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Can I hook my surround-sound speakers directly to the Xbox?

Unofficial Xbox FAQ
No. You must hook the Xbox optical output to some device capable of decoding the AC-3 digital audio. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. You need either an AC-3 capable receiver or an AC-3 capable PC sound card with optical input.

I am watching a movie on my Home Theatre and I get no sound out of my rear surround speakers. Why?

A Plus Electronics -- Frequently Asked Questions
This is typically caused because the home theatre receiver is not in Dolby Pro-Logic or Dolby Digital Surround mode. Different brands of home theatre receivers have different methods to put the system in this mode. It is usually controlled from the remote and often called "listen mode" or "mode". Also occasionally you’ll encounter a movie with little or no surround information on the soundtrack. The older the movie the more likely this to be the case.

How do I hook up a Bag End Infrasub-18 to my Digital 5.1 Surround system?

Frequently Asked Questions
Using the "Bass Management System" on your surround processor, set the front Left and Right speakers to "large" (full range). Connect the Left and Right outputs on the processor to the Left and Right inputs on the Bag End Infrasub-18, respectively. Now, connect the Left and Right hi pass outputs on the Bag End Infrasub-18 to the Left and Right inputs on your amplifier (which powers the front Left and Right speakers), respectively.

Do the HDMI outputs support 5.1 surround sound?

Kaleidescape - FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
No, the HDMI outputs on the Movie Player and the Movie Player 2 carry video and PCM stereo audio only. When using HDMI for video, you can use digital coaxial, digital optical, or analog stereo outputs for audio. No. The DVD CCA License does not permit the use of RGBHV video output during DVD playback. The Kaleidescape Movie Player 2 supports both HDMI and component video (YPbPr) for high-quality video output.

How about surround sound?

PLAYSTATION 3 Frequently Asked Questions.
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS are all supported and processed. Remember all audio is processed by the Cell and developers can use whatever audio codecs they want…so this is only the beginning.

Should all speakers in the surround system be the same?

Surround Associates - Specializing in all aspects of surroun...
of a few years ago, most consumer off-the-shelf systems feature either 5 identical speakers or 4 identical speakers with a center channel modified for better placement on top of the television. For a home theater system designed primarily for watching movies, the center channel may be of dubious quality and design though. In many older (circa 2000 or so) consumer music-only surround system, the front speakers may be matched direct radiators and the rear speakers may be dipoles (see 1.10).

What's that swishing sound I hear in my rear speakers when I play back a surround program?

Surround Associates - Specializing in all aspects of surroun...
That's the steering system of the Dolby Pro Logic decoder in your receiver extracting the rear channel information. Because the process is very phase dependant, the swishing sound (phase shift) can be evident during action scenes with a lot of panning. The latest Pro Logic II is less susceptible to this effect.

Should we shoot in HD? Should we shoot in widescreen? Should we use surround sound?

The 48 Hour Film Project: Frequently Asked Questions
Your film will be shown in Standard Definition in stereo or mono with an aspect ratio of 4:3. So you may shoot in HD, in widescreen, or in surround sound, but the film will not be projected that way. We require you to submit a Standard Definition, letterboxed, stereo or mono version of your film—anything else can lead to problems during our mastering process.

What about the (PAS-4, CD player, A-150, surround speakers)?

Dynaco Unofficial Home Page Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This is a slightly touchy subject. My original intent in building this site was to celebrate the Dynaco company formed by David Hafler, and crewed by talented folks such as Ed Laurent, Wade Burns, Joe Sparacio, Jim Elliott, Sid Lidz, Bob Tucker, Bill Phillips, Harry Klaus, Erno Borbely, John Ferranti, Doug Hercus, Richard Pley, etc. etc. I wanted to provide detailed info on the equipment they designed, supported, and serviced, right through the end of the company in 1980.

Where should I place my surround speakers?

Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally, surround speakers should be either wall-mounted or stand-mounted to either side of the couch or primary listening area, from one to six feet higher than seated listeners' ears, and slightly forward or rearwards of the listening area if you wish. Axiom's Quadpolar surrounds are especially versatile and can yield excellent performance with stand or wall-mounting to the rear as well as at side locations. (see our dedicated stands for the QS Surround speakers in the Store).

I've heard about surround-sound systems that use only two speakers. Do they really work?

What is Dolby Digital Surround? — Audioholics Home The...
Thanks to the increasing power and dropping cost of signal-processing chips, sound that appears to come from around the listener is now possible with just two speakers. These audio processing systems, often referred to as "virtual surround," require that the listener be positioned in a specific "sweet spot" in front of the two speakers. As a result, they cannot substitute for multiple speakers in home theater applications.

Can the Xbox 360 hook up to a computer monitor?

CESPage.com Xbox - FAQ
Yes! The Xbox 360 can be connected to Computer Monitors as well as standard televisions plus support for 720p, 1080i and 1080p High Definition televisions. The VGA Video cable will allow connection to most monitors, more information about cables below.

How can I hook up my 5.1 speakers to my computer?

Edifier Support:FAQ
Please read your user manual, and follow the instructions connecting your speaker system carefully. Using Edifier's 3 Audio connecting color cables (3.5 Stereo Headphone plug converter to 2 RCA) connect your speakers to the computer's Sound Card as in the illustration shown below. Brown (Center & Sub output); Blue (Input); Pink (Microphone); Green (Front output); Black (Rear output) After completion of the connections, it may be necessary to further configure the Sound Card.

How do I hook up speakers to the amp?

Technical Hifi
On the rear of every amplifier there are either one or multiple output jacks. The outputs vary by model, but typically will be in the form of RCA, Speakon, Balanced XLR, and Banana binding post. Simply choose the output type on your amplifier and connect it to the input on your speaker.

How does the Boostaroo Revolution produce surround sound through regular stereo headphones?

Frequently Asked Boostaroo Questions
The Boostaroo Revolution's patent pending circuit is an adaptation of cross feed circuitry. A cross feed circuit combines parts of the left stereo channel and the right stereo channel. This combination of sound fields alters how your brain perceives what you are hearing. This will make the music seem to come from all around you, rather than just regular left and right. This effect is more apparent in higher grade headphones, and speakers.

What Is Enhanced Audio And Surround Sound?

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT :: Australia :: FAQ
The DVD side of the DualDisc offers superior audio. Many DualDiscs include surround sound mixes that have been specially created during the recording process. When listened to on a 5.1 channel surround system, the result is a rich, three-dimensional musical experience.
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