can we convert a 2.1 to 4.1.suggestions needed.

Guys earlier I had 2 generic speakers but a month ago I got a 2.1 system.Now my query is is it possible in any way to utilize those two (earlier) speakers also so that I can make it a 4.1 speaker system.I have realtek onboard sound.

No, simply you can't. AFAIK.

@quan chi, u can use them as 4.1...
Set quadraphonic speakers in your audio control panel, connect the 2.1 as front & 2.0 as rear.
Select full range/large speakers(name differs in each audio control panel) so that the 2.1 distinguishes the bass signals by itself...

^^ Great innovative idea here. Seriously I've no idea about this config and thought that it is a bit more theoretical which can't be implemented practically. But no, I was wrong.

MegaMind said:
@quan chi, u can use them as 4.1...
Set quadraphonic speakers in your audio control panel, connect the 2.1 as front & 2.0 as rear.
Select full range/large speakers(name differs in each audio control panel) so that the 2.1 distinguishes the bass signals by itself...

Thanks for the reply friend but where should i put the other jack(of those two speakers).in line out?

^^Depends on the audio chipset your mobo has..
Which audio chipset(model)?
Or mobo model?

^^as mentioned in the first post realtek.

Realtek ALCxxx ?

Or just give the mobo model..

i think its Realtek ALC883/888B codec.

I guess ur audio I/O conn. looks like this...

If it doesn't look like this, download your mobo manual from your mobo manufacturer website, it has the answer..

MegaMind said:
I guess ur audio I/O conn. looks like this...

Nope i only have those on the right hand side.

Here is the info GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 775 - GA-G31M-ES2L (rev. 2.3)

^Yes connect them to line in & sel. rear o/p when asked, select Quadraphonic speakers..

i did what you said to do in the windows sound control panel.after that i also changed the settings in the driver control panel

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(Please note the first option shown ticked in the image but even when it is unchecked it sheldom effects.)

Anyways when i tested the sound from the driver(pls refer the screenshot) it worked fine(bass was not functioning when the other two emitted sound).But when i play any video files i dont get any sound from the other two(test ones).

Are u saying that while playing a video, only 2.1 works?

MegaMind said:
Are u saying that while playing a video, only 2.1 works?

exactly.

Even with a 2 channel/stereo video clip it should work..

Did u check with a 5.1 encoded video clip?