Thanks for the responses. Sorry, I did not see the FAQ before posting. I did some searching on the MEE M11+ that was suggested and decided to go ahead and get them. Hopefully I'll be happy with those. If not, I'll try some of the others listed in FAQ. Thanks again.quikdash6

OK, so are there any disadvantages to plugging all of my audio from my consoles into my TV via HDMI or component or whatnot and then using the optical audio output from my TV to the reciever? That would make it much less confusing for console play because I wouldn't have to switch channels on the receiver everytime I play on a different system.

realguitarhero5

You should use digital optical from PCkraken2109

Are you kidding?I don't see how can you be overwhelmed by such simplicity

Couldn't be clearer since pretty much all receiver are like that

IN=input OUT= output

MonsieurX

How old is that reciever? No digital in/out at all.

kraken2109

Your Bose 201's will plug into the "Main" left and right channels as labeled on the rear of the receiver. Make sure the positive wire (Red) from the receiver connects to the positive wire of the speaker. The negative (black) connects to the negative on the speaker as well. It sounds like you are not running surround sound, so just ignore the subwoofer output, center, and rear surround left and right outputs.

Your headphones will plug into the headphone output jack on the FRONT of the receiver. Note that it may have a 1/4" female output, for which you will need an inexpensive male 1/4" stereo to 3.5mm stereo adaptor (available at any Radio Shack). If you want to use more than one headphone at a time, you will need to get a splitter (same deal: Radio Shack). I do not believe you can connect your headset to your receiver.

Which brings me to the next question: What are you planning to plug into your receiver? You may need to use analog outputs (the white and red RCA plugs) if your source only uses HDMI. Look at the back of your sources - consoles, cable boxes, etc. - and determine what they have for outputs. You will need to match the outputs of those devices to the inputs on your receiver, which are conveniently labeled. You can pretty much ignore the Tape and VCR outputs: Those are really for audio dubbing, where you would record from one source onto a tape or VHS from the receiver.

Respond with your sources and we can probably provide additional assistance; photos will help.

Happy gaming,

Boz

I understand you and Nameless are trying to help me pick the right headset for me but it's just that I've never heard what a 7.1 headset sounds like, always thought true 5.1 were more superior. Surely the A50 are better than the A30? Money isn't an issue as long as its no more than £250... I like the look of the Astros but it seems I'd have to get the MixAmp Pro with it and it just seems too much hassle plus the Warhead seems a lot easier to deal with, set up and use. Would you still be recommending the A30 over the Warhead?Agent_Mac47