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H22A1
May 11th, 2008, 06:37 AM
O.K. the question is what options do I have for getting sound from my PS3 when connected to a 19" widescreen monitor without sound? I take it the only option I have is to connect speakers via optical out. USB speakers would not work bacause they are not listed as a sound device, right? Also I keep hearing about a video game y cable adapter for connecting to the 3.5 mm jack, what is this?
dreamsINdigital
May 11th, 2008, 07:01 AM
You can output through optical, or RCA. If you want to connect to PC speakers, output through RCA and use this: http://www.amazon.com/Console-Adapter-Convert-Plugs-Single/dp/B0006U3ACY
Metfanant
May 11th, 2008, 07:03 AM
You can output through optical, or RCA. If you want to connect to PC speakers, output through RCA and use this: http://www.amazon.com/Console-Adapter-Convert-Plugs-Single/dp/B0006U3ACY


this will work fine...but keep in mind you will NOT be getting true 5.1 channel sound....it will be 2 channel sound coming out of all speakers....which is NOT real surround sound...
H22A1
May 12th, 2008, 05:12 AM
Would this also work for an Xbox 360? The only reason I ask this is because I don't know if the 360 can output sound when there are two different cables connected. For example a 360 connected via dvi to Hdmi cable with sound coming from rca connection. Also, what brand of low-end to mid-range pc speakers would you recommend. (Altec Lansing etc.) Lastly, thanks for the quick responses guys.
H22A1
May 12th, 2008, 05:16 AM
this will work fine...but keep in mind you will NOT be getting true 5.1 channel sound....it will be 2 channel sound coming out of all speakers....which is NOT real surround sound...

I know, but I am looking for a inexpensive set of speakers for my set-up. Yes. I would buy a 5.1 setup with optical output if I can find one cheap enough.
dreamsINdigital
May 12th, 2008, 05:35 AM
I recommend Logitech speakers. Even their cheaper ones are good.
H22A1
May 12th, 2008, 05:50 AM
O.K. how about these speakers: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3296568&CatId=2893

Are they any good, the customer reviews seem to say so.