Headphone/Speaker Solution?

[tonyeezy]

I have my Logitech speakers plugged into the rear audio port at all times and when I want to use my headphones I would initially plug them in my front I/O port on my HAF X until it stopped working, probably from the constant plugging in and unplugging over time. Then started using the headphone port on my speakers, which did the same thing as my front I/O just a month later!

Are there any good solutions out there to manage both headphones and speakers together without constantly plugging in/unplugging?

 

[bobhays]

an audio switch?

[tonyeezy]

Any recommendations? I googled around and saw a couple with just decent reviews. Surprised, thought these would be very popular and all over the place figuring many gamers would have the same dilemma haha.

[Lutkeveld]

Doesn't your speakerset have a headphone passtrough?

[creatip123]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/217479-diystereo-io-ab-selector-image-heavy/

[tonyeezy]

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/217479-diystereo-io-ab-selector-image-heavy/

 

Looks pretty cool I'd rather just purchase something though

 

Doesn't your speakerset have a headphone passtrough?

Yeah it does but I said in OP how the port eventually stopped working after a month or so of use (plugging in and out constantly did a number on it I guess lol)

[BoredErica]

I use the Sescom AB switch. 

[tonyeezy]

I use the Sescom AB switch. 

 

Pretty much what I was looking for, more aesthetic than the others I've seen and looks well built! Thank you!

[BoredErica]

Pretty much what I was looking for, more aesthetic than the others I've seen and looks well built! Thank you!

Yes, it works and looks good and is relatively small. You need some way of connecting your Sescom switch to your onboard or external amp. Best way to do this probably a cheap 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable. Monoprice has quality cables on the cheap. Whenever possible I use right angle adapters on everything to minimize clutter.

[tonyeezy]

Yes, it works and looks good and is relatively small. You need some way of connecting your Sescom switch to your onboard or external amp. Best way to do this probably a cheap 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable. Monoprice has quality cables on the cheap. Whenever possible I use right angle adapters on everything to minimize clutter.

 

Kinda curious, I've found another with a volume switch on it. Is the input coming to the speakers and headphones just as if you plug them directly into the PC? I notice with my ATHm50s if I don't have Windows volume at like 5% I'll blow my ears out at first haha. Speakers I use the volume knob fairly low with Windows @ 100%. I'm assuming the same adjustments will need to be made with this? Or would it be smart to get one with a volume switch? Idk how the volume switch will act on both though.

[neystro]

You can buy a usb sound card and use software to switch your default output.

I did a script to switch it, it must be somewhere on the forum.

 

edit: I found it http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/229373-script-to-change-default-audio-output-in-windows-7/