Surround Sound For PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

BoschRock · 09-04-2008, 12:34 AM

Hello,

Long story, short: I have a HDTV, a PS3, a growing Blu-Ray collection, and a home-theater-in-a-box kit I paid $200 for a year or so ago. Needless to say, I am highly anticipating (and needing) an audio upgrade. I have came here for advice.

Keep in mind, I'm a college student and have a part-time job. I am looking to stay around the $500 mark for everything (receiver, sub, and speakers). Also, this would be going in my room, so I don't need a super powerful system, just something to add a little zing and surround sound to my Blu-Ray collection!

What should I be looking for in a receiver, to make sure it's PS3 (surround sound--5.1 at least) compatable? After I purchase a receiver, what should I be shopping for next?

I don't know much about home theater audio yet, so any advice would be highly appreciated.

walmat · 09-04-2008, 12:41 AM

Since you're using a ps3 for bluray it'll decode all HD codecs so for a reciever all you need is for it to have hdmi input in order to hear them all. This will save much $$$$ in amps if they don't have to decode HD sounds. As for cheap most nondecoding amps are all cheap. I've seen them under $200.

crackinhedz · 09-04-2008, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walmat

I've seen them under $200.

unfortunately those you've seen under $200 probably do not process hdmi audio. AKA passthrough.

having an HDMI input does not guarantee anything.

crackinhedz · 09-04-2008, 12:58 AM

sony str-dg720

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System

~$500

BoschRock · 09-04-2008, 06:31 AM

Thank you for the quick responses!

If I was to buy a receiver, how do I go about connecting the PS3 to the TV?

I believe it'd be: a HDMI cable from the PS3 to the receiver's HDMI-IN, and a separate HDMI cable from the receiver's HDMI-OUT to the HDTV. Will this enable me to see the picture, without connecting the PS3 to the HDTV directly?

darkpoet25 · 09-04-2008, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoschRock

Thank you for the quick responses!

If I was to buy a receiver, how do I go about connecting the PS3 to the TV?

I believe it'd be: a HDMI cable from the PS3 to the receiver's HDMI-IN, and a separate HDMI cable from the receiver's HDMI-OUT to the HDTV. Will this enable me to see the picture, without connecting the PS3 to the HDTV directly?

Yes it should work fine that way. That is how I have mine connected to my Onkyo 805 and Sony 50" SXRD tv. It's just a matter of assigining the video input on your tv and reciever to get the sound and picture.

Big Daddy · 09-04-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoschRock

Thank you for the quick responses!

If I was to buy a receiver, how do I go about connecting the PS3 to the TV?

I believe it'd be: a HDMI cable from the PS3 to the receiver's HDMI-IN, and a separate HDMI cable from the receiver's HDMI-OUT to the HDTV. Will this enable me to see the picture, without connecting the PS3 to the HDTV directly?

Yes, you are correct. All you need is two HDMI cables. You can purchase them at eBuyHD.com. Make sure you set the audio to PCM in PS3's menu. eBuyHD.com and eHDMI.com are two other names for Monoprice.com.

Petra_Kalbrain · 09-04-2008, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

sony str-dg720

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System

~$500

This is the man to listen to!!! He knows his sh*t!

BoschRock · 09-04-2008, 07:25 AM

Awesome!

Last question, promise: Can I connect the PS3 to the receiver's HDMI-IN via a HDMI cable, then from the receiver to the HDTV via a yellow RCA-type cable? Will this still let me acheive my surround sound, even with the picture quality lacking?

Lepidopterous · 09-04-2008, 07:31 AM

Check your receiver if it's HDMI-audio compatible first. Then get 2 HDMI's and connect it that way for both video and audio.

I use one HDMI directly to my HDTV for video and a PS3 digital optical cable from the ps3 directly to the receiver for sound. However, I don't get lossless audio this way, but it's still really great quality.

