TX-SR805 Owners - Blu-ray Forum

SDBlu · 12-05-2008, 04:09 PM

For those who own this receiver: What listening modes, settings are you guys using to achieve the optimal Audio? I just wanted to get an idea of what the rest of you are doing, since there seem to be many of us on here who own this receiver.

jswilli1 · 12-05-2008, 04:16 PM

Multichannel PCM for me since the PS3 does the decoding.

SDBlu · 12-05-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jswilli1

Multichannel PCM for me since the PS3 does the decoding.

Is this an actual option found within the receiver itself?

jswilli1 · 12-05-2008, 04:26 PM

If I recall you have to setup your audio options on the PS3 in the audio section, Then you can select Multichannel PCM on the 805. I had the issue before where Multi PCM was not an option and that was due to the PS3 audio settings. You can press the triangle on PS3 controller to see what the audio output is while playing a movie (True HD, MA, DTS). The 805 will display Multichannel PCM (you may have to select it first time) just keep in mind that the 805 will not display the codec of the audio the PS3 is decoding. The only way the 805 can display that is through bitstream and the PS3 does not bitstream the True HD and MA codecs.

aramis109 · 12-05-2008, 04:27 PM

Personally, when watching a blu or even dvd, I wouldn't use the listening modes at all. They're compromising and changing the original mix of the film. It's kind of like zooming in an aspect ratio to me.

When watching TV... that's another matter. While I don't own the 805 I do use the listening modes of the 605 to find what provides the best listening field to me.

teemacone · 12-05-2008, 04:32 PM

Try the MONO option for clarity.

aramis109 · 12-05-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by teemacone

Try the MONO option for clarity.

Wha?

How about the "direct" option, which removes all the processing? Mono's messing with the sound.

SDBlu · 12-05-2008, 05:36 PM

So then, Aramis, when you say to not use the listening modes at all...how do you achieve this? What does the display on the receiver read when PCM is set the proper way?

Cadrian · 12-05-2008, 06:32 PM

I have been using THX Cinema....

I am not sure what the best is, but thats what I like the best. Funny considering nothing I have besides the 805 is THX Certifed.

To see what type of signal the 805 is using.... there is a button the front of the receiver. ummm I think its the Audio Select button (thats a guess) it tells you what the receiver geting from your componets (Wether your bitsteaming or decoding)

zweet77 · 12-05-2008, 06:51 PM

I use thx ultra 2 for dd5.1 and pcm5.1 to 7.1 ,neural thx 7.1 for stereo sources and all channel stereo for music.

zweet77 · 12-05-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcosG

So then, Aramis, when you say to not use the listening modes at all...how do you achieve this? What does the display on the receiver read when PCM is set the proper way?

In addition to the direct mode on the 605 the 805 has pure audio which shuts off the front display to avoid any kind of electronic noise.
I think these are meant for higher end true full range speaker systems for example with these modes on your subwoofer is not fed a signal

To see what the audio source is hit the display/previous channel button on the remote or the display button on the receiver.With the ps3 set to pcm it should then say( pcm 5.1 mhz 48) or etc.Unlike the 605 you can apply all the listening modes to a pcm source.The 605 only lets you use multi channel or direct for pcm.

venusiansky · 12-05-2008, 07:56 PM

I use direct on my 705. The receiver will detect the codec in direct mode and switch to either PCM, TrueHD, Dolby 5.1, DTS-MA, or DTS. No additional processing is added. Since the PS3 cannot bitstream TrueHD or DTS-MA, it is optimal to set the PS3 to output Linear PCM. In this mode, the receiver will always display PCM or Multichannel PCM.

The 705 also has Pure Audio like the 805, but I never use it. It is the most optimal setting.

househead · 12-05-2008, 11:30 PM

^^^ what he said. Direct mode for your surround on blu-rays.

I use the Pure Audio option when listening to 2 channel via vinyl/turntable.

TENSE · 12-06-2008, 12:37 AM

i use pure audio myself. it sounds better.

p.s
does any one know why the onkyo 805 switches and clicks when loading a game or blu ray? there have been a few instances were the receiver is trying to see what audio signal its getting, but sometimes the receiver doesent play the audio at all even though the video is fine. it kind of gets stuck and all i do is go back to the movies main menu and i click what i was watching again and i get the audio back. it usually happens when i watch the movie extras. the clicking though happens every time i play a game or movie. is this normal or do i have a defective unit? its not that bad, but i would just like to know if its normal.

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 04:12 AM

It's normal; it changes processing and DSP modes when it clicks.

TENSE · 12-06-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

It's normal; it changes processing and DSP modes when it clicks.

thank god. about 2 days ago i was watching there will be blood and the movie started playing with out the audio lol. so i just went back to the main menu and played it again; that seemed to do it. well as long as its normal im ok.

