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Geek Culture / I'm using my speaker system as an amplifier and need to combine left and right 3.5mm plugs

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ToastyFresh
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 06:36
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I have this speaker system under my desk. I have a pair of headphones plugged in, and need them amplified roughly 3 times the amount my computer will go (I have a hearing disability). However there are two ports on it, a left plug and right plug. Is there a way I can combine the two with an adapter?

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The Wilderbeast
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 14:30
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I'm not sure I understand you right, but the two seperate plugs are Phono. You'll need a Phono to Stereo 1/4" Jack converter like this: http://www.htfr.com/product.php?productID=256115. Personally I would just buy a decent soundcard like a Creative labs Audigy with the extra breakout box and if that isn't loud enough then run it into a small headphone amp.


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Phaelax
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Posted: 19th Mar 2011 15:21
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All you need is a Y-adapter/splitter, just walk into radio shack and tell them you need an adapter to split the 3.5mm jack into separate left and right.

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