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Title: Share 4 speakers between 2 devices???? without changing input
Post by: Negativecreep0 on March 09, 2006, 10:42:13 am

Ok here it goes.... I want to share 4 speakers between my PC JUKEBOX and my flat screen tv. Now i dont want to change the input everytime i switch between the two devices. What are my options in terms of Getting sound from these devices out of the same speakers

Title: Re: Share 4 speakers between 2 devices???? without changing input
Post by: richms on March 10, 2006, 06:06:00 am

Active speakers like PC ones or are they passive like you attach to a home stereo? Active you just need a mixer (google on passive mixer) - active speakers no easy way, you could use a relay to switch them which is powerd by the PC in the cabinet to switch over when its turned on or something, but that would mean you had 2 amplifiers in there to switch between so an easier option can prob be found if you give some details about what you are working with and trying to achieve.

Title: Re: Share 4 speakers between 2 devices???? without changing input
Post by: psik0tik on March 15, 2006, 08:58:14 pm

Just use a headphones Y cable. As long as your not listening to your jukebox and watching a movie at the same time they should be able to share them easily.

Title: Re: Share 4 speakers between 2 devices???? without changing input
Post by: Barry Barcrest on March 24, 2006, 02:42:32 am

Well i just take the audio and pipe it all via scart. That way i get the sound for whatever i am using. Be it the video jukebox or televsion, i think you might find this to be the easiest method. Also this way the sound comes out of what ever device has priority. It doesn't matter what type of speaker set up you are using with this method either.