PS3 + 5.1 System = Awsome Fun!


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Bought a all-in-one Samsung HT-TZ222r, connected PS3 up with optical cable..

Now I need to replay all my games and re-watch all my DVD/BluRays .... Just pure awsome!!!!!!

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Got it for ?150, and if you haven't got a 5.1 system and have some spare cash, buy one. It does make a difference :p

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I have a 5.1 system, and it has but 3 inputs:

Dual RCA (phono)

Optical

Some sort of digital single RCA (phono)

Thing is that I hate multiple buttons to change things, I like 1 button to change the TV and sound system at once, etc. Limitation being I am now routing through the dual RCA (phono) so am downmixed to stereo. I guess I could promote the PS3 to the "major" device and make it optical...

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it would be cool to have but there's no point having it if you can't set up the speakers in exactly the right places. I just don't have the space/correct layout to do it.

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Anyway, this looks groovy, Ive been considering a 5.1 but never really thought I had the room, when I saw the specs I figured it would be a lot more expensive than ?150.

Nice one!

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As said above, placement is key. I have heard people argue that virtual surround can sound better than real discreet 5.1 if your placement is wrong.

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I have plenty of space, but a wooden laminate floor gives me no cable routing options.

I wait in hope of wireless, battery powered 5.1 systems!

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My mate has got his PS3 hooked up to some sort of 5.1 system, and it really does make the difference, it sounds amazing compared to crappy TV speakers.

If only I could afford some :( :laugh:

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I have plenty of space, but a wooden laminate floor gives me no cable routing options.

I wait in hope of wireless, battery powered 5.1 systems!

My Philips HTS 9800 has wireless rear speakers, no need for batteries as the signal is sent through a receiver box that is plugged in - While that's not a completely wireless solution, at least it eliminates the main problem; wires from the front to the back - That's what makes the mess.

So it's sort of possible.

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My Philips HTS 9800 has wireless rear speakers, no need for batteries as the signal is sent through a receiver box that is plugged in - While that's not a completely wireless solution, at least it eliminates the main problem; wires from the front to the back - That's what makes the mess.

So it's sort of possible.

May dad has a similar Panasonic solution although the two back speakers are still wired for power, they receive wirelessly from the main unit.

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HTSS1300 here, and yes it sounds awesome in 5.1, especially as it can accept PCM over HDMI, so I get a taste of HD audio.

At high volumes it tears cracks down my ceiling walls.

To be honest but at night I just use my wireless headphones, 5.1 is too loud :p

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May dad has a similar Panasonic solution although the two back speakers are still wired for power, they receive wirelessly from the main unit.

Yeah, bad explanation on my part, same system with mine; all 3 back speakers are plugged into the wireless receiver and that transmits to the main unit where the other 3 speakers and the control unit is connected but it's still very nice to get rid of the wires on the floor :)

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If you want to have great sound, youre better off buying separates. Even though Im running 2.0 atm, it sounds a lot better than a cheap 5.1 setup. I'm about to buy 2 more speakers then im up to 4.0. (Currently have B&W 602s, getting pair of 603s for fronts then making 602s rears)

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Next house MUST have raised flooring like in an office. A mate bought an old student house where they had this (oddly) and it was a godsend for networking, etc!

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If you want to have great sound, youre better off buying separates. Even though Im running 2.0 atm, it sounds a lot better than a cheap 5.1 setup. I'm about to buy 2 more speakers then im up to 4.0. (Currently have B&W 602s, getting pair of 603s for fronts then making 602s rears)

Even although this is true building up an expensive setup from separates, there are decent all in one packages out there, and for the gamer 5.1 is truly a necessity.

It really gives an advantage in FPS games for example.

Most people can't afford any sound upgrades at all/or neglect sound, so decent all in one packages are really good for a lot of gamers.

Mine cost ?265 as it was just prior to being discontinued, but the new model released which is basically a design change at best, is back to ?350. A big commitment for most just for sound.

It is a standalone receiver, no included DVD crap.

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I found my old Logitech X-530s a few weeks ago, and I've got them hooked up to my new Samsung 32" LCD HDTV now. Bloody brilliant. :)

Quick question, is there a difference in terms of sound quality if you use an optical port instead of composite?

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I found my old Logitech X-530s a few weeks ago, and I've got them hooked up to my new Samsung 32" LCD HDTV now. Bloody brilliant. :)

Quick question, is there a difference in terms of sound quality if you use an optical port instead of composite?

Well I don't think you can get DTS (5.1) over composite, only optical/HDMI.

But your X-530's would need to support DTS (5.1), but I guess they do if they support optical.

Composite will only give you stereo 2.0 audio.

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Ahh, OK. Well, the X-530s don't support optical, they use the typical three-jack combination, but it comes with a "game console adapter" to allow you to use red and white composite cables, which in this case, allows me to plug it straight into the TV, so I'm not limited to just one device. :)

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Ahh, OK. Well, the X-530s don't support optical, they use the typical three-jack combination, but it comes with a "game console adapter" to allow you to use red and white composite cables, which in this case, allows me to plug it straight into the TV, so I'm not limited to just one device. :)

Ah right I think you'll only get stereo then but with the surround sound effects through decent 2.0 speakers it'll still be an improvement over your TV output :yes:

Wouldn't it be 2.1 and, you probably know, composite will have all 5-6 speakers working but of course it's not true surround.

Yeah sorry you're right, and I meant the second part, just not true surround sound, but still more immersive than TV audio as I just said to MJ.

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Ah right I think you'll only get stereo then but with the surround sound effects through decent 2.0 speakers it'll still be an improvement over your TV output :yes:

Pretty much anything is an improvent over TV speakers, provided your TV isn't a CRT one. My PC uses a 9 year old pair of Altec Lansing speakers, and they sound better than my LCD's speakers! :p

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