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Title: I need some advice
Post by: GameCube Master on May 13, 2003, 06:50:40 AM

I'm considering purchasing a surround sound system for my entertainment center downstairs, but I need to know more before I make my decision.  My reason for buying a surround system is so I can experience all my Dolby Pro Logic II-compatible GameCube games in full surround sound.  However, whenever I look at the local stores (Wal-Mart, Sears, Zellers, etc.), I find the surround sound systems there are labeled only Dolby Pro Logic.  This confuses me, as I would assume that newer systems would be Pro Logic II compatible, but when I ask the employees, they seem to have very little knowledge of what Pro Logic II is, beyond anything they know about Pro Logic (and I'm sure they assume PL II is a Pro Logic upgrade).  So, I would like to know if I should keep looking until I can find a Pro Logic II receiver, or if the latest Pro Logic surround sound systems just incorporate PL II technology and would therefore be suitable for my needs.  Thanks for any information you give me.

Title: I need some advice
Post by: PIAC on May 13, 2003, 10:05:25 AM

well i cant help you, but i can help get you help
check this linky make sure to thank the guy that wrote this

Title: RE: I need some advice
Post by: aoi tsuki on May 13, 2003, 04:10:45 PM

Thanks for the recommendation, PIAC.

In order to get Pro Logic II, the system (specifically, the receiver) needs to be compatible with it. If it says Pro Logic II on the box, you're good.

While any stereo source can "benefit" from Pro Logic II, you'll use it most for Gamecube, and maybe for watching Dolby Surround tv shows, like CSI and 24. And only games developed to use Pro Logic II will take full advantage of it. Pretty much all first party and Sega games are Pro Logic II compatible. EA is another big supporter of the technology.

Unless price is an issue, i'd definitely recommend paying a bit more an getting a Pro Logic II receiver.  

Title: RE: I need some advice
Post by: PIAC on May 13, 2003, 10:21:08 PM

well i was going to say Aoi Tsuki but i forgot your name :\ after i found a thread you had posted here and got back here to paste the link i forgot your name

it was 5am and i was getting ready for work

Title: I need some advice
Post by: GameCube Master on May 14, 2003, 07:29:17 PM

Thanks for the help, I'll be sure to keep all that in mind when I finally do make the purchase.