Altec Lansing Speakers not working with iMac G5

[chocolate632]

I bought these speakers today and I plug them into my iMac G5 into audio out port and there is no sound. Can someone explain this to me? Do I have to buy an adapter?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3296569&csid=ITD&body=MAIN

 

[Consultant]

- Turn up volume on iMac
- Try with different device

 

[thegoldenmackid]

There is no reason why these shouldn't work assuming you plugged in the five parts correctly.

 

[chocolate632]

Ok im not stupid, i tried both those things. The volume is up and it works fine with my iPod, and this is a 3.5mm jack. Why isn't it working with my iMac

 

[chocolate632]

There is no way i screwed up the plugs, they can only fit in one place. And theres three plugs including the 3.5mm cable, its a 2.1 system btw.

 

[armoguy94]

If it works on another computer or device then something must be wrong with your iMac's port I'm guessing.

 

[misterpasta]

SOund check System Preferences

Go to System Preferences\Sound\Output.

Speakers should appear there

 

[chocolate632]

They don't appear in system preferences. And are they supposed to be sticking out a bit? cuz i can't push them in anymore