Don't bother about those ports-lah. Those are just for RGB-video output and Coaxial-audio digital output. None of which you will be using here. XD

If the DVD you are playing is using a true 5.1 audio track, then your centre channel should sound. Especially during DVD movies when the person is talking on-screen. Make sure your DVD has true-surround 5.1. Which means, you must be able to hear effects that only the surround speaker has that coincides with what is off-screen.

Digital output from the dvd-player should be encoded in 5.1.

Main difference:
- M3300: 2-way satellites (tweeter + mid-range driver)
- M2300: 1-way satellites (full-range driver)

You must have got your connections wrongly.
But don't fret just yet.

Relaks first. Unplug everything, and plug them back again accordingly.

When you use your mp3 player on Line 1, it should only sound on the front right and front left speaker (while the bass effect is done by the subwoofer).

If all else fails, would you be able to bring it to the Edifier Showroom and let the guy there teach you? It would surely help you at least.

Ok. Post here again if you are having trouble.

Actually you don't need to bring the unit. Just go to the Showroom and the guy there can teach you by showing you the connections on the Showroom R501 demo unit.

Yes, sold separately. You can order it directly from the Showroom. Priced at RM29.
The R501 is purely controlled by the wireless remote, so you might wanna consider a spare anyway. hehe.

Nothing can beat an actual speaker. hehe. So definitely the presence of a centre speaker is better than a 'virtual' centre.

As for S4.1, personally i would say it is more value-for-money than the R501MKII. Namely because the satellites on the S4.1 totally OWN the R501MKII satellites. The bass on the S4.1 might not sound as good as the R501MKII because it is only 6.5", but hey.. it packs a whopping 60W-RMS just for the sub itself.

When the shop brings in the S4.1, ask for a demo. I'm sure you'll be impressed.

This post has been edited by shockk: May 30 2006, 01:49 PM

Yes, RM29 only.
Showroom is @ Low Yat Plaza 4th Floor.

And yes, you can leave it on standby all the time. No problem, can keep it warm.
But when thunderstorm, better you turn it off lor (if really dont wanna turn off, try to get a voltage regulator for the R501).

And the button put at the back is so the front can look clean, nice, minimalistic.
Because you have the remote control anyway.

No. No. Not specially for it.
Meaning just get a voltage regulator for the power supply that connects to the R501. Better if got built-in surge protector. Can get this voltage regulator quite easily in Low Yat Plaza.

Usually when u buy ur speakers, the speaker-drivers and amplifier is more or less 'mint' or brand-new. So some people recommend to run the speaker for quite some time to 'loosen-up' the drivers to get a better listening experience. However, sometimes a speaker does not need to be burned in and can be enjoyed right after buying, so it's really a subjective thing.

I also duno what's it for. If no use, i think no need care kua.

Follow Mr Nicvoo advice. hehe.
Or send ur DVD-player for warranty/repair. If u use converter, then it's no more a proper experience. It's like you combine left and right front into your centre. Then it's even worse.

S4.1 of course. muahahha. Coz i'm using. XD
Seriously, the S4.1 satellties are of a different class to the R501 satellites. When you hear music, it's like... WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

IIANM, the Philips Aurilium PSC805 5.1 External Sound Card is powered by USB. so you can use with your notebook, but not with a DVDplayer.

Anyways, just buy a 5.1 dvd player from Carrefour/Tesco/Giant. It's only RM100-150.

so are you the guy that went to the showroom to test S5.1M with Hotel California?

Oh games kah. XD Not less umph. It's 60W-RMS for the sub wor. Hoho. R501 onli 30W-RMS for the sub. It's more heart-pounding than the R501 sub but just less deep, IMHO.

Hmm. You tested the S2.1D at showroom with what music material? And before that, you tested M3300 also?

Oops.. hehe. XD

Recommended external sound card.. get the Creative one. you can even use it to direct-connect to a dvd-player because it's using it's own power cable. However, it's much more pricey than the Philips one.

S2.1D.. In terms of musical reproduction, definitely. hehe. Because the satellites have better (and bigger) drivers and have 20W-RMS-each.

Well, you see S2.1D and R501MKII both are same price, and one is 2.1 while the other is 5.1. So instead of giving you more satellites and remote control, the S2.1D gives you more raw power and digital inputs.

However, for surround sound, the R501 completely wins. hehe. Also, the R501 has a 8" woofer while the S2.1D is a 6.5" woofer, so you can expect a deeper kind of bass on the R501.

Hmmm. I think you tested the S2.1D for a really short time only right? So short time can judge how powerful the speaker is. hehe.

Firstly, what sound card are you using at the moment? And do you play a lot of games or watch movies and hear music more?

Hmm. The Audigy 1 is actually good enough, IMHO. If you want to upgrade to another Creative, i don't personally recommend it. However, an Audiotrak Prodigy soundcard will have a difference. Up to you, but if it was me, use the Audigy first to test with the S5.1M. It would still produce wonderful results.

S5.1 not available anymore. XD S5.1M yes. S5.1M has a 8" 60W-RMS woofer, centre speaker, and wireless-remote. And yes, the bass effects of the S5.1M ownz the 6.5" S4.1 woofer. XD

RM848 Suggested Retail Price.

Yup. So that's why in terms of value-for-money and for below RM500, really nothing out there beats it at the moment, IMHO. XD

Indeed it is a good buy.

I dare say nothing in the market now can fight it for its price.

There is stock for H260 at the Low Yat Plaza Showroom. Just ask.

Simulated centre sound is nearly just like the centre speaker is there. But you need to sit really in the middle though.

Also, the simulated centre will only be needed for movies in 5.1 soundtracks and also some 5.1-supported games.

Most of the time if you just watch normal movies (in AVI, WMV format, etc), listen to music, or just want to blast, the centre speaker is not needed. XD

Whoa.. An Edifier ICE-Showroom.

Come come, need to open one in Msia.

Hello bob.

For your case, i would say a S4.1 would suit you nicely. Seeing that the M3300 with it's neodynium-magnet technology gives outstanding audio quality for it's price, the S4.1 is on a different level because the power-in-RMS is much greater. For music lovers, the S4.1 is really an excellent buy considering it's sub-RM500 price (which has 5.1 input). The R451's audio quality would not be as great as the M3300 of course, but it is indeed a 5.1-system, so here i would definitely recommend the S4.1 over it seeing that you like to listen to music a lot.

About the series naming, they're more like categories. XD
S-series is for Edifier's current top-range models, M-series is a new series of speakers that would take over the R-series. This series is more to mid-range entertainment but later there might be some M-series speakers that can be considered top-range. X-series is the gaming-speakers series, which is more into hard-hitting bass designed for movies and gaming, also, there might be released a 5.1 version of the X-series.