The following diagram shows a typical 7.1 audio installation.
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1 | Lime green | Front audio input |
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2 | Black | Rear audio input |
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3 | Orange | Center/subwoofer audio input |
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4 | Gray | Side audio input (not shown) |
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Connecting your home stereo system (optional)
Most home receivers/amplifiers have
Y adapter cables between your computer and your receiver/amplifier. Y adapter cables have one 3.5 mm
The number of Y adapter cables that you need to connect to your home stereo system depends on the number of speakers that you install:
2/2.1 speaker system: One Y adapter cable
4/4.1 speaker system: Two Y adapter cables
6/5.1 speaker system: Three Y adapter cables
8/7.1 speaker system: Four Y adapter cables
Connecting Speakers or Microphone 21