Is it possible to use external speakers with the Nintendo Switch without a receiver?

[haloguy1999]

Basically, I have a Logitech Z906 5.1 system that goes into my PC with a fiber optic cable. Then from my graphics card into my monitor there is a display port cable. This gives me the surround sound on my PC.

With the Switch, I could send the HDMI from the console into my monitor and get picture, but just the monitor speaker sound.

Essentially, can I use the Switch with my fiber optic speaker system?

This is what the back of the input area looks like, not sure what some of the other inputs are.
https://gyazo.com/3bb621b58866d1f4978425219c8d4430

Thanks for any responses!

 

[hang-the-9]

The Switch has an audio jack, connect that to your speakers they have a 3.5mm input.

 

[haloguy1999]

The Switch has an audio jack, connect that to your speakers they have a 3.5mm input.

Ok, so would I need to get a cable that is 3.5mm on either side? Would any cable carry the 5.1 signal?

 

[hang-the-9]

The Switch has an audio jack, connect that to your speakers they have a 3.5mm input.

Ok, so would I need to get a cable that is 3.5mm on either side? Would any cable carry the 5.1 signal?

The headphone jack would be stereo not surround sound. You would need a receiver to use HDMI on the switch for 5.1 sound.