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New member Username: A928Post Number: 1 Registered: Nov-08 | Hi, I just recently got a home theater system (Logitech Z-5500) and have a few questions. First, I went out to the store and got 3 optical audio cables to connect my PS3, Xbox360, and the TV itself to the Z-5500. I realized it only had one slot to put the cables in, so then I considered getting a splitter later during the week. Well, my question is, is there a point in having more than one Optical audio cable if my TV can connect to it directly? I heard no sound difference when connecting my TV then switching and connecting it directly to my 360/ps3. And when I tried my Wii (Which doesn't have an optical audio option) when the TV was directly connected, that had surround sound too! I know it may seem kind of obvious but I wasn't sure if there's better quality by somehow hooking all 3 up, or if I should return the cables and stick with the one with my TV. Also, is there a difference in the coaxial optical cable vs the optical audio? Thanks in advance. |
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New member Username: A928Post Number: 2 Registered: Nov-08 | can anyone help please? |
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Silver Member Username: EcousticsSan Francisco, CA USA Post Number: 233 Registered: Dec-03 | HDMI would be your optimal choice for connecting components, but the Logitech Z-5500 doesn't have HDMI inputs. You will likely not hear a difference between optical (toslink) audio cables vs. coaxial cables. Either one is fine. You need to run the audio-out from each component into the Logitech Z-5500 (or an A/V receiver) so it can decode the surround sound information from the signal. |
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New member Username: A928Post Number: 3 Registered: Nov-08 | Thanks a lot |
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New member Username: LonglzePost Number: 3 Registered: Dec-08 | You can using one adapter to Z-5500. PS3, Xbox360, and the TV connect to the adapter. |