Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding

[Preeminent]

Hey guys,
I am looking into the mountain of options that are out there for receivers and was wondering your thoughts on Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. I think i saw mentioned in a CNET article that they really aren't noticing a big difference between the HD decoding and just the regular Standard Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. I recently bought a new Samsung Tv and LG bluray player and now I need a good receiver, but cannot spend too much. If there really is a big difference then maybe I will save up for a bit. I also have another question and feel stupid for asking but I can't figure this out. I currently have some cheap zenith surround sound speakers that worked great and will do just fine for now. (They were part of an old dvd player/surround sound package that I had) They just have the wires hanging off the back. In other words they are just plain split wires and I would stick one side into a positive and the other side into a negative connector on the back of my old player. I cannot figure out what this is called? I would like to know because I have seen a few receivers that look to have that feature. I'm sure it will be phased out soon. I hope I made that understandable?

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Preeminent

Hey guys,
I am looking into the mountain of options that are out there for receivers and was wondering your thoughts on Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. I think i saw mentioned in a CNET article that they really aren't noticing a big difference between the HD decoding and just the regular Standard Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. I recently bought a new Samsung Tv and LG bluray player and now I need a good receiver, but cannot spend too much. If there really is a big difference then maybe I will save up for a bit. I also have another question and feel stupid for asking but I can't figure this out. I currently have some cheap zenith surround sound speakers that worked great and will do just fine for now. (They were part of an old dvd player/surround sound package that I had) They just have the wires hanging off the back. In other words they are just plain split wires and I would stick one side into a positive and the other side into a negative connector on the back of my old player. I cannot figure out what this is called? I would like to know because I have seen a few receivers that look to have that feature. I'm sure it will be phased out soon. I hope I made that understandable?

HD audio vs Leagacy audio, not a huge difference, the difference to me is that there is more detail and more of a fullness to the sound. are you going to miss some major part of the movie, probably not, if you wnat to hear all the subtle sounds then you would want it, if that isn't a big deal to you, then don't pay for it, but with receivers now-a-days, you pretty much get it no matter what. Speakers will have an affect on this too, speakers that are more detailed and have greaty clairty and depth will let you hear more of the audio and things won't get muffled or left out.

I think you are talking about the push tabs on the back of the receiver, yes some receivers still have them, usually the basic entry level receiver, the mid-range receivers and up have screw binding posts that can take bare wire, Banana plugs or spade connectors.

[1blufan]

I can tell the difference between DD/DTS, and DTS-HD, DD True-HD.
I just upgraded a few weeks ago, It is the subtle sounds that really come through, but it sounds to me more immersive also.
I'm not a tech guy, I'm a basic movie fan with a love for films and great sound and have no reason to promote True-HD or DTS HD, but it's better than DD/DTS.
I also don't have a $10,000 set up, I'm using a basic receiver with the PS3, but have a good set of speakers.

[Moefiz]

Originally Posted by 1blufan

I can tell the difference between DD/DTS, and DTS-HD, DD True-HD.
I just upgraded a few weeks ago, It is the subtle sounds that really come through, but it sounds to me more immersive also.
I'm not a tech guy, I'm a basic movie fan with a love for films and great sound and have no reason to promote True-HD or DTS HD, but it's better than DD/DTS.
I also don't have a $10,000 set up, I'm using a basic receiver with the PS3, but have a good set of speakers.

I totally agree with 1blufan on this...you CAN tell the difference and like him I also don't have a 10,000 set up.

[sheedoe]

Which blu-ray player do you have? Most of todays players can decode DTS-HD/True HD, so all you need is a receiver that has HDMI input and can accept PCM audio over HDMI to enjoy high-res sound.

[Preeminent]

Thanks for the replies! I have the LG BD370. I'm in an apt and don't see getting into a house anytime soon, so I am not looking for anything crazy. I won't really be able to turn it up that loud anyway. My basic low end speakers will do just fine for now. I just wanted to know if I would really be missing that much by going with standard surround. It looks like I can get a receiver for much less if I opt for just the standard surround.

[genkifd]

ther difference to me is pretty big..... if you only have lossy imo you only having half what bluray can truly offer

[H9k_]

Originally Posted by genkifd

ther difference to me is pretty big..... if you only have lossy imo you only having half what bluray can truly offer

This.

Lossy sounds like raspyvoiced actors are trapped inside your speakers while lossless sounds like they are in the room