ps3 and hd audio - Blu-ray Forum

arsh231 · 07-22-2009, 10:04 PM

i have a question. so here goes, i have a ps3 and i wish to get the best audio out of it, i have heard of Dolby TrueHD or somthing hd audio. so i would like to know all the things i will need to achive high quality audio, so when i get my tv i will have everything ready plz and thank you

Rike255 · 07-22-2009, 10:07 PM

The PS3 decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA audio codecs internally. All you need to get this high quality sound is some speakers (5.1 etc), an HDMI cable (or 2), and a receiver that is capable of outputting audio from HDMI.

You would plug your PS3 -> HDMI Cable -> receiver input, then receiver HDMI output -> TV input for the best possible audio/video quality. Assuming your TV and receiver both support HDMI.

Hope this helps!

Uncle Leo · 07-22-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rike255

The PS3 decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA audio codecs internally. All you need to get this high quality sound is some speakers (5.1 etc), an HDMI cable (or 2), and a receiver that is capable of outputting audio from HDMI.

Also some receivers are just HDMI pass through. So just because the model says it has HDMI inputs does not mean you will get Hi def audio. Even the most of the not so smart people at BB should know that

arsh231 · 07-22-2009, 10:18 PM

thank you for the quick reply can you recommend me a receiver from bestbuy.ca since i live in Canada. preferably the cheapest one that get the job done plz and thank you

Rike255 · 07-22-2009, 10:28 PM

I live in Canada too, receivers are REALLY overpriced here. I got mine for $800 on ebay brand new, cost $1,300 in stores.

I'm not sure what your price range is, but if you're looking for good value for your money, Onkyo Home theater in a box packages are quite nice. You'll probably look at spending about $500-$700 for the receiver and 5.1 speakers. Not sure if that's in your price range or not. Check their website.

Apart from that I recommend going to a place like Visions and seeing what kind of stock they have in your price range. Check them all out, find the one you like and see if you can get it online for cheaper.

arsh231 · 07-22-2009, 10:39 PM

price does not matter as long as it is from bestbuy, so can you tell me which ones support the hd audio in bestbuy

McGarnigal · 07-22-2009, 10:48 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....questid=206938

They start about halfway down the first page.. the Yamaha 465 for $330 is the best lowest price starting point...

Rike255 · 07-22-2009, 10:53 PM

Just make sure that the HDMI ports on the receiver are HDMI version 1.3 (1.2 will work as well I believe) and that it doesn't say "HDMI Pass-through" and you should be good.

arsh231 · 07-23-2009, 02:09 AM

thank you for all the help. if there are anymore recommendations plz post away, i can only buy it from bestbuy or future shop. also i live in canada once again thanks for all the help

will i need a Receiver that can decode Dolby TrueHD and the other one? Or does it not matter since the ps3 already does that for me. so does that mean all i need is a receiver that has hdmi input and output? plz and thank you

07-22-2009, 10:04 PM	#1
arsh231 Member Member since:Jul 2009	ps3 and hd audio i have a question. so here goes, i have a ps3 and i wish to get the best audio out of it, i have heard of Dolby TrueHD or somthing hd audio. so i would like to know all the things i will need to achive high quality audio, so when i get my tv i will have everything ready plz and thank you

07-23-2009, 02:09 AM	#9
arsh231 Member Member since:Jul 2009	thank you for all the help. if there are anymore recommendations plz post away, i can only buy it from bestbuy or future shop. also i live in canada once again thanks for all the help will i need a Receiver that can decode Dolby TrueHD and the other one? Or does it not matter since the ps3 already does that for me. so does that mean all i need is a receiver that has hdmi input and output? plz and thank you Last edited by arsh231; 07-23-2009 at 03:36 AM.

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07-22-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	The PS3 decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA audio codecs internally. All you need to get this high quality sound is some speakers (5.1 etc), an HDMI cable (or 2), and a receiver that is capable of outputting audio from HDMI. You would plug your PS3 -> HDMI Cable -> receiver input, then receiver HDMI output -> TV input for the best possible audio/video quality. Assuming your TV and receiver both support HDMI. Hope this helps!

07-22-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
arsh231 Member Member since:Jul 2009	thank you for the quick reply can you recommend me a receiver from bestbuy.ca since i live in Canada. preferably the cheapest one that get the job done plz and thank you

07-22-2009, 10:28 PM	#5
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	I live in Canada too, receivers are REALLY overpriced here. I got mine for $800 on ebay brand new, cost $1,300 in stores. I'm not sure what your price range is, but if you're looking for good value for your money, Onkyo Home theater in a box packages are quite nice. You'll probably look at spending about $500-$700 for the receiver and 5.1 speakers. Not sure if that's in your price range or not. Check their website. Apart from that I recommend going to a place like Visions and seeing what kind of stock they have in your price range. Check them all out, find the one you like and see if you can get it online for cheaper.

07-22-2009, 10:39 PM	#6
arsh231 Member Member since:Jul 2009	price does not matter as long as it is from bestbuy, so can you tell me which ones support the hd audio in bestbuy

07-22-2009, 10:48 PM	#7
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....questid=206938 They start about halfway down the first page.. the Yamaha 465 for $330 is the best lowest price starting point...

07-22-2009, 10:53 PM	#8
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Just make sure that the HDMI ports on the receiver are HDMI version 1.3 (1.2 will work as well I believe) and that it doesn't say "HDMI Pass-through" and you should be good.

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