Logitech 5.1 Systems
Found a really good deal on the z-560 series speaker system. Seems a very popular set of speakers, so unless you guys say otherwise I will consider it a good choice as far as being able to produce excellent sound for audio and DVD.
My questions are:
1. Even though I have a G5, will I require a 3rd party PCI audio card like the Sonica Revolution in order to get surround sound / THX out of my DVDs?
2. Can I set this system up with standard Toslink cables, or do I have to get special adapters and cables in order to plug it into the above-noted card (instead of say the Digital Audio In port)?
3. Any driver issues with the card / speakers as far as Panther goes?
My questions are:
1. Even though I have a G5, will I require a 3rd party PCI audio card like the Sonica Revolution in order to get surround sound / THX out of my DVDs?
2. Can I set this system up with standard Toslink cables, or do I have to get special adapters and cables in order to plug it into the above-noted card (instead of say the Digital Audio In port)?
3. Any driver issues with the card / speakers as far as Panther goes?
Comments
is there any reason you wouldn't be using Toslink cables and your Optical Out ports to connect to these speakers?
and yes, the latest versions of the DVD player (on Panther) are set up for 5.1 sound.
I will have a NEC 2180UX most likely, which *does* have a stand that puts the bottom edge about 4 or 5" off the top of the desk. Otherwise, I'd have to mount it to the wall or something (pain in the arse, we have cheap dry-wall).
Yes, all you need with the 680 is a Toslink optical cable to listen to DD and DTS audio on DVDs from a G5 - it is truly amazing.
Hi. I m new to dealing with sound issues so please bear with me. My friend just purchased a G5 and wants surround sound. We will probably go with the Logitech Z-680 as mentioned above. My question is do we need any type of Preamp or amp, or does the G5 have sufficient power to drive the speakers?