View Full Version : HAS ANYONE USED THIS?
FAMOUS
02-14-2006, 08:51 PM
http://www.electricquarter.com/fibopt.htm for the ps2. If so was it worth it?
Darth Sensei
02-14-2006, 08:52 PM
The guy who owns that store posts here frequently.
FAMOUS
02-14-2006, 09:11 PM
Is HDMI an output i could use for this optical cord?
Anexanhume
02-15-2006, 12:55 AM
That's an audio cord that plugs into something that resembles a phone jack.
2Dskillz
02-15-2006, 01:47 AM
I have not used that, but as far as doing business with Electric Quarter, I recently bought a few things and I was quite pleased with the items, shipping, etc...
Oobgarm
02-15-2006, 08:17 AM
The cable you are talking about here is an optical audio cable. It provides the ability to connect a PS2(or any other optical-audio equipped product) to a receiver that can process the signal. You'll need this input on the receiver to use that cable:
http://charm.cs.uiuc.edu/users/olawlor/ref/mac_ports/big/audio_optical.jpg
You get much clearer and deeper sound when using this cable as opposed to traditional analog cables. I use one on my PS2 and Xbox/Xbox360 and I'm quite pleased.
It will not do anything for HDMI, as that's a video output method.
And the store you're getting that link from is top-notch. Have no hesitations whatsoever.
Hmm looks like a good price alot better then retail were they are like 20+. I guess I'll pick one up.
So far I've only heard of one bad transaction from electric quarter.
But seems like there are far more positive transaction on the DP boards.
Wow they have s video cables for the Sat. I never knew those existed!
FAMOUS
02-15-2006, 08:03 PM
yea i bought the HD ps2 cables from them and there was no problem. got them in 4 days... So i would need a reciever for this cause my hdtv doesnt have a optical out..
Oobgarm
02-16-2006, 08:11 AM
Yup, you need a standalone receiver to process the optical signal. I personally haven't seen on built into a television, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist, of course.
If I'm not mistaken, optical audio is pretty commonplace in today's receivers. The one I got was kinda mid-low end back about 7+ years ago and it had 3 of them.
sega-trader
02-16-2006, 04:46 PM
You would be hard pressed to find a home theatre receiver made in the last 3-4 years that does not include an optical digital input.
HDMI supports both digital audio and video over 1 cable.
whoisKeel
02-18-2006, 12:38 AM
As far as I know, it's the only way to get dolby digital signal (5.1) from your ps2 (or DTS if you are watching certain DVDs). Probably the case with the Xbox as well.
Other stuff like dvd players sometimes use the digital coax which is of comparable quality.
The price he is offering is quite nice. I bought a universal AC adapter for NES/Genesis/whatever from him and it arrived promptly.
He's the guy with the salesmen moogle avatar if you can spot him. :)
Sylentwulf
02-18-2006, 08:00 AM
I use those cables on my PS2 personally as well. I'll be very honest though, those cables are ONE METER in length. That's under 3 feet. If your system isn't RIGHT NEXT to your stereo, these aren't going to be your best bet.
Other than the length, I've sold hundreds of them and never had a complaint.