Surround Sound 5.1

**berdine3** · 10-20-2004, 01:03 PM

Does anyone have a true 5.1 surround sound system? If so, what components were used to get this? I want it in my truck and I am looking for ideas on how to do this. Thanks for your help!

**antimatter** · 10-20-2004, 01:07 PM

I do.

use the search feature of the website. Read the threads that i posted in this. There you will find your answers.

Cheers

**berdine3** · 10-21-2004, 04:05 PM

I was looking into buying the Panasonic CY-AC300 before I asked. How does it work for you? Since that makes everything sound like it is in 5.1, will I need a 5.1 sound card for my computer install? Thanks for your help.

**Naamanf** · 10-21-2004, 04:18 PM

Look at the Alpine PXA-H700. If you really want a good 5.1 system it is the way to go. Unless you can pony of $3500 for the H900

**sdashiki** · 10-21-2004, 04:27 PM

buy an audio card that does 5.1, most do 7.1 now, and run yer amps accordingly. But where u gonna put the center channel?

**antimatter** · 10-21-2004, 04:53 PM

Dont listen to these guys. Although the alpine will work it is a bit pricey. You don't need any sound card just use the S/PDIF out port on the EPIA's Mob. Other micro atx boards have this port too

**Danceheaven** · 10-21-2004, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by antimatter

Dont listen to these guys. Although the alpine will work it is a bit pricey. You don't need any sound card just use the S/PDIF out port on the EPIA's Mob. Other micro atx boards have this port too

I have the CY-AC300 and i agree with antimatter, read hes dts thread explains all

**Naamanf** · 10-21-2004, 05:15 PM

The PXA-H700 is cheaper than the Panasonic. It also has more Eq/Crossover/Time delay functions.

**berdine3** · 10-21-2004, 05:18 PM

You guys are awesome! Thanks for your help. I am thinking of cutting the top of my dash in the center of the windshield and putting in a component set there for the center channel. What do you think?

**Danceheaven** · 10-21-2004, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by berdine3

You guys are awesome! Thanks for your help. I am thinking of cutting the top of my dash in the center of the windshield and putting in a component set there for the center channel. What do you think?

Sounds good, good height for it too! just one speker is needeed, doesnt need to be a componet set, i.e mid & Tweeter, remeber centre speaker is only for vocals.