Component Audio or Optical Cable?

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#1 Mar044
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Hi all

I am going with component cables for my ps3, and wanted to know is it worth getting optical audio cable, I plan just to run it from my playstasion 3 to my hd tv.

But I do not know if its worth it, does anything know or help me?

Thanks

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#2 exl40
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If your TV is your only source of audio (i.e. no home theater receiver or speakers) then the plain old rca cables should be fine.
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#3 axillia
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Optical is good if you have a stero for it.  You'll get 5.1 surround sound.  If you just plan on hooking it up to your TV, component is fine.
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#4 lbw666
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You only need on optical cable if you're using 5.1 surround sound. If you're just using you're tv speakers there is no point, also iv never seen a tv with an optical connector.
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#5 acidBURN1942
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You only need on optical cable if you're using 5.1 surround sound. If you're just using you're tv speakers there is no point, also iv never seen a tv with an optical connector.lbw666
newer HDTV's have optical outputs...don't think they have optical inputs though.
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#6 samurai210
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optical is better I like it a lot. I would go with optical get better sound.
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#7 Mar044
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ok thanks guys, oh do you guys see my sig alright?

ok, because i wanted to know if it was worth it, i don't have 5.1 or anything yet, and my speakers on my hd are fine for my viewing for now, but we all want the best :)

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#8 acidBURN1942
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ok thanks guys, oh do you guys see my sig alright?

ok, because i wanted to know if it was worth it, i don't have 5.1 or anything yet, and my speakers on my hd are fine for my viewing for now, but we all want the best :)

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get an HDMi receiver and then a 7.1 audio setup for HDMI glory!!! Thats what ima do when i get my new tv.

oh and your sig shows fine to me.