connecting xbox to stereo with red/ white stereo cables

thorbarry · 11-08-2009 10:18am #1

Hey guys, im sure this has been asked before, but i couldn't find a thread specifically for what i am looking for.

Basically, my xbox 360 is hooked up to my tv with the HDMI cable. I want to connect the xbox to my stereo. I used to do it with my ps2 with these leads going into the back on the stereo
http://z.about.com/d/hometheater/1/0/E/9/stereoaudiocablesnew.JPG

Can it be done? I dont even see any ports for sound on the xbox

mika27 · 11-08-2009 10:39am

If you don't want to butcher your existing component cable...

You need to get the adaptor in this kit to use hdmi with sound from your stereo because the connector that comes with the xbox covers the hdmi port at the back.

I wanted to connect my xbox like this as well but I thought that kit was way overpriced so I ended up using the vga cable instead. Another trick by MS to get more € out of people imo

jtsuited · 11-08-2009 10:43am

you don't need any adaptor at all.

the component cable you got with your xbox will do. because of the shape of the connector on this you won't be able to connect it and the hdmi at the same time (thanks microsoft). Luckily there's an easy solution - get a screwdriver and bust open the chunky connection.

Dont worry, the bit that's in the way is actually empty (pretty cynical move by microsoft).

I have my xbox coming out on hdmi to a monitor and the sound going to speakers using this setup.

thorbarry · 11-08-2009 11:11am

cheers fellers... jtsuited i'm not sure exactly what ya mean, just pry the connection open to get it to hang out or something?

mika27 · 11-08-2009 11:42am

I've just clarified my post then

Stimpyone · 11-08-2009 12:23pm

If you stereo is compatible I'd try the optical cable route ( TOSlink). Sound is much better. I have mine hooked up to my 1000watt 5.1 amp.... Happy days.
Although scares the sh1te out of me when playing Dead Space or the like.

Knasher · 11-08-2009 12:35pm

If its only stereo you're after, you could just plug the headphone jack from your tv to your stereo.

thorbarry · 11-08-2009 12:42pm

my stereo inst optical compatible, i wish.... My Tv was sorta cheep and doesnt have a headphone socket in it

i think my best option i suppose, is to bust the component cable with a screwdriver

jtsuited · 11-08-2009 1:08pm

bust the connector open so you can fit the hdmi cable AND the component cable into the xbox. Then connect the red and white phono leads from the end of the component cable to your stereo.

thorbarry · 11-08-2009 2:08pm

jtsuited wrote: »

bust the connector open so you can fit the hdmi cable AND the component cable into the xbox. Then connect the red and white phono leads from the end of the component cable to your stereo.

cheers dude, i will try this at home later. At first i thought you ment bust open the back of the xbox :eek:

tommylaws · 11-08-2009 4:06pm

do the unoffical way

connecting xbox to stereo with red/ white stereo cables

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