Would like to know what kinda speakers you guys used for your X360 . I'm currently using Pioneer HTS-GS1, official home theater speakers for X360. Wonder if I can buy this in M'sia?



Anyone using Logitech Z5500 for their gaming console? I'm just curious if you're using Z5500 as your speaker system, what kind of input do you select on your Z5500? The reasong I'm asking this is because I'm thinking of getting Z5500 in M'sia.

With the Pioneer system that I have, the audio input from my X360 into the speaker is automatically detected as Dolby Digital input, thus providing a 5.1 experience when you're playing Gears of War or Ace Combat 6. You can actually hear the sound coming from behind. But if I were to hook up Z5500 with my X360, how's the sound like? Does Z5500 automatically detect the audio input as Dolby Digital? I guess this part of the question only can be answered by those who own Z5500 + X360 at home. Please discuss your setting here .

Here is my setting.










This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Nov 10 2008, 02:30 AM

I just using Creative 4.1 speaker...kinda nice for standard surround sound...

since Z5500 have dobly digital decoder built-in, it should manage to detect dolby digital signal and decode it to 5.1 sounds.

i'm just using a carrefour-bought GC 5.1 speakers. sounds superb to me.

Technically it should be that way. But I just wanna double confirm this issue. It will be not much fun playing with just stereo sound, defeats the Dolby Digital features right . I'm happy with my Pioneer system now.

Just want to ask, your pioneer system, is it a home system or is it specifically for xbox?

thats cool, how much does the pioneer sound system cost?

P.I.M.P, why dont u show us some pictures. coz right now im still considering to get Z5500 for my 360, but HTS GS1 seems like a good alternative too..

guys, just want to check is there any other system that is suitable for the xbox?

rest assured Z5500 will be able to decode, since it also have optical input. but if your console only rely on hdmi then Z5500 cannot lar...


basically any home theater set that has optical input and ability to decode dolby digital signal can be used with 360.

but if you are looking for cheaper alternative, look for external sound card that have optical input and then buy a inexpensive 5.1 pc speaker.

but i don't think the xbox have an optical output right?

U can use 360 with both hdmi and optical output for ur speakers, i read it somewhere i forgot, it uses both of hdmi and the component hd av cable, but u must strip/peel open the av component port casing because its too thick when u put the hdmi together with the av component .then plug the hdmi cable into ur tv and the optical input for ur speaker into the "stripped" component av case.


try looking at the side of hd av component cable port..there's one optical output.

Its both actually. When you connect to xbox then the whole thing becomes a home theater . But I used it as my PC speaker + for xbox.


Around US$170


Xbox has an optical audio output.

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Added on November 10, 2008, 2:30 amUpdate with photos.

This post has been edited by P.I.M.P: Nov 10 2008, 02:30 AM

will have a look at it....


but anyway guys, apart from the 2 systems mentioned earlier, any of you guys using any other systems like altec lansing, edifier?

This post has been edited by wintzen: Nov 11 2008, 10:32 AM

I'm using the sony HT-DDW685

How come no more posting?
You guys don't use speaker for you xbox ka?

I have hooked back my mini hifi set to my tv output. A huge improvement compare to just the speaker from the lcd tv

Since you have LCD tv, might as well get a surround speakers to compliment your excitement. You can hear bullets & footsteps from behind. Real gaming experience.

haha, actually all this is setup in my room which is a bit crampy now....will have to wait for now....

I'm using some 2.1 Edifiers, haha.

Thinking of a low-end 5.1, but no idea whether I can get anything decent around 1k-ish, lol.

This post has been edited by deodorant: Nov 18 2008, 09:53 AM

I think you should be able to find right? Like sonic gear or altec lansing?
At first wanted to get a 2.1 as well, but managed to dig out the hifi....quite nice lar when playing GH.

Around 1k can get pretty decent speakers liao AFAIK. Altec Lansing or Logitech. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM CREATIVE!!!




GH? What is that?

Using 2.1 Altec Lensing speaker.
The price was quite expensive for a 2.1 speaker system which is at RM 400, reason is the subwoofer is made wood instead of plastic.

But it sounded like any other 2.1 speaker to me.

I would love to get 5.1 system, but for such small room, the wiring can be tricky.

Hmm I was considering the Pioneer SX-316, got some dude in Garage Sales selling for 1k.

But ... it only has coax inputs, no digital inputs. Coax means those red & white connectors right? Can get surround sound from it or not? Or must have digital input then only can have surround?

Otherwise ... I could always go for the Logitech Z-5500, I think it's around the same price also right?

I'm using Z-4... Simple and sleek. Sound wise, can blow any small aprt like mine into a mess

I think z5500 around RM1.4k

Xbox 360 Optical output -> iBasso D1 DAC -> AegoM

Will probably upgrade to a 5.1 setup with Yamaha AVR after chinese new year, unless the economy is still going down the drain by then...

If you wanna get full surround, my advice is to go for optical input instead of coaxial. With optical you just need 1 cable, eliminate hassle.

But guys wanted to check, when you are using optical right, you will still need to use the component av cable for that right? since the optical output is tag to that cable

No need. Your optical will transfer all your audio to the speaker. Don't have to connect any other cables for your audio. Depends what kinda of AV connection you're using, you still need to connect your AV component. Unless you're using HDMI, don't have to worry about anything. All being taken care of, audio + video in 1 cable.

Yeah exactly what I mean.....I am using HDMI, so cant really connect both cables together.

If you use HDMI, no need to connect other speakers. It will take care of everything.

well

What monitor you're using?

what model Pioneer is that eh?

edit - oppss...found it already..geee

This post has been edited by mdzaboy: Nov 19 2008, 11:57 PM

Licensed for Xbox 360 only.

Dell 2007WFP. Thinking of upsizing to the new TNpanel 24-incher ... maybe ...

using altec lanc


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