I got the Denon avr-1708 blues! - Blu-ray Forum

Graphite · 10-22-2009, 09:16 PM

So a buddy of mine brought over a disc with THx and DTS "test" sounds. To say the least i was dissapointed by what happened next.

He selected the "jungle" scene, in which a helicopter flys around you, from right-back-left and then finishes in the front. Unfortunately, my denon avr-1708 doesn't allow HDMI audio. So the helicopter just hovered in the front for 30 seconds. Next, we went back to his place, and listened to it on his system. MILES apart...and i feel there is nothing i can do.

From what i can gather, there is no way i can get "true" sound from my Ps3 to my Denon receiver. That poor helicopter is going to stay in the front of the room, and never get to see the back of my room.

I got the blues...and i wonder what i've been missing for the past 6 months since i've setup my denon system.

Now i'm looking for a new reciever that allow this helicopter to roam around like it should, without grabbing my wallet as it passes by. Help out this obviously sad and confused man if you can. Point me in the direction of a 7.1 system that can put a smile back on my face.

Jwilly019 · 10-22-2009, 09:28 PM

Are you just looking for a new receiver or an entirely new system as well?

Graphite · 10-22-2009, 09:59 PM

Receiver is the only thing i need. Got everything else needed.

Nice speakers, ps3 for blu-ray/gaming, and a great tv.

Jwilly019 · 10-22-2009, 10:05 PM

What's your budget?

Graphite · 10-22-2009, 10:10 PM

$400 or less would be optimal.

Wife wasn't happy with the Denon purchase, gunna have to be careful on the price tag for "another" receiver.

Jwilly019 · 10-22-2009, 10:37 PM

PM sent.

Dase · 10-23-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphite

So a buddy of mine brought over a disc with THx and DTS "test" sounds. To say the least i was dissapointed by what happened next.

He selected the "jungle" scene, in which a helicopter flys around you, from right-back-left and then finishes in the front. Unfortunately, my denon avr-1708 doesn't allow HDMI audio. So the helicopter just hovered in the front for 30 seconds. Next, we went back to his place, and listened to it on his system. MILES apart...and i feel there is nothing i can do.

From what i can gather, there is no way i can get "true" sound from my Ps3 to my Denon receiver. That poor helicopter is going to stay in the front of the room, and never get to see the back of my room.

I got the blues...and i wonder what i've been missing for the past 6 months since i've setup my denon system.

Now i'm looking for a new reciever that allow this helicopter to roam around like it should, without grabbing my wallet as it passes by. Help out this obviously sad and confused man if you can. Point me in the direction of a 7.1 system that can put a smile back on my face.

I am not sure what you mean by "true" sound. Your AVR should be able to do 5.1 or 7.1 audio just fine. It should pan around the room if your speakers and settings are configured properly. It has an optical output that you could use from your PS3. I would check your settings to make sure you have it set up properly. If the sound stays only in the front of the room it sounds to me like you are only getting 2 channel sound or have a setting wrong.

I used my PS3 with a cheap JVC HTIB that was nearly five years old with optical and had sound a plenty.

patelking · 10-23-2009, 12:42 PM

When I used the optical connection from my PS3 it would only do 2.1. This was with a Denon 987.

Set the PS3 to linear PCM and it will send 5.1 sound over HDMI to your receiver and then the front of your receiver should light up that it is receiving 5.1 also and putting out 5.1

Dase · 10-23-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patelking

When I used the optical connection from my PS3 it would only do 2.1. This was with a Denon 987.

Set the PS3 to linear PCM and it will send 5.1 sound over HDMI to your receiver and then the front of your receiver should light up that it is receiving 5.1 also and putting out 5.1

Set it to bitstream when using optical.

Graphite · 10-23-2009, 03:44 PM

I got the Ps3 slim, i didn't notice an optical connection on the back, i guess i'll have to recheck when i get home from work.

Hammie · 10-23-2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphite

I got the Ps3 slim, i didn't notice an optical connection on the back, i guess i'll have to recheck when i get home from work.

Optical port is right next to the HDMI port. It has a flap that pushes in when you plug the connector into it.

kingofgrills · 10-23-2009, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graphite

I got the Ps3 slim, i didn't notice an optical connection on the back, i guess i'll have to recheck when i get home from work.

Yeah, if you're just using the red and white composite cables on the PS3's Multi A/V port, the problem is this, and not your receiver.

When you add the digital optical cable from the PS3 to your receiver, be sure to adjust your audio settings in the PS3's menu settings. Your PS3 will not switch over automatically.

Once you adjust everything, your sound should improve dramatically. Re-run the test, and you should feel better about your receiver.

Graphite · 10-23-2009, 06:13 PM

No more blues? I was just starting to feel all southern and stuff....

Much love to everyone for the help!

10-22-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
Graphite Member Member since:Oct 2009	I got the Denon avr-1708 blues! So a buddy of mine brought over a disc with THx and DTS "test" sounds. To say the least i was dissapointed by what happened next. He selected the "jungle" scene, in which a helicopter flys around you, from right-back-left and then finishes in the front. Unfortunately, my denon avr-1708 doesn't allow HDMI audio. So the helicopter just hovered in the front for 30 seconds. Next, we went back to his place, and listened to it on his system. MILES apart...and i feel there is nothing i can do. From what i can gather, there is no way i can get "true" sound from my Ps3 to my Denon receiver. That poor helicopter is going to stay in the front of the room, and never get to see the back of my room. I got the blues...and i wonder what i've been missing for the past 6 months since i've setup my denon system. Now i'm looking for a new reciever that allow this helicopter to roam around like it should, without grabbing my wallet as it passes by. Help out this obviously sad and confused man if you can. Point me in the direction of a 7.1 system that can put a smile back on my face.

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10-22-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	Are you just looking for a new receiver or an entirely new system as well?

10-22-2009, 09:59 PM	#3
Graphite Member Member since:Oct 2009	Receiver is the only thing i need. Got everything else needed. Nice speakers, ps3 for blu-ray/gaming, and a great tv.

10-22-2009, 10:05 PM	#4
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	What's your budget?

10-22-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
Graphite Member Member since:Oct 2009	$400 or less would be optimal. Wife wasn't happy with the Denon purchase, gunna have to be careful on the price tag for "another" receiver.

10-22-2009, 10:37 PM	#6
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	PM sent.

10-23-2009, 12:42 PM	#8
patelking Member Member since:Jul 2009	When I used the optical connection from my PS3 it would only do 2.1. This was with a Denon 987. Set the PS3 to linear PCM and it will send 5.1 sound over HDMI to your receiver and then the front of your receiver should light up that it is receiving 5.1 also and putting out 5.1

10-23-2009, 03:44 PM	#10
Graphite Member Member since:Oct 2009	I got the Ps3 slim, i didn't notice an optical connection on the back, i guess i'll have to recheck when i get home from work.

10-23-2009, 06:13 PM	#13
Graphite Member Member since:Oct 2009	No more blues? I was just starting to feel all southern and stuff.... Much love to everyone for the help!

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