I have Harmon Kardon speakers with a subwoofer that I used on my old PC; it used a Soundblaster card. Can I use the system on the iMac? If so, how? Thanks for your replies.
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Can my old PC external speakers be used on an iMac?
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did they connect via any sort of unique/proprietary connectors? if not, as long as they connect optically, usb, or via a headphone jack connector you should be just fine.
I had to connect the audio connections to the soundcard in the back of the tower, so, yes, they were "unique."
Any recommendations on which speakers to buy?
That sounds a bit... unusual...
Want to actually state what model speakers you have?
It states on the back of the subwoofer (h/k595). CNET has it here: http://reviews.cnet.com/pc-speakers/harman-kardon-hk-595/1707-3179_7-30207714.html
Apparently, its PC compatible.
If they plug in via a 3.5mm audio jack (pictured below), then yes, you should be fine. The CNET article says they do, so I believe you are all set.
Well, according to the user manual, it can be connected using either multi-channel audio (3 jacks) or stereo audio (1 jack).
Just use the stereo jack and connect the speakers to the headphone jack in the back of the iMac - which is the common thing to do with 2.1ch speakers.
Just use the stereo jack and connect the speakers to the headphone jack in the back of the iMac - which is the common thing to do with 2.1ch speakers.