Kyo28 · 09-04-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoschRock

Hello,

Long story, short: I have a HDTV, a PS3, a growing Blu-Ray collection, and a home-theater-in-a-box kit I paid $200 for a year or so ago. Needless to say, I am highly anticipating (and needing) an audio upgrade. I have came here for advice.

Keep in mind, I'm a college student and have a part-time job. I am looking to stay around the $500 mark for everything (receiver, sub, and speakers). Also, this would be going in my room, so I don't need a super powerful system, just something to add a little zing and surround sound to my Blu-Ray collection!

What should I be looking for in a receiver, to make sure it's PS3 (surround sound--5.1 at least) compatable? After I purchase a receiver, what should I be shopping for next?

I don't know much about home theater audio yet, so any advice would be highly appreciated.

I'm in the exact same boat as you are. I think I'll go look for a receiver that has HDMI in/out, get that one with an extra HDMI cable and that should do the trick. Let me know when you've decided which one to buy.

BoschRock · 09-04-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyo28

I'm in the exact same boat as you are. I think I'll go look for a receiver that has HDMI in/out, get that one with an extra HDMI cable and that should do the trick. Let me know when you've decided which one to buy.

Oh, yeah? It's no fun being a poor, college student.

I'm leaning towards the Sony STR-DG720, it's quite inexpensive and seems to have some pretty good reviews.

Steve · 09-04-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoschRock

Awesome!

Last question, promise: Can I connect the PS3 to the receiver's HDMI-IN via a HDMI cable, then from the receiver to the HDTV via a yellow RCA-type cable? Will this still let me acheive my surround sound, even with the picture quality lacking?

Just use 2 HDMI cables, one from the PS3 to the receiver and one from the receiver to the TV. Buy your HDMI cables from monoprice.com. Don't buy the expensive cables from a store. You can get 6ft cables for about $4 each. I bought 2 for $12 with shipping. Had them in 3 days and never a problem with them.

BoschRock · 09-04-2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fireman325

Just use 2 HDMI cables, one from the PS3 to the receiver and one from the receiver to the TV. Buy your HDMI cables from monoprice.com. Don't buy the expensive cables from a store. You can get 6ft cables for about $4 each. I bought 2 for $12 with shipping. Had them in 3 days and never a problem with them.

That's definitely what I'll be doing in the long-run. I ask if I can temporarly use a yellow RCA cord for the video, because I will be moving in with my girlfriend and may be forced to use an old school TV, until we save up enough money for a HDTV.

If that doesn't work, I can use a fiber-optic digital cable for surround sound. Correct?

Maul · 09-04-2008, 06:36 PM

what about this?
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...ss=Systems&p=i

Can be bought/had for $269
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...yUsed&Q=484724

saves you an extra $240 for movies!!!

TENSE · 09-04-2008, 06:49 PM

what about spending that money your girlfriend or your social life,
partying, clubing? etc... i want to upgrade my system, which i am, and having a girl is difficult because we go out and have fun and spend a lot of money, so im limited to my money, but i did purchase some fr-82's on sunday.I am aslo a full time college student and i also have a part time job, so in my case it is all avout my audio/video system or my girl, which i can f*%! and enjoy my self lol.
just my story lol.

BoschRock · 09-04-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maul

what about this?
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...ss=Systems&p=i

Can be bought/had for $269
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...yUsed&Q=484724

saves you an extra $240 for movies!!!

I'll use the extra $240 for the HDTV fund!

Will that setup allow me to listen to audio through HDMI cables? Also, since I wont be needing seven speakers, can I take two out, and still have a good quality 5.1 system?

Maul · 09-04-2008, 07:00 PM

You know what, my mistake, do not listen to me.... that receiver only accepts VIDEO thru HDMI. Sorry for the misinfo.

BoschRock · 09-04-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maul

You know what, my mistake, do not listen to me.... that receiver only accepts VIDEO thru HDMI. Sorry for the misinfo.

