[Undeadpaladin]

Hi, sorry if this is the wrong forum but it deals with the audio section of an LCD display.


I was going to purchase the 42LD450 LG LCD TV, it has a built in DD decoder. Now I'd like to use this for my computer and PS3. I have a main system downstairs with a high end receiver, I can't afford to buy another receiver at this time.


So my question is, if I hook the PS3 up to the tv via HDMI (video + audio), the tv has a headphone output. I was planning on ONLY using headphone with this tv, so will I be able to get 5.1 headphone signal this way? Or is that not possible?


I'm trying to get the best audio through headphones I can without buying anything but the TV. Thanks!

 

[MichaelJHuman]

5.1 headphone signal?? Headphone outputs are stereo. It would be a stereo downmix.

 

[jdsmoothie]

If you pick up a set of DD 5.1 headphones with optical input, you might be able to connect them to the optical output on the TV for DD output.

 

[Undeadpaladin]

Hmm ok, can't afford to buy new headphones.


I know it's stero but there is a big difference in sound on my Yamaha wearing headphones when I have DD/DTS selected, or use 2 channel stereo.


I may just use it for now and keep an eye out for a under $50 receiver on Craiglist, just need something bare bones with optical.

 

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Originally Posted by Undeadpaladin /forum/post/19522053


Hmm ok, can't afford to buy new headphones.


I know it's stero but there is a big difference in sound on my Yamaha wearing headphones when I have DD/DTS selected, or use 2 channel stereo.


I may just use it for now and keep an eye out for a under $50 receiver on Craiglist, just need something bare bones with optical.

Have you looked into a headphone amp like the one Astro sells for gaming? It accepts a optical input and supports dolby headphone giving you a simulated 5.1 that actually sounds pretty damn good.

http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/69/MixAmp/