Audio Question

[scott87]

I was looking to hook my PS3 up too and audio system? Was wondering whats the best set up to go by? and what wires i will need?

Many thanks in advance

[beakergeek]

If you have HDMI and an A/V receiver that will accept audio over HDMI and pass video through and your TV has an HDMI or DVI connection on the back. Connect one HDMI from PS3 to receiver (into the input labeled dvd or tv or whatever) then connect one HDMI from the HDMI output on the receiver to the HDMI input on the TV. On PS3 under audio options-->HDMI-->select automatic (make sure receiver is on) and PS3 will auto detect your receiver's audio capabilities and then it will display all the sample rates and channel configs in the next screen---> hit x to accept. That's it for audio on the PS3. Just make sure your receiver is set up to detect incoming audio over HDMI on whatever HDMI input (dvd, tv, ect) you connected the PS3 to. One more thing, under BD/DVD settings-->audio (HDMI)--->select linear PCM, not bitstream. The PS3 is currently not capable of passing native Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD bitstreams. This linear PCM setting is good for any movies encoded in uncompressed PCM, Dobly Digital, DTS (legacy), or Dolby TrueHD. For DTS-HD master you are out of luck since PS3 does not support this codec in ANY way. Good Luck

[scott87]

ok thanks for that do you know any good audio recievers? im loking to update my crappy old audio system! Anything where i can get an idea what im looking for!

[Matt X]

if you're starting from scratch (eg. or is it ie.? no audio components), I always recommend the "separates" route - no "home theater in a box" systems. what you usually need is a receiver (try to make sure it is "HDMI 1.3-capable"), Onkyo, Yamaha, or Denon make some decent receivers. then speakers - try to buy the same brand, same (or at least similar) models. to bring your PS 3 experience to best effect do a "7.1" system - 7 speakers and a subwoofer. Klipsch, Definitive Tech, Energy have some good speaker combos. as far as cables/connectors, you can get very good quality stuff dirt cheap from Monoprice.com - HDMI cables for PS3-to-Receiver-to-TV, and speaker cable for the speakers (duh) - thicker gauge (lower #) the better for speaker cable.

[beakergeek]

For $389 plus shipping on ebay you can get the Onkyo TX-SR605 which is their newest receiver and is able to decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master. Although this advanced technology would not add anything to your system yet, if PS3 ever gets the ability to output DTS-HD master bitstream you will need a receiver with the ability to decode the signal. The onkyo is a great value and is "future-proof". Higher end onkyo's with the same capabilities but more power and high end burr-brown DAC's for excellent sound are available too for about $900 TX-SR805. Denon also has the 3808 and 4308 available that blow Onkyo away if you want to go high end.

[scott87]

thanks for your help on this

[DHORRILLENO]

I do have a question about audio. I recently bought a pioneer 5.1 surround system for xbox 360. I have read from the reviews that I can use this for the PS3. Now I have hdmi hook up to my tv right now. Will i still be able to use the digital audio output of the ps3 to hook up to my pioneer system? Thanks.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by scott87

I was looking to hook my PS3 up too and audio system? Was wondering whats the best set up to go by? and what wires i will need?

Many thanks in advance

...take your pick. (Recievers)

....and then buy an HDMI Cable.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by DHORRILLENO

I do have a question about audio. I recently bought a pioneer 5.1 surround system for xbox 360. I have read from the reviews that I can use this for the PS3. Now I have hdmi hook up to my tv right now. Will i still be able to use the digital audio output of the ps3 to hook up to my pioneer system? Thanks.

Yes, I'm running both connections now. PS3 is connected over optical to my receiver for audio, HDMI is hooked to my TV for video.