View Full Version : When using PS3/Blu-ray: What type of sound setup do you have?
Simple.
Just tell us what kind of audio set up you have, you don't have to list equipment if you don't want to. But if you pick one of these then please let us know what you picked and for what reasons you picked it (what you are using for your set up). The reason I'd like to do this is I would like to see how many people are actually using it to their full advantage. There is no need to wait for HDMI 1.3 for TrueHD or LinearPCM - (Uncompressed sound) off of PS3 games, Blu-ray or even HD DVD. You can get all this RIGHT NOW. True 7.1, all the High definition sound you can handle. This poll ISN'T about HDMI 1.3, I just like to say that. Its more because games like Resistance fall of Man are in 7.1 and it sounds AMAZING with the right receiver and HDMI + a 7.1 set up. More of this is coming too for many games this generation.
So please.... let us discuss this. I made sure when I went and upgraded my receiver to get a true 7.1 set up that could pass 1080p and deal with all the Uncompressed sound there is. I love it. Every time I play R:FOM online Iam stunned, crystal clear, and there are 7.1 channels of sound!! Bullets whizzing by, feet running, reloading sounds, explosions, chimerian sounds, those air lifter things.... its just awesome.
You can see my set up in my signature, I chose 7.1 Surround Sound (LinearPCM capable receiver).
Midnight's Creed
02-09-2007, 05:55
Dude, Let me go to your house. :lol:
Dude, Let me go to your house. :lol:
Hahaha... NO WAY MAN! Bring some beer.
I would be happy to bring some beer...
I picked TV speakers b/c I havn't been able to afford what I want in the speaker department, yet. Also where I live kind of limits the amount of power I can use :(!
I feel like loser posting in here!
i have 7.1 LPCM also, and am loving it. Now we need to discuss how the PS3 is a gateway drug. I listened to Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon on DVD-A and immediately went out and bought 5 other SACD/DVD-A's. Freaking incredible
DontKnowMe
02-09-2007, 15:22
I'm only connected to my TV. The speakers sound and they have SRS.
I didn't even think the SRS would work as well as it does.
My TV
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=1PDOJ4P1LXE11KC4D3IFAGY?sku Id=7675697&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat95100050022&id=1134702498462
Ok folks, thanks for posting your stuff.. really apreciate it, come on! There are tons of people around here.... more! Nothing to be emerassed about this isn't a contest! Just some clean fun and some information.
Ok folks, thanks for posting your stuff.. really apreciate it, come on! There are tons of people around here.... more! Nothing to be emerassed about this isn't a contest! Just some clean fun and some information.
Easy to say when you would be close, if not, number one!
Well, my audio setup will be upgraded eventually to an Onkyo or Yamaha receiver, but for now I've got a Phillips 5.1 surround system. It's 550 watts and handles DTS and Dolby Digital. When I got it, same time I bought the PS2 (which was when Gran Turismo 3 came out), it was a big deal if your receiver handled Dolby Digital AND DTS. Or at least, that's how I remember it. ;) But hey, it sounds good, but not spectacular. I got it because it had two optical inputs and the speakers were a much larger size than the Sony system I was looking at at the time. Of course the sound was much fuller than the Sony speakers.
You want to know what is a crying shame? My buddy has a 360 and he has it connected to his Sony SXRD tv by VGA (several years old so it's not 1080p), and connected via freakin' RCA cables to his Onkyo surround system! He doesn't even have it running in Dolby Digital! I about screamed when I hooked up my PS3 to his one time and he was like, why's it so loud man? I told him I'd kill to have his system, but he paid around 600-1000 I believe. And he still doesn't have it hooked up through optical or HDMI. People that don't know what they have should have it taken away from them... I could trade him my system and he probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference in sound quality. Haha. :D
Well, my audio setup will be upgraded eventually to an Onkyo or Yamaha receiver, but for now I've got a Phillips 5.1 surround system. It's 550 watts and handles DTS and Dolby Digital. When I got it, same time I bought the PS2 (which was when Gran Turismo 3 came out), it was a big deal if your receiver handled Dolby Digital AND DTS. Or at least, that's how I remember it. ;) But hey, it sounds good, but not spectacular. I got it because it had two optical inputs and the speakers were a much larger size than the Sony system I was looking at at the time. Of course the sound was much fuller than the Sony speakers.
