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ps3 sound system

  • 04-05-2011 1:26pm
    #1
    Lab_Mouse
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    hi can any one recommend a good sound system for the ps3?ideally one I could also connect my pc to,

    regards,
    Lab


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  • #2
    Varik
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    Lab_Mouse wrote: »
    hi can any one recommend a good sound system for the ps3?ideally one I could also connect my pc to,

    regards,
    Lab

    Do you have a digital optical connection on your PC if you do then you'll have a lot more options.


  • #3
    Lab_Mouse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Lab_Mouse


    Varik wrote: »
    Do you have a digital optical connection on your PC if you do then you'll have a lot more options.


    dont think so.Just have a standard mobo and no pci sound card.Will check later.

    Cheers


  • #4
    sink
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    Most importantly what's your budget?


  • #5
    Zatoichi
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    Don't get the Soundstation3 whatever you do.


  • #6
    thorbarry
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    I bought the Samsung HT-C450 for €200 after Christmas, and find it fantastic. It has an optical input which is what you want for the ps3.


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  • #7
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,561 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Lab_Mouse wrote: »
    dont think so.Just have a standard mobo and no pci sound card.Will check later.

    Cheers


    A soundcard with a optical port would help and it be better if it has Dolby live as well.

    The PS3 need a digital optical connection for sound or it need the receiver to allow the audio through HDMI, but most receivers won't have a analogue connection like the pc will need.

    You really need a decent soundcard with what i said if you want to use the same set up for the PC and PS3.


  • #8
    sink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    The Logitech Z-5500 or it's newly released replacement Z906 have both the connections for analogue PC 5.1 sound and an optical for DDL from the PS3. The Z-5500 is still widely available even though it has just been discontinued, it can be had for around €300. The Z906 is just out and is usually around €350. The main difference between the two is that the Z-5500 only has one optical input whereas the Z906 has two.

    They are both very good sets of speakers for the money and can be used with just about anything. Be warned the sub on both is very large so you will need plenty of space.

    I've had the Z-5500 for several years and I'm very happy with it. I used to use it with my PS3, but now I only use it for my PC as I bought an AV reciever and decent 5.1 home theater speakers.


  • #9
    Lab_Mouse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,219 ✭✭✭Lab_Mouse


    thanks for the replys.I have about 200 for it.But might leave it go for a while and get a decent sound card for my pc and save up a bit more.

    cheers
    labmouse


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