Speakers! Optical input needed help?

Chepo G

so, i just connected my ps3 to my brand new computer monitor with my hdmi cable, but no sound is coming through the speakers of my monitor. i was thinking about getting a optical audio connection but i want a new speaker system also. i need something that will keep up with me, i am constantly listening to music, playing video games, and watching movies on my old set of altec lansing speakers but they got busted :( so i need something good and durable and i want quality, but i do have a 200 dollar budget, any recommendations? please? :)

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If you absolutely positively want to connect via optical AND want to stick to $200 MAX, Logitech can suffice for the purpose.

An old desktop-type of setup I had for casual video game and music usage was the Logitech Z-5500 setup: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers_audio/home_pc_speakers/devices/224&cl=us,en

It says MSRP is $399.99, but I pulled off a deal on eBay for under $200 [brand new, unused]. If you're an eBay geek, take a shot @ an auction or two. Might be a bit beefy though, as it's a 5.1 setup and the subwoofer is a 10" cone, which makes the entire subwoofer box roughly over 14" - 16" big and roughly 22" long.

Of course, you'll see other products too that'll fit your budget from Logitech.



If you don't mind any other way of connection and don't mind at all if it's 5.1 or 2.1, then I HIGHLY suggest Swan HiVi. Read reviews, practically flawless home products.

Here's a great setup that will do the job just fine [connected via White/Red RCA]: http://www.swanspeaker.com/product/htm/view.asp?id=373

My only gripe is that it's a desktop subwoofer. I personally feel that no subwoofer should be on top of anyone's desk [especially if you like blasting music].



If you're willing to raise your budget a little, I all the more suggest going "bigger/better." There's quite a few setups that'll blow these suggestions out the water.

Hope this helps.

Which 5.1 Surround Sound System Has Optical Input?

Ok

Hello everyone, i was wondering which 5.1 surround sound speakers has an optical input. I am buying a Playstation 3 for $700 so i want a surround sound system for it. I found one, Logitech Z-5500 but that is $700 itself and i don't want to be spending for speakers the amount of the actual Playstaion 3 because i would rather buy another Playstation 3.

Thank you
Ok

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I am confused by your question. What PS3 is for sale that costs $700 I would look into that before you buy. The ones I have seen with the 120g are for $500 and 80g are about $400. Second is to get the surround sound you will have to buy a reciever and have the optical cable go from the ps3 to the reciever, then from the reciever you uses speaker wire to hook up the speakers. Did you know newegg.com sells those speakers for $300. You gotta learn to shop around (that is if you are talking US dollars).

I would suggest getting a home theater in a box, it will have everything you need to hook up a playstation 3 and get pretty good sound. Check out best buy's website you can spend from $200 all the way up.

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What are some good sound systems that has digital optical input for PS3?

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elvis_4767

I'm looking for a sound system that has an digital optical input so i can connect it to my PS3. Price range between $50-150.

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Try to get a Cambridge Soundworks DTT 3500.

You can find it cheaply on ebay. This set once cost over $700, and is by far the best system you can get for the money now.

If you buy a surround set for $50-150, you will have a small plastic subwoofer and tiny speakers with extremely tinny sound.

The DTT 3500 has an enormous wooden Sub.
Just turn the volume up on this thing, insert "The Matrix" and play the Lobby scene (you know, where the guard asks for "Backup. We need Backup!", and the soldier screams "Freeze!" and then hell breaks loose).

Then take the Sub to your bathroom and use it as a hairdryer.

The DTT3500 will blow you away (in the truest sense of the word) in this price segment.

How do I connect 5.1 speaker system to a single laptop mono output other than buying a soundcard?

pigtummy

I have just bought a 5.1 speaker system. but it has more than 1 input! I have only 1 output from my laptop, as a result I could not play half of the speaker. Any cheaper alternative than buying a soundcard?

Answer
Get you self a firewire or USB sound card or if your laptop has an out optical you could use that, but again thats if your 5.1 amp has opitical in.

I really nice sound card for a laptop is the X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook
http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=208&product=16642

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What audio inputs should I use on my Sony receiver?

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Pat G

I have a STR-DB840. What is better to use for the input jacks: 5.1 channel input (I have a surround sound system) or the Digital Optical input?

Answer
You usually don't bother with the individual channel inputs unless you have another device that can decode a surround sound signal and output the discrete channels.

Otherwise, just let your receiver do that work, and use the optical input. Your receiver may also support digital coax, which carries the same signal, but uses a high quality RCA cable (usually colored orange) instead of the plastic fiber that optical uses. Most DVD players will support both optical and digital coax. Makes no difference which one you use.

Remember, this is only for devices that support surround sound. Things like your old VCR, for instance, will only do stereo (red/white RCA cables) so it won't have an optical output. This is still OK - you can use the normal stereo cables, and the receiver will only use the front speakers. This will still give you a better sound than what your TV's speakers produce.

Will my 360 have surround sound if I plug my speaker system into my TV?

Light

Or does the speaker system need to be plugged directly into my 360? My 360's connected to my TV via HDMI, if that make a difference.

Answer
Assuming your surround sound has optical input the best connection would be xbox to TV via HDMI and xbox to surround sound via optical cable

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What audio inputs should I use on my Sony receiver?

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Pat G

I have a STR-DB840. What is better to use for the input jacks: 5.1 channel input (I have a surround sound system) or the Digital Optical input?

Answer
You usually don't bother with the individual channel inputs unless you have another device that can decode a surround sound signal and output the discrete channels.

Otherwise, just let your receiver do that work, and use the optical input. Your receiver may also support digital coax, which carries the same signal, but uses a high quality RCA cable (usually colored orange) instead of the plastic fiber that optical uses. Most DVD players will support both optical and digital coax. Makes no difference which one you use.

Remember, this is only for devices that support surround sound. Things like your old VCR, for instance, will only do stereo (red/white RCA cables) so it won't have an optical output. This is still OK - you can use the normal stereo cables, and the receiver will only use the front speakers. This will still give you a better sound than what your TV's speakers produce.

Will my 360 have surround sound if I plug my speaker system into my TV?

Light

Or does the speaker system need to be plugged directly into my 360? My 360's connected to my TV via HDMI, if that make a difference.

Answer
Assuming your surround sound has optical input the best connection would be xbox to TV via HDMI and xbox to surround sound via optical cable

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