RWNay Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 ...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! You posts says the PS3 can not output optical and HDMI audio simultaneously, then say you can't wait to upgrade your receiver so you can hear HD audio. Wouldn't that HD audio come from the HDMI cable? So then its not the PS3's fault, its your receiver? I am getting a PS3 at the end of the month and your post just has me curious. Does the PS3's HDMI play audio and video? or is it like you said, you need an optical along with the HDMI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 ...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! You posts says the PS3 can not output optical and HDMI audio simultaneously, then say you can't wait to upgrade your receiver so you can hear HD audio. Wouldn't that HD audio come from the HDMI cable? So then its not the PS3's fault, its your receiver? I am getting a PS3 at the end of the month and your post just has me curious. Does the PS3's HDMI play audio and video? or is it like you said, you need an optical along with the HDMI? The PS3 will allow users to output the video via HDMI and audio via optical but will not output audio via HDMI and optical simultaneously. Since his receiver does not have the HDMI input he is using the optical output on the PS3 for audio and the HDMI to his tv. I am running something similar although my video signal runs to a projector and the audio (via optical) to my preamp. When I upgrade my preamp I will be able to use the single HDMI cable as will he when he upgrades his receiver. Clear as mud, right? [] I hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally flick Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 Me neither (regarding upgrading). BTW, does anyone know if this problem is a hardware or a software issue? My guess is hardware or else I would assume it would have been addressed in a system update (unless it has and I don't know about it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally flick Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 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[:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 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. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss53 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I agree the PS3 hd sound from the the hdmi connection really sounded noticably better any thing else I have heard. I even have a HD DVD that did not sound as good. I like to watch (listen) to concerts and I have noticed a huge difference in the music. I notice the quality increase to a lesser extent on movies. This may be due to the mastering/recording quality of the movies. Does anyone have a reference sound track that they think diplays the best of HD audio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerTuber Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 You can run HDMI to your TV and just use component audio outs to a receiver that doesn't handle HDMI. Provides stereo, or your receiver can likely fake the rest if you want surround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally flick Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 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. [:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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