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Other than that, the optical audio from DVD/BluRay/Games is very good if only vanilla DD/DTS. I don't want to hear the HD audio formats since the Mrs has a budget/schedule I should follow[:'(]
Nah, you're not missing much. Only the absolute best sound I've ever heard from any media format.
Come on wuzzer, I'm having a hard enough time not upgrading and keeping on timeline/budget without additional temptation. [:'(]
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BTW, does anyone know if this problem is a hardware or a software issue?
My guess is hardware too. I didn't want to bring up a "deal breaker" issue with the PS3 with this. Just wanted the poster to be aware. It really isn't a big deal, but would be nice to listen to a DVD/Game through the TV speakers without a trip to the set-up menus. Other than that, the optical audio from DVD/BluRay/Games is very good if only vanilla DD/DTS. I don't want to hear the HD audio formats since the Mrs has a budget/schedule I should follow[:'(]
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Correct. I was just warning if you hook the PS3 to your TV via HDMI, and to your receiver via optical, you will not be able to listen to your TVs speakers since the PS3 will not output a signal to HDMI and optical at the same time. If you stay with HDMI to hook up the TV and receiver you will be golden with the added benefit of the HD BluRay Audio formats!!! Like I said, can't wait to upgrade.
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...I have another PS3 question. I am considering some receivers that do not have HDMI connections. Has anyone compared the component out (using an adapter cable) and the optical audio? How does look and sound compared to HDMI?
I’ve had mine since April and couldn’t be happier.
Also have an older receiver so I have HDMI going to the TV and Optical to the receiver. One thing you should keep in mind is the PS3 can not output optical and HDMI audio simultaneously so you have to make a choice. Obviously, I chose optical. BluRay, Standard DVD, and PS3 games sound fantastic. Can’t wait to upgrade the receiver and here HD audio to go along with the HD video! -
Don't forget the very cool media hub functionality!
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Turning your nose up at this option, which is the cheapest, is hurting yourself and your wallet.
I agree 100% with el jopez. I'm lovin' my PS3 and only have a single game.
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Jason,
Thanks ...............truly sad that even Klipsch got snookered by the "Blu Ray" debockle................[:'(]
snookered by the "Blu Ray" debockle??
What do you mean Bill?
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Here is an interesting take on HD downloads from David Pogue, New York Times technology columnist. I’ve read Pogue for years, way back to his MacWorld days so I respect his opinion. The article is timely (2/21/08) and reviews several of the more popular download services Apple TV, TiVo/Amazon Unbox, Xbox 360, and Vudu. David’s prediction is wide spread adoption of downloadable High Def movies is years off.
His closing sentance reads, "Clearly, spinning silver discs will remain the dominant movie-delivery method for years to come."
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Wow, is that how big it would be. I've only got 30 gigs free.50gigs is an awful big file to download to watch a single movie.
50GB is the current capacity of dual layer BR discs. I remember reading speculation that video and or audio were being compressed more (vs Blu-ray) in order to fit on the lower capacity HD-DVDs where the capacity is 25GB. And by more, I mean noticeably more. So while a full HD movie with multi-channel surround isn’t 50GB, it’s still a BIG, BIG download.
And yes, bring on Cloverfield!!!
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I still think that HD streaming of video is simply waaay too far away for that medium to supplant the physical HD formats.
I agree. It takes me the better part of an hour to download, through a wireless connection, a couple minute 1080p trailer with just stereo sound to my PS3. Can you see it, "Honey, if we want to watch the extendend version of Lord of the Rings with the lossless 7.1 soundtrack next week, we need to start downloading".
Give me Blu!
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Of course, format is a studio decision, but it appears from this article that Bay was mad enough about Paramount’s flip-flop to HD-DVD exclusivity that he threatened to back out of Transformers 2.
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=12086
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I would bet Transformers will get a kick butt Bluray release as Michael Bay is a very outspoken supporter of the format.
http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=807
http://www.homemediamagazine.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=12086
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I saw an interesting article today - stating that the HD/Blu ray war was started and supported by Microsoft.................can anyone say conspiracy theory?
