No true HD with sony 300 should i replace it? - Blu-ray Forum

aqupunk · 09-07-2007, 04:24 PM

Ok so I have the sony bdp-s300 it can't decode the true hd and dst-hd master audio, I also have the onkyo 605 which can. So I am wondering with all these new models coming out that have hdmi 1.3, which enables bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio is it worth to upragde will there be any noticible difference? Already sounds good but am I missing out on anything? Can sony update the bdp-s300 to do it eventually?

crackinhedz · 09-07-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

Ok so I have the sony bdp-s300 it can't decode the true hd and dst-hd master audio, I also have the onkyo 605 which can. So I am wondering with all these new models coming out that have hdmi 1.3, which enables bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio is it worth to upragde will there be any noticible difference? Already sounds good but am I missing out on anything? Can sony update the bdp-s300 to do it eventually?

they could update the 300 to internally decode lossless formats, I believe. But it will never be able to output via bitstream because its not a 1.3 player like some places have it advertised as.

Me personally I would return and get the Panasonic BD10A...or wait till the newer players come out.

jermwhl · 09-07-2007, 04:34 PM

Its not going to be better than PCM uncompressed, comparable, but not any better and you already get that!

aqupunk · 09-07-2007, 04:39 PM

Thanks!

aqupunk · 09-07-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

Its not going to be better than PCM uncompressed, comparable, but not any better and you already get that!

So really I am not missing out?

ESUNintel · 09-07-2007, 04:57 PM

I also got the S300, cause I got a pretty good deal on it. If it's still within the return period, then exchange it. I'll replace mine for a better player once the format war is over though, they'll cost less later. Hope Blu-ray wins!!

aqupunk · 09-07-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ESUNintel

I also got the S300, cause I got a pretty good deal on it. If it's still within the return period, then exchange it. I'll replace mine for a better player once the format war is over though, they'll cost less later. Hope Blu-ray wins!!

Yeah me to, I have already dropped to much $ so i will wait eveything is still pretty amazing with my set up so no complaints.

cawgijoe · 09-07-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

So really I am not missing out?

No, you are not missing out.

BTBuck1 · 09-07-2007, 07:41 PM

For now I am keeping my 300. It is a well built player that offers great playback. It may be update to do TrueHD and DTSHD at some point (the hardware is there) but for now it isn't. My next BD player will have to be able to Decode Everything, be atleast 1.1 compliant, 1.3a etc.
At that point I will move the 300 to my office as a 3rd bd playback area in my home.

tron3 · 09-07-2007, 07:43 PM

I just reset mine to 5.1 and turned off the center and rear speakers because I only have the tv speakers.

However, I did notice some tonal difference and I didn't have to pump the volume up as much when I watch a movie. Time to rewatch some stuff.

09-07-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
aqupunk Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:1	No true HD with sony 300 should i replace it? Ok so I have the sony bdp-s300 it can't decode the true hd and dst-hd master audio, I also have the onkyo 605 which can. So I am wondering with all these new models coming out that have hdmi 1.3, which enables bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio is it worth to upragde will there be any noticible difference? Already sounds good but am I missing out on anything? Can sony update the bdp-s300 to do it eventually?

09-07-2007, 04:57 PM	#6
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	I'm replacing mine I also got the S300, cause I got a pretty good deal on it. If it's still within the return period, then exchange it. I'll replace mine for a better player once the format war is over though, they'll cost less later. Hope Blu-ray wins!!

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09-07-2007, 04:34 PM	#3
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Its not going to be better than PCM uncompressed, comparable, but not any better and you already get that!

09-07-2007, 04:39 PM	#4
aqupunk Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:1	Thanks!

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BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	For now I am keeping my 300. It is a well built player that offers great playback. It may be update to do TrueHD and DTSHD at some point (the hardware is there) but for now it isn't. My next BD player will have to be able to Decode Everything, be atleast 1.1 compliant, 1.3a etc. At that point I will move the 300 to my office as a 3rd bd playback area in my home.

09-07-2007, 07:43 PM	#10
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	I just reset mine to 5.1 and turned off the center and rear speakers because I only have the tv speakers. However, I did notice some tonal difference and I didn't have to pump the volume up as much when I watch a movie. Time to rewatch some stuff.

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