Monster Cable PLW100 FO-10 Fiber Optic Audio Hookup for Sony PlayStation 2
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Manufacturer: Monster CablePlatform: PlayStation2
Model: PLW100FO10
Product features:
- The preferred high performance digital connection of PS2 to receivers with fiber optic audio inputs.
- Outperforms ordinary analog audio connections.
- Fiber optic connection allows you to take advantage of PS2's Dolby Digital and DTS capabilities.
- Specially optimized extra low loss optical fiber provides crystal clear highs and powerful, articulate bass.
- Precision polished fiber optic connector minimizes distortion for cleaner, more transparent sound.
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Customer Review: This is the way to go if you have a digital receiver.
Summary: 5 Stars
Using the optical-audio output jack on your PS2 is clearly a must for those that already have a digital home-theater receiver/speakers and also log a considerable amount of game-time every week. Unfortunately, I believe that this applys to a very narrow band of people. If you, like myself, meet both the above criteria, this is well worth the investment. Your digital receiver uses the PS2 audio output coming over this cable and digitially splits your game's soundtrack into six different signals. You will then have six different sounds coming out each of your six home theater speakers. Playing a very soundtrack-intense title like Twisted Metal Black at a loud volume over such a system incredibly adds to your gaming experience.
You do, however, need to have a home theater system (centered by a digital receiver!) already in place to make use of these features. Mine costed $(...), but you can pay as little as $(...) for lower end systems (you can also spend over $(...)). Overall, it is not worth it to buy a complete home theater just to make use of digital output. But is well worth buying this cable to give you the sound capability it offers if you already have such a system in place.
Connecting everything can be confusing, it is not as easy as plug the cord into two places. You must read your digital receiver manual, adjust the settings properly, and then do the same on your PS2 console.
Description of Monster Cable PLW100 FO-10 Fiber Optic Audio Hookup for Sony PlayStation 2
PLW100FO-10 FIBER OPTIC TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF PLAYSTATION 2 AUDIO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PLAYSTATION 2 DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS SIGNAL PROCESSING EXTRA LOW-LOSS PRECISION POLISHED MONSTER DESIGN 10 FTLightWave 100 Fiber Optic is the highest-performance fiber optic audio hookup of Sony PlayStation 2, optimizing the audio quality of all your games, CDs, and DVDs.
Next-generation entertainment consoles require a fiber optic audio connection for the best possible sound. Your PlayStation is state-of-the-art in audio quality. The PS2 is equipped with a fiber optic digital audio out, enabling you to experience movies and games in Dolby Digital Surround Sound, as well as listen to your favorite CDs in crystal-clear digital stereo. No matter how you use your PS2, with a pure digital audio connection you have access to the ultimate Dolby Digital Surround experience and the best in home-audio entertainment.
In high-performance audio connections, digital is preferred over analog because it has a wider dynamic range, resulting in clearer highs and deeper, tighter bass without the distortion common with analog connections. Also, with digital audio, you don't run the risk of problems like hum and buzz caused by electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.
Monster's advanced technology fiber optic cables ensure the best digital audio performance from your PS2. The Monster LightWave 100 features a specially tuned fiber and precision polished termination that maximizes signal transfer while reducing internal reflections that cause jitter and time distortion. LightWave 100 ensures that the PS2's Dolby Digital decoder receives the most accurate data transfer for the most accurate surround sound possible.
Maximize your gaming and movie investment with Monster's LightWave 100. If you're like most gamers, you'll spend hundreds of dollars on games and movies. Why not play them with the best picture and sound possible?