It could be your y cable that is the problem. If it is a female jack at one end split into two TS male plugs, it is hard to tell whether the female end is TRS or just TS. If it is just TS that would create your problem. for a few bucks wander down to radio shack and get a y cable that is specifically labelled "stereo to 2 mono" or something similar and try that.

If you really want to get ambitious you can buy one of their cheap multimeters so you can use an ohmeter to test all your cables and see if any of them are at fault.

Hi downflow, I think littledog hit the nail on the head with your adapter. The jack inside your computer will be stereo, and there are special adapters sold for this purpose. That's really your best bet. Or, you could use an insert cable, if I understand you correctly that this is 14" output.

You should not be taking your output signal from a speaker jack,(hopefully I've misunderstood) but rather from a line out. Is this what you meant?

Thanks LD. Actually it's a male split into two female, and I have been using them for two headphones, so they would have to be TRS, right? The splitter and cables are both fairly new, although I haven't tested them. Both of the speakers are producing sound. Do you think using TRS cables would help, or am I correct in assuming it shouldn't matter? Better yet let's assume all the components are good. Will this set-up even give me stereo monitoring?

Sorry Steve, I did mean the line out on the sound card, which is 3.5mm, but I am using a 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter, and so the splitter is 1/4" to 1/4". The back of the powered speakers have 1/4" and XLR inputs. I will look for the special adapter at Radio Shack. I appreciate the help, guys.

Andy

Originally posted by downflow:
Thanks LD. Actually it's a male split into two female, and I have been using them for two headphones, so they would have to be TRS, right?

in that case try getting one that is TRS male to two TS female.

Not that I want to slam radio shack,(it's a very cool store)but I wouldn't say they are MR. Quality when it comes to prefab cables. If you want to DIY cool, but I thing I might go to a music store and get a digiflex insert patch. It's trs male to two ts male(if you weren't already aware of that :o ), and I thing it would offer you better quality audio, and shielding from a noisy computer. Also are the added benifits of repairability, hence longevity.

Steve.

Sound like the insert patch would free up two cables. I wonder if they make 3.5mm male into two 1/4" male, or is that just too much to ask? :D I will check into it, and thanks again, guys.

If you're good with a soldering iron you could modify a cable to suit your needs. That's what I do. Solder is cheaper than gas! :D

Steve,
I haven't had any luck finding the digiflex insert patch, in a music store or website? Could you post a link, or give me a hint?

Downflow:
If you can't find a product made with digiflex cable, then just grab an decent insert. Hosa will do fine and they are just about everywhere. :D