Does surround sound make a diffrence - Blu-ray Forum

detective392 · 12-24-2008, 01:13 AM

I use my ps3 as my blu-ray player and I can only get 720p but does surround sound make a diffrence in blu-ray's where I would notice and this would be the system I use.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DAV-C990-.../dp/B00006JQEJ

brett_day · 12-24-2008, 01:22 AM

it goes without saying that getting surround sound would make a HUGE difference in your blu ray experience. After all, Sound is 50% of the movie watching experience. However i would steer clear of HTIB (home theater In A Box) and would opt for some separates. What kind of budget do you have to play with?

detective392 · 12-24-2008, 01:41 AM

Right now nothing but we already have this system which we got a few years ago and I was wondering if I should buy an optical cable for it since right now I only have the prestige and indy 4 but hopefully on the 25th I add x-files and mummy 3.

Gremal · 12-24-2008, 02:06 AM

yes, I would say quality audio is even more important than quality video in the HT experience.

Canada · 12-24-2008, 02:49 AM

Night and day

JJ · 12-24-2008, 02:49 AM

To put it simply my friend, you go from "watching" the movie to "experiencing" it.

crazyBLUE · 12-24-2008, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

To put it simply my friend, you go from "watching" the movie to "experiencing" it.

+1 !!!!!

naturephoto1 · 12-24-2008, 02:57 AM

Most definitely a huge difference with better SQ with surround and the increase in the total experience.

Rich

commandercool · 12-24-2008, 03:06 AM

yes, yes it does

JasonR · 12-24-2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detective392

Right now nothing but we already have this system which we got a few years ago and I was wondering if I should buy an optical cable for it since right now I only have the prestige and indy 4 but hopefully on the 25th I add x-files and mummy 3.

Yes, buy an optical cable. You should be able to hook it up to your single optical in on the right hand side.

GORT · 12-24-2008, 03:08 AM

Thats like asking if the Sun is important

Drew664 · 12-24-2008, 03:09 AM

Yes, and if your only investment to experience this is an optical cable - do it!!

I got my first surround system about 10 months ago and the difference in the entertainment value of movies, games, and music is incredible. You won't listen to your TV speakers ever again.

tvine2000 · 12-24-2008, 03:31 AM

the differece between no surround and surround is huge!
and the new audio codecs are to die for.dd true hd and dts hd ma vs dd5.1
is like the differece between a honda vs a jag.

guitarist155 · 12-24-2008, 03:42 AM

i count it has 60% of the theater experience

tilapiah6 · 12-24-2008, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by guitarist155

i count it has 60% of the theater experience

+1 Absolutely. I recommend investing in a new surround. IMO even more important than what TV you have (as long as it's HD

)

Driver_King · 12-24-2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GORT

Thats like asking if the Sun is important

Good analogy!

Do you mind if I steal it?

DragonSarc · 12-24-2008, 10:05 AM

yup once you hooked up the surround you will be kicking your self and saying why only now I should have hooked it up long time ago !!!! dang mit dang mit all to Heck!!!

Johnny Vinyl · 12-24-2008, 10:55 AM

I think that most people got into HDTV and Blu-ray disc because of the vastly improved and superior VIDEO quality. They soon realized however, that with the available CODECS on Blu-ray disc, that AUDIO was key in enhancing that quality even more. As such, I would say that AUDIO is MORE important than video. Without the proper audio quality you cannot experience your HDTV and Blu-ray discs they way they were intended to shine!

Clark W Griswald, Jr · 12-24-2008, 11:23 AM

Dude, you will not be disappointed. I waited almost 6 months before adding surround sound. My goodness, what a difference. It is an immersive experience now. Whether blu-rays or PS3 games...awesome. It did take some getting used to. I remember jumping in my seat a few times with gun fire and while watching 1408, lol. The kids love it but the wife couldn't care less.

ground chuck · 12-24-2008, 11:55 AM

i understand that the OP is new, but seriously, why do you go to the movies? you go to get the whole picture and sound up in your face, right? why wouldn't you try and replicate that at home?

part of reason i have a blu-ray player, tv and surround sound is so i don't have to go to the theater anymore and deal with annoying people.

12-24-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
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12-24-2008, 01:22 AM	#2
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	it goes without saying that getting surround sound would make a HUGE difference in your blu ray experience. After all, Sound is 50% of the movie watching experience. However i would steer clear of HTIB (home theater In A Box) and would opt for some separates. What kind of budget do you have to play with?

12-24-2008, 01:41 AM	#3
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	Right now nothing but we already have this system which we got a few years ago and I was wondering if I should buy an optical cable for it since right now I only have the prestige and indy 4 but hopefully on the 25th I add x-files and mummy 3.

12-24-2008, 02:06 AM	#4
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	yes, I would say quality audio is even more important than quality video in the HT experience.

12-24-2008, 02:49 AM	#5
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Night and day

12-24-2008, 02:49 AM	#6
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	To put it simply my friend, you go from "watching" the movie to "experiencing" it.

12-24-2008, 02:57 AM	#8
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Most definitely a huge difference with better SQ with surround and the increase in the total experience. Rich

12-24-2008, 03:06 AM	#9
commandercool Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Queens, New york	yes, yes it does

12-24-2008, 03:08 AM	#11
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	Thats like asking if the Sun is important

12-24-2008, 03:09 AM	#12
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	Yes, and if your only investment to experience this is an optical cable - do it!! I got my first surround system about 10 months ago and the difference in the entertainment value of movies, games, and music is incredible. You won't listen to your TV speakers ever again.

12-24-2008, 03:31 AM	#13
tvine2000 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:50	the differece between no surround and surround is huge! and the new audio codecs are to die for.dd true hd and dts hd ma vs dd5.1 is like the differece between a honda vs a jag.

12-24-2008, 03:42 AM	#14
guitarist155 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:nashville Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:134 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	i count it has 60% of the theater experience

12-24-2008, 10:05 AM	#17
DragonSarc Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:San Leandro, CA Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray reviews:1	yup once you hooked up the surround you will be kicking your self and saying why only now I should have hooked it up long time ago !!!! dang mit dang mit all to Heck!!!

12-24-2008, 10:55 AM	#18
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I think that most people got into HDTV and Blu-ray disc because of the vastly improved and superior VIDEO quality. They soon realized however, that with the available CODECS on Blu-ray disc, that AUDIO was key in enhancing that quality even more. As such, I would say that AUDIO is MORE important than video. Without the proper audio quality you cannot experience your HDTV and Blu-ray discs they way they were intended to shine!

12-24-2008, 11:23 AM	#19
Clark W Griswald, Jr Member Member since:Jan 2008	Dude, you will not be disappointed. I waited almost 6 months before adding surround sound. My goodness, what a difference. It is an immersive experience now. Whether blu-rays or PS3 games...awesome. It did take some getting used to. I remember jumping in my seat a few times with gun fire and while watching 1408, lol. The kids love it but the wife couldn't care less.

12-24-2008, 11:55 AM	#20
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	i understand that the OP is new, but seriously, why do you go to the movies? you go to get the whole picture and sound up in your face, right? why wouldn't you try and replicate that at home? part of reason i have a blu-ray player, tv and surround sound is so i don't have to go to the theater anymore and deal with annoying people.

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