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Subject: 5.1 speakers question
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I was wondering if I pick up a 5.1 surround sound system that has dolby digital and xbox supports it how do I connect the two together to get it to work. I mean do I use the two audio cables that are on the cable that I have for my hd set (the high def av pack) or do I need something else like some kind of optical. I am not really sure if the xbox sends the 5.1 over the standard cables and the speakers need to decode it or what. someone help me here please.

  • 10.27.2004 2:47 PM PDT
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You need an optics cable, and an advanced A/V pack.

  • 10.27.2004 2:53 PM PDT
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Posted by: Rabid Gnome
You need an optics cable, and an advanced A/V pack.


So the advanced av pack that I need is diferent from the hd one and it has an optical connection on it?

  • 10.27.2004 2:59 PM PDT
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The HD one does as well, I just assumed you didn't have one. I didn't bother reading more then the first bit of your post. My bad. I don't know if the HD comes with an optics cable though... I use a VGA adapter.

[Edited on 10/27/2004 3:08:26 PM]

  • 10.27.2004 3:06 PM PDT