. on Logitech web page your speakers comes with the adapter.

Package Contents
Speakers: 4 satellites, 1 centre channel, 1 subwoofer
Control centre
Colour-coded audio cables
+*Game console adapter*+
User manual
2-year limited warranty

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Feb 8, 2008 1:16 PM in response to Freddie Herbst

Yes, there is a video game console adapter, but all three plugs on the adapter are female. What goes between the female plug of the adapter and the female input of the computer? There has to be another male plug or connector somewhere...?

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Feb 8, 2008 9:37 PM in response to TygerCub

I am not good with explenations but here goes, on the one side of the adapter there are 3 female connectors which should be color coded. Your speakers plugs in there, speakers connectors should also be color coded. ( black, green, organe ). On the other side are 2 female conectors ( think they are color coded aswell, white ( left ) and red ( right ), one for left and one for right ( RCA ). On the Mac the line out is a 1/8" mini jack ( female ). You are going to need a cable with a stereo 1/8" mini jack ( male ) and on the other en 2 male RCA connectors. that are going to connect to the adaptor. You can buy this cable or make it your self. To make it you are going to need a stereo 1/8" mini jack ( male ), 2 male RCA connectors and a RCA cable.

Look at the y - cable on this site :

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=597566

Hope this helps.

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Feb 9, 2008 5:06 AM in response to Freddie Herbst

Ah ha! Even though my adapter is different (red & white female on one end, and green female on the other), you did answer the basic question = I'll need a specialty male plug. I'll have to run up to the local Radio Shack and see if they can help with the plugs. If not, I'll jump on Amazon.

In the meantime, for the X-540 speaker set, I've plugged the green connector into the back of the computer and messed with the remote control to get a fairly decent sound. It's still not as robust as the full surround sound, but it's got bass and that's close enough sometimes for soul.

Thanks again for your help! Too bad such a rockin' machine is hobbled by a poor sound setup.

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Answer 5

Feb 9, 2008 5:25 AM in response to TygerCub

It is a pleasure.

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dave4110

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Mar 6, 2008 1:34 PM in response to TygerCub

why don't you just plug in the green plug and use the matrix mode it will work
i have the same system and they sound great

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