Help!!!! Will this work?

[Jondot]

Ok, normally i'm great at this sort of stuff, but this is where my talents end.

I'm signed up with Tiscali broadband, and every month they give me free gifts, or money off stuff. And, their free stuff is pretty lame. Cheap microphones and rubbish cds. But, there are plenty of money off things to spend my delightful cash on. And, i spotted some surround sound systems, Cheap suff mind, but still, i liked the look of them.

So, will any of these, work with my PS2, without separate decoders?
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System 1:

*SUPER VALUE* 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System - Mentor SP-510
Age Group: n/a

Mentor SP-510 are 5.1 speakers that combine convenience, modern design and audio technology.

Features:

-5.1 surround sound home theatre
-1800W PMPO output
-5 satellite speakers (15W)
-Sub Woofer (10W)
-Power, volume(front + rear) and equilizer controls

Dimensions:

Satellite: 90mm X 93mm X 90m (W x Hx D)
Subwoofer: 260mm X 135mm X 180mm (W x Hx D)
Center: 90mm X 93mm X 90mm (W x Hx D)

Additional Information

Satelite
Speaker Type:3W 3"
Impedance: 4U
Frequency Response: 150Hz-20KHz
Total Harmony Distortion: 5% Max at 6W
Load Power: 2W / 8 Hrs
Sound Pressure Level: 85dB - 3dB
Amplifier: Satellite
Power Supply: 10V/0.8A
Output Power: Total RMS 15 WATTS
Total Harmony Distortion: < 2%
Signal / Noise Ratio: >45dB
Input Sensitivity: 200MV - 20
Input Impedance: >10KU
AC Input Voltage: 240V/50Hz

Subwoofer
Speaker Type: 10W
Impedance: 4U
Frequency Response: 100Hz-500Hz
Total Harmony Distortion: 5% Max at 25W
Load Power: 5W / 8Hrs
Sound Pressure Level: 85dB - 3dB
Amplifier: Subwoofer
Power Supply: 10V / 0.8A
Output Power: 10W
Total Harmony Distortion: < 2%
Signal / Noise Ratio: >45dB
Input Sensitivity: 200MV - 20
Input Impedance: >10KU
AC Input Voltage: 240V/50Hz


£ 19.99

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System 2:

*GREAT OFFER* 350W 5.1 Speaker System G490 (Demo)
Age Group: n/a

With 350 watts P.M.P.O., this compact 5.1 subwoofer system offers a clear sound. 5 satellites and 1 subwoofer can be positioned in the room as you wish and permit perfect sound reproduction.

Just connect your surround system to your 5.1 sound card or DVD player using enclosed cables and experience your own home cinema.

Features and Specifications:

* Subwoofer system with five satellites
* 350 watts P.M.P.O.
* Volume control
* Power on/off
* Cables enclosed
* Satellites suitable for mounting on the wall
* For connection to: 5.1 sound card
* 4 channel sources or DVD player with surround decoder


£ 18.99

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So, any of them likely to work in any way whatsoever with my ps2?


Also, there is this decoder:

*BARGAIN* Packard Bell 5.1 DOLBY DIGITAL DECODER - Limited Offer!
Age Group: n/a

This Packard Bell external 5.1 Dolby Digital Decoder can be used for dvd players, games consoles and TVs to enable surround sound.

The Decoder has built in Pro Logic and Dolby Digital decoding so that users with Games consoles and DVD players will be able to hear surround sound from the system.

Product Features:

-High quality Packard Bell product
-Converts Digital 5.1 to analogue 5.1
-Ideal for dvd players without 5.1 analogue output
-Ideal for speakers without built in decoders
-Decodes Dolby Digital and Prologic
-Accepts Optical, Coaxial, CD and AUX inputs
-Outputs to 5.1 analogue sound by RCA connectors
-Remote control
-DSP environmental effects like Hall, Concert etc..



£ 19.99


So, can i make these work with my ps2?

Thanks in advance

Jon

 

[Jmac279]

👎 to all ...

If you have 240 volt outlets, I guess I'd go for option #1 ... If not, then option #2 ...

 

[Jondot]

Also, just found this - http://www.savastore.com/productinfo/product.aspx?catalog_name=Savastore&product_id=10248081&pid=44
What d'you think?

 

[Jondot]

This looks good too. These two from savastore put the others to shame.

http://www.savastore.com/productinfo/product.aspx?catalog_name=Savastore&product_id=10258955&pid=44

 

[Jondot]

Also just seen this - http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...=-9884&fm=undefined&sm=undefined&tm=undefined

 

[Jmac279]

The Logitech or Creative ...

Can't say I have much experience with Creative systems, but plenty of experience with Logitech systems. Most of their systems sound decent, but generally need a lot of EQing to sound good (a lot of large peaks and valleys in frequency response, especially in the midbass, midrange, and lower treble ... Sub = Meh for quality, although very capable of getting loud ... Unfortunately, most Logitech subs I've heard don't get very low and I wouldn't call them true subwoofers considering output rolls-off significantly below 90 Hz (sub-bass is considered 60 Hz and lower) ... Fortunately, most of Logitech's systems are at least well-built and, again, can sound good with some EQ work ...

 

[donbenni]

Jmac, what he's asking is whether or not he'll need a decoder to use those speaker setups with his PS2.

Phat: From my knowledge i found you do have to have a separate decoder. I'd say get a set of £50 at least speakers. You won't get enough quality out of those you've shown i wouldn't have thought.

 

[GilesGuthrie]

High quality Packard Bell product

This is an oxymoron.

 

[Jondot]

This is an oxymoron.

Quote of savapoint.co.uk!

 

[Jondot]

Bought the ones from pcworld today - http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...roduct&fm=undefined&sm=undefined&tm=undefined, and they're ok, ish. Good sound quality, but i think i'll return them - they won't work with my tv for some reason, and the speaker cable length is ridiculously small.
I just don't think they're worth £50 of my cash, especially as i am only 13.

 

[Jondot]

Hooray!! I've managed to get them work with my tv now, and they are superb with a bit of tuning!
Now, if i could just get these usb drives to work ...