S Sj45 macrumors newbie Original poster Mar 3, 2016 #1 External monitor I'm looking at has neither audio out or speakers. Is there an inexpensive way to connect external speakers to a macbook pro without the headphone jack or bluetooth?
External monitor I'm looking at has neither audio out or speakers. Is there an inexpensive way to connect external speakers to a macbook pro without the headphone jack or bluetooth?
lowendlinux macrumors 603 Mar 4, 2016 #2 Yes USB to 3.5mm there are thousands of them in all different price brackets.
J Jozone macrumors 6502 Mar 4, 2016 #3 Always been a big fan of this one, although they are becoming a bit of a precious commodity: http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-iMic-Audio-Device/dp/B000BVV2IC As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
Always been a big fan of this one, although they are becoming a bit of a precious commodity: http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-iMic-Audio-Device/dp/B000BVV2IC
S snaky69 macrumors 603 Mar 5, 2016 #4 USB DAC. You're likely to get better sound quality than with the onboard soundcard, to boot.
S snaky69 macrumors 603 Mar 7, 2016 #6 Sj45 said: Would those USB modules work with a USB hub? Click to expand... Most USB DACs don't play too nice with hubs, but it can't hurt to try. You still have another port to plug your hub into.
Sj45 said: Would those USB modules work with a USB hub? Click to expand... Most USB DACs don't play too nice with hubs, but it can't hurt to try. You still have another port to plug your hub into.
BrianBaughn macrumors G4 Mar 7, 2016 #7 Well, let's check Amazon for something like that. As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
M magbarn macrumors 68040 Mar 7, 2016 #8 Which model of macbook do you have. Some like my 2012 rMBP 15 here, have a separate and replaceable circuit board for the headphone jack.
Which model of macbook do you have. Some like my 2012 rMBP 15 here, have a separate and replaceable circuit board for the headphone jack.