pemfir p
I recently bought a Logitech 5500Z model (see link please)
http://reviews.logitech.com/7061/224/logitech-z-5500-digital-5-1-speaker-system-reviews/reviews.htm
to compliment my older Philips speakers (please see the link)
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Multimedia-Speakers-2-1-System/dp/B001YKCE86/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_32
I want to get a 7.1 Surround System out of these speakers. The Logitech speakers take three 3.5 mm audio jacks, the Philips speaker take one 3.5 mm audio jack.
will a sound card like this support all 7 speakers/four 3.5 mm jacks ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102043
Answer
It looks like that sound card has 4 out ports, which should work with what you have for speakers. I personally think you built your system backwards though. I'm willing to bet you will not even notice the difference between 5.1 and 7.1 with the equipment you have. You def need to do more research so you can understand what your doing.
It looks like that sound card has 4 out ports, which should work with what you have for speakers. I personally think you built your system backwards though. I'm willing to bet you will not even notice the difference between 5.1 and 7.1 with the equipment you have. You def need to do more research so you can understand what your doing.
For stereo sound system, any difference between 2.0 and 7.1?
I am looking for a stereo sound system for music, and 7.1 system for home theater. So far it seems a 2.0 stereo with stereo speakers are best for music and 7.1 and theater speakers for movies, TV etc. I considered playing music through a 7.1 set up, but it doesn't seem practical for music. I was just hoping to avoid 2 separate receivers. Or this the correct set up?
Answer
You can have the best of both worlds you just have to be very careful what you buy in regards to speakers and components.
First stereo of course is 2 channels which would be your left and right speakers which if you choose high quality music speakers can work well for both stereo music and your left and right theater system. You just have to be very selective to buy high quality music speakers as home theater speakers are designed completely differently and are not designed with as a high priority of reproducing music with any real fidelity.
So search for high quality music speakers and most of these manufactures also make surround sound speakers to complement and complete a home theater system.
If you buy high enough quality main speakers and you are not restricted in placement you may not even need a center channel or subwoofer, as the main speakers can do it all, and even better if you buy good enough main speakers.
Otherwise if your on a pretty tight budget then your likely going to need a subwoofer at the very least to supplement the lack of low bass the mains are not capable of reproducing.
Generally receivers are not that great from stereo music, they often use cheap parts, and have to many features and gadgetry that compromises sound quality. I would highly recommend you look into and consider a integrated amplifier with built in surround sound and rear channel amplifiers or even better yet is separates with preamplifier and amplifier.
Your best bet is to go and discover your local independent high end audio video store as they carry the better brands of speakers, and equipment, and the salesmen at these stores have the knowledge and expertise to help you design a system that will actually sound good and can be proud to own.
Forget about the chain stores, the salesmen have no clue about designing a good system, and 98% of what they carry is low end anyway.
If needed save up your money and get something good, or buy it in stages and build onto it to have a system that your friends will envy.
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
You can have the best of both worlds you just have to be very careful what you buy in regards to speakers and components.
First stereo of course is 2 channels which would be your left and right speakers which if you choose high quality music speakers can work well for both stereo music and your left and right theater system. You just have to be very selective to buy high quality music speakers as home theater speakers are designed completely differently and are not designed with as a high priority of reproducing music with any real fidelity.
So search for high quality music speakers and most of these manufactures also make surround sound speakers to complement and complete a home theater system.
If you buy high enough quality main speakers and you are not restricted in placement you may not even need a center channel or subwoofer, as the main speakers can do it all, and even better if you buy good enough main speakers.
Otherwise if your on a pretty tight budget then your likely going to need a subwoofer at the very least to supplement the lack of low bass the mains are not capable of reproducing.
Generally receivers are not that great from stereo music, they often use cheap parts, and have to many features and gadgetry that compromises sound quality. I would highly recommend you look into and consider a integrated amplifier with built in surround sound and rear channel amplifiers or even better yet is separates with preamplifier and amplifier.
Your best bet is to go and discover your local independent high end audio video store as they carry the better brands of speakers, and equipment, and the salesmen at these stores have the knowledge and expertise to help you design a system that will actually sound good and can be proud to own.
Forget about the chain stores, the salesmen have no clue about designing a good system, and 98% of what they carry is low end anyway.
If needed save up your money and get something good, or buy it in stages and build onto it to have a system that your friends will envy.
Kevin
40 years high end audio video specialist
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Posts
