magik Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hey guys, I could use some suggestions on a Surround Sound system that would be able to hook up to an Xbox 360 (via Optical maybe?) for a Christmas gift for my cousin. I'm looking at around $150 price range or so. There are a lot of PC-specific sound systems well within that range, but I'm not sure if any would be able to hook up to the Xbox 360 alone? His 360 is currently hooked up to his 40" LCD and I thought it would be something he'd really enjoy. Thanks in advance :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoJo Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 You could get some surround sound headphones which work great (as long as you adjust the delays well) Tritton AX360s are great (I have these), and hook up by optical. The UK version of these are the Sharkoon X-tactic IIs. They're also a LOT better than a real surround sound system for hearing in game sounds and positioning them realistically around you so that you can react before the enemy is even on your screen (i.e. soundwhoring.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJordan Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I highly recommend the Logitech X-530. It cost me ?65 a couple of years ago. You could probably get a set for about $100 over there. The sound quality is great, and the bass is terrific! They're also easy to mount if you've got a place to hang the speakers on!:DD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeston Veteran Posted December 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 12, 2008 You can get the Logitech Z-5500 for a little extra at $192.55 after rebate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibs Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Logitech G51 Cost like 100-125 and they are great speakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pc_Madness Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I highly recommend the Logitech X-530. It cost me ?65 a couple of years ago. You could probably get a set for about $100 over there. The sound quality is great, and the bass is terrific! They're also easy to mount if you've got a place to hang the speakers on!:DD The X-530's don't have optical though, so no surround sound.:(( I have some Z5500's and they're quite awesome.:)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 You can get the Logitech Z-5500 for a little extra at $192.55 after rebate. I use ^ for my 360 in my room =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJordan Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 The X-530's don't have optical though, so no surround sound. :( They're not surround sound?! :blink: Then they do a good job of pretending to be one! Are you sure they aren't? I've got a full-on home cinema sound setup down in the living room. Cost a good few hundred quid, is a 400W system, and that doesn't have an optical input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pc_Madness Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 They're not surround sound?! :blink: Then they do a good job of pretending to be one!Are you sure they aren't? I've got a full-on home cinema sound setup down in the living room. Cost a good few hundred quid, is a 400W system, and that doesn't have an optical input. They're 5.1 analog speakers, the 360 only puts out surround sound via Optical, so you'll only get 2.1 with them. Unless I'm mistaken and they've changed the speakers since I bought mine. :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLiMiT06 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I have these and while they are not 100% true 5.1 they are the best $90 I have spent http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers...34&cl=us,en I bought mine at Sam's Club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I found an old 5.1 system on ebay for about ?70, it had optical and coax-in and decoded dolby signals, did me fine until I upgraded to my current system (Which was an absolute bargain - ?250 for a 900w+ Sony system, HDMI-audio, speakers, the works). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I have these and while they are not 100% true 5.1 they are the best $90 I have spent http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakers...34&cl=us,en I bought mine at Sam's Club... I actually picked that up today. It was at Office Depot, and the funny thing is, that the store was closing, so everything was on clearance. I got it 20% off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 A lot of these speakers being suggested are labeled as "PC Speakers," how do they hook up to the 360? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted December 14, 2008 MVC Share Posted December 14, 2008 I just got this nice Onkyo set that was originally $300 for $140 (refurbished). The quality of it is just as good as if it was new! I have had it for about a week and I am just blown away. I never knew games were supposed to sound this amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 I just got this nice Onkyo set that was originally $300 for $140 (refurbished). The quality of it is just as good as if it was new! I have had it for about a week and I am just blown away. I never knew games were supposed to sound this amazing. Where did you pick that up refurbished? That's a perfect price point for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted December 14, 2008 MVC Share Posted December 14, 2008 Where did you pick that up refurbished? That's a perfect price point for me. Through their website and a Thanksgiving deal. Obviously you won't be able to get the Thanksgiving deal (I think it was like 10%-15% off) but if you just signup and register an account with their site, you get "10 points" which equals 10 dollars off. So you should be around the $170-$180 area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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