Hi, guys. Browsing AVS helped me immensely in choosing and setting up an HDTV, but my current goal is mildly ridiculous and I haven't had any luck so far.
First off, I have this Logitech 5.1 system for my PC: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-5300-5-1-Channel-Surround-Speaker/dp/B0000C20R9/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332094861&sr=8-1
It's a great choice for my bedroom, I love it, yadda yadda. What I'd like to do is have it provide surround sound for the game consoles I have in here as well, but it receives 5.1 signals through 3 TRS "headphone" jacks—it doesn't process surround sound, only inputs/outputs it. However, I do have a Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 receiver that can process the RCA stereo signals from my game consoles, an old Pioneer VSX-D711: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Pioneer+Receivers/VSX-D711
So, my PC goes directly to the Logitech 5.1 set. My game systems would probably go to the Pioneer for processing (unless there's a processing alternative that can output to TRS?)—from there, I'm trying to figure out the most cost- and space-effective way to play the game systems' audio.
1) The Pioneer receiver has a speaker impedance of 8–16 ohms and only two pre-outs (center and sub; which are the same TRS line on the Logitech, so not sure if they can be merged anyway). Would it be safe to connect my Logitech speakers directly? (If so, I might put the speakers on a selector, to choose from the Logitech base and the Pioneer.)
2) If that's out of the question, is there a 5.1-processing alternative that would work with TRS?
3) I do have another set of speakers to hook up to the Pioneer receiver, a good Boston set. I'll only use them as a last resort because they're rather large for the room and I don't want 10 speakers and 2 subs in here. The Logitech system is great for the space, and I'd like to use it for more than my computer.
I'm definitely on a budget, less than $50 (excluding cables) if I can help it, since I'm already sitting on two 5.1 systems and I'd like to believe that's the bulk of it. Anyone with some ideas?
Cheers!
First off, I have this Logitech 5.1 system for my PC: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Z-5300-5-1-Channel-Surround-Speaker/dp/B0000C20R9/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332094861&sr=8-1
It's a great choice for my bedroom, I love it, yadda yadda. What I'd like to do is have it provide surround sound for the game consoles I have in here as well, but it receives 5.1 signals through 3 TRS "headphone" jacks—it doesn't process surround sound, only inputs/outputs it. However, I do have a Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1 receiver that can process the RCA stereo signals from my game consoles, an old Pioneer VSX-D711: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Pioneer+Receivers/VSX-D711
So, my PC goes directly to the Logitech 5.1 set. My game systems would probably go to the Pioneer for processing (unless there's a processing alternative that can output to TRS?)—from there, I'm trying to figure out the most cost- and space-effective way to play the game systems' audio.
1) The Pioneer receiver has a speaker impedance of 8–16 ohms and only two pre-outs (center and sub; which are the same TRS line on the Logitech, so not sure if they can be merged anyway). Would it be safe to connect my Logitech speakers directly? (If so, I might put the speakers on a selector, to choose from the Logitech base and the Pioneer.)
2) If that's out of the question, is there a 5.1-processing alternative that would work with TRS?
3) I do have another set of speakers to hook up to the Pioneer receiver, a good Boston set. I'll only use them as a last resort because they're rather large for the room and I don't want 10 speakers and 2 subs in here. The Logitech system is great for the space, and I'd like to use it for more than my computer.
I'm definitely on a budget, less than $50 (excluding cables) if I can help it, since I'm already sitting on two 5.1 systems and I'd like to believe that's the bulk of it. Anyone with some ideas?
Cheers!
