PS3 audio setup - Blu-ray Forum

keepsitclean · 10-24-2008, 08:18 PM

Hello everyone... I'm new to the site, but have been an enthusiast for quite some time now. I am a little confused about PS3's audio capabilities. Currently I have the Sony str-dg800 and a full 7.1 speaker setup. I am looking at upgrading as it's beginning to seem outdated. I was looking at the Onkyo 805 or Yamaha 1800. My question is: Is the PS3 capable of producing the uncompressed audio of DTS-HD or Dolby True HD tracks????? I have gotten mixed understandings of this. Any explanation would be greatly appreciated!

prankster · 10-24-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by keepsitclean

Hello everyone... I'm new to the site, but have been an enthusiast for quite some time now. I am a little confused about PS3's audio capabilities. Currently I have the Sony str-dg800 and a full 7.1 speaker setup. I am looking at upgrading as it's beginning to seem outdated. I was looking at the Onkyo 805 or Yamaha 1800. My question is: Is the PS3 capable of producing the uncompressed audio of DTS-HD or Dolby True HD tracks????? I have gotten mixed understandings of this. Any explanation would be greatly appreciated!

hello, and welcome to the site!

yes, the ps3 is capable via linear pcm (not bitsream). so, you just have to make sure that the ps3 is set to send audio out via lpcm and is connected to your receiver thru hdmi.

here is a link to help you on your way:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...26&postcount=1

kpkelley · 10-24-2008, 08:24 PM

you can get the onkyo 805 refurbished here for 579.99 or the silver for 549.99.

keepsitclean · 10-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Thanks prankster, that is very helpful. Dumb question: What (if any) difference is there between linear pcm and bitstream in terms of quality? Also, I seemed to have handshake issues with my str-dg800 so I have only been able to run optical connections with my current setup. Am I likely to have the same problems with the onkyo 805 or yamaha 1800? Is one more compatible than the other? Thanks again!

kpkelley · 10-24-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by keepsitclean

Dumb question: What (if any) difference is there between linear pcm and bitstream in terms of quality?

With those two receivers, there should be no discernible difference in audio quality from bitstream to lpcm since the lpcm would still be a digital signal coming over the hdmi cable and utilizing the dac's in the receiver.

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Originally Posted by keepsitclean

Also, I seemed to have handshake issues with my str-dg800 so I have only been able to run optical connections with my current setup. Am I likely to have the same problems with the onkyo 805 or yamaha 1800? Is one more compatible than the other? Thanks again!

Not a handshake issue, the str-dg800 doesn't accept audio over hdmi. This is from the sonystyle website:

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HDMI™ Technology : Pass-through

Both of the receivers you mentioned accept audio over hdmi so this will not be an issue.

prankster · 10-24-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

With those two receivers, there should be no discernible difference in audio quality from bitstream to lpcm since the lpcm would still be a digital signal coming over the hdmi cable and utilizing the dac's in the receiver.

Not a handshake issue, the str-dg800 doesn't accept audio over hdmi. This is from the sonystyle website:

Both of the receivers you mentioned accept audio over hdmi so this will not be an issue.

there you go

keepsitclean · 10-24-2008, 08:49 PM

Excellent, thanks for the info. If I go with the onkyo, that site seems to be one of the best deals. From what I've seen on this site, it seems like the onkyo is probably the better of the two...

kpkelley · 10-24-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by keepsitclean

Excellent, thanks for the info. If I go with the onkyo, that site seems to be one of the best deals. From what I've seen on this site, it seems like the onkyo is probably the better of the two...

They both are pretty good. Supposedly some people have had issues with the Onkyo receiver overheating, but that was only ten people out of more than 150 reviews that i've seen online.

Keep in mind that the link I gave earlier is to a refurbished Onkyo 805, you can get a new one at amazon for under $625.

Driver_King · 10-24-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by keepsitclean

Excellent, thanks for the info. If I go with the onkyo, that site seems to be one of the best deals. From what I've seen on this site, it seems like the onkyo is probably the better of the two...

It is. Its Burr-Brown DAC's and heavy duty power supply make sure of that.

10-24-2008, 08:18 PM	#1
keepsitclean New Member Member since:Oct 2008	PS3 audio setup Hello everyone... I'm new to the site, but have been an enthusiast for quite some time now. I am a little confused about PS3's audio capabilities. Currently I have the Sony str-dg800 and a full 7.1 speaker setup. I am looking at upgrading as it's beginning to seem outdated. I was looking at the Onkyo 805 or Yamaha 1800. My question is: Is the PS3 capable of producing the uncompressed audio of DTS-HD or Dolby True HD tracks????? I have gotten mixed understandings of this. Any explanation would be greatly appreciated!

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kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	you can get the onkyo 805 refurbished here for 579.99 or the silver for 549.99.

10-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#4
keepsitclean New Member Member since:Oct 2008	Thanks prankster, that is very helpful. Dumb question: What (if any) difference is there between linear pcm and bitstream in terms of quality? Also, I seemed to have handshake issues with my str-dg800 so I have only been able to run optical connections with my current setup. Am I likely to have the same problems with the onkyo 805 or yamaha 1800? Is one more compatible than the other? Thanks again!

10-24-2008, 08:49 PM	#7
keepsitclean New Member Member since:Oct 2008	Excellent, thanks for the info. If I go with the onkyo, that site seems to be one of the best deals. From what I've seen on this site, it seems like the onkyo is probably the better of the two...

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