what to buy !

Tusky

heyaz - im looking for a surround sound system to hook up to my dvd player AND PS2 , any1 reccomend any ?

i dont have loads of cash so hopefully i can pick somthing up fairly cheap - im told ps2 compatible ones are more pricey though !

patch

I know my brother got a lead to work his ps2 through either his scart on tv or amplifier.
In which case one of the cheap ones in currys (Daewoo?) should do the trick.

Creamy Goodness

what you do is u buy surround sound speakers for you tv and use your PS2 and DVD player as normal.

Lump

Of course you will need a surrond sound amp with that aswell....


John

Tusky

so can anyone reccomend a kit ?

Kali

I'm presuming its for a bedroom setup or a small room?
If you don't want to plump out for a seperate AV receiver than some of the low-end all in one packages would be your best bet..
The Creative Inspire 5.1 system is pretty decent, and is grand for movies, optical input as well so you can connect the PS2 directly... theres a few versions of it though, so make sure you get the one with digital in

Adrian

The obvious choice is the Logitech Z-680. They are €479 from Peats, City Centre, Dublin. They have to order them in for you which only takes two days. If you want to get them from Komplett they cost just under €400. I'm getting them from Peats though because I can go up and collect them from the shop. They are one of the best speakers you can buy for this price. They can connect to all your entertainment at once. It also connects to your
pc. I'm not sure about this but I don't even think you need a 5.1 surround sound card. It has a built in decoder. Read about it at Logitech
I can't wait for mine. I'm getting them next weekend but they will be arriving in the shop on Tuesday. I put a deposit of €100 on them. I can collect them whenever I want.

Tusky

yea its just for my room so 480 yoyos is a lil out of my price rangE !!!! how much is the The Creative Inspire 5.1 system Kali ?

thanks for all the replies

Adrian

The cheapest you would get the creative ones for would be €300. our mad if you get them though because they are total crap. Read reviews on them all before you buy.

Tusky

i dont need anything amazing - its just for watching the odd movie and playing a game every now and again ,

one of the creative ones on komplett is 200 but i think it might just be for PC

Kali

Originally posted by Adrian
The cheapest you would get the creative ones for would be €300. our mad if you get them though because they are total crap. Read reviews on them all before you buy.

Thats very strange cos an issue of What Hi-Fi I have in front of me here has given them 5 stars and a "best budget buy". They're also highly regarded (as much as a budget item can be) on a number of audio websites I visit.

This is the exact system I'm refering to (with several dig-inputs.. not just 6 x 3.5mm jacks):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005ULPT/ref=sr_aps_electronics_1_3/026-3269159-4057232

But if thats out of your range then check out Lidls offers for 5.1 speaker packages (with decoder, but not for DTS)... around 200 euro, mate of mine has one obviously speakers are a bit ****ty at loud volumes but they're grand for small rooms (plus a small footprint).

Tusky

thanks a million kali ,do you know anywhere in ireland where i could get them ? they seem perfect and if they are under 300 euro ill go for them.... reply asap you sexy monster

redneck

any surround sound system with an optical input will work for a ps2

Tusky

I got the creative inspire 5.1 digital 5700 for 330 euro from "PC world" , just watched the opening to "lord of the rings" and im very happy with them , super sound - now to play some games !

Kali

Good stuff.. the thing about them is that the speakers seem to be solid enough unlike a lot of the smaller packages, meaning although they have a low power output they'll actually be able to handle it without distortion from build issues with the speaker housing.

Wouldn't have went with PC World myself tho.. but the price doesnt seem too bad

Tusky

I hate PC world... they usually overprice BUT they were on komplett for 300 and only 330 in pc world so not too bad ! plus coudlnt find them anywhere else and richer sounds in dublin has closed down !

Kali

Actually noticed them for 340 in Peats yesterday .. so not bad going.

Lump

OPfff peats are a pack of unhelpful n00bs. We sent a faulty power supply to be replaced that I have bought from them which packed in after 4 months. The repeatedly never called back and were most unhelpful. After a couple of weeks we eventually got it back working.



John

Tusky

peats are usually quite helpfull and know what their talking aboot , Quite good prices too

Lump

No, no they are not..... I dislike them.



John

Kramer

I've got a set of Logitech Z680s - advertised them in FS ages ago.

Were used for maybe 2/3 hours - simply too powerful for my PC & I've a pretty nifty home cinema setup already.

They're surplus to requirements, so I'm open to offers

They're still in the FS forum so do a search there & make me an offer.

Absolutely stonking set - THX certified :eek: The sub is awesome - rolls off at 36/37hz - not many "PC" subs can do that!!

TBH, they're really more suitable as dedicated home cinema speakers they're that powerful.

Tusky

thanks kramer but I allready got a set

Kramer

No worries Tusky