5.1 surround sound with MBP suggestions?

[Snowbound]

I'm looking to get a set of 5.1 speakers to use with my MBP and TV. I'm looking in to the Logitech z 5500 and 5300 but does anyone have suggestions for anything cheaper that's still good quality? They need to work with just the internal MBP sound card too...

[Eidorian]

Analog (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=5476532&postcount=2) might be cheaper...

[Snowbound]

Hmmm you might be right, I'm not savvy enough to know the difference for audio. I know that when you go digital to analog in video you can lose quality but will the same happen with audio?

[jhamerphoto]

Creative makes a USB to 5.1 sound adapter I believe...

Ahh yes, here it is

Here (http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=208&product=17751&nav=1)

Looks like the best/easiest/most affordable option.

There's also an expresscard adapter and then you have to add a 5.1 upgrader to that, which will be bulky, inconvenient and twice as much

At least USB can just unplug easily when you take your MBP out.


EDIT: Sorry, I just realized it only works with Windows. I only thought of it because my friend with a windows laptop has one......*throws up*

[Snowbound]

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually just ended up with the logitech z5500s for $135 off craigslist. I thought it was a good deal...

[Cave Man]

Might as well get a real system for $240 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/484719-REG/Onkyo_HT_SR600B_HT_SR600_5_1_Channel_Home_Theater.html) and an optical cable to go with it.