Dynamic Range Help...

[blu1183]

Somewhere along the lines of researching on this site I recall people saying to turn off dynamic range for whatever reason. I have it turned off on my tv, ps3 and my receiver. But why? It seems like a lot of movies will have someone whispering and then the next scene. It gets really loud. So wouldn't this option be better turned on? If so would u turn it on thru the tv or ps3 or receiver or all 3?

[Rob J in WNY]

Turning DRC off both in your player and receiver (if connected digitally) gives you the maximum dynamic range. Quiet passages come in softly, and when things get loud, they really come out. This is the closest thing to "real life" and turning DRC off simply gives you the purity of the originally intended dynamic range.

Now, if you have neighbors, family or housemates who would appreciate your restaint on the volume control, turning on DRC solves the problem. DRC at its maximum setting really puts the kabosh on loud passages, and is suitable for late-night action movie viewing.

In the end, it's all a matter of taste. If you like a more even sound, turn DRC on. Shut it off for the most dynamic sound.

I'm fortunate enough to be able to keep all DRCs off and allow a little extra volume. Love it!

[blu1183]

Yes that's my issue now. People I live with. Would u reccomend to turn it on thru the ps3 or receiver or both?

[Rob J in WNY]

Originally Posted by blu1183

Yes that's my issue now. People I live with. Would u reccomend to turn it on thru the ps3 or receiver or both?

I would recommend shutting it off on your PS3 and use your receiver's DRC.

Your receiver's the better choice if you have multiple sources for audio connected to it, such as cable or satellite box. This way, you'll cover all your bases.

Give that a try and see how it works for ya!

[BIslander]

DRC normally applies to Dolby Digital sources. So, you need to turn it on and off wherever the DD decoding takes place. With broadcast sources, that would be in the receiver. With Blu-ray, it depends on whether you are bitstreaming or decoding for PCM transmission. If decoding in the PS3, that's where the DRC will be applied.