Dark Knight TrueHD Problem - Blu-ray Forum

DarkEye · 04-27-2009, 01:11 PM

Hi guys.

I have a PS3 connected through a HDMI cable but when I go to activate the Dolby TrueHD track on The Dark Knight, it's dead quiet in some scenes where as on the Dolby Digital track, the sound is more clearer and the dialogue scenes are easier to hear too.

If you guys could help, that would be great.

UPSandy · 04-27-2009, 01:34 PM

what kind of reciever do you have?

Tru2theBlu · 04-27-2009, 01:58 PM

Don't worry, the Dark Knight's track is boo boo anyway.

sfmarine · 04-27-2009, 02:15 PM

Ya I noticed that when I first viewed it @ home. The Dolby track was actually louder than the TrueHD one. The dialogue scenes are terribly done audio wise.

TheZoof · 04-27-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

Don't worry, the Dark Knight's track is boo boo anyway.

Compared to what?

zombieking · 04-27-2009, 07:27 PM

I agree that the dialogue is a little weak on Dolby True HD, but otherwise sounds quite nice. And overall it does sound quieter than the DD track, but once dialed up the True HD shines.

All DTS MA tracks are way louder, but I thought all these HD tracks were lossless. Why is there such a difference?

robertc88 · 04-27-2009, 07:31 PM

I know it is buried in the MEGA THREAD for this title. Here is something that should help, I'll balk at saying it should fix it completely:

Make sure DRC is set to "OFF" on both your BD player and also on your amp/AVR, the latter most important but both need to be done!

Sponge-worthy · 04-27-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zombieking

I agree that the dialogue is a little weak on Dolby True HD, but otherwise sounds quite nice. And overall it does sound quieter than the DD track, but once dialed up the True HD shines.

All DTS MA tracks are way louder, but I thought all these HD tracks were lossless. Why is there such a difference?

It seems like the DD tracks often include a bit of volume normalization in the audio compression. Whereas, TrueHD often seems to have a lot more dynamic range (quieter quiet parts, louder loud parts). I thought Dark Knight's HD track was actually pretty good in comparison to say, "Serenity"...the DTS-HD MA audio is rough--character dialogue is just about inaudible in places.

zombieking · 04-27-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan69969

It seems like the DD tracks often include a bit of volume normalization in the audio compression. Whereas, TrueHD often seems to have a lot more dynamic range (quieter quiet parts, louder loud parts). I thought Dark Knight's HD track was actually pretty good in comparison to say, "Serenity"...the DTS-HD MA audio is rough--character dialogue is just about inaudible in places.

See I have never stumbled across that problem with a DTS MA track...yet. Everything I've rewatched so far since I picked up the new Denon has been spectacular. But everyone has their own different set-ups and two ears which can change things drastically.

Canada · 04-28-2009, 02:33 AM

Damn Warner Brothers all movies should start in True HD

cembros · 04-28-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

Don't worry, the Dark Knight's track is boo boo anyway.

ah seems that your system is set up poorly, you are really missing out on one of the best soundtracks on blu ray.

bageleaterkkjji · 04-28-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkEye

Hi guys.

I have a PS3 connected through a HDMI cable but when I go to activate the Dolby TrueHD track on The Dark Knight, it's dead quiet in some scenes where as on the Dolby Digital track, the sound is more clearer and the dialogue scenes are easier to hear too.

If you guys could help, that would be great.

do you have your ps3 drc to off and ps3 volume set to even?

Disciple of Vedder · 04-28-2009, 03:07 AM

Yeah, the first time I watched it on BD was with my girlfriend and her fragile eardrums... I was adjusting the volume about every thirty seconds... next time I'll definitely be watching it solo...

sonnyworld85 · 04-28-2009, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombieking

I agree that the dialogue is a little weak on Dolby True HD, but otherwise sounds quite nice. And overall it does sound quieter than the DD track, but once dialed up the True HD shines.

All DTS MA tracks are way louder, but I thought all these HD tracks were lossless. Why is there such a difference?

Agreed, the dialogue is lower than usual on the TrueHD track. The rest sounds really good though!

cembros · 04-28-2009, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombieking

I agree that the dialogue is a little weak on Dolby True HD, but otherwise sounds quite nice. And overall it does sound quieter than the DD track, but once dialed up the True HD shines.

All DTS MA tracks are way louder, but I thought all these HD tracks were lossless. Why is there such a difference?

well cd's are lossless but different cd's are recorded at different levels

KubrickFan · 04-29-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Disciple of Vedder

Yeah, the first time I watched it on BD was with my girlfriend and her fragile eardrums... I was adjusting the volume about every thirty seconds... next time I'll definitely be watching it solo...

Hear, hear. I was watching it with my brother and although he didn't complain through about all of the film, I just had to lower the volume when the hospital was blowing up. Even with the standard DD track (can't play DD TrueHD yet) the sub went through the roof. Amazing, I'd never experienced anything quite like that

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04-27-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
DarkEye Member Member since:Nov 2008	Dark Knight TrueHD Problem Hi guys. I have a PS3 connected through a HDMI cable but when I go to activate the Dolby TrueHD track on The Dark Knight, it's dead quiet in some scenes where as on the Dolby Digital track, the sound is more clearer and the dialogue scenes are easier to hear too. If you guys could help, that would be great.

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04-27-2009, 01:34 PM	#2
UPSandy Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	what kind of reciever do you have?

04-27-2009, 01:58 PM	#3
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	Don't worry, the Dark Knight's track is boo boo anyway.

04-27-2009, 02:15 PM	#4
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Ya I noticed that when I first viewed it @ home. The Dolby track was actually louder than the TrueHD one. The dialogue scenes are terribly done audio wise.

04-27-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	I agree that the dialogue is a little weak on Dolby True HD, but otherwise sounds quite nice. And overall it does sound quieter than the DD track, but once dialed up the True HD shines. All DTS MA tracks are way louder, but I thought all these HD tracks were lossless. Why is there such a difference?

04-27-2009, 07:31 PM	#7
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	I know it is buried in the MEGA THREAD for this title. Here is something that should help, I'll balk at saying it should fix it completely: Make sure DRC is set to "OFF" on both your BD player and also on your amp/AVR, the latter most important but both need to be done!

04-28-2009, 02:33 AM	#10
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Damn Warner Brothers all movies should start in True HD

04-28-2009, 03:07 AM	#13
Disciple of Vedder Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:1283 Blu-ray collection:4393 DVD collection:116 Trading Score:601	Yeah, the first time I watched it on BD was with my girlfriend and her fragile eardrums... I was adjusting the volume about every thirty seconds... next time I'll definitely be watching it solo...

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