I have a problem. Should I upgrade to an Hd receiver or not? - Blu-ray Forum

JPQ411 · 02-04-2009, 08:23 PM

I have be torn between upgrading my old Yamaha recveiver to the RX-V663, but I am wondering is it really worth it? The system I have now sounds pretty good throught the optical audio hookup and I know that I am not getting the HD sound but is it that much better? I have never actually heard DolbyTrueHD or the DTS HD formats in person. So I have no reference to between the non HD audio and the HD audio. How much better is the HD audio? Please help.

Beta Man · 02-04-2009, 08:39 PM

What is the rest of your setup?

What Blu-ray player, and speakers do you have?

Marine Mike · 02-04-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JPQ411

I have be torn between upgrading my old Yamaha recveiver to the RX-V663, but I am wondering is it really worth it? The system I have now sounds pretty good throught the optical audio hookup and I know that I am not getting the HD sound but is it that much better? I have never actually heard DolbyTrueHD or the DTS HD formats in person. So I have no reference to between the non HD audio and the HD audio. How much better is the HD audio? Please help.

Like the Man said, it depends on your setup. Also keep in mind that not all Blu-rays are made the same so some movies' HD audio will sound significantly better than others while some just are flat.

For when its good, it is extremely good and a very noticeable difference.

OkoPeeKee · 02-04-2009, 08:41 PM

All depends on the rest of your set-up

gearyt · 02-04-2009, 08:41 PM

HD audio is beyond belief

swingle007 · 02-04-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gearyt

HD audio is beyond belief

+1....I recently upgraded receivers and the dts-hd audio is just amazing!

JPQ411 · 02-04-2009, 08:55 PM

I have Pan. BD30k and mid-level Yamaha 5.1 speakers.

gearyt · 02-04-2009, 09:01 PM

time to let us take you shopping !!

Beta Man · 02-04-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JPQ411

I have Pan. BD30k and mid-level Yamaha 5.1 speakers.

Not sure what you consider "Mid-level Yamaha 5.1" but if they're a speaker package from a previous Yamaha HTIB, then I'd say just stick with the receiver you have..... If you can scrape together some cash to possibly upgrade the R/L/C right now, in addition to the Receiver....... then you'll really open up your listening experience...... and then upgrade-itis sets in, and you'll replace everything else before you know it.

hagar852 · 02-05-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Not sure what you consider "Mid-level Yamaha 5.1" but if they're a speaker package from a previous Yamaha HTIB, then I'd say just stick with the receiver you have..... If you can scrape together some cash to possibly upgrade the R/L/C right now, in addition to the Receiver....... then you'll really open up your listening experience...... and then upgrade-itis sets in, and you'll replace everything else before you know it.

+1... best advice yet

tlmaclennan · 02-05-2009, 02:29 AM

Not to steal your thread, but I'm in the same boat...sort of.

I have a PS3 as my Blu-ray player as well as a HTPC. I'm slowly building my HT, I just got the Polk Audio RM6750 speakers. I've been looking at receivers but I'm not sure if I should fork over the extra cash for a HD receiver for use with my speakers. I definitely will upgrade the speakers later down the road, so I will eventually want a HD receiver, but is HD audio worth it for my current speakers?

HAMP · 02-05-2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tlmaclennan

I just got the Polk Audio RM6750 speakers. is HD audio worth it for my current speakers?

Yes!!!!!

Once you hear it, You will want to show off the difference to your friends!

Beta Man · 02-05-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tlmaclennan

Not to steal your thread, but I'm in the same boat...sort of.

I have a PS3 as my Blu-ray player as well as a HTPC. I'm slowly building my HT, I just got the Polk Audio RM6750 speakers. I've been looking at receivers but I'm not sure if I should fork over the extra cash for a HD receiver for use with my speakers. I definitely will upgrade the speakers later down the road, so I will eventually want a HD receiver, but is HD audio worth it for my current speakers?

