PS3 - Audio connectivity

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How do I connect my PS3 to my normal computer 2.1 speakers. The speakers work on the standard pin which is connected to the motherboard back-plate audio-out. I want to move my PS3 for a while to my computer room, so will hook it on my DELL S2409W via HDMI. I have the component - out cable for the PS3. I did some net searching and they mentioned Y-Splitters. Any suggestions.
 
Sarath said:
AUDIO SETUP for SPEAKERS


Question & Answers: (updated regularly)


1. I want to my 2.1 computer speakers with the PS3. How?
A: You can use the TV out (3.5mm jack) from the TV set or use the AV cable convertor (more info at end of post) to connect to the speaker (if it supports RCA) Most speakers have the following connections: 3.5mm (all) > RCA (few) > Optical (fewer)

4. I connected my PS3 to a monitor. How do I set up audio? (Monitor has no speakers)
A: Skip to end of this post. See below.

3 ways to output Audio are available- HDMI, Optical/Digital and AV out
HDMI and Optical give 5.1 surround sound
AV out gives 2.1 stereo sound

How to setup audio when PS3 is connected to a Monitor?
• Use this guide (manual)> PS3™ | Audio Output Settings
What you need:
Hardware: Speakers that support either analog stereo audio cable or Optical input (pic below)
Cabling: Stereo audio cable or TOSLink optical cable (any one)
Software: Select appropriate setting in the PS3 Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Output Settings Select the output according to the once you have chosen


We are assuming that you have connected the PS3 to the monitor through a HDMI cable, video done. Now connect the cable (RCA or Optical) to the PS3. Connect the cable to the speaker Amp/Sub. Switch on the PS3. Go to PS3 settings panel and change to analog or optical as appropriate. It should work!


Repeated for reference
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Source: HDMI vs Optical vs Analog Audio: What's the Best Connection? - Tested
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http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/con...hing-you-need-know-about-ps3.html#post1616441 (link allowed? original author is anyways me )

Looks like I forgot to write about connecting through 3.5mm jack for normal speakers.

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Sarath said:
Using regular stereo headphones with 3.5mm audio jack with the PS3 for audio only (no mic);


• To TV 3.5mm audio out: Your (regular) headphones should have a long cable, preferably 3-5m, otherwise a 3.5mm female to make extension cable is required (which comes cheap). Now connect this 3.5mm connector to the 3.5mm jack of your TV if present. You will get stereo sound.


• Directly to PS3 A/V out: If your TV does not have a 3.5mm jack then you will need to buy a (cheap) converter - RCA to 3.5mm like this >pic in spoiler tag below
Steps:
Connect AV cable that comes bundled with the PS3
Connect R / L RCA pins into the converter (pic)
Connect the 3.5mm pin of your headphone to the converter (pic)
Go to PS3 audio settings and change audio out to stereo from AV out​
You should now be able to use your headphones for hearing in-game sounds
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Oh ya it's mentioned here. Pic of the splitter too. You will need this. I found no other way to do it.
 
Yeah you will have to use the supplied AV cable and connect it to the speakers. If your speakers do not have RCA inputs, you will need that Y-splitter cable on the image above to connect it to the 3.5mm TRS jack.
 
I was thinking of using this, and putting it into my computers AUDIO IN (BLUE) port at the back.

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Will it work..?
 
Hmm...But how will you out put it to the speakers?

Mic to speakers. I don't remember Windows having a karaoke like feature but then I know little about wins :(
 
Sarath_ said:
Hmm...But how will you out put it to the speakers?

Mic to speakers. I don't remember Windows having a karaoke like feature but then I know little about wins :(
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I think if I put that into the AUDIO IN, the mother board takes it as an INPUT source, and pushes it out the connected all ready connected PC speakers. Theoretically, I would need to leave my computer on for this to work. Probably just booted up.
 
asingh said:
I think if I put that into the AUDIO IN, the mother board takes it as an INPUT source, and pushes it out the connected all ready connected PC speakers. Theoretically, I would need to leave my computer on for this to work. Probably just booted up.
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Looks like a highly inefficient way of making it work.

Does your speaker have a 3.5mm input? Some of the speakers do so it might work. Considering you didn't mention it, it doesn't seem likely to be present.
 
Sarath_ said:
Looks like a highly inefficient way of making it work.

Does your speaker have a 3.5mm input? Some of the speakers do so it might work. Considering you didn't mention it, it doesn't seem likely to be present.
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Okay..it [speakers] have component input. Quite dumb-a** of me to open this thread.
 
Errrm why would you want to do it the PC way? Just connect it to the speakers directly?
 
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