PS3 and Onkyo TX SR-606

[Blu3]

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of getting the sr-606 as my first receiver and I was wondering if it's a good match for my PS3. I've been reading up here as much as I can but I can't read everything I read somewhere that the PS3 can't bitstream lossless over HDMI, is that true? Is there any way I can use the sr-606 to handle the lossless audio decoding from the PS3? If not, does it still play the lossless audio as PCM from the PS3 in multi channel? Does it do any video processing as well?

And does anyone know what kind of warranty the onkyo comes with from Amazon? I can't find anything about it on their website..

[andyman1970]

Originally Posted by Blu3

Hi guys,

I'm thinking of getting the sr-606 as my first receiver and I was wondering if it's a good match for my PS3. I've been reading up here as much as I can but I can't read everything I read somewhere that the PS3 can't bitstream lossless over HDMI, is that true? Is there any way I can use the sr-606 to handle the lossless audio decoding from the PS3? If not, does it still play the lossless audio as PCM from the PS3 in multi channel? Does it do any video processing as well?

And does anyone know what kind of warranty the onkyo comes with from Amazon? I can't find anything about it on their website..

No, the PS3 can not bitstream lossless audio through HDMI.
If you're going to use the PS3 as your Blu ray player then the only way to get lossless audio with the receiver is is you set the pS3 to LPCM instead of bitstream.
The only thing you won't get with the PS3 doing the decoding is 7.1 DTS, but I believe the Onkyo 606 is only 5.1 so that shouldn't be an issue.
The onkyo does process video as well so you just need to run 1 HDMI from PS3 to receiver and another HDMI from receiver to TV.
All onkyo products come with a 2 year manufacture warranty unless it's a refurb then it comes with a 1 year warranty.

[Blu3]

Originally Posted by andyman1970

No, the PS3 can not bitstream lossless audio through HDMI.
If you're going to use the PS3 as your Blu ray player then the only way to get lossless audio with the receiver is is you set the pS3 to LPCM instead of bitstream.
The only thing you won't get with the PS3 doing the decoding is 7.1 DTS, but I believe the Onkyo 606 is only 5.1 so that shouldn't be an issue.
The onkyo does process video as well so you just need to run 1 HDMI from PS3 to receiver and another HDMI from receiver to TV.
All onkyo products come with a 2 year manufacture warranty unless it's a refurb then it comes with a 1 year warranty.

I think the 606 can do 7.1, but that's ok, I'm only planning on a 5.1 speaker set up, at least for now. I was hoping to use the 606 for the decoding though, oh well. Anyone know how the PS3 compares against the 606 in audio decoding? Am I missing out a lot?

How much improvement in video do you think I can expect from the 606 over the PS3?

[un4gvn94538]

first: the ps3 CAN decode 7.1 dts ma.
second: the 606 is 7.1

as far as the diff in who is decoding, thats a matter of opinion. i use the 705 with the ps3 and will eventually get a standalone player. so either way, im set. it sounds good. i think the 605 or the 606 is a good first receiver.

[CYMBOL]

I also am looking to get the PS3 with the 606 - I keep reading reviews where they say the "Movies sound awesome, but the music could sound better."

In my experience, movies always sound a bit better - they are mixed for a home theater experience.

Would you guys who own the 606 say that the music fidelity is lacking in anyway?

Also, if you don't have Sub but have some robust floor standing speakers (I have 12" woofers in both my front channels) - do you lose any bass?

Thanks to anyone who can clarify.

[Driver_King]

What ohm rating and wattage are your speakers?

[Tyrant2049]

Okay I am very confused right now. I jsut purchased the 606 from Amazon and it is being delieved on Wednesday. Now I got it so I can get HD sound of of my PS3. What is the difference between Bitstream Lossless Audo and LPCM? Is there one? Will i still get High Def sound?

[CYMBOL]

Originally Posted by Tyrant2049

Okay I am very confused right now. I jsut purchased the 606 from Amazon and it is being delieved on Wednesday. Now I got it so I can get HD sound of of my PS3. What is the difference between Bitstream Lossless Audo and LPCM? Is there one? Will i still get High Def sound?

Well, the PS3 can't bitstream lossless, so, you don't have any choice but to go with HDMI (LPCM).

When you hook up the PS3 with a HDMI cable to the 606, it will change the DTS HD, and True Dolby HD (all your lossless codecs) to LPCM. They will sound the same, but your reciever won't "say" True Dolby", it will indicate LPCM - but that's fine cause that's how the PS3 transfers the lossless sound.

So, you're good.