Sony PS3 / Sound question

[saf1]

Hi - hoping this is the right forum section - if not, please let me know and I will move it.

I have a quick question I hope regarding the Sony PS3 and sound. I have the PS3 connected up to a 42" Toshiba LCD - the regza line. I wanted to hook up something a bit better for sound as we are using it to watch movies.

I was thinking of picking up the Bose Companion 5 multimedia speakers. I'm not after anything crazy or expensive. Its something to just provide a bit more sound for those days when I just want to kick it after work and watch a movie before sleep.

I was not sure if it would connect up since it appears to be usb based oddly enough. Size wise it seems like a perfect fit and not too obstructive - fitting on the table below the unit.

What does everyone else use for sound or is it tied to your primary entertainment system? Which is what I'm guessing.

Thanks.

 

[Mize]

Those speaks require Mac OSX or Windows...it appears it's basically a USB sound card + speakers.

 

[Mize]

I run my cable, 360, ps3 and wii into a Denon AV receiver to a 5.1 speak set-up. Works great.

 

[Gradthrawn]

Looking at Bose's website, the Companion 5 has a stereo mini-jack for external input (outside of the USB port). A composite stereo to mini-jack cable (such as one you can get from Monoprice.com) should do the trick.

But for $400 you may want to consider something like the Z-5500 from Logitech. One of the few small PC speaker setups that has an optical input and DD/DTS decoders.

 

[Mize]

What's he going to run that mini-jack to? Isn't the PS3's only audio out optical? I suppose he could run it to the TV...logitech has the encoders even if the speaks probably aren't as good.

 

[Gradthrawn]

What's he going to run that mini-jack to? Isn't the PS3's only audio out optical? I suppose he could run it to the TV...logitech has the encoders even if the speaks probably aren't as good.

From the A/V multi-out. The L/R RCA stereo cables (from a component or composite cable) to a composite to mini-jack adapter. Even if he's using HDMI for video he can still use the A/V multi-out for audio.

 

[saf1]

Thanks everyone. I've not looked at the Logitech - so thanks. The only drawback to the Logitech is the number of speakers. I was trying to keep the setup small. Although I do like the logitech's optical out...

Let me take a look at that a bit more.

 

[Burgoo]

Thanks everyone. I've not looked at the Logitech - so thanks. The only drawback to the Logitech is the number of speakers. I was trying to keep the setup small. Although I do like the logitech's optical out...

Let me take a look at that a bit more.

I use the Logitech 5500 with a xbox 360 and they work great. One nice thing with them is they use speaker wires so if you need more length it wont be a problem.

 

[Freak'n Big Panda]

I'm using z5500s with my ps3 right now and it works like a charm. The speaker quality isn't great but probably on the same level as the bose ones you were looking at anyways.

 

[Mize]

How "bad" are they FBP? might be a nice rig for my second TV with optical out but no AV receiver.

 

[vazel]

From what I've read the bass is exaggerated with the Z-5500s. Which given the price point I understand what Logitech was doing sine to audio casuals bass is the equivalent of vibrant mode on TVs.

 

[Mize]

From what I've read the bass is exaggerated with the Z-5500s. Which given the price point I understand what Logitech was doing sine to audio casuals bass is the equivalent of vibrant mode on TVs.

I'm assuming you can adjust it, no?