How to get ps3 games in Dolby Digital instead of PCM? - Blu-ray Forum

STARSCREAM · 11-22-2008, 05:57 PM

Guys I know I'm just being an idiot but for some reason I cannot figure out how to get my games playing dolby digital instead of PCM. I had NCAA Football in and it showed on the receiver as PCM so I tried switching some stuff on the ps3 and going through the receiver settings as well but couldn't ever get it to say dolby digital 5.1? I know I read the other day I guy post that switching to dolby digital instead of pcm made the games sound way better so I was wanting to do it.

saprano · 11-22-2008, 06:00 PM

Turn off pcm 5.1 and 7.1 options then the receiver decodes the codec.

saprano · 11-22-2008, 06:09 PM

Well?

STARSCREAM · 11-22-2008, 07:21 PM

Ok, thanks. I'll give a try tonight after Tech vs. OU football game. Go Sooners!

jsteinhauer · 11-22-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

I know I read the other day I guy post that switching to dolby digital instead of pcm made the games sound way better so I was wanting to do it.

This doesn't make much sense, but please report back on your opinion.

gringo flip · 11-23-2008, 01:12 PM

Another way is in the game itself. In the options menu, if you can change the sound settings to something like "Headphones" the AVR displays 'Dolby Digital'. Besides in my place, I've tried it at a couple of friends houses each with their own set-ups and they all sounded more louder in DD than the AVR saying PCM.

WriteSimply · 11-23-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo flip

Besides in my place, I've tried it at a couple of friends houses each with their own set-ups and they all sounded more louder in DD than the AVR saying PCM.

Grammar police!

Seriously, loudness doesn't mean high fidelity.

fuad

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 11-23-2008, 02:28 PM

My receiver has always said PCM connected via HDMI. I never bothered trying to change it, it sounds good to me. I could try to uncheck the PCM 5.1 and 7.1 and see if theres a real difference, but Im guessing the multichannel PCM is superior???

neckedness · 11-23-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

My receiver has always said PCM connected via HDMI. I never bothered trying to change it, it sounds good to me. I could try to uncheck the PCM 5.1 and 7.1 and see if theres a real difference, but Im guessing the multichannel PCM is superior???

I posted about this here
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=69480

some people just don't wanna believe me, turning off PCM does make the games sound better. I had always wondered why my 360 sounded so good compared to the PS3.

It is louder and CLEARER! Better sound separation.....

gringo flip · 11-23-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Grammar police!

Seriously, loudness doesn't mean high fidelity.

fuad

Ah man, thanks for catching that.... Some people like to hear their audio in what seems to be hi-fidelity when rather its just a sound illusion.

mainman · 11-24-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by neckedness

I posted about this here
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=69480

some people just don't wanna believe me, turning off PCM does make the games sound better. I had always wondered why my 360 sounded so good compared to the PS3.

It is louder and CLEARER! Better sound separation.....

Hmm, well, when I turn off PCM, yeah, the Dolby Digital track is louder but the quality is not better than PCM though.

alphapyro · 11-24-2008, 03:16 PM

Somewhat unrelated I had this same argument with audiophiles at Best Buy regarding speakers... Doing comparison between likes and dislikes between Klipsch and Definitive Technology... Ultimately the Klipsch have great booming presence and would certainly shake the crap out of my house, but the Def Tech's seemed more pure to the source audio and clearer. While it didn't seem as loud, you could tell it was just the same by trying to talk to the guy next to you - a fantastic demonstration. Some say they're just too bright, but I think they're just more accurate than the thumping speakers everyone else likes. If you need more thump, add more subwoofers.

The same idea presents itself from PCM to the lossy codecs. Just because it's louder doesn't mean you're getting as much detail as you would from the PCM track. I think it's pretty obvious that PCM is going to be superior to the dolby digital track, but you're just used to the louder booming tracks. If it's loud you want, get a more powerful amp and speakers, but calling PCM not as clear as a lossy codec is a great fallacy, I think.

Bottom line, however, is you know what you like, and as long as you're happy with your setup, good for you!

11-22-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	How to get ps3 games in Dolby Digital instead of PCM? Guys I know I'm just being an idiot but for some reason I cannot figure out how to get my games playing dolby digital instead of PCM. I had NCAA Football in and it showed on the receiver as PCM so I tried switching some stuff on the ps3 and going through the receiver settings as well but couldn't ever get it to say dolby digital 5.1? I know I read the other day I guy post that switching to dolby digital instead of pcm made the games sound way better so I was wanting to do it.

11-23-2008, 01:12 PM	#6
gringo flip Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Inside an Igloo somewhere in Alaska Blu-ray collection:1501	Another way is in the game itself. In the options menu, if you can change the sound settings to something like "Headphones" the AVR displays 'Dolby Digital'. Besides in my place, I've tried it at a couple of friends houses each with their own set-ups and they all sounded more louder in DD than the AVR saying PCM. Last edited by gringo flip; 11-23-2008 at 01:14 PM.

11-24-2008, 03:16 PM	#12
alphapyro Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Kansas Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:14	Somewhat unrelated I had this same argument with audiophiles at Best Buy regarding speakers... Doing comparison between likes and dislikes between Klipsch and Definitive Technology... Ultimately the Klipsch have great booming presence and would certainly shake the crap out of my house, but the Def Tech's seemed more pure to the source audio and clearer. While it didn't seem as loud, you could tell it was just the same by trying to talk to the guy next to you - a fantastic demonstration. Some say they're just too bright, but I think they're just more accurate than the thumping speakers everyone else likes. If you need more thump, add more subwoofers. The same idea presents itself from PCM to the lossy codecs. Just because it's louder doesn't mean you're getting as much detail as you would from the PCM track. I think it's pretty obvious that PCM is going to be superior to the dolby digital track, but you're just used to the louder booming tracks. If it's loud you want, get a more powerful amp and speakers, but calling PCM not as clear as a lossy codec is a great fallacy, I think. Bottom line, however, is you know what you like, and as long as you're happy with your setup, good for you! Last edited by alphapyro; 11-24-2008 at 03:19 PM.

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11-22-2008, 06:00 PM	#2
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Turn off pcm 5.1 and 7.1 options then the receiver decodes the codec.

11-22-2008, 06:09 PM	#3
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Well?

11-22-2008, 07:21 PM	#4
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Ok, thanks. I'll give a try tonight after Tech vs. OU football game. Go Sooners!

11-23-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
HOME THEATRE ADDICT! Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Ohio	My receiver has always said PCM connected via HDMI. I never bothered trying to change it, it sounds good to me. I could try to uncheck the PCM 5.1 and 7.1 and see if theres a real difference, but Im guessing the multichannel PCM is superior???

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