Which Audio Codec Should a Headphone User Use - Blu-ray Forum

Michael11 · 06-30-2016, 09:58 PM

I listen to my Blu Rays with 2.0 wireless headphones. Should I always pick a 2.0 audio track for best balance and sound?

Because sometimes i'll play a 5.1 DTS HD track and i'll notice a difference, I'm not entirely sure if it's better or if I'm losing vital information in the sound because I'm trying to listen to 5.1 or 7.1 audio with a pair of 2.0 headphones.

Thanks.

Scarriere · 07-01-2016, 01:25 AM

I've done that and 2.0 was definitely better.

slimdude · 07-01-2016, 02:49 AM

I never could understand the concept of why some people like listening to a movie through headphones. To me that defects the purpose of having a home theater, when you're capable of listening to a movie with full range speakers, and discrete multi-channel stereo, without the audible limitations and restrictions of headphones. When you go to a commercial theater, the moviegoers doesn't use headphones, you listen to the movie with a powerful sound system (the way it should be), so why deprive yourself of hearing that same audio experience (or even better) at home. IMO, headphones are more suitable for listening to music not movies!

Scarriere · 07-02-2016, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

I never could understand the concept of why some people like listening to a movie through headphones. To me that defects the purpose of having a home theater, when you're capable of listening to a movie with full range speakers, and discrete multi-channel stereo, without the audible limitations and restrictions of headphones. When you go to a commercial theater, the moviegoers doesn't use headphones, you listen to the movie with a powerful sound system, so why deprive yourself of hearing that same audio experience (or even better) at home. IMO, headphones are more suitable for listening to music not movies!

Such an insightful and helpful post!

Cocophone · 07-01-2016, 02:51 AM

Three reasons: 1 wife, 2 oldest daughter, 3 youngest daughter

slimdude · 07-01-2016, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cocophone

Three reasons: 1 wife, 2 oldest daughter, 3 youngest daughter

Then why invest in a home theater, if you can't enjoy it. That's a waste of money!

Opips3 · 07-01-2016, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cocophone

Three reasons: 1 wife, 2 oldest daughter, 3 youngest daughter

Add reason: dog and cat.

It's 7

stonesfan129 · 07-18-2016, 01:33 PM

The lossy core audio in 2.0 is good enough on headphones.

06-30-2016, 09:58 PM	#1
Michael11 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:England	Which Audio Codec Should a Headphone User Use I listen to my Blu Rays with 2.0 wireless headphones. Should I always pick a 2.0 audio track for best balance and sound? Because sometimes i'll play a 5.1 DTS HD track and i'll notice a difference, I'm not entirely sure if it's better or if I'm losing vital information in the sound because I'm trying to listen to 5.1 or 7.1 audio with a pair of 2.0 headphones. Thanks.

07-01-2016, 02:49 AM	#3
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	I never could understand the concept of why some people like listening to a movie through headphones. To me that defects the purpose of having a home theater, when you're capable of listening to a movie with full range speakers, and discrete multi-channel stereo, without the audible limitations and restrictions of headphones. When you go to a commercial theater, the moviegoers doesn't use headphones, you listen to the movie with a powerful sound system (the way it should be), so why deprive yourself of hearing that same audio experience (or even better) at home. IMO, headphones are more suitable for listening to music not movies! Last edited by slimdude; 07-04-2016 at 12:58 AM.

07-01-2016, 01:25 AM	#2
Scarriere Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Diamond Capital of North America™ Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:1	I've done that and 2.0 was definitely better.

07-01-2016, 02:51 AM	#5
Cocophone Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:110 Blu-ray collection:1204 DVD collection:268 Digital collection:74	Three reasons: 1 wife, 2 oldest daughter, 3 youngest daughter

07-18-2016, 01:33 PM	#8
stonesfan129 Special Member Member since:Jun 2016 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:122 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:2	The lossy core audio in 2.0 is good enough on headphones.

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