You want to know what is a crying shame? My buddy has a 360 and he has it connected to his Sony SXRD tv by VGA (several years old so it's not 1080p), and connected via freakin' RCA cables to his Onkyo surround system! He doesn't even have it running in Dolby Digital! I about screamed when I hooked up my PS3 to his one time and he was like, why's it so loud man? I told him I'd kill to have his system, but he paid around 600-1000 I believe. And he still doesn't have it hooked up through optical or HDMI. People that don't know what they have should have it taken away from them... I could trade him my system and he probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference in sound quality. Haha. :D
Woooah man! Thats a bad story! I know, I have a friend who I sold my 50" 720p LCD (good TV) months ago and he has his PS2 hooked up with optical... FINALLY... for the longest time it was composite... ugh.... terrible!
Well I do remember when that was a big deal...my dad still has an old school analog receiver.... back from when STEREO was a BIG DEAL! ;) Its a very nice unit actually....
Easy to say when you would be close, if not, number one!
Hahaha no man..... there are people here with better speakers and a few with just as good or better receievers.... but if you can handle LinearPCM then we are all on the same page as far as quality is concerned off of Blu-ray or HD DVD or the PS3 games are concerned. Going to AVS forums really humbles a guy heheh
Woooah man! Thats a bad story! I know, I have a friend who I sold my 50" 720p LCD (good TV) months ago and he has his PS2 hooked up with optical... FINALLY... for the longest time it was composite... ugh.... terrible!
Well I do remember when that was a big deal...my dad still has an old school analog receiver.... back from when STEREO was a BIG DEAL! ;) Its a very nice unit actually....
Yeah man, my dad has a Onkyo receiver from the 70's that has tubes in it. That thing actually sounds phenomenal. I can't remember what connections it had on the back but probably just composite. And yeah you are right about the AVS forums, they make me realize that there are people out there way more addicted to gadgets than me.
Yeah man, my dad has a Onkyo receiver from the 70's that has tubes in it. That thing actually sounds phenomenal. I can't remember what connections it had on the back but probably just composite. And yeah you are right about the AVS forums, they make me realize that there are people out there way more addicted to gadgets than me.
Yup. I never thought my set up was the end all be all..... I just knew for what I wanted that it was great, but you go visit AVS, which I do daily.... and you see some of their set ups.... its like being in the theater.. except with leather chairs! hehe.
SteveMondragon
02-09-2007, 18:58
I just picked up the Sony STR-DG1000 and it's working out great. Heh, I have like 3 other Sony receivers (one is 7.1 with HDMI pass through, one is 5.1 w/component pass through, one is 5.1 with the old school ACC dolby digital decoder built into it) that I've replaced over the years. They all still work great, just no use for them right now so they're stacked up in their original boxes.
Sell'em. You wouldn't believe the time im having trying to sell my HD-A1 HD DVD player.. its a great machine, but no one wants to buy it for some reason.
DontKnowMe
02-09-2007, 20:38
^^^ Because HD-DVD is dying. They need to step their game up.
^^^ Because HD-DVD is dying. They need to step their game up.
No. That isn't the reason trust me. HD DVD, if it is dying will still be around in a big way for atleast another year. Most people don't even know im selling it because the places I list it in my area have people that usually aren't looking for that kind of higher end electronics.
michaelangelo
02-10-2007, 03:28
yahmaha htr-5835 5.1 no linear PCM, BUT! in 2 weeks getting the Sony 7.1 PCM, i 4get the model 799 at CC. Cant Wait!
