How can I make a macbook utilize 5.1 sorround speakers?

[MadDog31]

Just to keep the thread up-to-date...I asked Griffin about the sleep issue w/ the FireWave and I got a promising response:

This happens when the computer is put to sleep only, and it doesn't happen with all users, just some. We have not yet been able to figure out why. As for the disk permissions, this is not something that needs to be done regularly. In fact, if this is a new computer, you may not need to do it at all. Repairing disk permissions is something you do when you feel like a software and the Mac's operating system and working together properly. You may want to do it once every month or two, but not at every start up. I hope you enjoy your new Mac! If there is anything else I can do, let me know.

Very nice people, the rep's name is Whit. I had asked about disk permissions out of curiosity and got a great answer. Much appreciated!

Ian

 

[jjholly]

thats weird. are you listening to stuff which utilizes dolby digital?

I cant remember if its left right and center or front back and center, i think the first but the sound coming out of the MB is split 3 ways and the speakers think its receiving left right and center but they are actually all the same.

 

[gothamm]

Just to keep the thread up-to-date...I asked Griffin about the sleep issue w/ the FireWave and I got a promising response:



Very nice people, the rep's name is Whit. I had asked about disk permissions out of curiosity and got a great answer. Much appreciated!

Ian

that is great news. really.


Are you planning on buying the firewave with your newfound assurance?

 

[MadDog31]

that is great news. really.


Are you planning on buying the firewave with your newfound assurance?

I'm thinking about it...it was something I was gonna look into initially so I think I may again. For now I'll just do the wire-from-headphone-jack method while I research a bit, but I think I'm leaning towards this. $99 is easier to stomach (cheaper on Amazon I think) than a $250 receiver that's capable of reading TOSlink.

What about you gothamm? I was wondering where you were leaning or if you found anything new in your research.

 

[gothamm]

I'm thinking about it...it was something I was gonna look into initially so I think I may again. For now I'll just do the wire-from-headphone-jack method while I research a bit, but I think I'm leaning towards this. $99 is easier to stomach (cheaper on Amazon I think) than a $250 receiver that's capable of reading TOSlink.

What about you gothamm? I was wondering where you were leaning or if you found anything new in your research.

well, I realized that with the logitech z-5500, you get an awesome 5.1 surround sound system with a digital optical port. So all you would need is a toslink cable. There is also the altec lansing fx5051 and the bose companion 5 which connect via usb (though the companion five is a 2.1 system it uses virtual surround sound).

but the z-5500's are very heavy on base from what i understand, which i don't like. I am in the market for ultra-clarity and from the speakers which i have heard, the bose companion 5's seem to be the clearest, albeit the ridiculous price.


But then again, the firewave is on sale at amazon for $55. ah, decisions.

 

[bondiblueos9]

Createive and Starlogic work

I can confirm that the Creative Sound Blaster Live 24-bit External USB works with surround sound (e.g. if you have a 5.1 DVD). The StarLogic USB sound device also works. You don't need to install any software for either.

However, I would like to get another StarLogic device, but I can't find them anywhere. If anyone knows where I can buy one, please let me know.