Quick 360 Elite Question - HDMI Audio ?

Snow-Munki · 15 Feb 2010 at 16:47

Hi,

At the moment I have the original 20gb non-hdmi 360. Temtped to trade it in for the elite and paid the extra.

Just wondering though, can I plug the HDMI directly into my amp which will cover both audio and picture ? Assume I won't need to use the spdif cable anymore ?

Thanks,

Pete19s · 15 Feb 2010 at 16:51

Snow-Munki · 15 Feb 2010 at 16:53

Cool thanks

Strife212 · 15 Feb 2010 at 16:58

If your amp is decent then it will, make sure it supports audio over HDMI.

robbiemc · 15 Feb 2010 at 17:01

It depends if you want 5.1 sound or not.

You will still need to use the optical cable if you want 5.1 as the Xbox won't send surround over HDMI

Strife212 · 15 Feb 2010 at 17:05

robbiemc said:
It depends if you want 5.1 sound or not.

You will still need to use the optical cable if you want 5.1 as the Xbox won't send surround over HDMI

Really? Never knew that! Only bought my Onyko 607 yesterday and the speakers haven't arrived yet so I haven't really had a chance to test it, that sucks :S

Chris1712 · 15 Feb 2010 at 17:08

robbiemc said:
It depends if you want 5.1 sound or not.

You will still need to use the optical cable if you want 5.1 as the Xbox won't send surround over HDMI

Not true. If that's happening your receiver is doing some funky handshake the 360 doesn't understand.

MOOGLEYS · 15 Feb 2010 at 17:09

360 does send 5.1 over Hdmi..

The Xbox 360 HDMI Cable , included with the Xbox 360 Elite system or sold separately, enables a single cable to deliver HD video (up to 1080p) and multichannel surround sound to a TV or an audio/video surround receiver.

Strife212 · 15 Feb 2010 at 17:18

Oh good

robbiemc · 15 Feb 2010 at 17:20

Hmm, I've never managed to get anything other than 2 channel, and that's from using a previous Denon amp, and now a Yamaha amp. I'll have to go and have another look!