Zetsumei
02-10-2007, 04:30
In my room where I have my ps3 I have a 32inch lcd sam. 1080i/720p
and for sound.....
I guess it's 10.2 surround sound? lmao...
Well I have 2 logitech z5300e system hook up with the computer and TV.
I also use the tv as a monitor...?
I'm using the cables that came with the PS3, and i'm using a Sony 5.1 receiver...
I don't even know if its working cause i'm not using HDMI...
Interesting results so far I think, more people please!
i'm running optical to my pioneer vsx-d812 receiver. its a couple years old, but its not bad.
Sticks4Legs
02-10-2007, 18:35
Well nothing to crazy here.
I have my PS3 hooked up to my 50" 1080 LCD via HDMI, with the optical running to a 6.1 reciever with only 5.1 hooked up. Energy Center,sub (wow i might add) Front Floor standings and bookshelf in the rear. Also, have a 42" Panny plasma suspended on the wall with a 23" pull out and tilt in a differnet room. If I ever get around to running another HDMI cable through the wall might move the PS3 to that screen
As mentioned before, maybe we should start a pic forum???
People can take pics of your sound set up if you like.
Zetsumei
02-12-2007, 00:16
People can take pics of your sound set up if you like.
When I finish installing everything I'll take picture of my 10.2 surround sound!>? lmao!
Well it's 2 5.1 together!
When I finish installing everything I'll take picture of my 10.2 surround sound!>? lmao!
Well it's 2 5.1 together!
So uh... how does that work? Its not all running through the same unit so ... it can't be 10.2. I mean ..... what the hell.... uh..... I don't see exactly what your saying because its kind of weird.
JadedRaverLA
02-12-2007, 00:50
I marked 6.1 NO PCM, though my receiver is 7.1, my surround setup is 6.1, and still awfully new to update, but sometime in the next year I guess I'll get to drop another $1-2k on a new receiver. Personally, I feel that the movie studios that demanded HDCP output should buy me one, but since that won't happen, it's either get a new receiver or get a separate Blu-Ray player that can handle all the lossless formats and output 6-8 channel analog sound.
I marked 6.1 NO PCM, though my receiver is 7.1, my surround setup is 6.1, and still awfully new to update, but sometime in the next year I guess I'll get to drop another $1-2k on a new receiver. Personally, I feel that the movie studios that demanded HDCP output should buy me one, but since that won't happen, it's either get a new receiver or get a separate Blu-Ray player that can handle all the lossless formats and output 6-8 channel analog sound.
Thats cool man, when you do decide to go to the LinearPCM route you will not want to go back. until then, you will be happy though . so its all good.
i dont have my ps3 yet... gonna get it next paycheck. but I have a Koss KS4102 Progressive-Scan DVD Home Theater. I got it for really cheap (I am a poor college student) for my room in my townhouse. when i get the ps3 im sure ill be asking some questions because it doesn't have HDMI.
Behemoko
02-12-2007, 02:19
I think i'm going to cast my vote for my 2.0 stereo system. I use a 2.0 stereo system for my movies and games (it's a really good one, thats why i dont use the next one) But I have also have a 5.1 computer speaker system, which I use for my computer (obviously) and occasionally for a movie or game. The problem is that while my 5.1 obviously starts off with the upper hand in its name, the 2.0 stereo sytem I use for my movies has more wattage (and a better sound overall at the higher volumes I watch movies at) than the 5.1 sytem. Yet, the 5.1 sounds better for games (surround sound in games like COD2 is amazing), but i still use the 2.0 because it still sounds good, and the 5.1 is a hastle to set up in my bedroom..
Finally, a 2.0 choice is picked! haha.. cool. Thanks for taking the poll.
Zetsumei
02-12-2007, 06:00
So uh... how does that work? Its not all running through the same unit so ... it can't be 10.2. I mean ..... what the hell.... uh..... I don't see exactly what your saying because its kind of weird.
