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Can I have true 6 channel (5.1) surround sound with this this?

josh8140
09-09-2009, 10:47 AM
I'm thinking of buying this sound decoder

Can't post the URL cuz i havent made 5 posts but just search for "5.1 sound decoder" on ebay and its the first one there. Says something like "HD Audio Rush 5.1 Gear Sound Decoder for DM500s xbox360"

I want to use it with my PS3 via its optical output and with my logitech X-530 PC speakers which ouput to the three 3.5mm jacks on that box :)

I'm just not 100% if this will work and on the picture it cant see any optical ports... Is that just because those black squares are caps covering them?

Thanks for any answers guys :)

Bigloww
09-09-2009, 11:09 AM
As far as true DD 5.1 and your PS3 goes with the X-530's the answer is no. It does not have any digital inputs (optical/coax), so all you will get is simulated surround. There is a Logitech game console adapter for around $10 or just get a generic 1 for around half.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A0973353&cs=04&c=us&l=en&st=snp%20data%20feed&dgc=SS&cid=24326&lid=556773

You would need something like the Z5500 to do what you are asking.

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-THX-Certified-505-Watt-Digital-Surround/dp/B0002WPSBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252512420&sr=1-1