3 audio outputs, 1 set of speakers >.<

z_man_200 · 05-04-2012, 07:23 PM

So basically I have my TV and Xbox (but the Xbox's audio goes into the TV through HDMI), a radio/iHome thing, and my computer. And I want to be able to have them all go to the one set of speakers I have (they just connect using a 3.5 mm jack). What I was wondering is if there is some kind of box with 3-4 inputs and 1-2 outputs that I can buy from, say, Newegg or something like that. My only alternative I've thought up so far involves a trip to radio shack and a bunch of little cables and Y-splitters......

caveman26 · 05-04-2012, 08:25 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Pagesize=100
Have a look through

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0U00925281
Had a quick look even tho this is phono you can just use 3.5mm to phone connector just need to find a four one

ElijahChondo43 · 05-04-2012, 11:34 PM

Well, for audio, I use a 3 way splitter I bought from Radioshack. I use this 3 way for; my headset. iHome, and a subwoofer.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rodsPerPage=60

It's around $9 but well worth it. I've never noticed a sound difference nor distortion but I don't know the predicament you are in as I don't fully understand your scenario. I guess Caveman gets it!

Good luck buddy, and I love Radioshack!

SirDrexl · 05-05-2012, 12:05 PM

It would be simpler and better, IMHO, to connect every source to the speakers, through a switch. For the Xbox, use the composite video cable (the one with just a red, white, and a yellow cable) that I assume came with it, but only connect the red cable for the right channel and white for the left. You should be able to set up the console to output audio through the analog outs while the video goes through HDMI.

Also connect the TV's audio output (if it has one) to the switch.

This would be a good one, and it even can be controlled via remote: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

z_man_200 · 05-11-2012, 09:47 AM

@SomeGamePlayer I think that setup works perfectly, thanks!
@SirDrexl Unfortunately, you can't have the analog cable and an HDMI cable plugged into the xbox at the same time.

05-04-2012, 07:23 PM	#1
z_man_200 Join Date: Jun 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 84	3 audio outputs, 1 set of speakers >.< So basically I have my TV and Xbox (but the Xbox's audio goes into the TV through HDMI), a radio/iHome thing, and my computer. And I want to be able to have them all go to the one set of speakers I have (they just connect using a 3.5 mm jack). What I was wondering is if there is some kind of box with 3-4 inputs and 1-2 outputs that I can buy from, say, Newegg or something like that. My only alternative I've thought up so far involves a trip to radio shack and a bunch of little cables and Y-splitters......

05-05-2012, 12:05 PM	#4
SirDrexl Join Date: Mar 2009 Reputation: 277 Posts: 955	It would be simpler and better, IMHO, to connect every source to the speakers, through a switch. For the Xbox, use the composite video cable (the one with just a red, white, and a yellow cable) that I assume came with it, but only connect the red cable for the right channel and white for the left. You should be able to set up the console to output audio through the analog outs while the video goes through HDMI. Also connect the TV's audio output (if it has one) to the switch. This would be a good one, and it even can be controlled via remote: http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2 Last edited by SirDrexl: 05-05-2012 at 12:09 PM.

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05-04-2012, 08:25 PM	#2
caveman26 Join Date: Apr 2009 Reputation: 1643 Posts: 4,144	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...d&Pagesize=100 Have a look through http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA0U00925281 Had a quick look even tho this is phono you can just use 3.5mm to phone connector just need to find a four one

05-04-2012, 11:34 PM	#3
ElijahChondo43 Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 643 Posts: 1,524	Well, for audio, I use a 3 way splitter I bought from Radioshack. I use this 3 way for; my headset. iHome, and a subwoofer. http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...rodsPerPage=60 It's around $9 but well worth it. I've never noticed a sound difference nor distortion but I don't know the predicament you are in as I don't fully understand your scenario. I guess Caveman gets it! Good luck buddy, and I love Radioshack!

05-11-2012, 09:47 AM	#5
z_man_200 Join Date: Jun 2009 Reputation: 0 Posts: 84	@SomeGamePlayer I think that setup works perfectly, thanks! @SirDrexl Unfortunately, you can't have the analog cable and an HDMI cable plugged into the xbox at the same time.