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2.1 Speakers to 5.1 Speakers

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/2-1-speakers-to-5-1-speakers.144337/

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ani Original post #1
Jul 28, 2011 at 10:55 AM
I have 2 pairs of 2.1 Channel JBL Speakers. Can I connect them in such a way the I get the effect of 5.1 Channel Speakers. Please help!!!
desiibond
desiibond #2
Jul 28, 2011 at 11:40 AM
umm. no. you can make it a 4.1 but it would be pathetic and is not exactly a surround setup. sell one of those, add decent amount of money and get a true 5.1 sperakers or headphones.
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ani #3
Jul 28, 2011 at 9:08 PM
How can i connect both these pairs to make them work simultaneously at the same time?