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Robert4

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Apr 20, 2012
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Hi,

I figured someone who is into audio equip for a Mac might know this:

Have inherited a pair of Logitech Z200 desktop speakers.

Don't want to blow anything in the Mac, so would like to
ask here first.

It's a bit unusual, in that it actually has two inputs.
One is the typical cable with a M 3.5 mm plug on the end.
The other is on the front and is a female jack.

Lots of Posts on various sites, and on Amazon, that these
are definitely inputs; both of them. Logitech documentation doesn't address the following.

And, several Posts say that if both inputs are simultaneously "active", it "mixes" them, and all is fine.

Huh ?

How can it mix them ?
If one input is active (either), I guess the other would be fine, but Both together ?

Hate to blow some audio outpout stage in the iMac.

Any thoughts on ?

Bob
 
Typically jacks on the front of speakers are for using headphones. It's for easy access. Just plug it into the back and it will be fine.
 
Lots of people like the imac speakers (of recent vintage). Yes, they can be improved upon, but not for a pittance.
 
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