In Reply to: Basic Surround Sound question posted by LikeWhatG? on January 21, 2003 at 14:26:37:
You have to use the digital out from the cable box if you want 5.1 sound. Your receiver may be able to give pro logic with just the R&L inputs but you are cheating yourself.Go to www.parts-express.com and order a switchbox. Make sure that it will work with coax digital which has different impedance than regular coax hookups (parts express will know) and use this as an a/b swichbox when you want good surround.
The other option is to get either a new receiver, new cable box or new dvd with toslink outputs. Who knows, call your cable company and ask for a box with either toslink out or coax digital in and out (this will act as the switch box).
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- Re: Basic Surround Sound question - emfoods 06:53:57 01/24/03 (0)