xbox 360 sorround sound

spencer2004 · 03-30-2008, 09:44 AM

hi, i have a sorround sound system that i want to hook up to my 360 but the problem is my sorround sound system dosent have any digital inputs, only the 3.5mm jack inputs. is there some kind of converter i can get to convert the optical sound output of the 360 to an analog output using 3.5mm sockets?

FYI i can use my 360 with matrix mode but it isnt the same as true sorround sound.

meatball_87 · 03-30-2008, 10:07 AM

I take it that the speakers are from a PC setup?

spencer2004 · 03-30-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by meatball_87

I take it that the speakers are from a PC setup?

yes they are.

BTW they are Logitech X540 5.1 Speakers

meatball_87 · 03-30-2008, 10:25 AM

You need this mate.

Amazon.com: 5.1 Game Console Adapter Convert Rca Plugs To A Single 1/8: Electronics

spencer2004 · 03-30-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatball_87

You need this mate.

Amazon.com: 5.1 Game Console Adapter Convert Rca Plugs To A Single 1/8: Electronics

u didnt read what i said, using this thing would be the same as using matrix mode and isnt true sorround sound.

pparks1 · 03-30-2008, 12:01 PM

The "ONLY" way you can get true Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound from a 360 would be with an optical digital input or an HDMI input. End of story.

A matrixed surround sound mode is the best you can get without those 2 interfaces mentioned above.

My opinion; Scrap the computer speakers and purchase a true home theater in a box solution from either Yamaha or Onkyo (the only low ends I recommend). If you cannot justify this $300 cost, you aren't going to get Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

spencer2004 · 03-30-2008, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pparks1

The "ONLY" way you can get true Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound from a 360 would be with an optical digital input or an HDMI input. End of story.

A matrixed surround sound mode is the best you can get without those 2 interfaces mentioned above.

My opinion; Scrap the computer speakers and purchase a true home theater in a box solution from either Yamaha or Onkyo (the only low ends I recommend). If you cannot justify this $300 cost, you aren't going to get Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

k, thanks anyway.