K7N420 Pro and optical connection to speakers

Can anyone tell me about this setup? I'm looking into getting a 5.1 set with optical connection (which means the digital amplifier is built in the set)
Is there a recommendation for a certain speaker set? preferably in an affordable price and good quality..
thanks!

Hi,
Mulderfox: Have you got a SPDIF coaxial connector for your motherboard?
If so, your best bet is to buy a speaker set with the SPDIF coaxial connection. I have mine plugged in to my Hi-Fi amp Sony 5.1 (SPDIF coaxial) and it sounds great (most new Hi-Fi amps have both optical and coax).
AFAIK, there's not that much difference between the optical and coaxial connections (I'm no expert though). But I do know they both do the same thing. If you don't mind me asking, why are you so set on getting the optical version?
Optical is more of a purest's option but I'm a harsh critic as far as bad quality sound goes and I've had no problems with my coax/SPDIF connection!
Here's a link to something that may be of interest - though I'm pretty sure it is NOT what you're after!
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=561941077&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X3Jldmlld3M=&product_uid=43693
BTW,
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I'm trying to cut costs but get a good quality of speakers with sound that doesnt break or distort even when they're at top volume.
You usually have to pay a lot of money to to do this. Most PC speakers will distort at least a little when played at full volume.
Axel  

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