Hi all im looking for a decent 5.1 surround sound system that 360 compatable. the thing is i have never had one so im looking for some advice has any one got one hooked up to their 360 that they could recommend?
oh and my budget is probably maxed out around £120 at the moment as i have just ordered a HDTV if there is cheap good systems them let me know!!

cheers

[RHCP]

You'd be pushed to get a decent one at that price.

Have you got speakers?

nope...no speakers..i saw one in argos it was acoustic solutions i think and it was about £90 i just want something that will sound decent do i really need to up my budget??....if i do it means a lot of ass kissing to the missis

[sparkymark75]

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. It all depends on your standard I suppose, but I wouldn't expect too much from a £90 system. But then again, if you've never had a system before then it's going to be better than your TVs speakers.

If you can stretch your budget to around £200 you'll get a better system.

Originally Posted by mparter

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for. It all depends on your standard I suppose, but I wouldn't expect too much from a £90 system. But then again, if you've never had a system before then it's going to be better than your TVs speakers.

If you can stretch your budget to around £200 you'll get a better system.

i could stretch the budget a bit but the missis will not be impressed i would prefer to get somthing cheaper to start off with and then spend a bit more in a year or so when we move house

[brookie84]

Originally Posted by NuclearNipple

nope...no speakers..i saw one in argos it was acoustic solutions i think and it was about £90 i just want something that will sound decent do i really need to up my budget??....if i do it means a lot of ass kissing to the missis

I have an Acoustic Solutions one and it is brilliant.

Originally Posted by brookie84

I have an Acoustic Solutions one and it is brilliant.

really?? how have you got it hooked up?? does it just take the optical lead from your 360?

[brookie84]

Originally Posted by NuclearNipple

really?? how have you got it hooked up?? does it just take the optical lead from your 360?

I have it hooked up to TV, not tried the 360, will do tonight actually. It does take an optical lead. Mine isn't quite same as that, mine was 180 but that was about a year and half ago. It will be good mate, I would just go for that one.

[leicesterlad]

I bought the Logitech Z680 setup a while back from Amazon for £120 and I have to say it is a great system.
I've tried finding this system but I think it's discontinued now but the next step up is the Z5500 I believe.

Take a look here:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=9486

You can get these just under £200 and honesty, as they've made the ones I have even better, the sound will be great.

The only downside is that the sub is HUGE so you will need somewhere to place that.
Everything on them looks quality, from the satallites to the control centre (remote control is a bit naff but then again, it's a remote control).

It's a pity you can't get the Z680 syastem now as that would give you an immense system within your budget.
Promise her you'll cook, clean and grovel for the extra £70 and go for it, you'll be very impressed.

I got one of those 2 days ago mate,

Doddle to set up, was running in 25 mins.

Optical cable from your xboxs output to the input on back of the subwoofer.

Sound is good and now in call of duty i can tell where enemys are behind me,


Lee

[leicesterlad]

Originally Posted by Bales1983

I got one of those 2 days ago mate,

Doddle to set up, was running in 25 mins.

Optical cable from your xboxs output to the input on back of the subwoofer.

Sound is good and now in call of duty i can tell where enemys are behind me,


Lee

Don't know which one you mean (the logitech or acoustic solutions) but whichever it is, playing the 360 in 5.1 really enhances the games.

Thats how I've really improved at COD as, like you say, you can hear the "enemy" wherever they are

I meant the acoustic solutions mate, didnt have much cash, but anything is an improvement over the tv speakers,

Definately helps when sneaking on COD as if they happen to be behind to the left you hear them in that speaker!


Lee

[leicesterlad]

Originally Posted by Bales1983

I meant the acoustic solutions mate, didnt have much cash, but anything is an improvement over the tv speakers,

Definately helps when sneaking on COD as if they happen to be behind to the left you hear them in that speaker!


Lee

Right thats it, all this talk of COD is giving me withdrawral (?spelling?) symptoms.
I'm off for some team deathmatch

[markstephenhall]

Hi Nuclear,

I have a set of the Acoustic Solutions DS533 (£90 in Argos) for sale.

I use them with my Xbox 360, Sky and DVD player and its ace.

Once you have surround sound you will never go back.

Its essential for Call of Duty on Veteran!!

I will sell for £50 collected (near Newcastle) or plus postage. (Via Russell Pipers sevice on here?)

let me kow if your interested.

Originally Posted by markstephenhall

Hi Nuclear,

I have a set of the Acoustic Solutions DS533 (£90 in Argos) for sale.

I use them with my Xbox 360, Sky and DVD player and its ace.

Once you have surround sound you will never go back.

Its essential for Call of Duty on Veteran!!

I will sell for £50 collected (near Newcastle) or plus postage. (Via Russell Pipers sevice on here?)

let me kow if your interested.

mmmm i am quite interested
- what condition/how old is it?

- why are you getting rid if you think its great?

- is it complete?

sorry for the questions but i am wary of buying over the interweb, also have you got any pics??

cheers

[markstephenhall]

Hey,

It is about 2month old so it is the newest version which also has DTs support to go with the Dolby Digital and Pro-Logic.

It is in as perfect as new condition bar 1 thing - 1 brackets for the surround speaker snapped - it has been fixed and works perfectly but just thought I would let you know.

I am selling because I need money to fund a car repair, this is at the expense of my AV gear.

I have a 4 yr old surround system in place at the moment!! The Acoustic Solutions set is about 5 million times better.

It is complete with all parts as it as new but I do not have the original box and packaging but I can get suitable boxing and packagaing from work to make sure it is all safe and secure.

I can take some photos when I get in from work tonight.

[markstephenhall]

Hi Nuclear,

Just discovered that my 2month old digital camera has stopped working for no apparent reason - it makes a clunking noise when turning on and all shots taken are blurred beyond recogition.

Back on topic though is there anything in particular you wanted photos of and I will try and describe them in as much detail as possible?

hello mate
sorry to be an arse but i was talking to the missis last night about what i want and told her about your offer. she is gonna buy me this for christmas

[markstephenhall]

OK mate no worries :thumbs:

Originally Posted by NuclearNipple

nope...no speakers..i saw one in argos it was acoustic solutions i think and it was about £90 i just want something that will sound decent do i really need to up my budget??....if i do it means a lot of ass kissing to the missis

Yer the accoustic solutions....very good i got it for like 90 quid and its decent...lost the bloody controller; Bit small ... But its a good peice of equipment..... id buy it if ur looking for cheap

currently i have the ds133 (no optical input so get "fake" surround sound pro logic i think) - will i notice any real difference with the ds533 and true 5.1??

Thanks