There was quite a bit of discussion last summer that most,
if not all, of the cash put on the table to get Paramount and Dreamworks to go
HD DVD exclusive was Microsoft’s. They were definitely a large force behind the
format (X Box 360 add-on). I believe they wanted a stalemate with small
adoption numbers in order to pump up downloadable content an area they control
through codecs and other means.I don’t think true HD downloads (1080p with
multi-channel sound) will be viable for many years. Heck it takes the better
part of an hour to download a couple minute trailer with stereo sound to my PS3
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I had new construction in the basement so pulled wires for 7.1. When the model shift occurred last year, picked up a couple more RS-25s and hooked em up.
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My listening position is about 15 feet in front of the back wall. Gladiator and Top Gun in DTS ES 6.1 are incredible, a suitable, but noticeable difference. More complete/full sound field.
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I believe HDTV, in the US, is still shot 29.92 frames per second. Interlaced would give you approx 60 fields per second.
I have a 1080i set that is 2+ years old and couldn't be happier. IIRC, except for Blu-Ray there is no 1080p programing at this point in time.
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I live about 30-35 miles from the broadcast towers and have had a DB4 from www.antennasdirect.com for two years. I receive, without fail, signals from 95-100% on all locals (St. Louis area).
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I have it installed in my attic on an old piece of 1.5 inch PVC pipe. The PVC is screwed to the roof trusses. Took all of 10 minutes to install and aim. I strongly suggest buying a cheap camping compass (got mine for $3 at Wal-Mart) and printing out your local listing from www.antennaweb.org to aid in aiming the antenna. I was almost 45 degrees off in my guess of the direction West.
Good luck.
wally
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Props to Blue Jeans here too. Both speaker (Belden) and interconnects. I've got bare ends at the speaker and bananas at the receiver.
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Don't be bashin' the C-Vs too much. I still have a 25 year old pair that I drag out of the basement to run in my outdoor theater. Powered by the same age 20 watt Sony receiver. That duo fills ours and neighboring backyards with kickin' soundtracks. Even after 4 years of extreme college parties!<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
But that is just a novelty, for serious movie watching/listening, I retire to the finished part of the basement and my beloved Klipsch set-up.
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I've got a modest system, and the Harmony does everything I have needed over the past year in a way that my wife can watch/listen on her own. Highly, highly recommended.
The web based interface makes it very easy to set up the "activities" and beef them up once you get more comfortable with the remote.
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I've got the 2805 plus TV, Sat Box, and DVD recorder and the Harmony does it for me! Wife loves it too.
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I have a 55" Sony and sit about 8' away. Not a problem at all. To make sure, I took a tape measure to Ultimate Electronics, layed out the distance and spent almost an hour watching the same model I purchased.Back to the topic at hand, I am sure bigger can be better, but how do i decide if my living room is better suited to a 43 incher than a 50? My concern that a sitting distance of approx 8 or 9 feet in a 16x18 room may make me turn my head (or eyes darting side to side) too much if i go 50. Any (informed) thoughts??
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Many years ago we added a Denon plus 5.1 Polk satellites to our 27 RCA tv. We were in heaven. This summer we finished the basement and purchased an entirely new rig. 55 Sony LCD and Klipsch Reference system. Its almost as hard to listen to the old (Polk) system as it is to watch the 10 year old RCA.
And I saw a poll today stating the 8 out of 10 people were happy with the current movie going (multiplex) experience. BULL!!
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What's better than loosing your virginity?
Helping loose hers!
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I certainly don't plan on replacing a significant portion of my own library but having 1080p versions of a few films with increased space for discrete sound tracks would sure be nice.
I might be wrong on this, but don't think HD-DVD will do 1080p out of the box (initial versions) while BluRay will. I'm pulling for BluRay as well. From what I've seen at other forums, Holographic discs are several years off, at best.
Marantz NR1603
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I'm upgrading my receiver to add HDMI connectivity. I currently have a 7.1
Denon AVR2805 driving an RC-35 center, RF-15 fronts, and RS-25 surrounds/rears.
The Denon is rated at 100 watts.
The Marantz 1603 caught my eye, but I'm a tad worried that it just pumps 50
wpc. Not really pushing the Denon hard as normal listening level for us is
-20/-15 dB. I know the speaks are very stingy on power requirement, but it
sounds like a lot chopping the output by half.
Would also appreciate a review of the Marantz if anyone would like to weigh
in.
Thanks!