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16-03-2008, 08:06 PM
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Stealth Geek
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Xbox Speakers
Hi all.
I've been hunting for a set of speakers to use with my Xbox 360 with no result. I would like to move away from my TV's inbuilt speakers to some quality surround sound gaming. The only possibilty I've found so far is the Logitech Z-2300 but I've been unable to confirm whether they will be compatable. Does anybody else have a set of external speakers which they use with their xbox? Or am I looking in the wrong place and its my TV's compatability I need to look out for? Thanks  MCITP Trainee |
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16-03-2008, 08:25 PM
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Re: Xbox Speakers
If you get yourself a 2.1 or 5.1 set with optical in you'll be fine.
I've got mine running through a full surround sound set, but you don't have to go that far. The other option is to use a phono to 3.5mm jack adapter to allow normal PC speakers to be hooked up. Not as high quality and limited to 2 channel sound (ie No true 5.1)
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16-03-2008, 08:37 PM
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Re: Xbox Speakers
Logitech X-530s come with an adapter for the xbox 360 or PS3 or any other console that uses the coloured cables.. so long as you use the cables and not a HDMI cable.
  edit: they sell them in PC World for £40.. Buy the Logitech 970114-0120 5.1 Multimedia Pc Home Theatre Speaker System at cheap prices from PC World.
Originally Posted by Clunk
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17-03-2008, 12:41 PM
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Re: Xbox Speakers
With optical though is there anything on the market for less then a few hundred quid? Everything which I've found so far with optical connections involves full home cinema systems.
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17-03-2008, 01:07 PM
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Re: Xbox Speakers
Computer hardware and software at amazing prices, available online from Scan Computers UK
Yes these are perfect fore your needs
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17-03-2008, 01:47 PM
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Re: Xbox Speakers
They won't give you 5.1 sound only stereo outputted to 5 speakers with that adapter.
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17-03-2008, 02:03 PM
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Re: Xbox Speakers
So basicly I can get cheaper external speakers... but they'll be limited to stereo. If I wanted the full 5.1 experiance I need to part with a bit more of my cash?
Swings and roundabouts I suppose. Thanks guys. MCITP Trainee |
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17-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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Re: Xbox Speakers
Originally Posted by Paulm@scan
those are the ones i suggested..
better at Scan than PC World if you account in the delivery aswell. and it's free next day with Scan i'm sure.. i got free next day  
Originally Posted by Clunk
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