PS4 compatible Surround Sound System

Yuffie · 17/10/14 - 22:29

hi guys,

I'm hoping someone here can help me out ..

I'm looking for a surround sound system for my brother for Xmas. He has a ps4 so I need it to be compatible with that. I'm also on a budget of 100 quid, but I don't mind going over a little bit if it's a good one. As he has the ps4, it doesn't have to come with a DVD player or Blu Ray Player.

I've seen one or two on Argos.co.uk but they're old enough and I thought I'd come here and see if anyone had any ideas. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance folks.

gds1972 · 17/10/14 - 23:35

I connect my ps4 to my 10 year old DTS/dolby digital receiver using an optical lead and have never had any issue with it.
So at the very least I think you will need something with an optical input that can decode both DTS and dolby digital.

geemonkee · 18/10/14 - 00:24

If you go down the 'optical' route (as opposed to hdmi) make sure it can accept DTS - for example some Panasonic's will NOT decode DTS over optical (I know this from personal experience). Didn't think it was overly important until a couple of recently purchased BR's only had the remastered surround track in DTS. Dolby Digital only provided stereo. Bummer.

The Sack · 21/10/14 - 09:51

You can have mine for £100, i got that sick of the bass shaking the house to bits on the lowest setting i have unplugged it all.

gdjman68wasdigi · 21/10/14 - 09:54

ive got a samsung one, its a couple of years old but it does the job..wasent expensive as well

Yuffie · 21/10/14 - 10:50

The Sack wrote: »

You can have mine for £100, i got that sick of the bass shaking the house to bits on the lowest setting i have unplugged it all.

I would buy it off you. I want one for myself too, but I'm not stuck to a budget for that one.

Yuffie · 26/10/14 - 19:59

Hey guys.

Does this surround sound system look good ??

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DAVTZ140-5-1ch-Cinema-System/dp/B0074ZRNAY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1414349615&sr=8-2&keywords=Ps4+surround+sound

Thanks in advance

steveOooo · 27/10/14 - 02:42

I paid £10 for mine from the tip - 5.1 but just have 2.1
Bought it around ten years ago and Is all you need imo

ixHellstormx · 27/10/14 - 08:41

Have u considered a Sony or Panasonic sound bar for ur Bro.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Sony%20sound%20bar

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_19?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=panasonic+tv+sound+bar&sprefix=Panasonic+sound+bar%2Caps%2C164&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apanasonic+tv+sound+bar

*worth a look if you want to avoid lots of speaker wires laying around

Yuffie · 27/10/14 - 11:51

ixHellstormx wrote: »

Have u considered a Sony or Panasonic sound bar for ur Bro.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Sony%20sound%20bar

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_19?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=panasonic+tv+sound+bar&sprefix=Panasonic+sound+bar%2Caps%2C164&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apanasonic+tv+sound+bar

*worth a look if you want to avoid lots of speaker wires laying around

Thanks for the recommendations. I don't know much about these but after a quick google, am I right in thinking it tries to replicate surround sound, but without the fuss of set up, wires and all that jazz, but usually isn't quite as good ??

I'm tempted by one of these now (one for me, and one for him)

ixHellstormx · 27/10/14 - 13:34

Yuffie wrote: »

Thanks for the recommendations. I don't know much about these but after a quick google, am I right in thinking it tries to replicate surround sound, but without the fuss of set up, wires and all that jazz, but usually isn't quite as good ??

I'm tempted by one of these now (one for me, and one for him)

Your'e correct. Though not as good as 5.1/7.1 full surround, some sound bars do an excellent job of making the sound feel as if your surrounded by it and the bass/sub woofer makes a world of difference to gaming and movies without the clutter of a proper AV receiver and speaker package.

Yuffie · 27/10/14 - 14:25

ixHellstormx wrote: »

Your'e correct. Though not as good as 5.1/7.1 full surround, some sound bars do an excellent job of making the sound feel as if your surrounded by it and the bass/sub woofer makes a world of difference to gaming and movies without the clutter of a proper AV receiver and speaker package.

Hmmm, thanks for the info. I have some more homework to do now.

heyrehair · 27/10/14 - 14:30

When purchasing think about how your room is laid out and where the speakers will be positioned. A bit of prior planning can ensure you get the best sound regardless of budget.

You might also want to consider if the set-up has a headphone socket for those late night sessions.

ixHellstormx · 27/10/14 - 15:38

Yuffie wrote: »

Hmmm, thanks for the info. I have some more homework to do now.

and remember these sound bars make a world of difference to watching TV too. Even the most modern flat screen TV's sound awful using the inbuilt speakers so most people opt for a sound bar or full home cinema. I have noticed that some new models of flat screen now come with a free sound bar. It makes all the difference to your viewing pleasure

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