HD Audio? Worth it? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Haze · 03-17-2008, 12:28 AM

I have a PS3 and some Sony 6.1 channel home theater without HD only Dolby Pro Logic 2 or something. Would it be worth it to get HD audio but then doesnt the PS3 not have that yet? And if so what home system under 450 please.

red_5ive · 03-17-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

I have a PS3 and some Sony 6.1 channel home theater without HD only Dolby Pro Logic 2 or something. Would it be worth it to get HD audio but then doesnt the PS3 not have that yet? And if so what home system under 450 please.

The PS3 internally decodes the hd-audio codecs and sends them out as multi-ch pcm via HDMI (except for DTS-MA - this is supposed to be added some day via a firmware patch). So all you need is a receiver that is capable of receiving multi-ch pcm and an HDMI cable. For your budget, the Onkyo TX-SR605 is a great choice and can be found online for about $400 (Amazon.com has it right now for $402.10 w/free shipping).

Slec · 03-17-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

I have a PS3 and some Sony 6.1 channel home theater without HD only Dolby Pro Logic 2 or something. Would it be worth it to get HD audio but then doesnt the PS3 not have that yet? And if so what home system under 450 please.

onkyo 605. Check amazon for prices. The silver model is $50 less a the moment.
It's becoming my rallying cry.. 448-640kbps vs. 6-9Mbps. yea, it's a difference. Maybe even better quality than what you get at a movie theater.

The PS3 can transmit PCM, decode TrueHD, and will eventually be able to decode DTSHD-MA... it's a beast

Blu Haze · 03-17-2008, 12:53 AM

Well my DAD is the one who doesnt want to upgrade it he says its fine without HD. Is the difference HUGE? Like whats so much bettere?

Blu Haze · 03-17-2008, 12:54 AM

And have it with the speakers in one box.

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-SR800...715241&sr=8-10

That have HD audi?

crackinhedz · 03-17-2008, 12:56 AM

Yamaha RX-V661 ($375)

Yamaha RX-V663 ($499)

Your dad would be impressed with both of these.

Slec · 03-17-2008, 12:57 AM

It's an exact replica of the studio master. Your best bet is to go to a audio shop (not best buy or circuit city) and give a listen in their theater room. It's a VERY noticeable difference.

Slec · 03-17-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

And have it with the speakers in one box.

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-SR800...715241&sr=8-10

That have HD audi?

The kicker with the 800 is that it does not accept HD audio. The 908 does, but you can buy the speakers and receiver for less separately (the 908 has DVD player and ipod dock)

Blu Haze · 03-17-2008, 01:04 AM

What kind of speakers do i need though? Any speakers? trying to keep the set up with the speakers under 500! Lol im a poor kid with lots of BDs.

Also im not retarded but the listing sometimes dont say what type of audio it does.

crackinhedz · 03-17-2008, 01:05 AM

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What kind of speakers do i need though? Any speakers?

I thought you have speakers? (6.1?)

...or do you have one of those HTiB that is hardwired to the speaker?

JasonR · 03-17-2008, 01:07 AM

Sometimes Amazon will run this receiver for 329.99 with no tax and shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

Pair that with these and you are pretty close to $500. Pick up a couple cheapies for the other two speakers if you need 7.1 just to hold you over.

http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...5715977&sr=1-1

crackinhedz · 03-17-2008, 01:08 AM

If you need some descent inexpensive speakers check out:

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($240)

crackinhedz · 03-17-2008, 01:08 AM

great minds think alike.

JasonR · 03-17-2008, 01:10 AM

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great minds think alike.

Blu Haze · 03-17-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Slec

The kicker with the 800 is that it does not accept HD audio. The 908 does, but you can buy the speakers and receiver for less separately (the 908 has DVD player and ipod dock)

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I thought you have speakers? (6.1?)

...or do you have one of those HTiB that is hardwired to the speaker?

Ive got 6.1 speakers 6 speakers and a sub. With a sony reciever they can come apart. Can i add any speaker to the "new" reciever? Alsdo i will be getting assuming HD audio doesnt need HD speakers? so that i would get 7.1 if i added another speaker?

crackinhedz · 03-17-2008, 01:12 AM

the ideal speaker should be around 6 to 8 ohm rated.

It might say it on the back of your speaker, or let us know what speaker you have?

Blu Haze · 03-17-2008, 01:14 AM

BRB also i will soon have a Sony KDSA3000 so i would want a 24p compatible reciever with 1.3a right?

crackinhedz · 03-17-2008, 01:16 AM

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soon have a Sony KDSA3000 so i would want a 24p compatible reciever with 1.3a right?

right.

Yamaha RX-V663 ($499)

Blu Haze · 03-17-2008, 01:17 AM

OK it say 6 with a with a upside down U.

crackinhedz · 03-17-2008, 01:20 AM

6

yes, that is 6ohm so it would be ok.

03-17-2008, 12:28 AM	#1
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	HD Audio? Worth it? I have a PS3 and some Sony 6.1 channel home theater without HD only Dolby Pro Logic 2 or something. Would it be worth it to get HD audio but then doesnt the PS3 not have that yet? And if so what home system under 450 please.

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03-17-2008, 12:53 AM	#4
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Well my DAD is the one who doesnt want to upgrade it he says its fine without HD. Is the difference HUGE? Like whats so much bettere?

03-17-2008, 12:54 AM	#5
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	And have it with the speakers in one box. http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-SR800...715241&sr=8-10 That have HD audi?

03-17-2008, 12:56 AM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Yamaha RX-V661 ($375) Yamaha RX-V663 ($499) Your dad would be impressed with both of these.

03-17-2008, 12:57 AM	#7
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	It's an exact replica of the studio master. Your best bet is to go to a audio shop (not best buy or circuit city) and give a listen in their theater room. It's a VERY noticeable difference.

03-17-2008, 01:04 AM	#9
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	What kind of speakers do i need though? Any speakers? trying to keep the set up with the speakers under 500! Lol im a poor kid with lots of BDs. Also im not retarded but the listing sometimes dont say what type of audio it does.

03-17-2008, 01:07 AM	#11
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Sometimes Amazon will run this receiver for 329.99 with no tax and shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846 Pair that with these and you are pretty close to $500. Pick up a couple cheapies for the other two speakers if you need 7.1 just to hold you over. http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Cha...5715977&sr=1-1

03-17-2008, 01:08 AM	#12
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	If you need some descent inexpensive speakers check out: Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($240)

03-17-2008, 01:12 AM	#16
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the ideal speaker should be around 6 to 8 ohm rated. It might say it on the back of your speaker, or let us know what speaker you have?

03-17-2008, 01:14 AM	#17
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	BRB also i will soon have a Sony KDSA3000 so i would want a 24p compatible reciever with 1.3a right?

03-17-2008, 01:17 AM	#19
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	OK it say 6 with a with a upside down U.

03-17-2008, 01:20 AM	#20
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	6 yes, that is 6ohm so it would be ok.

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