GET SURROUND SOUND FOR YOUR PS2

182Ways, just make sure it has a Dolby Digital decoder!! Don\'t get tricked by the wording.."Dolby Digital ready". That means you need any input device to supply the Dolby Digital decoder function, which PS2 will not do.

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Originally posted by CygnusXI
182Ways, just make sure it has a Dolby Digital decoder!! Don\'t get tricked by the wording.."Dolby Digital ready". That means you need any input device to supply the Dolby Digital decoder function, which PS2 will not do.

Good point.  Make sure it has at least one Optical input.  It has to have an optical or a Coax input to do DD, so just make sure it has these.  To do PS2, it needs Optical.  I think there may be an adapter, but since you haven\'t bought one, make sure it has optical.

This is the same thing as all of the digital ready tvs.  You still have to get a tuner to get the digital TV channels..

i got the cambridge soundworks ps 2000 added on to my 1500 dollar tv with all the stuff in it (100hz, multi system, 7pc surround excluding ps2000 speakers, digital reality creation, freeze, zoom etc.) and trust me it\'s not worth a DIME (the ps2000). So i use my 7 pc. dolby instead.

And if you do get an optical cable for DD sound, don\'t worry about the brand.  Go with the cheapest one you can find.  You will find the best ones at a computer store that sells fiber optic connector.  The same cable you will buy in a video store will be the same one at a computer store.

I payed like $12.00 bucks for one at a computer store that I would have payed like $40.00 bucks at a HIFI store.

there is almost not difference in fiber optic cable, well not at least at short distances.

peace

good ness , You guys are outta ur dang minds. Buying a sound system for 500 bucks or 1000 bucks etc etc. Sure it sounds great but shouldnt u spend the money on something more useful .........like donating it to the starving children of samalia (yup i know i didnt spell that rie) or donating it to the "Give Shingoku Money" charity? rofl aneways Im happy you guys are lucky enuff to have such great systems. I wish I could buy myself one but right now im just happy that I have a PS2 and a big tv........no not big screen but big enuff for me ...27 inch? 32 inch? something like that . Aneways Kudos to u guys with mind knumbing , ear drum shattering sound systems.

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Buy your systems while you are young, working, and more than likely single.  I bought quite a bit with my wife, but she likes to watch movies too.  Now we are having a baby and let me tell you "Thank God I bought the stuff when I did!!!!"

Now we don\'t have to go to the movies because I have 100 inch screen with full surround, etc..  And I will always want to upgrade, but I don\'t have to.

We went to look at Day care for the baby yesterday and at 700 bucks a month my frivalous spending is almost out...  This blows..  This whole kid thing better be worth it...  That was a joke..  I know it will be worth it and I can\'t wait, but 700 bucks!!!!

I\'m a broke ass college student, too!
As soon as i get my financial aid money (yes, I know its about 4 months late... fucing government! they can\'t do jack shiat right!!) I will definetley get a system... nothing great.... maybe $300 max..... maybe i will look for a used one... i do have a 36in Wega XBR (my parents bought that one)....

can you guys throw around a good brand and low price for a system.... thanks for the help... i want my PS2 to rock!
this freakin black box under ym wega needs some good games, though!

I did the same exact thing as you, I used some of my financial aid money and bought a reciever.  I bought the Sherwood rd 7106 from 800.com for $289.  The reciever is 100watts per channel with DD and DTS. It also has s-video switching, 4 digital inputs(2coaxial, 2optical), and on screen display, something only really expensive recievers usually have.  It is made really well too, weighing more than 30lbs.  I guarantee you won\'t find a better reciever for less money.