use speakers and headphones at the same time

NOTE: If you have a dedicated headphone jack and use that connection it automatically cuts sound to the TV speakers. Generally speaking there are a couple of ways of creating these connections which are:ġ) If a set top box (cable box, DVR, etc) is in use look for audio output jacks on this device and connect the headphones to the set top box to allow for independent operation of TV speakers and headphones.Ģ) Check the TV manual/set up guide for an option that allows the TV to operate the speakers and audio output jacks independently (ie: fixed output) to allow for independent operation of TV speakers and headphones and connect into the audio output of the TV. Windows outputs sound to only one device at a time.

That might damage the output driver unless the external speakers have a high-impedance input, like with a powered speaker. Having sound from BOTH the TV and the headphones at the same time is actually determined by how the headphones are connected to the audio source. This document shows how to connect headphones or speakers to your computer. You could use a mini-jack splitter and hook up headphones on one and external speakers to the other. How do I get sound from BOTH the TV and headphones at the same time?

Use speakers and headphones at the same time