Can I use these with a PS3 optical or HDMI output? The PS3 only has an optical and HDMI output? I'm having a hard time finding an inexpensive speaker set. Any suggestions?
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As far as I can tell, the cheapest options to have this work with the PS3 with true surround sound, would be something like this:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item;=350193812906&ssPageName;=STRK:MEWAX:IT- With this product, you'd have to set your PS3 audio to output HDMI LPCM 5.1 44/48khzOr, if you buy a Tritton AXPro 5.1 Headset, it would come with a Dolby decoder that can output to these speakers.
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Just use the RCA cables that came with the ps3, and set the audio feature under "settings" to RCA. Your ps3 will still display with hdmi cable and then output audio with RCA. Also if you're using RCA to output audio, be sure to buy one of these with this specific speaker system Logitech 5.1 Game Console Adapter Convert Rca Plugs To A Single 1/8 (Discontinued by Manufacturer)This adapter will give your ps3 5.1 channel surround sound without having to use the lame matrix mode.
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I hooked these speakers up to my xbox like stated above I used the hdmi cord and ran it to my tv then i also plugged in the regular tv cable to the xbox and just ran the red and yellow audio cords to the speakers. It sounds excellent!! It DOES give you surround sound, I have played this with many games but with Call of Duty World at War with Zombies and it sounds incredible! Just as good as my friends $800 surround sound set.
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Does this mean that the speakers on teh TV will still be able to play audio?And that the audio from the DVD needs to get to the Onkyo via optical?So you can use the TV for center speaker, and the rest of the speakers for the soundstage? Sounds good! And also allows the system to remain simple to use (for the wife) without the Onkyo, but can easily become a ciname system at the press of a power button? Wow!
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Did you go with the TX-SR606? I got it a few months ago and love it. It's a bit large but it handles all audio formats, so I'm happy with it. With HDMI cables (as with speaker cables) name brand means nothing. You will save a bundle if you just go with the cheapest ones you can find. Best Buy tries to sell the Monster brand HDMI cables for a hundred bucks or more. That is robbery. I got my three Belkin HDMI cables at Target for $40 each and I paid too much. Just get anything you see that is version 1.3 or better. As far as Blu-Ray goes, the PS3 is the best thing out there. It's a bit expensive though. So if you're trying to save some money, I have seen some good reviews for the Sony BD-S350. The DMP-BD55K looks nice too, as does the Samsung P2500. When it comes to deciding which one to buy, it all boils down to cost vs. benefit.
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You can connect your sound bar to your p3 of 4...it connects via digital optical cable...but it's better to connect your ps3 to your TV via hdmi and your sound bar to you tv as well via the optical cable
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no, just don't use the bitstream output from the ps3, use linear pcm and you'll get dts-hd and dolby truehd from the receiver, the ps3 will decode the audio just fine.
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What I currently have set up is:a) Optical Cable from TV to Receiver.b) PS3 connected to TV via HDMI.c) 360 connected to TV via HDMI.d) Satellite receiver to TV via HDMI.My TV is capable of splitting the HDMI audio from the devices through the TV to the home theater via the optical audio cable, thus I can receive true 5.1 surround sound output. Again, not all TVs are capable of this, and you will have to check your manual.
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I had the same issue. One possibility (as in what I found) was that your PS3 is set to audio through a HDMI cable. You have to go into the manual settings in the PS3 and change it to the optical cable setting for audio. The PS3 will lead you through the setting changes.. Hope that helps.
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Yes, The receiver has digital/optical inputs on it. I have my PS3 hooked up to it by two inputs, First the video is running out of the PS3 through the HDMI cable. Second I have the audio out of the PS3 through the digital/optical output. The sound is amazing!!!
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Use a audio optical cable if PS4 has it, or run the sound from PS4 to TV and from TV to soundbar. The latter is how I have my PS3 hooked up
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I guess you do. My understanding is that the device can decode either PCM or DTS signals. If your PS3 delivers this type of signal in the optical port, then you are good to go. Just, expect a little delay from the device, which is not really evident, untill yo set the TV speakers and the device at the same time. Sound becomes with a little echoed, but its minimal. If you just want to turn off the TV speakers and use headphones only, it will work like a breeze!
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That's because your optical cable is running from the receiver to the television, not to the PS3. Anything playing on your television will play through all your surround speakers. You would have to run the optical cable directly from the receiver to the PS3 to get the sound strictly from the PS3.My setup is the same as yours.
