Hi does anyone own a 5.1 or 7.1 channel on your Playstation 3?

Question

Hi I want upgrade my 38"Philips HDTV/LCD 720P & my PS3. I want to get either 5.1 channel or 7.1 for surround sound. Ok which Audio Receiver do I need that will support my PS3? And do Audio Receiver includes with speakers or is it seperte? I do know that there are a DVD players that includes 5.1 or 7.1 speakers but, no need because I have my PS3 Blu-ray. Thank's!

Answer 1

Just get a BOSE sound system, if you can afford it.

Answer 2

You want to get an audio receiver that supports digital audio input to the receiver via an HDMI connector, and also supports 8 channel (7.1) PCM input. This is because the PS3 will decode every DVD or Blu-Ray audio format itself, but it needs to get them out via HDMI to a compatible receiver.

I have this sort of setup with my PS3. An HDMI cable runs from the PS3 to my Sony STR-DG720 receiver, then another runs rom the receiver to my DLP television. Some Blu-Ray players need a receiver that can decode some of the new audio formats, like TrueHD, but the PS3 with the latest software updates can decode all of these on-board.

Usually when you buy a receiver, you just buy the receiver... speakers are separate. Some companies do sell a "surround sound in a box" sort of setup, with speakers and a receiver/amp... check around if that's what you're looking for.  

Answer 3

if your looking for a receiver you should be looking for something that has a digital optical input as for your playstation 3 has a digital optical output.  As for speakers I would look for a Home Theatre system to keep costs on the lower side and something with high wattage.

Answer 4

nope. sry.