Quick Audio Question. - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 04-10-2008, 07:19 PM

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm going to try it again anyway.

On the PS3 - now that it is getting the DTS-HD MA update - what is the difference between using a Panasonic 30 that bitstreams the audio codec to a receiver than that of using the PS3 that converts all the codecs to PCM?

Is there any audio difference? The receiver would be an Onkyo class, 605-805.

Thanks in advance.

un4gvn94538 · 04-10-2008, 07:20 PM

there really isnt a difference but some claim that receivers can do a better job decoding than players.

Brian Cash · 04-10-2008, 07:20 PM

no there is no defferance you will still be listening to Dts Ma but its jut being traveled through pcm to your receiver

JJ · 04-10-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cash

no there is no defferance you will still be listening to Dts Ma but its jut being traveled through pcm to your receiver

Is that so? Ha. I don't know why I always assumed there was a big difference.

Sith · 04-10-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm going to try it again anyway.

On the PS3 - now that it is getting the DTS-HD MA update - what is the difference between using a Panasonic 30 that bitstreams the audio codec to a receiver than that of using the PS3 that converts all the codecs to PCM?

Is there any audio difference? The receiver would be an Onkyo class, 605-805.

Thanks in advance.

my guess is on the receiver you can adjust the audio settings...

Brian Cash · 04-10-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sith

my guess is on the receiver you can adjust the audio settings...

what audio settings would you be adjusting?

JJ · 04-10-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Cash

what audio settings would you be adjusting?

lol. Volume is what he meant.

kingofgrills · 04-10-2008, 08:42 PM

Sonically, the two signals should be pretty much identical. However, the advantage for a receiver receiving the bitstream signal is that secondary audio adjustments may be made. Depending on the receiver, things that can be adjusted may include changing movie soundfields ("Sci-Fi," "Adventure" etc) HD display lip sync, as well as speaker distance compensation. All in all, those are fairly nit picky and relatively minor in a properly calibrated system.

JJ · 04-10-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kingofgrills

Sonically, the two signals should be pretty much identical. However, the advantage for a receiver receiving the bitstream signal is that secondary audio adjustments may be made. Depending on the receiver, things that can be adjusted may include changing movie soundfields ("Sci-Fi," "Adventure" etc) HD display lip sync, as well as speaker distance compensation. All in all, those are fairly nit picky and relatively minor in a properly calibrated system.

But as far as major difference, there is no concern? All I would probably mess with is the volume, honestly. That's it.

Slec · 04-10-2008, 08:46 PM

yep exactly.. The only difference you'll notice is the extra fidelity!

moviefan · 04-10-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Slec

yep exactly.. The only difference you'll notice is the extra fidelity!

Not true for the new 2.0 fearures. Bitstream won't be decoded by the receiver for PIP, etc, which must be decoded by the player.

Slec · 04-10-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by moviefan

Not true for the new 2.0 fearures. Bitstream won't be decoded by the receiver for PIP, etc, which must be decoded by the player.

You mean people actually watch the extras?

maxmcleod · 04-11-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Slec

You mean people actually watch the extras?

of course they do... i always give extras a try ever since I watched Conan the Barbarian with arnold's commentary... it was hilarious... he was really serious about that flick!!!!

I always give them a chance on features in the hopes I find a gem... The alternate audio tracks for Kung Pow were well worth the watch too!

04-10-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
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	Quick Audio Question. I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'm going to try it again anyway. On the PS3 - now that it is getting the DTS-HD MA update - what is the difference between using a Panasonic 30 that bitstreams the audio codec to a receiver than that of using the PS3 that converts all the codecs to PCM? Is there any audio difference? The receiver would be an Onkyo class, 605-805. Thanks in advance.

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04-10-2008, 07:20 PM	#2
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	there really isnt a difference but some claim that receivers can do a better job decoding than players.

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Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	no there is no defferance you will still be listening to Dts Ma but its jut being traveled through pcm to your receiver

04-10-2008, 08:42 PM	#8
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	Sonically, the two signals should be pretty much identical. However, the advantage for a receiver receiving the bitstream signal is that secondary audio adjustments may be made. Depending on the receiver, things that can be adjusted may include changing movie soundfields ("Sci-Fi," "Adventure" etc) HD display lip sync, as well as speaker distance compensation. All in all, those are fairly nit picky and relatively minor in a properly calibrated system.

04-10-2008, 08:46 PM	#10
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	yep exactly.. The only difference you'll notice is the extra fidelity!

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