Need help

[RickL]

I need help finding a reciever that will do all the audio's that bluray is putting out. Dolby TrueHD,DTS HD 5.1, PCM 5.1 uncompressed, 5.1 uncompressed, 7.1 pcm audio. Im using the PS3 as my bluray player and don't plan on getting a stand alone player anytime soon.

Im using samsung speakers which are little samsungs from my previous souround sound system and they are 3 ohms independece. Plan on getting different speakers in the future but not too soon. What would you guys recomend? I really get confused with all this audio stuff, it makes my head spin lol. So im just asking straight out.

I know alot of people here are using onkyo recievers. I saw a sony STRDG720 at best buy for $299. Says it does 7.1, 3 hdmi inputs and 1 out, 8 ohms, supports 8 ch linear pcm, and 24p True cinema (whatevert that means) lol It says nothing about True hd or DTS HD though is it capable of those two? Is that a reputable reciever? I really don't have the funds to spend $600-1000. Is there any thing in the $300 to $400 ish price range that can do the job done? Thanks

[BStecke]

If it handles LPCM it'll work fine with DTS MA and TrueHD, as long as you have a player that has internal decoding, which the PS3 does. If you ever upgrade your player, you would have to replace the PS3 with another player that decodes TrueHD and DTS MA.

[allstar780]

3 ohm speakers are gonna be kinda hard on a receiver i think

[BStecke]

Originally Posted by allstar780

3 ohm speakers are gonna be kinda hard on a receiver i think

Oh crap, I forgot to mention that as well. Good call

[RickL]

Whats DTS MA? Is that the same as DTS HD? So the I figure the speakers are too much. Whats the average speaker you would want? 4 ohm indepence?So basically if the reciever is stamped DTS HD and Dolby HD on it that means that the reciever will decode it if the player does'nt? and the receiver that im looking into will support it but the Bluray player has to decode it?

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by RickL

Whats DTS MA? Is that the same as DTS HD?

Dts as pulled a fast one on consumers...

Dts-HD can be one of two things...

Dts-HD High Resolution
Dts-HD Master



Dts-HD Master is the better of the two.

[BStecke]

Home theater speakers are typically 8 ohm.

[callas01]

Here is something you may want to look into, yes it is a full band width receiver, and you can buy it on cdw or techdepot around the price you want, although the delivery is slow. It does DTS-HD MA, DDTrue HD, and Uncompressed Audio (aka. LPCM) it is a 7.1 receiver and can process 5.1 or 6.1 if you want, this is what I plan on purchasing.


Sony's STR-DG920 delivers the full high-def experience to your home theater system. You'll get crisp, detailed images and room-rocking multichannel sound for all your entertainment options — from movies and TV shows to music and video games. It even includes built-in decoding for Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio — two high-resolution surround sound formats available with some newer Blu-ray players and discs. You also get digital video upconversion and HDMI switching to keep your sources looking their best, and make system hookup easier.

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Streamlined video connections and maximum picture quality
Four 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs let you connect your high-definition video components and switch easily between them, while maintaining pristine digital purity for the picture and sound. Analog-to-HDMI conversion allows you to send all of your older video sources to an HDMI-capable TV using a single digital cable. Plus, sophisticated digital video upconversion can upgrade any non-HD video source to an HDMI digital signal with resolution up to 1080p, to more closely match the capabilities of your HDTV.

Simplified system operation
This future-ready receiver's HDMI connections provide simplified one-touch operation with compatible Sony A/V components. Just press play on the remote, and watch as the receiver, television, and disc player all automatically power up and switch to the appropriate settings.

Easy and accurate setup
Sony's auto calibration makes home theater setup quick, simple, and accurate. Just plug in the included microphone, place it in your favorite seat, and the 'DG920 automatically adjusts the volume and delay settings for each speaker in your system. The result is precise, well-balanced home theater sound, custom-tailored for your specific room and speakers.

More digital entertainment options
The STR-DG920's "digital media port" lets you play music stored on your iPod® or PC when you connect additional Sony accessories. An optional PC adapter allows you to send tunes to the receiver through your home's wired or Wi-Fi® computer network. If you're a fan of XM Radio, you'll really appreciate how easily you can add it to the 'DG920. Just connect an optional XM Mini-Tuner package package and an XM subscription to enjoy instant access to your favorite XM satellite radio channels. This receiver also tunes in XM HD Surround channels, which deliver music in full surround sound. Plus you can use Sony's special digital processing mode to enhance the sound of your MP3s and other compressed music files.

Details:
100 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD
Dolby® True HD, DTS-HD™ Master Audio, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES™, Pro Logic® IIx, DTS Neo:6 decoding, and Digital Cinema Sound processing
BRAVIA™ Theater Sync for simplified operation with compatible Sony components (HDMI-CEC)
XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for easy speaker setup (microphone included)
Digital Cinema Sound modes
Portable Audio Enhancer for improved sound quality with MP3s and other digital music files
A/V Sync helps align out-of-sync audio and video for digital sources
on-screen display
30 AM/FM/XM presets
A/V remote
16-15/16"W x 6-1/4"H x 13-7/8"D
warranty: 2 years
Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
Connections:
1080p-compatible HDMI digital audio/video switching (4 in, 1 out)
analog-to-HDMI video upconversion with scaling up to 1080p
supports Deep Color and x.v.Color™ with compatible video sources and TVs
Digital Media Port for adding an optional Sony iPod dock or wireless PC music player
component video switching: 3 in, 1 out
5 audio/video inputs, including:
1 front-panel input with composite video
4 rear-panel inputs with composite video
3 audio-only inputs (including phono)
digital inputs: 3 optical, 2 coaxial
7.1-channel analog audio preamp input
2 sets of main speaker outputs

[cawgijoe]

Double-check the specs on your speakers....3 ohm speakers are uncommon.....I have Thiel CS1.6 speakers which are rated 4 ohm minimum and Thiels are known to require lots of good power.

If your speakers are the typical 6 to 8 ohm......they will be very easy to drive with most receivers out there.

As mentioned above, the PS3 decodes the latest codecs internally and will transmit via HDMI to the receiver as PCM.

The Sony mentioned above would more than likely be a good candidate for you.