It's 2 of thesehttp://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/5879.jpg
Hooked up together... by wed. I'll have a video of how I hook them up together on youtube and I'll make sure to send you the link. But yeah this is hooked up to my computer and to tv, note that every sound that is sent to the TV comes out on these bad boys! So I use a HDMI cable from ps3 to the TV and AV out to the sub wehre the amp is!:rolleyes::DD
edit: it's actually to be more specific 2 5.1 srs system together... not 10.2, I guess that was more like a joke about!
i did 5.1, except i cant get all my speakers to work only one and woofer so it's more like 0.1 surround sound.
The cables are goin straight to my speakers from ps2
Zetsumei
02-12-2007, 06:54
i did 5.1, except i cant get all my speakers to work only one and woofer so it's more like 0.1 surround sound.
The cables are goin straight to my speakers from ps2
What speakers do you use?
thats it i got it for bday http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/45d01ec200ef976c2740c0a87f330719/Product/View/A3111
chicagofan00
02-12-2007, 08:39
Nothing too fancy over here. I'm using the Denon AVR-2807 receiver with a 5.1 Definitive Technology speakers setup. I don't have 7.1 as I don't enough room for all of that! :)
CashMoney
02-12-2007, 09:34
I've posted it a couple times... I have the Onkyo 604 playing the 7.1 uncompressed goodness through Polk and Panasonic surrounds and a Sony 12" self-powered sub... Can't decide what route I'm gonna go with the new speakers yet...
Little_Donkey
02-12-2007, 09:49
I have no PS3 yet but i can already say in the first few months i will hook it up on a new SXRD
And for sound on a SONY STR-DB940 5.1 via optical and SONY sav705 pascal speakers.
But i will upgrade in june/september
to a new denon or yamaha with 7.1 pcm and hdmi 1.3(denon avr3808 probably) And i will upgrade my speakers to a Monitor Audio Silver
RS6 front, RS LCR center, RS1 Back, RSFX side and a SVS pb+ subwoofer.
So i havent voted yet. I will vote when i get the stuff :D
these are the ones http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.sto...uct/View/A3111 and i only use composite cables
Awesome thanks for the many more replies now.
Kindayar
02-12-2007, 14:54
I just got my optical cables in the mail yesterday and have everything set up and it's working great so far. I do have a question however. I noticed when watching a BR movie last night that at the Menu page when I hit select it said the sound was 2 Ch. (Stero) - during the movie it said Multi-Channel Input or something to that nature. Is that 5.1 surround sound?
Kindayar <><
Yeah a lot of menus and opening parts of movies are 2.0..... then if your using optical (you should have the PS3 set to OPTICAL and AUTO), you will get multi channel sound... example: 5.1
Damn, I think I voted incorrectly. I picked 5.1(LinearPCM capable receiver), when i probably should have picked 5.1 (No PCM, Receiver that cannot handle PCM through your HDMI, or you use Optical).
I have a Pioneer VSX-1016TXV which only does pass-through via HDMI. The receiver is capable of 7.1 Linear PCM but only through the analog inputs. (I wish the PS3 had multi-channel analog outs. :( ) Guess i'll have to wait for standalone BR players to come down in price.
I am currently using optical from PS3 for my 5.1 surround.
Oh well, 1 mistake ain't bad so far for the poll. Many manufacturers are skimping out on the multichannel outputs for analog..... even HD DVD players.
Sticks4Legs
02-13-2007, 15:03
I just got my optical cables in the mail yesterday and have everything set up and it's working great so far. I do have a question however. I noticed when watching a BR movie last night that at the Menu page when I hit select it said the sound was 2 Ch. (Stero) - during the movie it said Multi-Channel Input or something to that nature. Is that 5.1 surround sound?
Kindayar <><
Sounds like it (no pun intended). Some menu screens don't have mutli channel sound, and depending on what reciever you have, with an optical cable hookup, it will adjust itself accordingly to the type of input coming in.
Yup. Different receievers do different things sometimes.
