Alrighty, so I got a new TV and had almost everything set-up when I go to plug in the surround sound. Only problem is there are no RCA plugs. So the only option I thought I had was the 3.5 audio out that I saw. So I went out and bought a 3.5 to RCA adapter. My only issue with this is, I am going from a 3.5 jack to a 5.1 system. I just do not feel that I am getting the true surround sound from this. Then I noticed the other jack afterwards right below called an optical. I also have this option on my reciever. I have found some info but nothing concrete. So thought I would ask here if anyone else uses the optical audio port and what they think? Does it retain the surround sound to it? Meaning, I am watching a movie and there is a car coming from the right and I hear it coming from the right, not all around me.

Thanks in advance.

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Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

My parents surround sound system uses an optical cable. I can't really compare it to anything since it's only been used with an optical cable, but it works just like a surround sound system should work. If a car is coming from the right you hear it from the right.

Also don't forget that not everything on TV supports surround sound,.

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yeah i just recently got a 40" led samsung and a 5.1 sony surround sound in my room and i went with the optical option and like Tom said when the surround sound is supported by the show (very rare in my case cus i only have cable.. gettin satelite or whatever when i go to college next year..) it works great

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Your 3.5 to rca can only give you 2 channels. Your sound system can get sound to all five boxes, but it'll still be a 2ch source.

I don't know which tv set you got, but my bravia2 gives out a dolby digital 5.1 signal from optical.

awesome guys. exactly what I was looking for. I was pretty sure I was only getting 2 channels on the rca but was not 100% sure. Guess I will spend a few bucks on an optical. my tv better damn well support 5.1...ill check real quick.

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hmm...nothing about the sound support...but i would assume it does. only a few bucks for the cable on amazon...so guess ill get it.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

the tv most likely does but the programs might not depending on what kind of signal your getting. i get basic old cable from back when the dinosaurs were around so most of my stuff doesnt support it but if you have the new satellite or comcast digital or cox high def stuff or whatever then u should be good

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Mickey Thompson Classic II's - 17"

yea have the HD crapola and a new PS3...nothing like hearing bullets come from behind ya...

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

yeah thats what i love so much about mine.. video games are thousands times better with surround sound haha. and 360 ftw

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Nitto Terra Grapplers - 285/75
Mickey Thompson Classic II's - 17"

You could always post the exact model here. Not all units have an integrated dolby digital decoder. When i bought my tv, it was one of the rare, haven't looked at the more recent ones.

Pretty sure it is this model:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...=1218175548270

Bought the cord...cost $3 or so with free shipping.

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Sold:2004 XLT 4x2 Ext. Cab. 3.0 Mods: 3" spindle, AAL, shackle, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, billet grille, clear corners, flow 40 dumped, line-x, CB/PA, traction bars, lil sound system, auto up down windows
Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.

Well it says DD, so i guess it rocks those 5.1 channels!

Nice tv btw.

Awesome! Now I am stoked for that cable to get here and then get some free time for some black ops...


Thanks! Been wanting a large and in charge TV for awhile...can't beat 3 year no interest to pay it off either.

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Sold:2005 XLT 4x4 Ext. Cab. 4.0 Mods: ProComp lights w/ HID swap on tabs, 32x11.5 on 15x8s, CB/PA, black out heads/corners, lil sound system, cranked t-bars, flow 40 dumped, line-x, shell, bed rug, 06+ tails, metal tail gate handle since plastic one shattered, OHC, Mustang Dome.