5.1 or 5.1 uncompressed - Blu-ray Forum

Bdogg · 03-22-2008, 04:11 AM

should I use Dolby Digital 5.1 or Uncompressed 5.1 when watching a BR? I don't have a receiver that takes HDMI (YET) but my receiver does have 5.1 analog input on the back. Can I get 5.1 uncompressed through the inputs on my receiver, or does that only work with HDMI??

My system includes:
Panasonic th-42pz77u - 42" Plasma
DMP-BD30 - Blu Ray Player
Kenwood VR-305 Receiver

Thanks in advance for any help!!

Zaphod · 03-22-2008, 04:14 AM

DVD's don't have 5.1 uncompressed soundtracks.

Assuming you mean Blu-ray discs then uncompressed is always the way to go...assuming your receiver has HDMI and can process the PCM track.

Tyler2106 · 03-22-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bdogg

should I use Dolby Digital 5.1 or Uncompressed 5.1 when watching a BR? I don't have a receiver that takes HDMI (YET) but my receiver does have 5.1 analog input on the back.

My system includes:
Panasonic th-42pz77u - 42" Plasma
DMP-BD30 - Blu Ray Player
Kenwood VR-305 Receiver

Thanks in advance for any help!!

Yes you would want to use the 5.1 uncompressed when you are watching a BR!!! It will sound much better then DD but then again the only way you are goign to get the uncompressed is by using the 5.1 analog

chasarms · 03-22-2008, 05:57 AM

In the most simple terms, think of the difference between uncompressed and the other as the differerence between a CD and an MP3. It is quite significant, depending on the system you are using.

Shanester · 03-24-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chasarms

In the most simple terms, think of the difference between uncompressed and the other as the differerence between a CD and an MP3. It is quite significant, depending on the system you are using.

Agreed!

When you have the right type of receiver you can definitely tell the difference

maseo503 · 03-24-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanester

Agreed!

When you have the right type of receiver you can definitely tell the difference

op can tell it with what he has now... depending on the speakers... which could be a factor...
connect the 5.1 rca audio out to the kenwood 5.1 in and choose "PCM" on the panny player...
then rent House of Flying Daggers.

Shanester · 03-24-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by maseo503

op can tell it with what he has now... depending on the speakers... which could be a factor...
connect the 5.1 rca audio out to the kenwood 5.1 in and choose "PCM" on the panny player...
then rent House of Flying Daggers.

With my new Denon receiver and Polk Audio speakers I couldn't believe all the sounds I was missing with my old Technics receiver. Yesterday while re-watching Troy. I could hear the blades wizzing by my ears when Pitt and Bana were fighting. It was truly amazing!. I felt like I was right in the middle!! Even suttle sounds like the waves of the ocen and the horses galloping were very distinctive

BEST INVESMENT EVER!!! BLU-RAY ROCKS BABY!!

maseo503 · 03-25-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Shanester

With my new Denon receiver and Polk Audio speakers I couldn't believe all the sounds I was missing with my old Technics receiver. Yesterday while re-watching Troy. I could hear the blades wizzing by my ears when Pitt and Bana were fighting. It was truly amazing!. I felt like I was right in the middle!! Even suttle sounds like the waves of the ocen and the horses galloping were very distinctive

BEST INVESMENT EVER!!! BLU-RAY ROCKS BABY!!

...and wait until you upgrade from the Polk Audio RM6750! you thought you were amazed before! you ain't heard nothing yet! woo hoo!!!

03-22-2008, 04:11 AM	#1
Bdogg Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:183 DVD collection:7 Trading Score:9	5.1 or 5.1 uncompressed should I use Dolby Digital 5.1 or Uncompressed 5.1 when watching a BR? I don't have a receiver that takes HDMI (YET) but my receiver does have 5.1 analog input on the back. Can I get 5.1 uncompressed through the inputs on my receiver, or does that only work with HDMI?? My system includes: Panasonic th-42pz77u - 42" Plasma DMP-BD30 - Blu Ray Player Kenwood VR-305 Receiver Thanks in advance for any help!! Last edited by Bdogg; 03-22-2008 at 04:31 AM.

03-22-2008, 04:14 AM	#2
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	DVD's don't have 5.1 uncompressed soundtracks. Assuming you mean Blu-ray discs then uncompressed is always the way to go...assuming your receiver has HDMI and can process the PCM track. Last edited by Zaphod; 03-22-2008 at 04:16 AM.

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chasarms Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray reviews: 1	In the most simple terms, think of the difference between uncompressed and the other as the differerence between a CD and an MP3. It is quite significant, depending on the system you are using.

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