PCM Stereo vs PCM 5.1???? - Blu-ray Forum

JimShaw · 08-04-2009, 10:22 PM

An audio question:

I have a Blu that has both PCM Stereo and PCM 5.1. I have tired to hear if there is a difference in sound but so far, I don't think there is?????????? But that doesn't mean there is or isn't.

Can anyone really explain what the difference is between the two?

Beta Man · 08-04-2009, 10:25 PM

stereo is 2 channel, 5.1 is ....well.... 5.1

You honestly can't hear the difference between the two?????

solarrdadd · 08-04-2009, 10:27 PM

one presents the total soundstage in front of you and one presents the soundstage around you. at different times they are both good. since i am a surround lover then i usually prefer 5.1; nothing wrong with stereo.

JimShaw · 08-04-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

stereo is 2 channel, 5.1 is ....well.... 5.1

You honestly can't hear the difference between the two?????

I am going back in and give it a longer try. It takes a few seconds for my system to change back and forth between the two and because of the time difference, my mind had probably forgotten. This time I will play the Blu for a while and then back track and re-play. This time I should be hear the difference.

I was wondering what the difference really was. 2 channel vs 5.1 channel. I have learned something today making this a good day.

Thanks

Drew664 · 08-04-2009, 10:26 PM

Stereo will use 2 channels while the 5.1 will use 5 channels plus LFE.

However, I'm aware that you know this. I'm not sure what you are asking.

JimShaw · 08-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew664

Stereo will use 2 channels while the 5.1 will use 5 channels plus LFE.

However, I'm aware that you know this. I'm not sure what you are asking.

I knew stereo was 2 channel but my confusion was the Blu stated that it was a PCM stereo and I thought there might be a difference

Zoraster · 08-04-2009, 10:45 PM

I find a profound difference between stereo and surround audio, and invariably prefer surround. Go listen to some SACDs or DVD-As.

Johnny Vinyl · 08-04-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoraster

I find a profound difference between stereo and surround audio, and invariably prefer surround. Go listen to some SACDs or DVD-As.

SCAD in 2-channel sounds PHENOMENAL! I prefer it over 5.1 or 5.0 in my case, as I don't have a sub.

JOhn

Opips2 · 08-04-2009, 10:56 PM

- PCM Stereo or PCM 2.0 can using on Analog cable is better than hdmi
PCM 5.1 using for only hdmi cable is better sound. I wish, multi-analogs is best.

i don't understand WHY use hdmi is video and an audio but too pure crap audio but but....but video best.

JimShaw · 08-04-2009, 11:41 PM

OK, here is what I did. My wife was gone. So, I was able to concentrate. I played the PCM Stereo for 1/2 hour. I back tracked and then played the PCM 5.1. I am running a multi-channel system and yes, this time, I noticed a difference.

But I do thank you for the info.

08-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	PCM Stereo vs PCM 5.1???? An audio question: I have a Blu that has both PCM Stereo and PCM 5.1. I have tired to hear if there is a difference in sound but so far, I don't think there is?????????? But that doesn't mean there is or isn't. Can anyone really explain what the difference is between the two?

08-04-2009, 11:41 PM	#10
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	OK, here is what I did. My wife was gone. So, I was able to concentrate. I played the PCM Stereo for 1/2 hour. I back tracked and then played the PCM 5.1. I am running a multi-channel system and yes, this time, I noticed a difference. But I do thank you for the info. Last edited by JimShaw; 08-04-2009 at 11:48 PM.

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08-04-2009, 10:25 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	stereo is 2 channel, 5.1 is ....well.... 5.1 You honestly can't hear the difference between the two?????

08-04-2009, 10:27 PM	#3
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	one presents the total soundstage in front of you and one presents the soundstage around you. at different times they are both good. since i am a surround lover then i usually prefer 5.1; nothing wrong with stereo.

08-04-2009, 10:26 PM	#5
Drew664 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:South Dakota Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:68	Stereo will use 2 channels while the 5.1 will use 5 channels plus LFE. However, I'm aware that you know this. I'm not sure what you are asking.

08-04-2009, 10:45 PM	#7
Zoraster Member Member since:Jun 2009	I find a profound difference between stereo and surround audio, and invariably prefer surround. Go listen to some SACDs or DVD-As.

08-04-2009, 10:56 PM	#9
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	- PCM Stereo or PCM 2.0 can using on Analog cable is better than hdmi PCM 5.1 using for only hdmi cable is better sound. I wish, multi-analogs is best. i don't understand WHY use hdmi is video and an audio but too pure crap audio but but....but video best.

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