(Big surprise ) Satellite speakers usually need two conductors - for each speaker. Stereo headphones usually need three conductors, i.e. Either the plug will mate with the jack, or it won't. If that's the case, you won't be able to get it wrong. If the connection has to provide for more conductors than that, you'll probably need a Cannon or DIN connector. You can see how many are provided for in the plug - just count the metal segments in the shaft and tip. A mono plug or jack will provide for two conductors a stereo plug or jack will provide for three. The other way around (stereo plug in a mono jack) usually just means that one channel gets no signal.Ĭount the number of conductors that have to be provided for in the connection. Plugging a mono plug into a stereo jack will short one channel to ground - which will fry the output stage of the shorted channel if there's any significant output power involved.
It would be a good idea to check the manual carefully before you proceed - and if necessary, check with the card manufacturer. 3.5 mm Female to 2 RCA Jack Female Audio Adapter for Computer Speaker Earphone Headphone Stereo Splitter Connector. It may be a good thing you haven't tested it yet. 10X Twin Female RCA to Male Stereo 1/8' 3.5mm Jack Adapter Audio Splitter GP LOT.
