2 Computers and Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1

[ripken204]

I have two computers and a set of klipsch promedia ultra 5.1 speakers.
What I would like to know is if there is a proper way of connecting both of them up to the speakers in 5.1 channels.

I have seen some suggest Y-adapters but then I have also read about the negatives for doing so.

I have also seen the line in method but that will only work for stereo.

And I have not seen any 5.1 connection boxes for splitting it.
But I would like to be able to play both computers at once if possible, switching can get a bit annoying.

 

[agarwalro]

you can use a cheap component video switch and use it as a 5.1 switch.

http://www.hdtvsupply.com/zehdcoviswre.html

and how to use it as a switch,

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/switchers/261-a-secrets-switcher-accessory-review.html



Edit: Found a much cheaper option, http://www.hdtvsupply.com/4x1coviswwir.html

 

[ripken204]

hmm, i guess that would work, i'm going to try to find one for 2 devices instead of 4, hopefully save some money. thanks.

edit: haha, look at this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10112&cs_id=1011201&p_id=3027&seq=1&format=2

edit 2:
Question: Can I use this switch to switch 5.1 channel analog audio instead?
Answer: No, it won't work. Levels are not matched between the inputs.

 

[ripken204]

found something that will work: PH61148

 

[agarwalro]

found something that will work: PH61148

I dont see how this is different from the Monoprice option. Also, to the best of my understanding, no cheap switch will do level matching...

 

[ripken204]

i found a bunch of threads over at avsforum regarding this, the issue with the monoprice one is since is that it does adjust levels, the one i posted is more of a passthrough.