A few months ago the audio on my tv stopped working. I have a computer connected to the tv which I use for TV-related things (Netflix, Youtube, etc.). When the audio died I decided to just hook up a pair of speakers I had lying around since that was cheaper than paying ~$200 to fix the tv. However, the computer is connected to the tv via a DVI to HDMI cable. So I picked up a DVI with 3.5mm audio splitter (this is what the speakers need). This is what I got: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...gclid=CLKvmpfbqcQCFYOSfgodbCMAWQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
I plugged the speakers into the 3.5mm audio cable but the computer is still trying to send the audio to the tv. I have tested the speakers and they work just fine with other equipment. So I have to conclude that the problem is that the cable isn't actually sending anything on the 3.5mm line, even though it seems like that's what it should do. Anyone know why? Did I get the wrong cable or is there something I need to set in the system?
I plugged the speakers into the 3.5mm audio cable but the computer is still trying to send the audio to the tv. I have tested the speakers and they work just fine with other equipment. So I have to conclude that the problem is that the cable isn't actually sending anything on the 3.5mm line, even though it seems like that's what it should do. Anyone know why? Did I get the wrong cable or is there something I need to set in the system?