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5.1 setup

Discussion in 'Entertainment and Technology' started by -Michael-, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. -Michael-

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    Okay,

    So i have my tv.

    Into my tv i have my pc plugged into the RGB
    My 360 into the component
    my ps3 into the HDMI
    and wii ino the scart.


    Question.

    Which 5.1 speakers would work with both ps3 and 360?
    (preferably even all)

    And how would i set it up?

    Cheers!

    P.s
    Please no comments such as

    OMFGWTF YOU HAVE ALL THAT IN YOUR ROOM?!?!?
    That's just nubby.

    Thanks again.
     
  2. George1

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    I'd plug the speakers up to your TV (there should be some ports on it).

    Keep in mind though that you will only be able to get 5.1 over HDMI. I'd recommend connecting your 360 and PC over HDMI.
     
  3. CrimsonThunder

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    The ones I have have different connections for everything. You need to connect the 360, tv ect up to the "head unit" (dont think thats the correct word but I like it) Its Panasonic, not sure what model number. but it has all those connections. Best sound you could get is from HDMI or Digital out.

    Just go into the shops and ask for one with all those connections.
     
  4. Janvier

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    5.1 PCM travels through HDMI so the ps3 is good to go if your receiver accepts 5.1PCM and you've properly configured the console.
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    Component uses the usual RCA (Red and White) for audio so you need to plug the xbox360 with an optical cable.

    Hope this helps :slight_smile:
     
  5. Poring

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    Yeah, like what Janvier said, you're going to need to get an A/V Receiver . That will be a kind of central command box, or a hub for all the video and audio.

    Thats were you will hook up all the sound and video sources (ps3, xbox, wii). Then it will output it to speakers (for the audio) and a TV (for the video).