Pro Logic II or Neo: 6? - Blu-ray Forum

Kryptonic · 10-18-2009, 08:33 AM

I've been playing around with both for a little while with CD's and was curious as to which decoding method some use or if you don't use either. I'm not quite sure, but I think they're both great depending on the music. I think regular rock/pop/r&b sounds better on Pro Logic II while classic/orchestral music sounds better with Neo: 6. Neo:6 does seem to preserve the standard 2 channel FL/FR for CD audio better. I have the center width/image for both where I want it, so it makes for an interesting comparison. Just curious to see what everyone uses or doesn't use.

Kryptonic · 10-18-2009, 08:51 PM

No one has an opinion? Strange, considering that this is the internet and all.

Blu-Dog · 10-18-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptonic

No one has an opinion? Strange, considering that this is the internet and all.

Neo:6 delivers better bass on my Pioneer receivers. Both modes are good for spacial separation, but my favorite mode for music is 7ch Stereo.

Neo:6 is a bit less center-heavy as well.

Kryptonic · 10-19-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

Neo:6 delivers better bass on my Pioneer receivers. Both modes are good for spacial separation, but my favorite mode for music is 7ch Stereo.

Neo:6 is a bit less center-heavy as well.

That is one of the main reasons I'm using Neo: 6 for orchestral music. Too much seems to come out of the center for CD's. But I like for the vocals to come out of the center, so I think PLII is good for rock/pop CD's.

kingofgrills · 10-19-2009, 10:38 PM

Neither. I definitely use 2 channel stereo for CDs. Very rarely I'll try one of Yamaha's DSP programs, but they don't utilize Neo 6 or Pro Logic II.

SpotOn · 10-22-2009, 05:54 PM

It depends on my mood. For a subtle ambiance I use Neo:6. If I want to give my surrounds more of a workout I use PLIIx.
Each has it's own advantages IMO.

substance · 10-22-2009, 10:20 PM

I use source direct for CDs. Left and Right full-range speakers, no sub, no dsp, tone-control by passed. Some rare occasions I use stereo mode with 2ch+subs, tone-control by passed.

Kryptonic · 10-22-2009, 11:32 PM

The more I listen to CD's with Neo: 6, the more I like it. Everytime I toggle back to PLII, it just sounds muddled by comparison. I think I've settled on Neo: 6 for just about everything.

Glassroots · 10-22-2009, 11:35 PM

On my Yamaha receiver I never use any of the surround decoders, I always stick with 7 channel enhancer. Oh yah!!

View Poll Results: Which decoder do you use for CD audio?
Dolby Pro-Logic II	9	34.62%
DTS Neo: 6	4	15.38%
None. I listen to CD's over 2 channel stereo.	13	50.00%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

10-18-2009, 08:33 AM	#1
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Pro Logic II or Neo: 6? I've been playing around with both for a little while with CD's and was curious as to which decoding method some use or if you don't use either. I'm not quite sure, but I think they're both great depending on the music. I think regular rock/pop/r&b sounds better on Pro Logic II while classic/orchestral music sounds better with Neo: 6. Neo:6 does seem to preserve the standard 2 channel FL/FR for CD audio better. I have the center width/image for both where I want it, so it makes for an interesting comparison. Just curious to see what everyone uses or doesn't use.

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10-18-2009, 08:51 PM	#2
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	No one has an opinion? Strange, considering that this is the internet and all.

10-19-2009, 10:38 PM	#5
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Neither. I definitely use 2 channel stereo for CDs. Very rarely I'll try one of Yamaha's DSP programs, but they don't utilize Neo 6 or Pro Logic II.

10-22-2009, 05:54 PM	#6
SpotOn Banned Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:117	It depends on my mood. For a subtle ambiance I use Neo:6. If I want to give my surrounds more of a workout I use PLIIx. Each has it's own advantages IMO.

10-22-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
substance Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Laguna Niguel, CA Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:338 Blu-ray collection:2232 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I use source direct for CDs. Left and Right full-range speakers, no sub, no dsp, tone-control by passed. Some rare occasions I use stereo mode with 2ch+subs, tone-control by passed.

10-22-2009, 11:32 PM	#8
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	The more I listen to CD's with Neo: 6, the more I like it. Everytime I toggle back to PLII, it just sounds muddled by comparison. I think I've settled on Neo: 6 for just about everything.

10-22-2009, 11:35 PM	#9
Glassroots Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:The Great White North Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:260 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:37	On my Yamaha receiver I never use any of the surround decoders, I always stick with 7 channel enhancer. Oh yah!!

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