Does the optical output from this thing usually sound good, or is it common for it to stutter (because of the USB interface or whatever)?
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I'm not an audiophile, but to me it sounds great... No distortion. It sends all that my small set of "Creative" computer speakers can handle. It's certainly worth a shot for the price, yes?
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I've never noticed a stutter or any interference whatsoever. It has always sounded good without issue for music playback and for gaming, and I've had it now going on 6 months.
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I haven't noticed anything I'd call "stutter." There is a slight "humm," but it is much less than I had without the device.
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I had a problem the other day but I checked all the connection points and it was fine then
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I could only get the Toslink optical connection to work under Windows-7 with the software driver installed.If you are using any other operating system then I suggest you try the Berhringer 202.It works out of the box with any MS-Windows, Mac, Linux computer.No drivers or Kexts to install. It just works as intended.I highly recommend the Berhinger 202 over this product.Behringer UCA202 Audio Interface
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I haven't had any interference using the optical. Everything I listen to through it sounds great.
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The receiving sound is very good. IDK about the other way around as I have not yet installed an external speaker.
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Yes - my TV didn't have an optical out, so I ended up getting a converter; there was a tiny delay in the sound, but it was only perceptible when I had the TV audio on as well.
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I've had that problem myself but it seems sporadic. It can be frustrating . It almost seems it has a warm up period. After I play music for a while , it seems to stop doing this. I'm not the only one saying this . Some of the people who gave reviews on Amazon have this same problem . So it seems not to be a defect. If it is , there are quite a few defective speakers out there.
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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D. Lang- I just ordered one. I will review it in a few weeks Let me know if you have any other questions. I know what you mean about "open" quality. You and I seem to have similar tastes in speakers. I have some wonderful speakers already and I am looking forward to this Samsung. Jim
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Strictly an audio receiver, but such a wonderful sound it delivers.. !...I watch DVD movies on the laptop sent via USB, cleaned with Schiit made Wyrd USB cleaner, into the Receiver's USB input, on 2 Monitor Audio RX6 with the powered Outlaw Ultra-X12 sub.. and beats 95% of 7.1 channel home theatre systems....You won't be disappointed.. it's an amazing integrated stereo amp...Here it is: https://picasaweb.google.com/109243130858369011279/BestUnder2500AudioOnEarth?authuser=0&feat;=directlink
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Thanks Kanje, I will keep that in mind. So far the only gripe I have is the lack of volume. If I could do something about that. Might keep ad a work computer only as I got it at a reduced price.
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Thanks BlueDemon.I have actually been following the thread on AVSForum since it began. While there are some reports of loose HDMI connectors, muting, etc; it really isn't much (actual content-wise vs. wishing/hoping-wise). Amazon had a yellow note on their HT-CT500 page for a while saying that no orders were being taken because of Amazon customer-reported issues. I was curious to see what the actual issues were (causing a suspension of sales), in case any of those customers returned here.Thanks~Bill
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Thanks to your suggestion I plugged a Logitech camera/microphone into one of the usb ports (the one on the left side) and sound tested ok as did camera. That should rule out some parts of the machine (like the sound card I think). Anyone able to do this as well?
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I just purchased it from Amazon a little over a week ago, and so far it's been working fine for me. The only thing I noticed was that the auto-calibration setup sort of makes the subwoofer too loud, but you can change that back down manually without too much hassle. Maybe because it's of the HDMI video/audio switching issues that some people have talked about in the reviews, but I myself haven't noticed that issue at all.
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absolutely true. I use it for a monitor myself, it looks fantastic. Sounds crappy though, as many other people have pointed out. But I have my computer hooked up through a separate head unit and amp for surround sound anyways, and just use that volume control all the time.
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I also agree with the checking the cables but here's another thing to look at. This kind of interference or feedback only happens to me when I don't turn everything on in the right order. That is computer on, Pioneer DDJ-SR on, open Serato, turn on subwoofer (passing the Eris 8's via the sub (Temblor 10), the Eris 8's on. No feedback, although there is very minute hissing. If I turn the speakers on first all kinds of hissing and feedback. That's been my experience. Not sure how you're using these but Hope that points you towards resolution.
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I connected this card in my HTPC directly to my HDMI receiver for playing Netflix and some light gaming. This card sounds as good as it looks. Surround sound is good as well. make sure to install the new NVIDIA driver experience software to ensure the HD audio drivers load correctly. There are a lot of garbage cables out there so make sure you are using a cable that has HDMI 1.3, 1.4, or 1.4a with high speed ethernet markings on it to ensure the surround sound works correctly. Good luck
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Low, really no problem. Just plug the usb-adapter into anb usb-slot of your machine and have an audio running (even video embedded in an Poewerpoint presentation or any other "normal" audio output. Windows 8.1 and even Beta of Windows 10 will do!Good for presentations even in a larger audience without cable traps. Pfüa´s Gott from Bavaria/Germany Horst
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if you have PAL dvd, use the 1080i setting (assuming you are using HDMI) to avoid stuttering. everything else should be set to auto.
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I have two Asus Xonar sound cards that send digital signal from my computers to older MSB DACs. The sound is quite wonderful, very musical. I prefer to use the optical out if I can, but coax seems to work very well too. These are both in older computers that are dedicated to audio playback only.