can I get a 5.1 audio system for my laptop?

dark ariel7

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Hey guys,
I have a Vaio series T laptop and I am not good, yet, with speakers and sound cards. I have only one jack in my laptop and to my understanding there are 3 jacks required for a 5.1 audio system.
I want to buy the Logitech Surround Sound Speakers Z506 but I am not sure if I can use it on my laptop. Can I?
Thanks,
Dark Ariel7
 
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You can buy an external sound card that supports 5.1. I would recommend a Creative sound blaster but that is a bit expensive so maybe try looking some up on Newegg or Amazon. You would plug the speakers into that then a usb cable to your laptop then you'll get 5.1 audio.

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You can buy an external sound card that supports 5.1. I would recommend a Creative sound blaster but that is a bit expensive so maybe try looking some up on Newegg or Amazon. You would plug the speakers into that then a usb cable to your laptop then you'll get 5.1 audio.
 
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dark ariel7

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I have been looking but everything looks pretty pricey. Does anyone know something more affordable. If nothing comes up I will content myself with just enjoying the new speakers as 2.1 speakers.