GMX control pod with 5.1 ultras

[chudmaster]

If i got my hands on a 5.1 GMX control pod, would i be able to use that for my 5.1 ultras. I ask because i want to use it to convert the optical signal from my 360 to give signal to the speakers.

[dgoreck]

From the looks of the GMX manual, seeing the connections on it, vs the ultra's. I would say, No. The GMX module has the inputs on it(like you want), but uses a DIN uplink back to the subwoofer to send all the audio signals to be amplified. The Ultra's have the 3 1/8" jack inputs for the 5.1 input. The Ultra's control module uses a din connection to the control unit, but doesn't carry any of the signal per-say(just headphone?), its more just for volume/sginal adjustment. The ultra's get in input fromt he 1/8" jacks.

If you have both in hand, are the DIN connecters even the same? I would assume the decoding is actually done by the sub-amp plate on the GMX system, and thus a digital/analog steam is sent over the connector from the control module. The Ultra'ts lack this.

Best bet is a a DD-5.1 or some other surround processor like a Technics SH-AC500D. I have both, but use the later on my Ultra's.