Dolby Digital 5.1
I'm pumping out about 555/600 watts I don't really know
but I really need to get a good Sub (My front speakers overkills the Sub)
I also place my Center Speaker behind my LCD
it kinda sounds better to me :?
Placing certain speakers a bit differently will give you vastly different results, the subwoofer is no exception.
theshadow1234
02-14-2007, 14:10
I have Tv speakers for now...But sometime next month, i will be upgrading to something way better..
Thanks
Upgrade time to upgrade!!
Yeah I'm in a small room and I use optical to a 5.1 setup like 40% of us here.
The sound is incredible, though. Yamaha htr-5590, klipsch center and klipsch ksw-12. Cerwin Vega VS-120s, and 2 sided surrounds with paper wool (from a local shop).
If you want more than 5.1, it's really best to go to 7.1. Very little movies/games output 6.1 discrete channels. That 6th speaker probably usually only makes it harder to distinguish between the 2 surround speakers, worsening the experience.
If you're not playing a 7.1 movie/game then I also think that you should disable the other 2 speakers. Again, it's making it harder to distinguish between channels.
Each channel used must be getting its own signal for true surround sound.
Yeah I'm in a small room and I use optical to a 5.1 setup like 40% of us here.
The sound is incredible, though. Yamaha htr-5590, klipsch center and klipsch ksw-12. Cerwin Vega VS-120s, and 2 sided surrounds with paper wool (from a local shop).
If you want more than 5.1, it's really best to go to 7.1. Very little movies/games output 6.1 discrete channels. That 6th speaker probably usually only makes it harder to distinguish between the 2 surround speakers, worsening the experience.
If you're not playing a 7.1 movie/game then I also think that you should disable the other 2 speakers. Again, it's making it harder to distinguish between channels.
Each channel used must be getting its own signal for true surround sound.
I pretty much agree, but I like to split the 2 back channels in 5.1 sources to use PLIIx for my 7.1, I think it sounds pretty good. The SB channels on 5.1 split into 7.1 sound good if your system is nice and properly set up, you get the heavy 2 channels, but you get lighter noise out of the extra 2 backs.
razorblade416
02-17-2007, 19:38
Well it looks like i am part of the majority. I have a Dennon reciever hooked up to a center speaker, L/R tower speakers, L/R rear book shelf speakers, and an acustic 100-watt downfiring subwoofer totaling 5.1. The reciever it kinda old so it dosen't have any HDMI ports (neiter does my TV though- I use a HDMI to DVI cable), so i use an optical cable. It'll do ProLogicII, Dolby D, and i just recently found out that it can do Dolby DTS after watching the Xmen 3 Blu-Ray :D.
Well it looks like i am part of the majority. I have a Dennon reciever hooked up to a center speaker, L/R tower speakers, L/R rear book shelf speakers, and an acustic 100-watt downfiring subwoofer totaling 5.1. The reciever it kinda old so it dosen't have any HDMI ports (neiter does my TV though- I use a HDMI to DVI cable), so i use an optical cable. It'll do ProLogicII, Dolby D, and i just recently found out that it can do Dolby DTS after watching the Xmen 3 Blu-Ray :D.
Cool, yeah most receivers that accept optical should have no problem dealing with Dolby DTS, at least Id hope not.
I guessed that this would be the end result, even though I hope the poll gets more people to vote....
IhateBestBuy
02-17-2007, 22:06
I use lovely tv speakers....
Hehe, TREBLE CHARGERS!!! yeah!
Even after reading this thread, i'm still not sure if my sound system
http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=25&product=55
will work on my ps3 (will get it in a week or less)
So i'd really appreciate some help. Will it work? If it can work, is the connection simple or do i need to buy cables etc.
Arrggghhhh just used the wrong thread to show my speakers.
Looks like creative does not make them any more (3 years old)
They are digital, 5.1 and same connections current creatiive 5.1 systems
Please please please will my speakers work? Really don't want to spend more
[velocity]
02-18-2007, 08:56
What does PCM mean and does it make a big difference in sounds?
