[vdr] Re: 5.1 Sound with analog soundcard?

[Guido Fiala <gfiala@s.netic.de>]

> If you add some low/high pass filters, you could get some sort of 4.1
> surround. Additionally some pre-dolby digital a/v receivers had some sort
> of "thx" processing from lucasfilm which would separate the rear channels
> into two, but again, nowhere near real 5.1.

Of course - but it's the best one can get these days for TV.

> To sum things up, buy a proper a/v receiver, they don't cost anything

Do you have an example which one is recommended?

> these days and as a bonus you will get a digital connection between your
> pc and your amp, removing all the problems with analog sound transfer
> between the two devices. Basically, you can't have a proper home theater
> setup without buying one. :)

And even then you don't have one beside for the DVD's you buy.

> And no, real speakers don't have plastic enclosures. And yes, this is
> completely OT.

Really? Always thought that is an important thing for vdr...


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