How do I connect external speakers to an iMac via Thunderbolt?
how do I connect my external audio speakers to my iMac thunderbolt
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iMac 24″, macOS 13.3
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how do I connect my external audio speakers to my iMac thunderbolt
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iMac 24″, macOS 13.3
think the older intel imacs have the 3.5mm minijack headset connector on the back
it's the round hole with the headset icon on it https://billeder.dba.dk/dba/914a8da0-1638-48b4-be58-cf515dc59393.jpeg?class=S1600X1600
if it's the new arm cpu imac then it's on the side https://help.apple.com/assets/6244BE6AE83C5279F505C060/6244BE75E83C5279F505C0C5/en_US/f95b4d6a3c555233568e5dbfa24ebc2f.png
if you want to connect it to usb-c then it will be an external audio card bypassing the audio system of the imac, that path would cost more
think the older intel imacs have the 3.5mm minijack headset connector on the back
it's the round hole with the headset icon on it https://billeder.dba.dk/dba/914a8da0-1638-48b4-be58-cf515dc59393.jpeg?class=S1600X1600
if it's the new arm cpu imac then it's on the side https://help.apple.com/assets/6244BE6AE83C5279F505C060/6244BE75E83C5279F505C0C5/en_US/f95b4d6a3c555233568e5dbfa24ebc2f.png
if you want to connect it to usb-c then it will be an external audio card bypassing the audio system of the imac, that path would cost more
The technical specifications for the 24" M1 iMac indicate that all versions have two USB4 (Thunderbolt) ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sounds like the headphone jack is all you need for your Logitech speaker system.
It's the two USB-A ports and the Gigabit Ethernet port that Apple leaves off the cheapest model.
iMac 24-inch - Technical Specifications - Apple
I could be wrong, but I though that they all had a headphone jack on the side.
If not, then you need a USB-C to Audio adapter.
for examples > https://www.google.com/search?q=usb-c+to+audio+adapter
What speaker system do you have?
(brand, model and connections)
Logi, model s-00093, male aux cord. It's old, but I was hoping I didn't have to buy new ones because I paid a lot (for me) for my new iMac.
You should just plug the Logitech Speaker System into the new iMac’s Headphone jack.
In case you missed it, the new iMac’s headphone jack is on the lower left side.
I got the cheapest one. It only has 2 thunderbolt connections. Was hoping there was some kind of adapter that's compatible (as in not fry) with iMac
Mine doesn't but this is what I was looking for! I am eternally grateful for your help and may you and your loved ones flourish!
Egad, you're right! it's not on the back, its on the left side edge. Thank You!
How do I connect external speakers to an iMac via Thunderbolt?