listening modes in Onkyo 805

[jingoboy_78]

Any idea what are the best listening modes for Onkyo 805 for

DTS HDMA
Dolby True HD

Dolby digital
DTS

and also for stereo sources?


I am using a 5-1 satelite system

thanks,
Jingo.

[chasarms]

I have my 705 set to use the matching mode for all sources.

For stereo sources, I use two channel because I find ithe simulated surround to be awkward.

[jingoboy_78]

Thanks chas even I will do the same..

[paulyg]

Originally Posted by chasarms

I have my 705 set to use the matching mode for all sources.

For stereo sources, I use two channel because I find ithe simulated surround to be awkward.

Is there a setting in the 705 that it will automaticly do that?

[Tok]

I typically use THX Ultra2 Cinema with ReEQ:OFF and Audessey:ON.

Ultra2 Cinema mode is only applicable if you have a 7.1 speaker system. It won't show up as an option unless the receiver is configured for 7.1.

Ultra2 Cinema creates a natural soundfield. It applies all of the THX post processing (except I disable ReEQ unless the soundtrack is overly harsh). Some prefer layering ProLogicIIx since it uses the rear channels more agressively.

Try some of them out or just feed it straight and see which one you prefer.

[chasarms]

Originally Posted by paulyg

Is there a setting in the 705 that it will automaticly do that?

I don't think so, but it only takes a couple of minutes to set it. It's in the setup menu under listening modes. You have to set each input type for each device. So, go through them all for the BD player and again for each other device you use (sat receiver, vcr, dvd, whatever)