360/PC on single monitor w/ 5.1?

VelcroBP · 08-18-2009, 05:49 PM

I have a 22" Samsung monitor and a Logitech x540 5.1 system that I want to share between my PC and an Xbox 360. What is the best way to go about this (for a reasonable price)? I've found a bunch of different KVM devices, but am having real trouble with how to pass the audio to the speakers from both devices.

When I buy the 360, I'm debating buying a smaller LCD/Plasma with multiple inputs and using that, but I'd really like to find a way to use my existing monitor if possible.

any advice would help greatly!

ebackhus · 08-19-2009, 04:56 PM

The 360's out there now have both digital and analog outputs. I use analog with a digital audio optical cable for sound that goes to a 7.1 surround unit.

VelcroBP · 08-19-2009, 06:17 PM

Can I still get 720p via the analog video from the 360? My 5.1 speakers do not accept optical audio (just the normal 3 cables).

ebackhus · 08-21-2009, 05:19 PM

multi-channel requires a digital connection from the 360.

VelcroBP · 08-21-2009, 05:30 PM

I guess what I need then is a switch with multiple HDMI inputs and a DVI/HDMI + 5.1 audio out. Anyone know of such a device.

08-18-2009, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
VelcroBP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 55 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	360/PC on single monitor w/ 5.1? I have a 22" Samsung monitor and a Logitech x540 5.1 system that I want to share between my PC and an Xbox 360. What is the best way to go about this (for a reasonable price)? I've found a bunch of different KVM devices, but am having real trouble with how to pass the audio to the speakers from both devices. When I buy the 360, I'm debating buying a smaller LCD/Plasma with multiple inputs and using that, but I'd really like to find a way to use my existing monitor if possible. any advice would help greatly!

08-19-2009, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,294 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: 360/PC on single monitor w/ 5.1? The 360's out there now have both digital and analog outputs. I use analog with a digital audio optical cable for sound that goes to a 7.1 surround unit. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

08-19-2009, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
VelcroBP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 55 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	Re: 360/PC on single monitor w/ 5.1? Can I still get 720p via the analog video from the 360? My 5.1 speakers do not accept optical audio (just the normal 3 cables).

08-21-2009, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,294 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: 360/PC on single monitor w/ 5.1? multi-channel requires a digital connection from the 360. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

08-21-2009, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
VelcroBP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 55 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	Re: 360/PC on single monitor w/ 5.1? I guess what I need then is a switch with multiple HDMI inputs and a DVI/HDMI + 5.1 audio out. Anyone know of such a device.