PS3 as a CD player - Blu-ray Forum

Devildog151 · 10-31-2008, 04:22 AM

I've been using my PS3 as a CD player for quite some time now and today I've noticed that when the vocals get loud it almost sounds like my speakers are blown. Lots of static noise and very scratchy. I put the same CD in my Xbox360 and it sounded perfect and actually better than the PS3. Are my settings wrong and if so what do I need to change? Thanks.

ixlegitballinxl · 10-31-2008, 04:37 AM

pretty sure that the ps3 defaults to 2 channel audio on cd's

u can change the settings on your ps3 to see if that helps

Big Daddy · 10-31-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog151

I've been using my PS3 as a CD player for quite some time now and today I've noticed that when the vocals get loud it almost sounds like my speakers are blown. Lots of static noise and very scratchy. I put the same CD in my Xbox360 and it sounded perfect and actually better than the PS3. Are my settings wrong and if so what do I need to change? Thanks.

Hopefully, your PS3 is not malfuntioning. Try some of these changes and see if you experience any difference:

Try both HDMI and Toslink/Optical cables.
Change the audio setting from PCM to bitstreaming.
Change the DRC from OFF to ON or Automatic.
Check the setting of your receiver.
Change anything else that comes to your mind.

If nothing helps, call Sony.

DBlackGT · 10-31-2008, 05:10 AM

is your volume at +2 on your PS3?

JJ · 10-31-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DBlackGT

is your volume at +2 on your PS3?

That might be it. I had similar issues with music playback. If your PS3 volume is at +1, +2, +3, or +whatever, it's going to sound bad. Keep it at 0.

Clark Kent · 10-31-2008, 05:19 AM

Have you changed the default audio level of your PS3? Setting it to anything but neutral or 0 can produce clipped sound output.

Canada · 10-31-2008, 06:27 AM

I don't have a problem with my PS3, my audio level on my PS3 is 0. Going into pluses make it staticy, is the same thing for movies.

Devildog151 · 10-31-2008, 07:16 AM

All you guys are awesome! I checked the PS3 volume and it was at +2 changed it to 0 and I got my great sound back. It now sounds better than my 360 which is good because my PS3 is easier to use for listening to CD's. I knew I could count on you guys for some help. Thanks again.

Beta Man · 10-31-2008, 02:45 PM

also, if you listen to a lot of CDs, I'd highly recommend getting a dedicated player..... there are many inexpensive options that will sound a LOT better than the PS3 or Xbox

dobyblue · 10-31-2008, 03:27 PM

The Cell does pretty good upsampling for CD too.
I find at 16/176.4 it is smoother sounding on good CD's than 16/44.1

Devildog151 · 10-31-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

also, if you listen to a lot of CDs, I'd highly recommend getting a dedicated player..... there are many inexpensive options that will sound a LOT better than the PS3 or Xbox

Yeah but, I also like that I can store music on the hard drive too and flip flop between CDs and the HDD. Plus I use my PS3 for everything from watching movies to viewing pictures.

dobyblue · 10-31-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog151

Yeah but, I also like that I can store music on the hard drive too and flip flop between CDs and the HDD. Plus I use my PS3 for everything from watching movies to viewing pictures.

I like that you can run stuff from your PC through the PS3 too.

Lucy Diamond · 10-31-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog151

All you guys are awesome! I checked the PS3 volume and it was at +2 changed it to 0 and I got my great sound back. It now sounds better than my 360 which is good because my PS3 is easier to use for listening to CD's. I knew I could count on you guys for some help. Thanks again.

Yeah man, when you do that, you are skating in the realm of what you'd call "pre-gain" You are essentially creating a pre-amp scenario with your PS3 and then you receiver's pre-amp stage is being slammed with a more robust signal before it is amplified.

If you are doing this when playing the guitar...it is good.

If you are doing this when playing the audio gear...it is bad.

Glad you guys caught that.

