Swithcing headset to speaker question.

Toshido · 08-09-2007, 10:15 PM

Normally a simple question, how would I go about making it easy to switch from Headset (normal) to speakers (rarely). The issue is I am thinking about getting the Razer setup...

soundcard

http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?m...products_id=41

Headset

http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?m...products_id=38

Any ideas? I need answers quick though. Deal falls through in a day and this is the only thing that is not making me jump all over it.

Toshido · 08-10-2007, 12:11 AM

Best I have been able to come up with so far is a cheap USB sound card to power the speakers when I am wathcing movies with the missus

=Sarc= · 08-10-2007, 10:12 AM

A mixer would do the job but you might be able to find some sound switches or some sort that might be cheaper than a mixer. You could also get splitters and turn the speakers off when you're using the headset (turn the headset down).

What kind of deal are you getting? These things are expensive. I'd never even consider buying it unless it was ~$50.

**Ferris Bueller** · 08-10-2007, 10:37 AM

it really depends on what kind of speaker setup you have. if you have a 5.1 setup, then you're going to need something special. if you have one-plug speaker setup, then theres a switch you can buy at office depot. you plug your speakers and headphones into it and can switch back and forth on a whim.
Matter of fact, i found it for you.
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?...g=true&An=text
Other than that, dont know of any other solutions that you have available.

=Sarc= · 08-10-2007, 10:49 AM

Since the headset is 5.1 and the switch is $15, I'd recommend a few splitters from the dollar store.

Toshido · 08-10-2007, 07:51 PM

Well I got it. Final price was just under $200, no taxes or delivery. So it is kinda like getting the headset for free.
So next week i should have this sucker up and running, from the reviews I have read this is simply an amazing sound setup for gaming.

The switchers won't work well because I want to use the Razer propreitary plug. So I will be getting a cheap USB sound card for the speakers.

Thanks for the suggestions.

**rage4order** · 08-12-2007, 02:21 PM

Sorry I am a bit late to the party here but here is what I use as a solution for headphones and speakers KINYO 5.1
The amp has both a rear output for any 5.1 speaker and also 2 front headphone jacks. The headphone jacks are proprietary to the amp and headphone combo but the headphones for the money sound great. Currently available for $30.

UnDeaD77 · 08-12-2007, 03:56 PM

I use my front jacks for my headphones, and my rear jacks for my 5.1 (cheap 75$ logitech) speakers. I get audio from both at the same time.

08-09-2007, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Toshido Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 447	Swithcing headset to speaker question. Normally a simple question, how would I go about making it easy to switch from Headset (normal) to speakers (rarely). The issue is I am thinking about getting the Razer setup... soundcard http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?m...products_id=41 Headset http://www.razerzone.com/index.php?m...products_id=38 Any ideas? I need answers quick though. Deal falls through in a day and this is the only thing that is not making me jump all over it.

08-10-2007, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Toshido Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 447	Re: Swithcing headset to speaker question. Best I have been able to come up with so far is a cheap USB sound card to power the speakers when I am wathcing movies with the missus

08-10-2007, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: Swithcing headset to speaker question. A mixer would do the job but you might be able to find some sound switches or some sort that might be cheaper than a mixer. You could also get splitters and turn the speakers off when you're using the headset (turn the headset down). What kind of deal are you getting? These things are expensive. I'd never even consider buying it unless it was ~$50. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

08-10-2007, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ferris Bueller Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 26 Posts: 5,144	Re: Swithcing headset to speaker question. it really depends on what kind of speaker setup you have. if you have a 5.1 setup, then you're going to need something special. if you have one-plug speaker setup, then theres a switch you can buy at office depot. you plug your speakers and headphones into it and can switch back and forth on a whim. Matter of fact, i found it for you. http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?...g=true&An=text Other than that, dont know of any other solutions that you have available. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Ferris Bueller Important TG Reading \| Support TG - Become a Supporting Member \| TacticalWiki - Your TG Guide Kicked/Banned? READ THIS FIRST! \| Complete list of TG Admins \| Think Someone Did A Good Job? Nominate Them For a Ribbon! Report Problem Players/Appeal Your Ban \| Learn TG - The TG Mentoring Program __________________ "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." -Lazarus Long

08-10-2007, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
=Sarc= Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 4,600	Re: Swithcing headset to speaker question. Since the headset is 5.1 and the switch is $15, I'd recommend a few splitters from the dollar store. __________________ JO Guides & Tutorials Team Element - It's who you game with.

08-10-2007, 07:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Toshido Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 447	Re: Swithcing headset to speaker question. Well I got it. Final price was just under $200, no taxes or delivery. So it is kinda like getting the headset for free. So next week i should have this sucker up and running, from the reviews I have read this is simply an amazing sound setup for gaming. The switchers won't work well because I want to use the Razer propreitary plug. So I will be getting a cheap USB sound card for the speakers. Thanks for the suggestions.

08-12-2007, 02:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
rage4order Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Colorado Age: 38 Posts: 3,551	Re: Swithcing headset to speaker question. Sorry I am a bit late to the party here but here is what I use as a solution for headphones and speakers KINYO 5.1 The amp has both a rear output for any 5.1 speaker and also 2 front headphone jacks. The headphone jacks are proprietary to the amp and headphone combo but the headphones for the money sound great. Currently available for $30. __________________ \|TG-8th\|RAGE *SigPic provided by www.davidclair.com* New to TG start HERE * 8th Mercs * Admin List * Supporting Membership *I am a proud former IRRegular!* *****

08-12-2007, 03:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
UnDeaD77 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas Age: 22 Posts: 5,914	Re: Swithcing headset to speaker question. I use my front jacks for my headphones, and my rear jacks for my 5.1 (cheap 75$ logitech) speakers. I get audio from both at the same time. __________________

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