Solved Query on Optical S/PDIF audio connection

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Dear All,

I have an ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0 motherboard. It has got an "Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel".
Please head onto M5A97 EVO R2.0 - Motherboards - ASUS and check the 'Audio' section.

I now intend to use the digital optical output of my motherboard as audio source.

Can someone already using this feature please confirm how it works? And which speaker set (having digital optical input) you are using?

Thanks,
Troy.
 

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I don't meet your criteria for responding, but I'm going to do it anyway. I use S/PDIF in my recording studio.

On a PC, the S/PDIF digital output is designed, primarily, to feed some other device such as a surround sound amplifier and not to directly connect to speakers. Very few speaker systems have an S/PDIF interface.

S/PDIF output on many systems are only two channel stereo. Some are 5.1 but most, for whatever reason, are just two channel stereo. I have a one year old ASUS Z77 motherboard (with an i5 CPU) and the S/PDIF output on that is only two channel stereo.

If you use the S/PDIF digital audio as the audio source, it will be set (or have to be manually set) as the Default Playback Device.
 

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@fireberd>> many thanks for your response. few more queries:-
a. How do I find out if the Optical S/PDIF out port in my mobo is 2.1 or 5.1?
b. Please check this link
Philips HTS5520/94 - 5.1 Home theater
Can i use this HT with my PC?

Forgive my noobness if my queries sound stupid as I am absolutely new to digital connection.
 

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The Phillips system you reference only has "Coax" type digital interface (RCA connector) and not S/PDIF optical link connection according to the specifications. The listed ASUS specifications for your motherboard state Optical S/PDIF output only.

Whether you have 2 channel stereo or 5.1 surround capability on the S/PDIF link??? You would have to contact ASUS to find out. I looked at mine and it does not offer any options for the type (e.g. stereo, 5.1, etc) like it does for the Analog outputs. All my recording studio S/PDIF applications and interfaces are only two channel stereo, so I couldn't test my PC's S/PDIF with any of those devices to see if its two channel or 5.1.
 

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@fireberd>> thanks again mate...and yes you are right even my mobo's optical output supports only 2.1..please see below link
http://i.imgur.com/AQyKOee.jpg

By the way, how is the Philips HT system? I mean specification wise? I am looking for some big BASS..window rattling type :)

Can I use the Philips HT with my PC via the regular analog connection?
 
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    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek HD
Yes, your Realtek Digital is identical to mine.

I would look at a different system, since the connectivity will be an issue, either with the standard speaker (analog) or that it does not have optical S/PDIF. Some of the other Phillips systems with "deep bass" require an HDMI connection which is both video and digital audio. You would need a video card with on board (on the board audio) and an HDMI connection.

This brings serveral other another potential issues, (1) some of the Video boards with HDMI audio have 5.1 audio capabilities (providing the program you are playing has 5.1 audio). (2) Music, such as CD audio is only 2 channel.
 

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ok..i have this video card- SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X.

Can you please suggest me a Philips HT system which I can hook up with my PC?

Also please tell me which one is better? Sub-woofer with Frequency response:20Hz~90Hz OR 30Hz-120Hz?
 

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    8 GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek HD

My Computer

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    Win 10
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    i7 6700K
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
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    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
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    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
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    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
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@fireberd>> thank you mate..the system you suggested is well within my budget.

kindly get back to the following queries:-

a. All these HT systems can be connected via the regular analog connection with my PC as well?
b. Which one is better? Sub-woofer with Frequency response:20Hz-90Hz OR 30Hz-120Hz?
 
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    ASUS M5A97 EVO R2.0
    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek HD
To answer your questions,

a. It looks like it has both but I can't be sure with the listed spec's.
[h=2]Connectivity[/h]Front Connections: Hi-Speed USB, Microphone In, Audio in Rear Connections: AUX IN 1, Composite video (CVBS) output, Digital optical in, HDMI 1.4 output (ARC), Mini Easy-Fit Speaker Jacks


b. the 30 to 120Hz would be more in the effective bass range. You are not going to hear 20Hz (probably not 30Hz either).
 

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    Intel (i7 CPU)
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thanks a lot for the clarification mate...appreciate all your help.
 

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    8 GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
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@fireberd>> sorry for reopening this thread..please check the below snapshot
SsYU0EC.png

please tell me why the DTS option is disabled at my end? Thanks.
 

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    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
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I don't know why its not enabled. I would reinstall the software, from ASUS, and see if that helps. I have no information on that.
 

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I don't know why its not enabled. I would reinstall the software, from ASUS, and see if that helps. I have no information on that.
ok...no issues..will check on that one..thank you.
 

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@fireberd>> Request you to check the below 2 links:-

F&D F6000U | Best 5.1 Speakers | Best Laptop Speakers in India
F&D F6000 | 5.1 Speaker Systems | Best Speakers for Home Theater

After checking the specifications of both, please let me know that out of F6000 and F6000U, which is the better in terms of sound quality, more deep bass etc?
I understand that F6000U comes with FM+ USB Card reader but I can live without that, I am just looking for heart thumping bass.

Please also check F&D F5019 | 5.1 Speakers for PC | Best Multimedia Speakers in India

Thanks in advance.
 
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    8 GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek HD
All three systems are intended for specific uses or interfaces. Can't really compare them. The Laptop speakers are designed for a laptop PC. The Home Theater speakers are designed for more than just PC sound. The 5.1 speakers for PC are designed for a PC system but use the Analog output of the PC's sound card.

Without actually hearing the systems, its a "guess" on what would be better. Sorry.
 

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    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
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    Intel (i7 CPU)
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    RealTek Integrated
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All three systems are intended for specific uses or interfaces. Can't really compare them. The Laptop speakers are designed for a laptop PC. The Home Theater speakers are designed for more than just PC sound. The 5.1 speakers for PC are designed for a PC system but use the Analog output of the PC's sound card.

Without actually hearing the systems, its a "guess" on what would be better. Sorry.
I understand that but how about when you compare them in terms of their total RMS, frequency response, sub-woofer size etc?
 

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    8 GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek HD
You can do the comparison just as well as I can, by reading the specifications of each unit.

I'll be off-line most of the day so I won't be able to look at those devices until possibly tomorrow. I have a full day scheduled in my recording studio.
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
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    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
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    27" Dell SE2717HR
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    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
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    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
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You can do the comparison just as well as I can, by reading the specifications of each unit.

I'll be off-line most of the day so I won't be able to look at those devices until possibly tomorrow. I have a full day scheduled in my recording studio.
that's okay, I have absolutely no hurry..please take your time and come back with your feedback, thanks.
 

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    Memory
    8 GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB GDDR5 OC with Boost VAPOR-X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek HD
If I were to pick one for my PC from the listed 3, I would select this one, just based on what is posted on the site, not based on actually hearing the systems.
F&D F5019 | 5.1 Speakers for PC | Best Multimedia Speakers in India

I would still want to hear them before I actually purchased anything. I could be totally wrong after actually hearing them.
 

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    i7 6700K
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero
    Memory
    16 Gb G Skill TridentZ DDR4 3400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel (i7 CPU)
    Sound Card
    RealTek Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" Dell SE2717HR
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB Samsung 850 SSD, 3TB for backups
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 750 G2
    Case
    BeQuiet Silent Base 600
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    Deepcool Captain 120EX
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    Microsoft Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
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    Sonar Platinum 64 bit recording studio software with MOTU 896Mk3 Hybrid recording interface unit.
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