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Wojtek
January 21st, 2004, 00:07
I just got my new speakers!!!!

Logitech Z5300 :P


I got a problem with my rear speakers tho.

They only work when I have Matrix enabled on the remote
Matrix: create a full surround sound experience from stereo sources like music cd's or games without 5.1 soundtracks.

So this is just an 'emulator' right?
To get true 5.1 I'd need for example a 5.1 lord of the rings dvd or some other 'designed for 5.1' content?

Thanks
Bruce
January 21st, 2004, 04:54
Correct.

MP3s and CDs are only stereo, meaning 2 speakers. If you want actual surround-sound, you'll need a DVD.
tandoc
January 21st, 2004, 05:49
Bruce = Right

If you don't like it feel free to send it to me :) :chinese2:
CareBear
January 22nd, 2004, 11:47
Originally posted by Bruce
MP3s and CDs are only stereo, meaning 2 speakers. If you want actual surround-sound, you'll need a DVD. A dolby surround decoder will give you 5 speaker output on any stereo mp3 or cd.
Bruce
January 22nd, 2004, 11:48
Originally posted by CareBear
A dolby surround decoder will give you 5 speaker output on any stereo mp3 or cd. Yes, as will Logitech's "Maxtrix" mode.

It's still only 2 channels though, just coming out of all of your speakers.
CareBear
January 22nd, 2004, 11:59
Originally posted by Bruce
Yes, as will Logitech's "Maxtrix" mode.

It's still only 2 channels though, just coming out of all of your speakers. What you're talking about is having the same 2 channels come out of the front and rear speakers but the rear will have a slight delay to create a virtual room effect.
A surround decoder on normal music will give front, center and rear with all different channels.
Wojtek
January 22nd, 2004, 12:43
Originally posted by CareBear
A surround decoder on normal music will give front, center and rear with all different channels.
Can I get that standalone?
Like on a sound card or external little box?
matrix is pissing me off and im blaming my onboard sound for that :)
CareBear
January 23rd, 2004, 03:50
Originally posted by Wojtek
Can I get that standalone?
Like on a sound card or external little box?
matrix is pissing me off and im blaming my onboard sound for that :) It's usually part of your hifi amp. Yamaha sells - or used to anyway - seperate Dolby/AC3 decorders but those aren't really cheap enough to just hook up to your pc just to play music through 5 speakers.