I am having the darndest time connecting external speakers to my Mac Pro desktop. (To listen to i-Tunes)....there is only one minijack output for external speakers. I looked at my 'sound'/preference settings and everything looks right. Any one who can assist me, I would be appreciative!
Something so simple is racking my engineering knowledge!!
Thanks,
Peter
Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.4)
Connect the speakers to the 3.5mm (1/8") audio output jack in the back of your mac pro. Disconnect the headphones in you have them plugged into the front of your mac pro. Set sound system preferences for line out.
Note, you probably need some kind of amplifed speakers (or a separate amplifier) to get enough volume from the line out jack. Also make sure you are not confusing the line out jack with the microphone input jack.
Almost any speakers with do. They come in all price ranges of course from maybe $20 to thousands. It really comes down to how much you want to spend for a desired audio quality. Just do some google searches (e.g., "computer speakers") and look for speaker reviews (e.g., "computer speaker reviews") and recommendations and somethiing in your price range.
You haven't really explained the problem! What kind of speaker connections do you have?
Matt
Matt,
Thanks for your reply...
I just want to use external speakers instead of listening to i-Tunes through my headphones...any suggestions?
Thanks,
Peter
X,
Thanks I will try this...I do have powered speakers. Is there any speakers or amplifier(s)/booster you recommend to accomplish my task?
Thanks,
Peter
Process to connect external speakers on MAC Pro Desktop
