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How to connect an old sound system to a new computer
07-21-2016 10:11 PM

I've got a new Envy 750-209 and an ancient Cambridge Soundworks PCWorks Foue Point Surround 4 speaker + powered bass. There are 2 connector jacks; Left & Right that are 3 section (each jack handles 3 conductors). The Envy has 1 output. It appears that I need a Y-splitter ending in female connectors.
My question? How do I connect the two? Is it even possible? I'd hate to have to junk a decent sound system. My needs are basic - just to be able to listen to AOL or YouTube.
Any ideas on how to accomplsh my goal.
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07-21-2016 10:29 PM

@mongoose73, welcome to the forum.
Here is a guide that may help you solve your problem. I know the guide is for Vista, but it should be applicable for your computer.
Please click the Thumbs up + button if I have helped you and click Accept as Solution if your problem is solved.
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07-26-2016 02:58 PM

Just to close this thread; unfortunaely the quick reply did not answer the problem. BestBuy suggested I try a Y-splitter cosisting of a single jack and 2 receptacles. Eventually I got the system to work "after" discovering that the huge power brick didn't like the new power arrangement when I replaced the old computer with the Envy. I had to replace a 3-wat adapter and shore up the brick. A lot of fuss to get an old sound system to work but now I have a choice of the speakers or earphones driven from a jack on an HDMI monitor. All's well that ends well. Thanks for the interest.
07-26-2016 03:23 PM

You are welcome, @mongoose73. Thank you for letting us know how you solved your problem. This will help others with the same problem.
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