Question-Sony BDP S550 or PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

b40588 · 12-19-2008, 04:46 PM

I have just bought a large Sharp LCD. I have about a 5000.00 dollar budget for my audio set up.I have been looking at the Pioneer SC-05 for my reciever. Here is my question.I would like to go for 7.1 suround sound.If I am reading correctly the PS3 is only capable of 5.1 where as a stand alone player like the sony BDP S550 is 7.1 I am not much of a gamer but I thought I might give myself that option with the PS3.How ever I really want to acheve 7.1 suround. So PS3 or stand alone? Any comments are appreciated. Thanks Neil

crackinhedz · 12-20-2008, 12:01 AM

the PS3 is 7.1

crackinhedz · 12-20-2008, 12:02 AM

...but if you really don't think you'll play any games, I would consider the Sony S350.

Yeah, the 550 would be nice...but not gaining much over the 350.

b40588 · 12-20-2008, 02:05 AM

ok then, thanks

whatever_happened · 12-20-2008, 11:18 PM

PS3 cause one day you might have guests over that would love to play it...

GodofBlu · 12-20-2008, 11:34 PM

Sony S350. The latest generation stand alone players are just as good as the PS3 and have IR remotes.

Beta Man · 12-21-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatever_happened

PS3 cause one day you might have guests over that would love to play it...

I have a couple of PS3s, and when guests come over..... guess what..... They're out of luck, because I don't own any games

If you don't intend to play games, I'd get the 350/550.... I'm planning on picking up a stand-alone in the near future now that more suitable models are available.

jw · 12-21-2008, 04:17 AM

i perfer my 350 over the ps3 anyday

cheap as well, check Amazon 3P sellers
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001A4LVYY

ixlegitballinxl · 12-21-2008, 05:56 AM

s550 > ps3

just the "game" factor when picking between the 2 nowadays...

550 is a better blu ray player

Red Hood · 12-21-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

...but if you really don't think you'll play any games, I would consider the Sony S350.

Yeah, the 550 would be nice...but not gaining much over the 350.

+1 on the s350 if you aren't doing any gaming.

mnfish · 12-24-2008, 12:27 AM

550...it does True HD at true 7.1...if you have a 7.1 system. If you Aare only looking at getting 5.1 go PS3!!

This is from the PS3 website..

"A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch. audio, supported by Dolby TrueHD or a similar format, from the HDMI OUT connector. This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel."

Only other thing to consider is that you can't get a universal remote to turn the power on the PS3. You either have to use the PS3 controller or manually turn it on. There are work arounds to get the Harmony Remotes to control the PS3s but they can't turn them on. And maybe that's not a big deal??

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnfish

"A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch. audio, supported by Dolby TrueHD or a similar format, from the HDMI OUT connector. This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel."

that was printed LONG before the PS3 even had the ability to decode Dts-HD MA. (since launch)

I can promise you its 7.1 Dts-HD MA my friend.

Quote:

Can PS3 Stream out DTS-HD Master Audio to my AVR?

No. But it doesn't need to. PlayStaion 3 decodes DTS-HD Master Audio internally, then sends PCM (upto 7.1 channels) to your AVR via HDMI.

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnfish

Only other thing to consider is that you can't get a universal remote to turn the power on the PS3. You either have to use the PS3 controller or manually turn it on. There are work arounds to get the Harmony Remotes to control the PS3s but they can't turn them on. And maybe that's not a big deal??

PS3Toothfairy

...you can power on/off with a Harmony.

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 12:46 AM

mcqueen · 12-24-2008, 03:27 PM

The PS3 is NOW able to decode 7.1 Ch DTS-HD
This is the direct link to the DTS HOME PAGE http://www.dts.com/
There you can read about it...
SALUDOS

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12-19-2008, 04:46 PM	#1
b40588 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	Question-Sony BDP S550 or PS3? I have just bought a large Sharp LCD. I have about a 5000.00 dollar budget for my audio set up.I have been looking at the Pioneer SC-05 for my reciever. Here is my question.I would like to go for 7.1 suround sound.If I am reading correctly the PS3 is only capable of 5.1 where as a stand alone player like the sony BDP S550 is 7.1 I am not much of a gamer but I thought I might give myself that option with the PS3.How ever I really want to acheve 7.1 suround. So PS3 or stand alone? Any comments are appreciated. Thanks Neil

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12-20-2008, 12:01 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the PS3 is 7.1

12-20-2008, 12:02 AM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	...but if you really don't think you'll play any games, I would consider the Sony S350. Yeah, the 550 would be nice...but not gaining much over the 350.

12-20-2008, 02:05 AM	#4
b40588 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	ok then, thanks

12-20-2008, 11:18 PM	#5
whatever_happened Banned Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:6	PS3 cause one day you might have guests over that would love to play it...

12-20-2008, 11:34 PM	#6
GodofBlu Banned Member since:Dec 2008	Sony S350. The latest generation stand alone players are just as good as the PS3 and have IR remotes.

12-21-2008, 04:17 AM	#8
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	i perfer my 350 over the ps3 anyday cheap as well, check Amazon 3P sellers http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001A4LVYY

12-21-2008, 05:56 AM	#9
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	s550 > ps3 just the "game" factor when picking between the 2 nowadays... 550 is a better blu ray player

12-24-2008, 12:27 AM	#11
mnfish Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:242 Trading Score:7	550...it does True HD at true 7.1...if you have a 7.1 system. If you Aare only looking at getting 5.1 go PS3!! This is from the PS3 website.. "A device compatible with Linear PCM 7.1 Ch. is required to output 7.1 Ch. audio, supported by Dolby TrueHD or a similar format, from the HDMI OUT connector. This system does not support output from the DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. DTS-HD 7.1 Ch. audio is output from a 5.1 or lower channel." Only other thing to consider is that you can't get a universal remote to turn the power on the PS3. You either have to use the PS3 controller or manually turn it on. There are work arounds to get the Harmony Remotes to control the PS3s but they can't turn them on. And maybe that's not a big deal??

12-24-2008, 12:46 AM	#14
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19

12-24-2008, 03:27 PM	#15
mcqueen Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Mexico D.F.	The PS3 is NOW able to decode 7.1 Ch DTS-HD This is the direct link to the DTS HOME PAGE http://www.dts.com/ There you can read about it... SALUDOS .

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