Ah, bummer.

aramis109 · 09-04-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maul

what about this?
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...ss=Systems&p=i

Can be bought/had for $269
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...yUsed&Q=484724

saves you an extra $240 for movies!!!

HDMI pass-through only. There would be no point in "upgrading" to this. You won't get the HD audio codecs.

*edit*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maul

You know what, my mistake, do not listen to me.... that receiver only accepts VIDEO thru HDMI. Sorry for the misinfo.

Whoop, see you already caught it.

Onkyo 604 (for the PS3) and up in order to get HD audio.

09-04-2008, 12:34 AM	#1
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	Surround Sound For PS3 Hello, Long story, short: I have a HDTV, a PS3, a growing Blu-Ray collection, and a home-theater-in-a-box kit I paid $200 for a year or so ago. Needless to say, I am highly anticipating (and needing) an audio upgrade. I have came here for advice. Keep in mind, I'm a college student and have a part-time job. I am looking to stay around the $500 mark for everything (receiver, sub, and speakers). Also, this would be going in my room, so I don't need a super powerful system, just something to add a little zing and surround sound to my Blu-Ray collection! What should I be looking for in a receiver, to make sure it's PS3 (surround sound--5.1 at least) compatable? After I purchase a receiver, what should I be shopping for next? I don't know much about home theater audio yet, so any advice would be highly appreciated.

09-04-2008, 06:31 AM	#5
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	Thank you for the quick responses! If I was to buy a receiver, how do I go about connecting the PS3 to the TV? I believe it'd be: a HDMI cable from the PS3 to the receiver's HDMI-IN, and a separate HDMI cable from the receiver's HDMI-OUT to the HDTV. Will this enable me to see the picture, without connecting the PS3 to the HDTV directly? Last edited by BoschRock; 09-04-2008 at 06:38 AM. Reason: Condensing.

09-04-2008, 07:25 AM	#9
BoschRock Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:16 Trading Score:3	Awesome! Last question, promise: Can I connect the PS3 to the receiver's HDMI-IN via a HDMI cable, then from the receiver to the HDTV via a yellow RCA-type cable? Will this still let me acheive my surround sound, even with the picture quality lacking? Last edited by BoschRock; 09-04-2008 at 07:30 AM. Reason: Clarifying.

09-04-2008, 07:00 PM	#18
Maul Member Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:6	You know what, my mistake, do not listen to me.... that receiver only accepts VIDEO thru HDMI. Sorry for the misinfo. Last edited by Maul; 09-04-2008 at 07:07 PM.

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walmat Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:11	Since you're using a ps3 for bluray it'll decode all HD codecs so for a reciever all you need is for it to have hdmi input in order to hear them all. This will save much $$$$ in amps if they don't have to decode HD sounds. As for cheap most nondecoding amps are all cheap. I've seen them under $200.

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crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	sony str-dg720 Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ~$500

09-04-2008, 07:31 AM	#10
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Check your receiver if it's HDMI-audio compatible first. Then get 2 HDMI's and connect it that way for both video and audio. I use one HDMI directly to my HDTV for video and a PS3 digital optical cable from the ps3 directly to the receiver for sound. However, I don't get lossless audio this way, but it's still really great quality.

09-04-2008, 06:36 PM	#15
Maul Member Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:6	what about this? http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...ss=Systems&p=i Can be bought/had for $269 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...yUsed&Q=484724 saves you an extra $240 for movies!!!

09-04-2008, 06:49 PM	#16
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	what about spending that money your girlfriend or your social life, partying, clubing? etc... i want to upgrade my system, which i am, and having a girl is difficult because we go out and have fun and spend a lot of money, so im limited to my money, but i did purchase some fr-82's on sunday.I am aslo a full time college student and i also have a part time job, so in my case it is all avout my audio/video system or my girl, which i can f*%! and enjoy my self lol. just my story lol.

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