Enjoy man,

Sir Terrence · 10-31-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

also, if you listen to a lot of CDs, I'd highly recommend getting a dedicated player..... there are many inexpensive options that will sound a LOT better than the PS3 or Xbox

Personally, I wouldn't bother. My PS3 replaced my dedicated Sony CD player after exhaustive listening test proved the PS3 sounded better than the CD player. When you switch in the upsampling feature on the PS3, its just no contest.

DBlackGT · 10-31-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Terrence

Personally, I wouldn't bother. My PS3 replaced my dedicated Sony CD player after exhaustive listening test proved the PS3 sounded better than the CD player. When you switch in the upsampling feature on the PS3, its just no contest.

How do I get the PS3 to play unsampling?

Clark Kent · 10-31-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DBlackGT

How do I get the PS3 to play unsampling?

Under "Music Settings" you can enable it under "Audio CD Output Frequency". You want to set it to 44.1/88.2/176.4 kHz. I would also set "Bitmapping" to type 3.

Lepidopterous · 10-31-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog151

All you guys are awesome! I checked the PS3 volume and it was at +2 changed it to 0 and I got my great sound back. It now sounds better than my 360 which is good because my PS3 is easier to use for listening to CD's. I knew I could count on you guys for some help. Thanks again.

YES!! I should have posted here earlier because I had the same problem but thought it was my new 650W sub for some reason... I will try some Trivium in it now.

Alkali · 10-31-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Under "Music Settings" you can enable it under "Audio CD Output Frequency". You want to set it to 44.1/88.2/176.4 kHz. I would also set "Bitmapping" to type 3.

What does bitmapping do? I only understand the word used to describe graphics texturing, not CD sampling!

Clark Kent · 11-01-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Alkali

What does bitmapping do? I only understand the word used to describe graphics texturing, not CD sampling!

Bitmapping on the PS3 is really a dithering and noise shaping algorithm to make the upsampled audio a little cleaner with better sound. Most audiophiles recommend type 3.

Alkali · 11-01-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Bitmapping on the PS3 is really a dithering and noise shaping algorithm to make the upsampled audio a little cleaner with better sound. Most audiophiles recommend type 3.

Mucho gracias

10-31-2008, 04:22 AM	#1
Devildog151 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:181 Blu-ray collection:1391 Trading Score:25	PS3 as a CD player I've been using my PS3 as a CD player for quite some time now and today I've noticed that when the vocals get loud it almost sounds like my speakers are blown. Lots of static noise and very scratchy. I put the same CD in my Xbox360 and it sounded perfect and actually better than the PS3. Are my settings wrong and if so what do I need to change? Thanks.

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10-31-2008, 04:37 AM	#2
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	pretty sure that the ps3 defaults to 2 channel audio on cd's u can change the settings on your ps3 to see if that helps

10-31-2008, 05:10 AM	#4
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	is your volume at +2 on your PS3?

10-31-2008, 05:19 AM	#6
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Have you changed the default audio level of your PS3? Setting it to anything but neutral or 0 can produce clipped sound output.

10-31-2008, 06:27 AM	#7
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	I don't have a problem with my PS3, my audio level on my PS3 is 0. Going into pluses make it staticy, is the same thing for movies.

10-31-2008, 07:16 AM	#8
Devildog151 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:181 Blu-ray collection:1391 Trading Score:25	All you guys are awesome! I checked the PS3 volume and it was at +2 changed it to 0 and I got my great sound back. It now sounds better than my 360 which is good because my PS3 is easier to use for listening to CD's. I knew I could count on you guys for some help. Thanks again.

10-31-2008, 02:45 PM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	also, if you listen to a lot of CDs, I'd highly recommend getting a dedicated player..... there are many inexpensive options that will sound a LOT better than the PS3 or Xbox

10-31-2008, 03:27 PM	#10
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	The Cell does pretty good upsampling for CD too. I find at 16/176.4 it is smoother sounding on good CD's than 16/44.1

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