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[bumpylemon]

Ok I basically have a crappy not even real surround sound. so with the new check i wanna get a new reciever. I have the ps3. i know they now have dts-ma. so i want a reciever that can do that. Is the Onkyo 605 the best bet right now? i just wanna get hi def sound. i only have a 5.1 set up. well it still sound ok without the 2 other speakers? and if i just wanna get some standard speakers whats a good option for the extra 2 that i need? thanks guys

[SDon1969]

Yes, the 605 gives you good performance with a low price tag, it's a safe bet and a good step up from plain ol' surround sound. You'll love it. And yes, it'll still sound great with a 5.1 speaker setup (only a handfull of movies use 7.1 anyway).

[bumpylemon]

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Yes, the 605 gives you good performance with a low price tag, it's a safe bet and a good step up from plain ol' surround sound. You'll love it. And yes, it'll still sound great with a 5.1 speaker setup (only a handfull of movies use 7.1 anyway).

ok. so now that the ps3 has dts hd ma, this reciever also has this? right? i did read that the 605 doesnt do 1080p sound. thats correct? is there another brand that is similar to this with the same price tag?

[MacDaddyOJack]

Originally Posted by bumpylemon

ok. so now that the ps3 has dts hd ma, this reciever also has this? right? i did read that the 605 doesnt do 1080p sound. thats correct? is there another brand that is similar to this with the same price tag?

The PS3 decodes it, so you don't need a reciever that can decode it as well. The 605 is still a decent reciever, get it if you like it, but all you need is a receiver that can accept LPCM audio signals over HDMI.

Another thing, 1080p only refers to the video signal, there is no such thing as "1080p sound". I think what you read is that the 605 only upconverts analog signals to 720p instead of upconverting to 1080p.

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by SDon1969

Yes, the 605 gives you good performance with a low price tag, it's a safe bet and a good step up from plain ol' surround sound. You'll love it. And yes, it'll still sound great with a 5.1 speaker setup (only a handfull of movies use 7.1 anyway).

+1

Its the same thing that I use and I only have a 5.1 setup as well. I recently upgraded to this from a $99 receiver and it really shows off my speakers and subwoofer. Very nice system and cheap price.

[bumpylemon]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

+1

Its the same thing that I use and I only have a 5.1 setup as well. I recently upgraded to this from a $99 receiver and it really shows off my speakers and subwoofer. Very nice system and cheap price.

can you guys hear the difference from the ps3 now that it has dts ma?

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by bumpylemon

can you guys hear the difference from the ps3 now that it has dts ma?

YES!

Be sure to use an HDMI cable to connect your video/audio though or else you won't be able to hear it or TrueHD sound.

[bumpylemon]

ok so the 605 accepts LPCM? So right now this will be the highest sound available correct? i thought i read somewhere that you cant get the HD soiund and HD picture because of the lack of HDMI ports. so i take it that this can do hi def sound and video as well? im sorry i am a noob at the sound portion of hi def haha

[SDon1969]

Originally Posted by bumpylemon

can you guys hear the difference from the ps3 now that it has dts ma?

Yes, without a doubt! Sounds great, too.

[blu-backer]

Originally Posted by bumpylemon

can you guys hear the difference from the ps3 now that it has dts ma?

DEFINITELY! Before the PS3 could do DTS-HDMA, the 605 was only getting the core DTS 5.1 track, not the "real" deal. Of course, you need to have a semi-decent speaker set up to enjoy it, but definitely worth going from an older receiver to one that does DTS-HDMA and TrueHD.

[ixlegitballinxl]

dts ma is awesome...need more movies with it!