Arrggghhhh just used the wrong thread to show my speakers.
Looks like creative does not make them any more (3 years old)
They are digital, 5.1 and same connections current creatiive 5.1 systems
Please please please will my speakers work? Really don't want to spend more
The speakers you listed in a link above probably won't work because they have no optical or HDMI input. So what will you be using as your TV? Because these speaker systems you pointed out have no inputs that the PS3 outputs..... like Optical, or HDMI and ofcourse they don't pass through video signals to your TV, so your stuck with optical or analog sound, so you won't be getting 5.1, and youd need to connect your analog outputs (which the PS3 doesn't have) to it.... those are more for computers than a TV or something.
;1098197']What does PCM mean and does it make a big difference in sounds?
PCM is just a term for uncompressed audio, these next-generation discs (HD DVD and Blu-ray/PS3 games) have enough room and are advanced enough to carry high definition video AND audio! So the audio is uncompressed meaning you get a much fuller and rich sound experience. Many people are too accustomed to compressed sound, but once you have heard a good movie with nice uncompressed PCM or TrueHD sound, you will see the (Or rather hear) the difference!
I am going to use my TV speakers cause I am kinda to young to buy my own Surround Sound speakers :p
If anyone knows of any small wireless surround sound speakers pm me :)
I am going to use my TV speakers cause I am kinda to young to buy my own Surround Sound speakers :p
If anyone knows of any small wireless surround sound speakers pm me :)
Well haha good luck with that then. One day youll have the money :cool:
alexcote
02-20-2007, 15:00
I have a 5.1 setup. It's about 3 years old now. I went for sound quality over number of speakers. I personally don't get the whole 7.1 thing. Why would I want speakers on the left and right? My setup is in the living room. Seven speakers is just... too many speakers. The front left and back left speakers are quite sufficient at outputting a "true left" channel, IMO.
Also -- no "uncompressed audio" or "True Audio" or whatever it is the marketers call it. If I were wearing a high-end headset I might notice the difference. But on speakers? Let's face it, standard digital 5.1 is QUITE good enough. Just make sure you have very good speakers and a very good receiver capable of outputting the sound properly, without hissing.
Speaker-wise, I went for the Polk Audio RM7200 set:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/alexcote_photos/Image2.jpg
Specs are here: http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/specs/rm7200/ And the picture doesn't really show it, but those speakers are quite large for satellites. As an added bonus, they match my new Westy screen amazingly ;) And I have yet to hear a better-sounding sub woofer than this 40-pound monster. I mean aside from those 5,000$ ones.
Receiver-wise I went for the Kenwood VR8070. It looks like all other receivers:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/alexcote_photos/Image4.jpg
But it has TONS of inputs and very nice features. Lookit the back:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/alexcote_photos/Image3.jpg
I'm very, VERY happy with my setup. No HDMI sound inputs (wasn't really a "thing" back then), but I personally couldn't care less. Optical or coax IS digital. And it's all about the speakers, receiver and the connections between them. Who cares about "uncompressed audio" when your speakers are constantly hissing ;)
Sweet thanks, but I gotta tell ya that the difference between regular 5.1 and uncompressed is rather large. You can easily tell the difference, for example, the Departed on Blu-ray, not too much "Action" or anything but the difference between the regular 5.1 track and the PCM 5.1 (uncompressed) is rather large!! It sounds much much better.
alexcote
02-20-2007, 18:41
Sweet thanks, but I gotta tell ya that the difference between regular 5.1 and uncompressed is rather large. You can easily tell the difference, for example, the Departed on Blu-ray, not too much "Action" or anything but the difference between the regular 5.1 track and the PCM 5.1 (uncompressed) is rather large!! It sounds much much better.
I'd love to hear it in person! I've always been wary of in-store demos (I have a few funny stories about those)
I hope the NIN tour coming out in a few weeks will support PCM audio on the bluray version, and get a mini-review from you!
