Question Headphone 3.5mm Out Port Failing: Alternative Way To Connect Speakers?

[JudoRick]

Hi

Non techy guy asking for help here.

The headphone jack (3.5 mm audio out) socket is failing on my PC. I suspect the little element on the board is failing. So my speakers don't work.

The speakers are Edifier R980T bookshelf.

Can anyone suggest an alternate way to connect the speakers? I may have AUX out but can't tell

Or is there an easy fix for the port?

PC is my source for everything. Currently using USB connected headphones

Many thanks!

 

[rocktalkrock]

Your Edifier R980T speakers can connect to the PC via Bluetooth. If your PC does not have Bluetooth built in already you can add an inexpensive Bluetooth USB Adapter like the ASUS USB-BT500. I have used the older ASUS USB-BT400 Adapter to connect my speakers for several years and it works very well.

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-USB-BT500-Bluetooth-Backward-Compatible/dp/B08DFBNG7F/

 

[NightHawkRMX]

The simple option would be to buy a USB to audio adapter in order which plugs into any USB port on your computer and has a 3.5mm output. For example:

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/

You maybe be able to install a sound card with 3.5mm outputs into the system internally, however this would depend on the computer.

 

[JudoRick]

Your Edifier R980T speakers can connect to the PC via Bluetooth. If your PC does not have Bluetooth built in already you can add an inexpensive Bluetooth USB Adapter like the ASUS USB-BT500. I have used the older ASUS USB-BT400 Adapter to connect my speakers for several years and it works very well.

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-USB-BT500-Bluetooth-Backward-Compatible/dp/B08DFBNG7F/

Many thanks!! Have ordered the device!! Due in tomorrow.

 

[JudoRick]

The simple option would be to buy a USB to audio adapter in order which plugs into any USB port on your computer and has a 3.5mm output. For example:

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Adapter-Windows-AU-MMSA/dp/B00IRVQ0F8/

You maybe be able to install a sound card with 3.5mm outputs into the system internally, however this would depend on the computer.

Thanks for the reply!!

 

[rocktalkrock]

Thanks for the reply!!

Unfortunately i think i was mistaken when i said your speakers support Bluetooth, check your owners manual. Some retailers list support for Bluetooth but the Edifier website does not.

https://www.edifier.com/product-r980t.html#spec

 

[JudoRick]

Unfortunately i think i was mistaken when i said your speakers support Bluetooth, check your owners manual. Some retailers list support for Bluetooth but the Edifier website does not.

https://www.edifier.com/product-r980t.html#spec

Thanks

Fortunately I checked and they are Bluetooth enabled.

Cheers

 

[JudoRick]

Unfortunately i think i was mistaken when i said your speakers support Bluetooth, check your owners manual. Some retailers list support for Bluetooth but the Edifier website does not.

https://www.edifier.com/product-r980t.html#spec

Got the adapter and turns out the Edifiers are not Bluetooth ready!!

As it happens I have one of those brick shaped speakers for outdoor use and
I've connected that via the ASUS adapter. The sound is not as good as the Edifiers but it is fine.

I'll have to come up with a solution.