When using with a PC, are you still getting 7.1 Surround sound? Or is 7.1 only work with Playstation 3/4?
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I think its more about your soundcard. If the laptop has a chip that boosts 7.1 then the headphones will get it. But if not then the headphones will try to recreate what they can but not likely anything more than 5.1. But just check out what your laptop pushes and that'll be the determining factor.
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Im having an issue with this. I contacted Sony and they told me to hook up my: Bluray &gt; HDMI &gt; TV Bluray &gt; Optical Cable &gt; Home Theater Home Theater &gt; HDMI &gt; TV When i play my dvds on my home theater i get the full surround sound, BUT when i play my blurays i dont. I get the same sound from my front right speakers and my right rear speakers (same thing for the left side). Does anyone have a solution? or having these same issues? My Equipment: Sony Bravia KDL46V5100, Sony HDX589w Home Theater, Samsung P3600 BluRay Player
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Judging from the outputs on the back of the TV, probably not. What I've done is connect the TV to a Denon amp via HDMI from the TV and then use floor speakers. The sound is awesome!! I can use the 7.1 surround from both the TV directly and from a PC connected to the amp as well. Hope that helps. The TV also has a digital audio out connection that I run to the amp.
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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I don't even use the dongle. I really think the 7.1 is ineffective when playing an online game and you actually have to know where enemies are. I'm sure it sounds great for adventure games and things of that nature such as Assassins Creed or any of the like. But when gaming on PC with Counter Strike and the 7.1 enabled, I found it way too difficult to pinpoint an enemies location as the 7. emulation blended all the surround together and made it harder to figure out where they are.
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i dont know about all that lol i just bought the HDMI cable and plugged 1 end to my dish box and the other end to my TV i dont have surround sound or any of that. I also use this HDMI cable on my ps3, i plug it from my ps3 to my TV and its in 1080p HD
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The physical headset itself uses 2 speakers like a regular stereo headset. However, installing the included driver/software sets up a virtual surround-sound device on your PC. So when the device is connected, both games and the Windows sound system see it as a 7.1 audio device. The headphones are a pretty good build quality, so I'd recommend them anyway, and the surround sound is fairly nice. It's at least on par with most other "virtual surround" hardware/software I've used. My recommendation is to go on youtube and play any some of the virtual surround clips while wearing whatever headphones you already have. If the surround effect impresses you, then you'll like the Vengence Headset. If it leaves you wanting, then you are likely to be disappointed in most surround sound headphones. Even legit surround headphones with multiple speakers in each earpiece do are not as good as a traditional multi-speaker room setup. Alternatively, if you like the virtual surround and already have a quality set of headphones, you can purchase the "Razer Surround" application which turns regular headphones into a virtual surround pair. You can check it out and get a demo here: https://www.razerzone.com/surround#product_overview
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Technically speaking the console has less to do with the quality of the sound, if not related at all. However the game its self will affect the quality of the surround sound features. If you play newer games that support dolby digital youll be fine. Hope this statement helps! - Jake
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I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great... » Read More I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. « Show Less
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I have just the one surround sound so I can't say what's best. I can say that my Yamaha srround sound system is great with it. Of course source material takes consideration. Standard TV is okay, but my computer, Wii U, and PS3 sound fantastic.
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I'm not sure I only use it for my ps4 but the audio cable outputs are there (red&white;)
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Here's a possibility: USB Multi-Channel Sound Converter With 5.1 7.1 Surround I haven't tried it yet but there are many positive comments
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Just use the RCA cables that came with the ps3, and set the audio feature under "settings" to RCA. Your ps3 will still display with hdmi cable and then output audio with RCA. Also if you're using RCA to output audio, be sure to buy one of these with this specific speaker system Logitech 5.1 Game Console Adapter Convert Rca Plugs To A Single 1/8 (Discontinued by Manufacturer)This adapter will give your ps3 5.1 channel surround sound without having to use the lame matrix mode.
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Use HDMI into your receiver and it will drive 7.1 speakers with no problems, assuming that your video is encoded for 7.1 sound.
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Hey,Well it still sounds like 2.0. Maybe it is the Onkyo settings; specifically in the setup speaker config. maybe it still thinks its 7.1. Sound would be destined for speakers that are not there.Dennis
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its only supported 5.1 as real surround mean with more 2 speakers but you can feel the 7.1 surround without install 2 more speakers
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If you have a 7.1 surround sound card, then it provides an amazing sound quality. Very powerful drivers and they deliver excellent sound. Best I've ever used.