How do i connect external speakers

I am migrating from PC to Mac.
I would like to connect my Altec Lansing 495 external speakers whic is a 5.1 system to the Imac.
how would I go about doing this?
Will I need any drivers?
Thanks
deputyaj

Do you have the manual? This http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/acc/ACS495/ doesn't mention Mac support for the USB software part of the controls. So you use it in Stand Alone mode, which I assume means you just connect the subwoofer to the headphone jack on your iMac, like any other set of speakers. But no more software control menu like on your PC.

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