First receiver - what interconnects for Sky+HD and XBox?

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I have purchased an Onkyo TX-SR309 and would like to get it set up with Sky+HD and XBox with Dolby Digital Surround Sound.

Can this be done through HDMI or do I need other cables to get surround sound?

 

[Dave_]

You'll need an optical or digital coaxial cable for the Sky+HD box if you want DD5.1

 

[Anonymous]

That's what I have read about Sky. What about the Xbox? Will that work through the HDMI to provide DD?

 

[Dave_]

I would presume so, but not owning one can't confirm it.

Hopefully an xbox owner will confirm it.

 

[erby]

Hi

I have an xbox360 and an onkyo 606. You do get DD5.1 through the HDMI cable.

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry to hijack the thread but I need to ask a similar question...

I am getting my first AVR in a few weeks (Yamaha 3020, Pioneer LX86 or Denon 4520).

I have a Dreambox 800HD SE which I will connect to the AVR via HDMI.

Do I need optical or Coaxial as well for 5.1 sound? What about the picture then... is it still passed through HDMI?

Thanks

 

[Dave_]

The DM800 SE is able to output DD5.1 via HDMI.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks man 🙂

Also just to confirm... DD5.1 is the max the Dreambox can do correct?