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Hi All
Since buying me a nice ickle 360 I've been wanting to take advantage of the optical out on the audio/visual cable from the 360
So here's what I want: a 5.1/7.1 surround sound system with optical in for sub £100....
Can it be done? I heard that the creative inspire 5700's had this but I think they cost around £140-150
Any ideas/advice?
Thanks
**BUMP**
Anyone?
The combined DVD+HC market seemed to have killed that market. Now its either separates, PC Speakers (ie no digital unless high end) and the all in ones inc DVD players.
There are a few exceptions kicking around, but I'm finding them hard to find.
I have found one in argos by acoustic solutions in Argos. It looks ok, I don't need it very loud and its a good proce.
This ok?
Here
Could be okay, shame they don't do any recognisable makes though.
Yeah they do Panasonic and Wharfdale but they're out of my budget - no "proper" audio stuff but tbh I wasn't after real good stuff
I actually got this but need to buy an optical cable for it. Its plugged in aux for the mo and the sound is actually pretty nice :)
Its fairly loud, with decent bass and the clarity is pretty good too - can't complain for £89.99 :)
the creative stuff is generally very good - can you maybe get them from their clearance shop or ebay shop?
Let us know how you get on.
Superfi are having a sale now. Chances are most systems will start at 200ish..but you'll get something decent... Check out the Denon 'mini' systems - not sure if they are surround sound tho. I got into this with a budget of £1000 and I've spent close to £5500 hahah....
good luck and do what gunbuster said :)
Side note there are a couple of brand name £100+ systems. One by Sony which is effectively a separates starter kit and the TSS-15 by Yamaha. I doubt either would be stellar by bsodmike's standards.
Personally being that those systems should be covered by Argos's returns it might be worth a punt. It is a shame the £50 LG systems from Richersounds and Ebuyer are no longer available.
I would suggest trying to pickup a second hand amp and speakers from a forum member, I bought an "all in one" system Denon DHT 500SD although it is very good I wish Id gotten an amp as all my inputs are used up and I would of really liked 2 optical inputs
Pete