Optical vs HDMI - Blu-ray Forum

UFAlien · 12-02-2008, 02:07 AM

I'm looking into a 5.1 surround system, but I'm wondering if there is really a major difference between HDMI and Optical for surround sound delivery.

Thanks in advance ^^

BACsader · 12-02-2008, 02:09 AM

HDMI lossless. DolbyTrueHD, DTS HDMA, PCM.
Optical lossy. Dobly Digital, DTS

UFAlien · 12-02-2008, 02:19 AM

Are you sure? Because It says on PS3 settings that it can output PCM.

BACsader · 12-02-2008, 02:21 AM

Yes. It can output 2 channel PCM through optical, and 7.1 through HDMI.
So if you output PCM through optical, you will be turning 2 channel PCM into 5.1 through dolby pro logic or dts neo. Your best sound comes through HDMI set to Linear PCM on the PS3.

UFAlien · 12-02-2008, 02:27 AM

Ah. Thank you then, I'll keep that in mind.

BACsader · 12-02-2008, 02:28 AM

Not a problem. What systems are you lookind at. Price range?

UFAlien · 12-02-2008, 02:37 AM

Well, my parents go "Christmas Shopping" for me when I tell them what to get... as in, a model number and picture. I'm not really into fancy features... what would be the bottom end for HDMI enabled 5.1 systems? And about how much more should I expect if I wanted wireless?

Thanks for the help again, by the way.

BACsader · 12-02-2008, 02:38 AM

You don't want wireless. They are subject to lose signal and most people on here will try to stear you clear of them. What do you think they would be will to spend for you?

UFAlien · 12-02-2008, 02:41 AM

Probably about $300 or less. I know they exist in that range, but any recommendations?

BACsader · 12-02-2008, 02:47 AM

This seems to be your best bet.

UFAlien · 12-02-2008, 02:53 AM

Hmmm... what about this one?

http://www.beachaudio.com/Jvc/Thl1-p...source=froogle

EDIT: Never mind, apparently there are HDMI issues there...

Wow, these are all so deceptive, a lot of them say HDMI surround sound but the only HDMI is on some dumb DVD Upconverter that comes with it XP

Driver_King · 12-02-2008, 03:40 AM

Read.

Big Daddy · 12-02-2008, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BACsader

HDMI lossless. DolbyTrueHD, DTS HDMA, PCM.
Optical lossy. Dobly Digital, DTS

In addition, HDMI can transmit SACD and DVD-A signals. Optical cannot.

12-02-2008, 02:07 AM	#1
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	Optical vs HDMI I'm looking into a 5.1 surround system, but I'm wondering if there is really a major difference between HDMI and Optical for surround sound delivery. Thanks in advance ^^

12-02-2008, 02:53 AM	#11
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	Hmmm... what about this one? http://www.beachaudio.com/Jvc/Thl1-p...source=froogle EDIT: Never mind, apparently there are HDMI issues there... Wow, these are all so deceptive, a lot of them say HDMI surround sound but the only HDMI is on some dumb DVD Upconverter that comes with it XP Last edited by UFAlien; 12-02-2008 at 02:59 AM.

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12-02-2008, 02:09 AM	#2
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	HDMI lossless. DolbyTrueHD, DTS HDMA, PCM. Optical lossy. Dobly Digital, DTS

12-02-2008, 02:19 AM	#3
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	Are you sure? Because It says on PS3 settings that it can output PCM.

12-02-2008, 02:21 AM	#4
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Yes. It can output 2 channel PCM through optical, and 7.1 through HDMI. So if you output PCM through optical, you will be turning 2 channel PCM into 5.1 through dolby pro logic or dts neo. Your best sound comes through HDMI set to Linear PCM on the PS3.

12-02-2008, 02:27 AM	#5
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	Ah. Thank you then, I'll keep that in mind.

12-02-2008, 02:28 AM	#6
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Not a problem. What systems are you lookind at. Price range?

12-02-2008, 02:37 AM	#7
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	Well, my parents go "Christmas Shopping" for me when I tell them what to get... as in, a model number and picture. I'm not really into fancy features... what would be the bottom end for HDMI enabled 5.1 systems? And about how much more should I expect if I wanted wireless? Thanks for the help again, by the way.

12-02-2008, 02:38 AM	#8
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	You don't want wireless. They are subject to lose signal and most people on here will try to stear you clear of them. What do you think they would be will to spend for you?

12-02-2008, 02:41 AM	#9
UFAlien Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:475 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:29	Probably about $300 or less. I know they exist in that range, but any recommendations?

12-02-2008, 02:47 AM	#10
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	This seems to be your best bet.

12-02-2008, 03:40 AM	#12
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Read.

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