XBox + Surround Sound query

The Seed · 01-04-2006, 02:27 PM

Has anyone here got their XBox connected up to a Surround Sound system? If so then maybe you could clear something up for me.

I know that you need an optical cable, but I'm not sure if I would need to buy any other adapter thingies. Would this do me or would I need something else as well.

Advice would be much appreciated.

squarejawhero · 01-04-2006, 02:37 PM

All 360 outputs have an optical out, you just need to buy the cable. You'll also find 360's have a particular AV output and can only buy cables made for it.

Karmillo · 01-04-2006, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squarejawhero

All 360 outputs have an optical out, you just need to buy the cable. You'll also find 360's have a particular AV output and can only buy cables made for it.

I think he might have been talking about the original

The Seed · 01-04-2006, 03:20 PM

The original, yes this is correct. Sorry I should have specified in my original post.

***tabacco*** · 01-04-2006, 08:07 PM

I have the Advanced AV pack from microsoft that provides the TOSlink output (and an S-video out):

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/advancedavpack.htm

It's well worth it for the surround sound

Aj_ · 01-04-2006, 08:15 PM

I have that joytech cable, yes you do need an extra fibre optic cable.

The Seed · 01-05-2006, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj_

I have that joytech cable, yes you do need an extra fibre optic cable.

Where would be the best place to get the extra cable?

Aj_ · 01-05-2006, 02:51 AM

I just checked and it does come with the SPDIF cable, god knows where I've put mine though. Sorry.

The Seed · 01-05-2006, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj_

I just checked and it does come with the SPDIF cable, god knows where I've put mine though. Sorry.

Excellent, so the Joytech dealy is absolutely all I need to be surround sound ready?

Aj_ · 01-05-2006, 03:46 AM

Yep, it's a good quality cable.

The Seed · 01-05-2006, 07:41 AM

Very Good, thanks for clearing that up.

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