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jabawonky · 02-05-2008, 11:45 PM

Been a big fan of blu-ray for a long time, however I have never taken advantage of the full audio capabilities that blu-ray comes with. I currently have my ps3 hooked up to my tv, and my dvd player (Philips HTS3555) hooked up to the TV via RCA? (white/red cables). The sound coming from the speakers sounds really good, however I am wondering with my current set-up is there anyway to experience better sound quality?

In the PS3 display option I have seen DTS, Dolby Digital, and Linear PCM, under the audio option, however I don't know the reason for the change.

Also I am looking to upgrade to a receiver when the summer finally hits. I am looking for the best I can get for around 800-900 bucks.

-Jaba

CptGreedle · 02-05-2008, 11:46 PM

If you have an optical port on your receiver, you should connect your PS3 to that and make sure to tell the PS3 to use the optical port for sound.
If you can upgrade to HDMI, do it. Nothing beats HDMI.

BStecke · 02-05-2008, 11:46 PM

I'm a little confused, do you have a receiver now?

jabawonky · 02-05-2008, 11:48 PM

Sorry for confusion, Currently the DVD player is outputting the sound. However it is not connected to the ps3 in any shape or form only the tv.

CptGreedle · 02-05-2008, 11:49 PM

wait, what?

jabawonky · 02-05-2008, 11:52 PM

Ps3 is connected to TV - Via HDMI
Speakers are connected to DVD player.
DVD player is connected to TV via RCA cables.
DVD player is a philips HTS3555.
What is the best type of sound that I can get the speakers to produce.

BStecke · 02-06-2008, 12:02 AM

I'm still confused . . . when you say the speakers are hooked up to the DVD payer . . . do you have a home theater in a box type deal, where the DVD player is built into the receiver?

jabawonky · 02-06-2008, 12:06 AM

Yea it is home theater in a box, after some more research I have found it only does Dolby Digital and DTS. Thanks for trying to help.

BStecke · 02-06-2008, 12:08 AM

If you have an optical input, use that from the PS3 into your receiver/DVD player. At least that way you'll get DD and DTS.

For 800-900 bones you can get a pretty good receiver. The Onkyo 605, 705, and 805 all come highly recommended, and the Pioneer Elite 91 is about 1k, but can be found online for less.

02-05-2008, 11:45 PM	#1
jabawonky Member Member since:Oct 2007	Total Noob Been a big fan of blu-ray for a long time, however I have never taken advantage of the full audio capabilities that blu-ray comes with. I currently have my ps3 hooked up to my tv, and my dvd player (Philips HTS3555) hooked up to the TV via RCA? (white/red cables). The sound coming from the speakers sounds really good, however I am wondering with my current set-up is there anyway to experience better sound quality? In the PS3 display option I have seen DTS, Dolby Digital, and Linear PCM, under the audio option, however I don't know the reason for the change. Also I am looking to upgrade to a receiver when the summer finally hits. I am looking for the best I can get for around 800-900 bucks. -Jaba Last edited by jabawonky; 02-05-2008 at 11:45 PM. Reason: Spelling

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02-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#2
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	If you have an optical port on your receiver, you should connect your PS3 to that and make sure to tell the PS3 to use the optical port for sound. If you can upgrade to HDMI, do it. Nothing beats HDMI.

02-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#3
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I'm a little confused, do you have a receiver now?

02-05-2008, 11:48 PM	#4
jabawonky Member Member since:Oct 2007	Sorry for confusion, Currently the DVD player is outputting the sound. However it is not connected to the ps3 in any shape or form only the tv.

02-05-2008, 11:49 PM	#5
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	wait, what?

02-05-2008, 11:52 PM	#6
jabawonky Member Member since:Oct 2007	Ps3 is connected to TV - Via HDMI Speakers are connected to DVD player. DVD player is connected to TV via RCA cables. DVD player is a philips HTS3555. What is the best type of sound that I can get the speakers to produce.

02-06-2008, 12:02 AM	#7
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I'm still confused . . . when you say the speakers are hooked up to the DVD payer . . . do you have a home theater in a box type deal, where the DVD player is built into the receiver?

02-06-2008, 12:06 AM	#8
jabawonky Member Member since:Oct 2007	Yea it is home theater in a box, after some more research I have found it only does Dolby Digital and DTS. Thanks for trying to help.

02-06-2008, 12:08 AM	#9
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	If you have an optical input, use that from the PS3 into your receiver/DVD player. At least that way you'll get DD and DTS. For 800-900 bones you can get a pretty good receiver. The Onkyo 605, 705, and 805 all come highly recommended, and the Pioneer Elite 91 is about 1k, but can be found online for less.

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