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Ken Chan · 05-07-2008, 03:42 PM

Regarding "real", I'm talking about both the preamp/processor and amp. In a classic home theater receiver, they're both in the same box. With the Logitech Z-5500, they're separate: the part with the volume knob accepts a digital (optical or coax) DD or DTS connection, and the amp is built into the sub. Creative used to make some comparable systems, but right now I can't make sense of their product line. It doesn't seem like there are as many choices in this "not real" area as there were maybe a few years ago. But like I said, you're probably better off going with "real".

05-07-2008, 03:42 PM	#7 of 8
Ken Chan Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Local Time: 08:28 PM Local Date: 08-29-2008 Posts: 3,260	Re: Computer 5.1 setup - receiver or not? and, which speakers? Regarding "real", I'm talking about both the preamp/processor and amp. In a classic home theater receiver, they're both in the same box. With the Logitech Z-5500, they're separate: the part with the volume knob accepts a digital (optical or coax) DD or DTS connection, and the amp is built into the sub. Creative used to make some comparable systems, but right now I can't make sense of their product line. It doesn't seem like there are as many choices in this "not real" area as there were maybe a few years ago. But like I said, you're probably better off going with "real".