I'd love to hear it in person! I've always been wary of in-store demos (I have a few funny stories about those)
I hope the NIN tour coming out in a few weeks will support PCM audio on the bluray version, and get a mini-review from you!
The Blu-ray and HD DVD versions of Beside you in time both have TrueHD on them, so its basically the same kind of thing. Uncompressed sound... Im getting both the HD DVD and Blu-ray versions, and you can bet ill have a mini review!
wiscfan23
02-20-2007, 21:01
My setup although old (except the PS3 of course) seems to work just fine.
55" Philips LCOS HDTV
60GB PS3
Harmon Kardon 5.1 300W AVR with Optical
Bose 301 Front and Bose Center
Inifinity Rears and Sub.
I'm tired of waiting for DTS-HD and DD+ receivers!!! The formats are readily available from discs and players, what's with the hold up on receivers?
I expected Denon to have some new ones by early this year. Now I'm hoping them to have it by the end... what gives???
I'm tired of waiting for DTS-HD and DD+ receivers!!! The formats are readily available from discs and players, what's with the hold up on receivers?
I expected Denon to have some new ones by early this year. Now I'm hoping them to have it by the end... what gives???
Perhaps you ignored my post directed to you previously, but you don't need to wait for a DTS-HD receiver, there aren't any TrueHD or Uncompressed PCM receivers either! But, if you have been reading youd know that you don't need a receiver that does this to enjoy this stuff! Including DTS-HD and DD+, TrueHD and Uncompressed PCM. The PS3 amongst many other HD players will output these signals as LinearPCM, and sent to the right receiver, it will handle ANY of it no problems, including your precious DTS-HD, when the PS3 firmware comes that lets us utilize DTS-HD on Blu-ray discs, we will be enjoying it far before DTS-HD receivers exist. So..... do what you will, wait.. if you must, but you don't need to.. its kind of pointless because we are enjoying ALL of this NOW.:cool:
polskaforever
02-21-2007, 05:14
I am hoping to get my 7.1 speaker setup with reciever by the time Casino Royale comes out. In fact, I decided to hold up on purchasing any blu ray movies such as the Departed and the Prestige or games untill I get the speakers. I would love to hear Motorstorm and Lair for example in uncompressed sound as well since those are the two nearest games being released that interest me.
Reciever I am planning to get is the Denon 2807 or the Elite 82 but Ive read the latter has LFE issues.
Speakers will be either JBL or Definitive.
I would be happy to bring some beer...
I picked TV speakers b/c I havn't been able to afford what I want in the speaker department, yet. Also where I live kind of limits the amount of power I can use :(!
I feel like loser posting in here!
Haha, same here man. Considering a subwoofer though.
chartwel
02-21-2007, 19:55
Yeah I'm in a small room and I use optical to a 5.1 setup like 40% of us here.
The sound is incredible, though. Yamaha htr-5590, klipsch center and klipsch ksw-12. Cerwin Vega VS-120s, and 2 sided surrounds with paper wool (from a local shop).
If you want more than 5.1, it's really best to go to 7.1. Very little movies/games output 6.1 discrete channels. That 6th speaker probably usually only makes it harder to distinguish between the 2 surround speakers, worsening the experience.
If you're not playing a 7.1 movie/game then I also think that you should disable the other 2 speakers. Again, it's making it harder to distinguish between channels.
Each channel used must be getting its own signal for true surround sound.
to be honest, there is a lot more media available for 6.1 than there is for 7.1, but now that lossless audio is hitting the masses it would make more sense to purchase a 7.1 just to be future-proofed.
to be honest, there is a lot more media available for 6.1 than there is for 7.1, but now that lossless audio is hitting the masses it would make more sense to purchase a 7.1 just to be future-proofed.
Sure, but there is more 5.1 material than both 6.1 and 7.1 put together, my point is that 5.1 sounds better split into 7.1 than it does in 6.1. Especially if done right, which isn't hard.
And there will be lots of 7.1 PS3 games, there are already atleast 2 and they were both at launch.