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If you have an old computer surround sound system laying around. Why not turn it into a portable surround sound for a laptop !?
I have had this 5.1 for a long time. Its served me well with my tower PC. After the tower died I switched to a laptop.
The 5.1 sound system has seen little use. But, I have found myself wanting a portable sound system so this was my solution.
With all the speakers attached to the Bass box like in pic one. I call it the "Noise Box".
Notes with laptop use.
If you use only the headset jack you will only get the front two speakers to work.
For full surround sound you'll need a laptop sound card or a usb sound card. Unless you have higher def outputs that can be matched up..
I have had this 5.1 for a long time. Its served me well with my tower PC. After the tower died I switched to a laptop.
The 5.1 sound system has seen little use. But, I have found myself wanting a portable sound system so this was my solution.
With all the speakers attached to the Bass box like in pic one. I call it the "Noise Box".
Notes with laptop use.
If you use only the headset jack you will only get the front two speakers to work.
For full surround sound you'll need a laptop sound card or a usb sound card. Unless you have higher def outputs that can be matched up..
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I used these things:
one x 5.1 surround sound system with all its wires.
several x twisty ties to bundle wires.
one x screw and wire bracket.
and these Tools:
Marker
screw drivers
Measuring tools like, plastic calipers or a ruler/tape measure.
hack saw
rotary tool like a rotozip or dremel that can cut wood/dense particle board.
drill and bit that can make a hole for rca jacks to pass through.( optional as the rotozip could do this...)
Things I will do but didn't :
attach a handle or carry strap. belt + screws or maybe a handle off some junk I find.
one x 5.1 surround sound system with all its wires.
several x twisty ties to bundle wires.
one x screw and wire bracket.
and these Tools:
Marker
screw drivers
Measuring tools like, plastic calipers or a ruler/tape measure.
hack saw
rotary tool like a rotozip or dremel that can cut wood/dense particle board.
drill and bit that can make a hole for rca jacks to pass through.( optional as the rotozip could do this...)
Things I will do but didn't :
attach a handle or carry strap. belt + screws or maybe a handle off some junk I find.
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That its self might create a certain sound...
Perhaps a stiffer plastic would be necessary.
Keep in mind I remove the speakers which leave some large holes to fill.
I don't want to just silicone them into the box...