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 04:38 AM

It should also click whenever you turn it on (proving that the DSP and processing modes are being changed or activated).

nismo604 · 12-06-2008, 07:11 AM

I use THX Cinema with PIIx which I find sounds better than PIIx on its own.

SDBlu · 12-06-2008, 07:24 AM

thanks for the responses

blushiz · 12-06-2008, 07:33 AM

Pure Audio and Direct sound more calm and crisp. You lose the theatre-like awe affect. Although, I'll admit they sound better. I'll change my listening prefences to these for a while to see if it suits me.

I usually use THX Cinema PLII for everything.

12-05-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	TX-SR805 Owners For those who own this receiver: What listening modes, settings are you guys using to achieve the optimal Audio? I just wanted to get an idea of what the rest of you are doing, since there seem to be many of us on here who own this receiver.

12-05-2008, 07:56 PM	#12
venusiansky Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Pittsburgh, PA Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:74 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:1	I use direct on my 705. The receiver will detect the codec in direct mode and switch to either PCM, TrueHD, Dolby 5.1, DTS-MA, or DTS. No additional processing is added. Since the PS3 cannot bitstream TrueHD or DTS-MA, it is optimal to set the PS3 to output Linear PCM. In this mode, the receiver will always display PCM or Multichannel PCM. The 705 also has Pure Audio like the 805, but I never use it. It is the most optimal setting. Last edited by venusiansky; 12-05-2008 at 07:58 PM.

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12-05-2008, 04:16 PM	#2
jswilli1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Rio Rancho, NM Blu-ray collection:32	Multichannel PCM for me since the PS3 does the decoding.

12-05-2008, 04:26 PM	#4
jswilli1 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Rio Rancho, NM Blu-ray collection:32	If I recall you have to setup your audio options on the PS3 in the audio section, Then you can select Multichannel PCM on the 805. I had the issue before where Multi PCM was not an option and that was due to the PS3 audio settings. You can press the triangle on PS3 controller to see what the audio output is while playing a movie (True HD, MA, DTS). The 805 will display Multichannel PCM (you may have to select it first time) just keep in mind that the 805 will not display the codec of the audio the PS3 is decoding. The only way the 805 can display that is through bitstream and the PS3 does not bitstream the True HD and MA codecs.

12-05-2008, 04:27 PM	#5
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Personally, when watching a blu or even dvd, I wouldn't use the listening modes at all. They're compromising and changing the original mix of the film. It's kind of like zooming in an aspect ratio to me. When watching TV... that's another matter. While I don't own the 805 I do use the listening modes of the 605 to find what provides the best listening field to me.

12-05-2008, 04:32 PM	#6
teemacone Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1	Try the MONO option for clarity.

12-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#8
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	So then, Aramis, when you say to not use the listening modes at all...how do you achieve this? What does the display on the receiver read when PCM is set the proper way?

12-05-2008, 06:32 PM	#9
Cadrian Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Columbia, SC Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:5	I have been using THX Cinema.... I am not sure what the best is, but thats what I like the best. Funny considering nothing I have besides the 805 is THX Certifed. To see what type of signal the 805 is using.... there is a button the front of the receiver. ummm I think its the Audio Select button (thats a guess) it tells you what the receiver geting from your componets (Wether your bitsteaming or decoding)

12-05-2008, 06:51 PM	#10
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	I use thx ultra 2 for dd5.1 and pcm5.1 to 7.1 ,neural thx 7.1 for stereo sources and all channel stereo for music.

12-05-2008, 11:30 PM	#13
househead Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Trading Score:4	^^^ what he said. Direct mode for your surround on blu-rays. I use the Pure Audio option when listening to 2 channel via vinyl/turntable.

12-06-2008, 12:37 AM	#14
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	i use pure audio myself. it sounds better. p.s does any one know why the onkyo 805 switches and clicks when loading a game or blu ray? there have been a few instances were the receiver is trying to see what audio signal its getting, but sometimes the receiver doesent play the audio at all even though the video is fine. it kind of gets stuck and all i do is go back to the movies main menu and i click what i was watching again and i get the audio back. it usually happens when i watch the movie extras. the clicking though happens every time i play a game or movie. is this normal or do i have a defective unit? its not that bad, but i would just like to know if its normal.

12-06-2008, 04:12 AM	#15
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	It's normal; it changes processing and DSP modes when it clicks.

12-06-2008, 04:38 AM	#17
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	It should also click whenever you turn it on (proving that the DSP and processing modes are being changed or activated).

12-06-2008, 07:11 AM	#18
nismo604 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Richmond, BC Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:610 Blu-ray reviews:1	I use THX Cinema with PIIx which I find sounds better than PIIx on its own.

12-06-2008, 07:24 AM	#19
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	thanks for the responses

12-06-2008, 07:33 AM	#20
blushiz Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Pure Audio and Direct sound more calm and crisp. You lose the theatre-like awe affect. Although, I'll admit they sound better. I'll change my listening prefences to these for a while to see if it suits me. I usually use THX Cinema PLII for everything.

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