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I was able to hook it up to the PS3 without anything extra to play Rocksmith and it was a little weird, but the audio fed through okay. But you won't be able to have them both hooked up at the same time. Because you can't have surround sound on the PC I keep 2 speakers on my desk and 2 next to the TV. And when I want to use the PS3 I just move the power box thing.But honestly after having this for awhile, it's not the greatest. I mean, I upgraded from some WalMart speakers from 5 years ago, but my brother bought Logitech speakers around 3 years ago for the same price as this and it still trumps these speakers. I was able to hook it up to the PS3 without anything extra to play Rocksmith and it was a little weird, but the audio fed through okay. But you won't be able to have them both hooked up at the same time. Because you can't have surround sound on the PC I keep 2 speakers on my desk and 2 next to the TV. And when I want to use the PS3 I just move the power box thing.But honestly after having this for awhile, it's not the greatest. I mean, I upgraded from some WalMart speakers from 5 years ago, but my brother bought Logitech speakers around 3 years ago for the same price as this and... » Read More I was able to hook it up to the PS3 without anything extra to play Rocksmith and it was a little weird, but the audio fed through okay. But you won't be able to have them both hooked up at the same time. Because you can't have surround sound on the PC I keep 2 speakers on my desk and 2 next to the TV. And when I want to use the PS3 I just move the power box thing.But honestly after having this for awhile, it's not the greatest. I mean, I upgraded from some WalMart speakers from 5 years ago, but my brother bought Logitech speakers around 3 years ago for the same price as this and it still trumps these speakers. « Show Less
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Luis, here is what I did. I have a basic Dell monitor with a DVI & VGA input connected to my PS3. What I did: (Display)I bought a HDMI to DVI (or HDMI to VGA) and used the HDMI output from the PS3. (Audio)Then, I connected the the PS3 component plug (red/yellow/white) to a pair of desktop speakers. How to: Use the basic component plug (red/yellow/white) [red and white = audio] Go to Radioshack / Amazon or good electronics store and visit the audio department. Purchase an "Audio Component to headphone Jack adapter" What this does : connect red and white component from Xbox/PS3 to this adapter and plug speakers to the other side of the adapter. It should work! Contact me if you need clarification!
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In theory, if your PS3 is bluetooth compatible. However, buy a different pair than these.
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Question for any of you on here:I have the tv, and I just got a PS3. Thing is, for some reason I can't seem to get the PS3 to output dolby surround or dts. I'm running an HDMI cable from the PS3 into the HDMI 2 port on the tv. Then I'm running a fiber optic digital cable from the tv into my little mini receiver -- I have a set of Logitech THX 5.1 speakers. I can get the PCM Stereo on DVDs and BluRay discs, but not surround. I know it's not an issue from the TV to the receiver, because I still get dolby surround on TV shows that have it. I've also tried adjusting setting on the PS3. Any advice? Question for any of you on here:I have the tv, and I just got a PS3. Thing is, for some reason I can't seem to get the PS3 to output dolby surround or dts. I'm running an HDMI cable from the PS3 into the HDMI 2 port on the tv. Then I'm running a fiber optic digital cable from the tv into my little mini receiver -- I have a set of Logitech THX 5.1 speakers. I can get the PCM Stereo on DVDs and BluRay discs, but not surround. I know it's not an issue from the TV to the receiver, because I still get dolby surround on TV shows that have it. I've also tried adjusting setting on the... » Read More Question for any of you on here:I have the tv, and I just got a PS3. Thing is, for some reason I can't seem to get the PS3 to output dolby surround or dts. I'm running an HDMI cable from the PS3 into the HDMI 2 port on the tv. Then I'm running a fiber optic digital cable from the tv into my little mini receiver -- I have a set of Logitech THX 5.1 speakers. I can get the PCM Stereo on DVDs and BluRay discs, but not surround. I know it's not an issue from the TV to the receiver, because I still get dolby surround on TV shows that have it. I've also tried adjusting setting on the PS3. Any advice? « Show Less
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Im having an issue with this. I contacted Sony and they told me to hook up my: Bluray &gt; HDMI &gt; TV Bluray &gt; Optical Cable &gt; Home Theater Home Theater &gt; HDMI &gt; TV When i play my dvds on my home theater i get the full surround sound, BUT when i play my blurays i dont. I get the same sound from my front right speakers and my right rear speakers (same thing for the left side). Does anyone have a solution? or having these same issues? My Equipment: Sony Bravia KDL46V5100, Sony HDX589w Home Theater, Samsung P3600 BluRay Player
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The speakers have to plug into the DVD box it comes with. If you want to have your PS3 play sound through the speakers, you have 2 options, (unless you have a TV with arc HDMI. I did not have this.) Your first option, use an optical audio cable to direct the sound from te TV to the DVD box. Your second option, use A/V cables to play sound from the PS3 or TV to the DVD box. If you don't have those cables, you can find them for pretty cheap in various places. I used A/v for my Xbox until I bought an optical audio cable. They both work well, but you'll get better results with the optical audio cable. Bare in mind, you'll have to have the DVD box on in order for the sound to come through. Hope this helps! The speakers have to plug into the DVD box it comes with. If you want to have your PS3 play sound through the speakers, you have 2 options, (unless you have a TV with arc HDMI. I did not have this.) Your first option, use an optical audio cable to direct the sound from te TV to the DVD box. Your second option, use A/V cables to play sound from the PS3 or TV to the DVD box. If you don't have those cables, you can find them for pretty cheap in various places. I used A/v for my Xbox until I bought an optical audio cable. They both work well, but you'll get better results with the optical audio... » Read More The speakers have to plug into the DVD box it comes with. If you want to have your PS3 play sound through the speakers, you have 2 options, (unless you have a TV with arc HDMI. I did not have this.) Your first option, use an optical audio cable to direct the sound from te TV to the DVD box. Your second option, use A/V cables to play sound from the PS3 or TV to the DVD box. If you don't have those cables, you can find them for pretty cheap in various places. I used A/v for my Xbox until I bought an optical audio cable. They both work well, but you'll get better results with the optical audio cable. Bare in mind, you'll have to have the DVD box on in order for the sound to come through. Hope this helps! « Show Less