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Fred_Smith

28-04-2009 13:11

Sound system - PC / PS3

Hi,

I have just bought a HP monitor that has an HDMI input. This allows me to use it for both my PC and PS3.

However the speakers in the monitor are rubbish, so I need a speaker system that also will support both my PC and PS3. I'm assuming I would need a speaker system that has an optical in and the standard PC connectors.

Can anyone recommend a speaker system that would fit the bill?

Thanks

idi banashapan

28-04-2009 19:00

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

great 5.1 sound for the pc / ps3 - linky

lots of others for you to look at - linky2

my personal favourites (7.1 though = more speakers) - linky3

Fred_Smith

28-04-2009 19:10

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

Blimey over 200 smackers, I was hoping to pay less than 100.... I know tight wad! Thanks for the links though Bender

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Mind you with those ones you posted, can I connect both the PC and PS3 to it at the same time?

chrispuk2004

28-04-2009 19:22

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

Ive got a sony 5.1 surround sound system and use optical in from the ps3 and from the pc with a switch, works a treat as u can have DTS audio etc through it.

Fred_Smith

28-04-2009 19:42

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

Cool do you have a link to both the switch and the system you use?

Cheers

idi banashapan

28-04-2009 20:11

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

a link to the optical switch would be very handy actually. I'm assuming it's TosLink?

Fred_Smith

29-04-2009 12:48

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

bump - Can anyone help....? I was looking at the specifications on the links given, but can't seem to find how many optical connections or PC connections.....

pedantic

29-04-2009 13:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred_Smith (Post 34785120)

bump - Can anyone help....? I was looking at the specifications on the links given, but can't seem to find how many optical connections or PC connections.....

Z5500 http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/sp.../224&cl=US,EN#

Quote:

Source Inputs:
Digital optical for DVD or CD players, PlayStationÂ®2, XboxÂ®**
Digital coaxial for DVD or CD players or PC sound cards (requires coaxial cable, sold separately)
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 2, 4, or 6 channel PC sound cards OR
6 channel direct (3 stereo-mini connectors) for 3 stereo analog mini audio sources, like CD and DVD players, Playstation 2, Xbox, or 2 channel PC sound cards (somedevices may require stereo mini to dual RCA adapter, sold separately)
Analog stereo-mini (on side panel of control center) for portable CD, MP3,or MiniDiscÂ® players

Fred_Smith

29-04-2009 13:28

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

Cheers Pedantic....

Fred_Smith

01-05-2009 15:10

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

Well I've blown the budget, missus is going to kill me.... Gone for the Logitech Z5500 from Ebuyer..... Coming tomorrow.

idi banashapan

01-05-2009 17:00

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you know it makes sense! You'll be chuffed with the quality of sound from them.

Fred_Smith

01-05-2009 18:15

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Lol - Yeah hopefully.... Time to get something for the missus to make her happy!

homealone

01-05-2009 18:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred_Smith (Post 34786752)

Lol - Yeah hopefully.... Time to get something for the missus to make her happy!

She'll need something - you will have a hernia after lifting the sub-woofer ;)

I've had my Z5500 set for about a year, now, & have never once regretted splashing the cash :)

Fred_Smith

03-05-2009 17:30

Re: Sound system - PC / PS3

Well got it yesterday... WOW it sounds fantastic... playing COD World at war is amazing..... Well worth it

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