If you plan on wanting to upgrade to an HD capable receiver in the future, then you may as well do it now...... why buy twice right? Especially since the re-sale of whatever else you'd buy now would be pretty much ZERO POINT ZERO when it's time to get the new one.

I got this for a spare room.... it'll accept PCM, so it'll allow the PS3 to do the decoding, and you can get the latest codecs that way (multiple threads on that for more info)

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...OSEOUT-/1.html

WOW... huge sale on many of their receivers right now too....

Also look at

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html

for something that will decode the audio for you....

Both under $300 so not bad in my opinion

kingofgrills · 02-05-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JPQ411

I have Pan. BD30k and mid-level Yamaha 5.1 speakers.

Yeah, but the key is what Yamaha receiver do you currently own?

I recently upgraded from a Yamaha HTR-5960 7.1 channel receiver, which sounded wonderful, to a Yamaha HTR-6080 (RX-V861) in order to pick up lossless audio and video upscaling for older components. The difference in sound quality going from DTS and DD to lossless audio was quite noticable, surprisingly so. The rest of your system and setup will factor in, but for me, the difference in detail, depth, and overall richness of sound was immediately apparent.

aramis109 · 02-05-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

If you plan on wanting to upgrade to an HD capable receiver in the future, then you may as well do it now...... why buy twice right? Especially since the re-sale of whatever else you'd buy now would be pretty much ZERO POINT ZERO when it's time to get the new one.

I got this for a spare room.... it'll accept PCM, so it'll allow the PS3 to do the decoding, and you can get the latest codecs that way (multiple threads on that for more info)

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...OSEOUT-/1.html

WOW... huge sale on many of their receivers right now too....

Also look at

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html

for something that will decode the audio for you....

Both under $300 so not bad in my opinion

Man, that Marantz in the first link looks like a hell of a deal. Wish I would've looked into options like that. My thinking was to future-proof myself by getting a receiver that'd decode the HD codecs (the Onkyo 605), and now I feel hamstrung by the lack of pre-amp outs should I decide to go that route in the future.

Beta Man · 02-05-2009, 07:54 PM

I'm an idiot..... he said he didn't have a PS3, so he'd need the AVR in the second link to get HD audio.... sorry about that.

02-04-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
JPQ411 New Member Member since:May 2008	I have a problem. Should I upgrade to an Hd receiver or not? I have be torn between upgrading my old Yamaha recveiver to the RX-V663, but I am wondering is it really worth it? The system I have now sounds pretty good throught the optical audio hookup and I know that I am not getting the HD sound but is it that much better? I have never actually heard DolbyTrueHD or the DTS HD formats in person. So I have no reference to between the non HD audio and the HD audio. How much better is the HD audio? Please help.

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02-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#2
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	What is the rest of your setup? What Blu-ray player, and speakers do you have?

02-04-2009, 08:41 PM	#4
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	All depends on the rest of your set-up

02-04-2009, 08:41 PM	#5
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	HD audio is beyond belief

02-04-2009, 08:55 PM	#7
JPQ411 New Member Member since:May 2008	I have Pan. BD30k and mid-level Yamaha 5.1 speakers.

02-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#8
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	time to let us take you shopping !!

02-05-2009, 02:29 AM	#11
tlmaclennan Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Garden Grove, CA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:121 Trading Score:1	Not to steal your thread, but I'm in the same boat...sort of. I have a PS3 as my Blu-ray player as well as a HTPC. I'm slowly building my HT, I just got the Polk Audio RM6750 speakers. I've been looking at receivers but I'm not sure if I should fork over the extra cash for a HD receiver for use with my speakers. I definitely will upgrade the speakers later down the road, so I will eventually want a HD receiver, but is HD audio worth it for my current speakers?

02-05-2009, 07:54 PM	#16
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	I'm an idiot..... he said he didn't have a PS3, so he'd need the AVR in the second link to get HD audio.... sorry about that.

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