component cables with optical output

bigd5783 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 09:45 PM

I'm picking up my 60" HDTV tomorrow and want to hook it up using component cables but I want to use fiber optics for the surround sound. Does the wii not support digital audio output with component cables? Any help or links to products would be appreciated.

Pretikewl · #2 (**permalink**) 07-02-2008, 11:08 PM

I have my Wii hooked up to a 65" HDTV via component cables. The Wii doesn't support optical out (which really sux). Only the old style Red/White analog outputs. Old school Dolby Surround is the best you can hope for (not digital).

Also, keep in mind the max res a Wii can do is only 480p. Games will look a little better, but not "great" like they do on a true HD console (like the ps3/xbox360).

You'll also notice jaggies WAY more than you did before... SSBB almost looks grainy on my new tv due to the Wii's weak resolution output.

slasherquan · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 10:41 AM

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Old school Dolby Surround is the best you can hope for (not digital).

Dolby Surround is the precursor of (older than) Pro Logic; the Wii supports the newer Dolby Pro Logic II which is also featured in many PS2 and Gamecube games. A receiver that processes Dolby Pro Logic II is required and produces 5.1 discrete channels of sound. You are correct in that it is not digital.

Dolby Pro Logic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

g35driver · #4 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 09:47 AM

bump

You guys think the cables are worth the money?

bigd5783 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 04:53 PM

one word..... YES!

It was worth buying the component cables. I ended up getting them free....Kinda. I had a $10 coupon from when I purchased my TV from tiger direct. I found them on there for $12 including shipping. I'm very happy with the way it looks compared to the square box you get with regular cables