2 5.1 devices through a splitter?

lilpopjim

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Hi!

I just got a pair of Roccat Kaves.. It's a true 5.1 headset.

I also have a 5.1 surround sound set for my pc as well.

I have on board 5.1 audio which i use for the speakers. I've got a splitter cables tieing all the jacks together for the headset/ sound system. So the front jack has 2 inputs in a way. So i would guess it would output audio to both of the devices. That's what a splitter does. I mean splitters work with a phones audio jack etc. Why isn't it working for my new headset!