Question about external speakers

[tdx]

Hi everyone,

I'm really happy with my new MBP but I have a question about connecting external speakers to it.

I'm planning on getting M-Audio's LX4 5.1 speakers, since they're perfect for my needs (work and movie watching). The problem is that they only have 1/4 jack inputs.

So, is there any way to connect these to the MBP and still get 5.1 sound?

What kind of cables/adapters do I need?

Thanks.

 

[ChrisA]

What kind of cables/adapters do I need?

Have you read this yet?
http://www.m-audio.com/images/global/manuals/LX4-series_Manual2.pdf

 

[tdx]

Right, I had read this and it basically says that I need 1/4 jack inputs that the MBP doesn't have. If this was a PC i'd just get a soundblaster external soundcard which has the right outputs, but they don't have one for Mac. So I was wondering if anyone has another solution.

 

[mustang_dvs]

You're in luck -- they're on sale:
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/firewave

You'll need 3 mini stereo to l/r 1/4" mono pigtails.

 

[tdx]

Thanks, this is what I was looking for. Now i dont want to push my luck, but any chance there is a similar device that also works with XP so i can use it in bootcamp?