Compatibility Check

Chris Beard · 10 Sep 2017 at 13:49

Hi all,

Quick question, can I run these: Logitech z906 with this: Gigabye GA-AB350-GAMING 3 AMD B350 (SOCKET AM4).

The board has: 5x Audio (ALC1220)
The speakers need:
Digital coaxial input: 1
Six-channel direct input: 1
3.5mm input: 1
RCA input: 1

Thank you in advance for your help!

Cheers,
Chris

DoneADougalOnSofa · 10 Sep 2017 at 14:19

Yes. Easiest way is with the S/PDIF optical output, imho.

Marsman · 10 Sep 2017 at 15:19

Yes, but it's best to use the 6 channel direct input. 3.5mm connections in other words.

If you use optical from a PC, you'll need a Dolby Digital or DTS encoded audio stream to get proper 5.1. That motherboard doesn't have Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect, which are used to encode the audio with 5.1 in real time. Without Dolby Digital or DTS encoded audio, optical can only send stereo. It will work, but you'll end up with stereo upmixed to fill all speakers.

Far better to use the 6 channel direct input. Optical input is ideal for use with consoles and maybe with DVD/Blu-ray players, because the games or movies already have Dolby and/or DTS. PC games don't.

Chris Beard · 10 Sep 2017 at 19:02

Thank you for the clear replies!