Xbox360 HDMI audio question

[tawhite]

So, I just swapped out my old Premium console for a newer HDMI equipped unit to get 1080p output to my TV. I used to send audio to my sound system via optical. Apparently it is either/or with the two connectors(AV/HDMI) on the 360.

How are you guys routing your audio? Of course, my receiver is pre-HDMI so that is not an option.

 

[hometownblues]

With the 360 Elite that I brought last month, there was a cable(about a foot long) that plugged into the av out port on the 360. On the other end of this cable there is a stereo audio out and a digital optical audio out. I am currently using the digital optical audio out on this cable to connect my 360 to my stereo receiver and use the hdmi connection on the 360 at the same time. I just looked at bestbuy online and they sell the cable for $50 dollars, but an hdmi cable also comes in the package. Here is a link. Microsoft - HDMI HD A/V Cable for Xbox 360 - 9Z3-00001 Check on line and you could find this cable cheaper.

 

[tawhite]

Thanks, that should do the trick!

 

[lakebum431]

Time for a new AV receiver.

 

[yourbeliefs]

HDMI Video, Optical audio for me.
If you got a newer model, then that component that was linked to should have been included, unless that was only included with the Elite versions..

 

[tawhite]

New receiver would be nice but not in the budget right now.

The console I bought was a console only, no accessories at all. I picked up the cable I need off Ebay for $15 with shipping so I'll be good to go. Will do HDMI video with optical audio with the new set up.