S/PDIF to Surround Sound

[Xav]

OK, this isn't really Computer Hardware but it fits here best.

Basically, it's about our TV at home. An optical S/PDIF cable contains all of the channels for surround sound. The question is, what do I need in order to split this into six (5 speakers plus the subwoofer) different audio outputs, so that I can connect them to our speakers?

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Question one...

Do you have a surround system? or do you just have 5 "random" speakers that you are wanting to connect to?

If you are running a surround system, you should be able to plug the optical into the Surround Receiver. if not, then you can upgrade your receiver. I just spend like 200 bucks on a new one. But im not running optical.

So don't you basically need this input?

[Xav]

This is a 5.1 surround sound system - but unfortunately it only accepts individual phono channels, not optical inputs.