How do you listen to your Onkyo? - Blu-ray Forum

bingtau · 02-19-2009, 03:34 PM

So what listening mode do you have your Onkyo on when you watch movies, listen to tunes, and play games. When I watch movies I use THX Cinema, for games I use THX games, and music my reciever is on All Chan. What about you and do you have any suggestions. Thanks!

sarge1976 · 02-19-2009, 04:04 PM

I watch BD's on Direct and listen to music in Stereo.

VinnAY · 02-19-2009, 04:07 PM

I do everything in PLIIX, with the obvious exception of TrueHD/DTS HD MA/ETC..,

DonRSD · 02-19-2009, 04:48 PM

i use PLII music or THX music

PLII/THX "music" gives a better sound than PLII/THX cinema/movie

for everything else its dolby digital, true hd, etc

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-19-2009, 04:57 PM

I listen to my movies in Pure Audio and listen to music in Stereo

koreyman · 02-19-2009, 06:04 PM

I listin to blus on direct and cds on pure audio

DonRSD · 02-19-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

I listen to my movies in Pure Audio and listen to music in Stereo

when you listen to movies in pure audio do you still get all of the bass?

i notice on direct theres no bass and it sounds "flat"

axe79 · 02-19-2009, 08:42 PM

PL2 for most music, it gives a involving sweet spot over a larger part of the room.
THX, DD, Bitstream for Blue ray on a PS3, it is so much more full bodied throughput the whole range without being harsh on the ears.

To get the best out of these settings a really pure Mains supply is essential. The contamination on the Pre Amp circuits really closes the depth on the 2nd and 3rd levels of the recording down. Music and dialog sound muffed, especially on anything other than a direct setting.

Also a full size AV speaker system will shine better.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-19-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRSD

when you listen to movies in pure audio do you still get all of the bass?

i notice on direct theres no bass and it sounds "flat"

I still get the bass I need and it seems more natural. I'll experiment later tonight.

Pelican170 · 02-19-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

I still get the bass I need and it seems more natural. I'll experiment later tonight.

its more natural because it cancels out equalizers and such, at least i believe thats what it does...

Pelican170 · 02-19-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnAY

I do everything in PLIIX, with the obvious exception of TrueHD/DTS HD MA/ETC..,

+1, but forgot to mention i listen to music on Stereo

SDon1969 · 02-19-2009, 08:51 PM

I have the 605 and use "MULTI CH" for lossless audio (blu-ray/PS3), DD EX for lossy 5.1 inputs (TV, consoles, DVD).

sptrout · 02-19-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

its more natural because it cancels out equalizers and such, at least i believe thats what it does...

I agree, and Direct and Pure Audio also turn off the bass management system, which in many systems will lower the bass (subwoofer out, and main speakers not capable of low bass).

DBlackGT · 02-19-2009, 09:54 PM

I watch movies in Direct or Multichannel. And then listen to music, cds, ipod, etc. in Pure Audio. My speakers are more than capable of delivering a full range sound so I do not need the subwoofers input on it.

Opips2 · 02-20-2009, 08:14 AM

there a receiver are sucks for stereo music!!!

Integrated Amplifier is best 1 millions time than a receiver.
it's crisp sound to I listen awesome.

believe it me, okay!

Footloose301 · 02-20-2009, 10:50 AM

Somebody translate this last guy's mumbo-gumbo.

Opips2 · 02-20-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

Somebody translate this last guy's mumbo-gumbo.

what!?!

you call me mumbo-gumbo. (headshake & shut eyes) la la la la la!
you don't know about integrated amplifier.

this best.
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=...=Amplifier&p=i

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-20-2009, 03:58 PM

Opips, you have an Harman Kardon...we're not even talking about pre/pros amps..ect. ect.

We're talking about how you listen to your Onkyo's 605,606,705,706,805,806.....and on and on.

Opips2 · 02-20-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

Opips, you have an Harman Kardon...we're not even talking about pre/pros amps..ect. ect.

We're talking about how you listen to your Onkyo's 605,606,705,706,805,806.....and on and on.

WHAT!! I'm not talk about pre/pros.

you want best to listen music? An integrates Amplifier is best music stereo.
AV/Receivcer is good but not deep sound!

Now, I talk about pre/pros amp, that's called "home theatre" like as luxury room.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-20-2009, 04:23 PM

????? I guess you haven't heard the power of an Onkyo 805?

02-19-2009, 03:34 PM	#1
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	How do you listen to your Onkyo? So what listening mode do you have your Onkyo on when you watch movies, listen to tunes, and play games. When I watch movies I use THX Cinema, for games I use THX games, and music my reciever is on All Chan. What about you and do you have any suggestions. Thanks!

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02-19-2009, 04:04 PM	#2
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	I watch BD's on Direct and listen to music in Stereo.

02-19-2009, 04:07 PM	#3
VinnAY Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	I do everything in PLIIX, with the obvious exception of TrueHD/DTS HD MA/ETC..,

02-19-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
DonRSD Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Florida Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:129	i use PLII music or THX music PLII/THX "music" gives a better sound than PLII/THX cinema/movie for everything else its dolby digital, true hd, etc

02-19-2009, 04:57 PM	#5
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	I listen to my movies in Pure Audio and listen to music in Stereo

02-19-2009, 06:04 PM	#6
koreyman Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:717 Blu-ray reviews:1	I listin to blus on direct and cds on pure audio

02-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
axe79 Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Leeds, England	PL2 for most music, it gives a involving sweet spot over a larger part of the room. THX, DD, Bitstream for Blue ray on a PS3, it is so much more full bodied throughput the whole range without being harsh on the ears. To get the best out of these settings a really pure Mains supply is essential. The contamination on the Pre Amp circuits really closes the depth on the 2nd and 3rd levels of the recording down. Music and dialog sound muffed, especially on anything other than a direct setting. Also a full size AV speaker system will shine better.

02-19-2009, 08:51 PM	#12
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I have the 605 and use "MULTI CH" for lossless audio (blu-ray/PS3), DD EX for lossy 5.1 inputs (TV, consoles, DVD).

02-19-2009, 09:54 PM	#14
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	I watch movies in Direct or Multichannel. And then listen to music, cds, ipod, etc. in Pure Audio. My speakers are more than capable of delivering a full range sound so I do not need the subwoofers input on it.

02-20-2009, 08:14 AM	#15
Opips2 Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Edmonton, AB Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:175 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	there a receiver are sucks for stereo music!!! Integrated Amplifier is best 1 millions time than a receiver. it's crisp sound to I listen awesome. believe it me, okay!

02-20-2009, 10:50 AM	#16
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Somebody translate this last guy's mumbo-gumbo.

02-20-2009, 03:58 PM	#18
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	Opips, you have an Harman Kardon...we're not even talking about pre/pros amps..ect. ect. We're talking about how you listen to your Onkyo's 605,606,705,706,805,806.....and on and on.

02-20-2009, 04:23 PM	#20
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	????? I guess you haven't heard the power of an Onkyo 805?

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