question about Logitech z-5500 and Creative SB X-FI Sound card

[sandcracker21]

Well I have the Logitech z-5500 as I want to scare the neighbors! The only problem is that it only comes with a direct style connection (not sure of the exact terminology) and my brand spanking new Creative Sound Blaster x-fi sound card has a digital in/out on it. (It has an optical option)

Now when I used the direct color coded cables that came with the speakers, I can get a 6 channel direct sound mode that is not all the bad. However, I was the best I can get with my setup. I have an optical cable, but when I connect the optical cable into the speaker system and my PC, nothing happens and it does not recognize a digital connection.

What am I doing wrong? Does anyone else have a Logitech z-5500 that is hooked up with a digital connection? I am so frustrated and confused with technology right now it is ridiculous!

thanks for the help

[pam123]

How about you post the rest of your specs, besides the speakers?

[Tin]

Which X-Fi is it? Does yours have an optical jack or just the 3.5mm flexijack. If it just has the flexijack, you need a mono to RCA adaptor so you can plug a coaxial digital cable into your speakers ;).