Will I need to get a 5.1 sound card for my computer to use these speakers?
747921
If your computer does not have 5.1 surround capability then yes you will need to get a card. Check your motherboard or computers manual.
747922
I'm not an expert, but your sound card would need to have 5.1 mode to properly get the full benefit from 5.1 speakers. You probably have that ability as it isn't anywhere near cutting edge in this century. :)
747923
I know this is an old question, but it is good for helping others,so if you are in windows, and have a computer with the pink/green/blue plugs on the back, you do not need extra equipment. as there are options to configre your speakers to your speaker set-up.
270396
Should not have to... windows supports having multiple sound cards... you'll just need to select your output device in Sound Properties in control panel.
80114
I have this USB card and I like it. I use the optical digital output to my home theater (DVD) system and that works well. Do your 5.1 speakers have separate inputs for r, l, sub, and rear? With this system, it has 2 options for 5.1: either digital optical, or 4 separate wires running to inputs in your 5.1 system. In my case, I did not have 4 separate analog inputs for these speakers, so digital optical was my only option. If you do not have digital optical or 4 analog inputs on your 5.1 system, then I would not get this product.
1885192
Yes although you will only get 5.1 instead of the possible 7.1 on ur receiver (2 ports would be unused unless u buy 2 extra speakers)
679863
Yes, these speakers will fit your system. But it sound like to me that your volume isn't being optimized or you're having an issue with an audio driver.
733231
These are just audio speakers, which don't require drivers. As long as your computer has an audio out port, they will work.
2129990
I bought these, and yes I had to buy and install an additional sound card, otherwise they will not work with the regular sound card. (If helps, I bought a Rosewill RC-701 5.1 PCI Card)
292602
From what I have read, better speakers would be a better investment before changing the sound card. Have a look at this forum.http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/58378-6-speakers-sound-card
1939827
Not unless you connect your PC to an amplifier then to the speakers. Klipsch makes the ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker System that sound very good
1976491
You need nothing. You can connect the 3.5 supplied to your computer and then to the 3. 5 jack on the sound bar. The cable is short so a longer cable may be necessary.
1046148
If the 5.1 speaker system did not come with a 5.1 amplifier, an amplifier will be necessary to drive the speakers.
1253767
No. Buy the 7.1 channel version and you will be able to have 5.1 in one room, and a two speaker system in another... but not with this model.
1435888
No one makes a sound card like that anymore really, I'm building a new comp and I'm looking for a built in mobo. But if you must get one read the reviews. The soundblasters don't have the 7.1 jacks for the tiamats.
183632
You shouldn't have a problem. As long as your system possess a decent audio card, no issues....
948919
you have to have at least a built in sound card to even process sound on your laptop. but no, you don't need one for this.
2108728
There should be one. Look at SND CARD specs. Goto control panel and check properties for that card. There may be one included with the speaker set, knowing Creative Labs. My old set came with one included. Suggest you put the question to Creative, along with your sound card specs.
142928
The speakers are nothing to write home about. You want to get an external set of speakers to get any kind of sound quality but the soundcard is okay!