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Q: Can I connect external speakers to my mac?

I have just normal stereo speakers. I also hve surround suond speakrs that I am wondering if i can connect. Can I connect surround sound?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 10:14 PM

I have this question too

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Yes, you can. Check out this post > Outputting 5.1 Channel Surround Sound from your Mac

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 10:19 PM

Q: Can I connect external speakers to my mac?

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by COD3M4N,Helpful

COD3M4N Feb 20, 2013 10:18 PM in response to All_Time_Low
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Feb 20, 2013 10:18 PM in response to All_Time_Low

I have hooked up my Vizio Sound bar with a Aux plug to my iMac head phone jack. So it definitly works!
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parker612 Feb 20, 2013 10:19 PM in response to All_Time_Low
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Feb 20, 2013 10:19 PM in response to All_Time_Low

Yes, you can. Check out this post > Outputting 5.1 Channel Surround Sound from your Mac
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All_Time_Low Feb 21, 2013 1:04 PM in response to parker612
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Feb 21, 2013 1:04 PM in response to parker612

Thanks everyone!
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parker612 Feb 21, 2013 1:15 PM in response to All_Time_Low
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Feb 21, 2013 1:15 PM in response to All_Time_Low

Make sure your computer can support outputting surround sound through the MiniDisplay Port.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4241?viewlocale=en_US
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