does it have a way to compress DTS high definition sound or a way to level dts sound so the movies aren't so quiet or too loud?
1891997
Yes it does....manual is extensive and the features on this receiver are Above and beyond any other I have owned...take some time to get to know this amazing reciever! Onkyo by far is the best receiver you can buy for the money and then some
1891998
Yes it does. It has a way to calibrate speakers high and low tones on all speakers. You can also use the setup on reciever and adjust your system manually. Awesome receiver
1918659
Sorry, I can't help. I only used the Sony for playing movies in mp4 format on my HD TV. The sound was very good though.
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There is a time-delay option in the receiver (I have an Onkyo). I typically have to set that at 50ms for BluRay DVDs, and about 20ms for other DVDs. With this delay, the sound matches the lips on the picture.
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Hi Dawn, Thanks for the question. While this unit has great sound quality from using an optical or digital coax cable, it does not subscribe to Dolby or DTS. These formats are for surround sound and this is not a surround sound system. Most Sound bars if not all are not surround sound as you would need rear speakers to utilize this feature. I own this unit and play blue ray movies and cable through it with very high quality. This unit delivers high performance in stereo and with other feature that one will find on sound bars at 2-3 times the cost. Hope this helps. Please contact AV-Express with more questions. Hi Dawn, Thanks for the question. While this unit has great sound quality from using an optical or digital coax cable, it does not subscribe to Dolby or DTS. These formats are for surround sound and this is not a surround sound system. Most Sound bars if not all are not surround sound as you would need rear speakers to utilize this feature. I own this unit and play blue ray movies and cable through it with very high quality. This unit delivers high performance in stereo and with other feature that one will find on sound bars at 2-3 times the cost. Hope this helps. Please contact AV-Express... » Read More Hi Dawn, Thanks for the question. While this unit has great sound quality from using an optical or digital coax cable, it does not subscribe to Dolby or DTS. These formats are for surround sound and this is not a surround sound system. Most Sound bars if not all are not surround sound as you would need rear speakers to utilize this feature. I own this unit and play blue ray movies and cable through it with very high quality. This unit delivers high performance in stereo and with other feature that one will find on sound bars at 2-3 times the cost. Hope this helps. Please contact AV-Express with more questions. « Show Less
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I'm just trying to understand this stuff myself but, as I understand it, the optical connection works with Dolby Digital and I guess DTS up to 5.1. The other issue is just for people who need 7.1 (2 more speakers) sound with newer higher resolution sound modes. I just got surround sound in the last year and I am still thrilled with Dolby Digital 5.1. I'm not about to buy whole new receiver and speakers plus more expensive BR player to upgrade a sound system I love. Heck I don't even think I could fit 2 more speakers into my TV room.
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If I recall correctly, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are only available when connecting via HDMI, is that what you are using? Edit: Saw your later post. I believe you will need to contact your cable company to obtain a digital cable box in order to obtain HD audio. Without this, the option is not available to you. Make sure it has an HDMI output (most digital boxes do nowadays but some cable companies are still behind the times.) You can get an outside box but you'll still need a cable card most likely in order for your service to be connected. Most cable companies have them as they rent them out for a $2-$10 fee to Tivo users. Again, this is dependent on how monopolistic your cable company is so ask them first.
1101388
I don't know, I've applied this update http://www.wdc.com/en/products/wdtv/ but does not says anything about DTS, and my Home Theather does the decoding via optical audio input (toslink)
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DTS sounding better than lossless is possible, apparently, after reading forum posts on blu-ray.com. DD and DTS bitrates are higher on BDs than on DVDs. As for the subwoofer, I was told that if you use analog, you have to boost the SW level on your AVR while in multichannel analog mode by +10 if your front speakers are large or by +15 if your fronts are small.While lossless should sound better than lossy, there might be more work needed with analog setups to get it sounding better than lossy.
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Yes JSL, DD+, DTHD and DTS-master are much better sounding than the standard DD and DTS. Once you hear it, you won't regret spending the extra $100. It makes quite a difference with movies, but it makes a HUGE difference with concert Blu-rays. Some recommendations are Heart Alive in Seattle, U2 Rattle and Hum, Toto Live in Amsterdam and David Gilmour Remember that Night, among others. Make sure you get a nice set of RCA cables with gold plating so you don't miss any fidelity.
460350
There are audio settings in the menu, I was able to play with those and get good volume. The TV is at another location so I can't help you with specifics now.
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Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job... » Read More Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. « Show Less
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I'd recommend you go to avsforum dot com and search for Audyssey Dynamic Volume. Audyssey's CTO participates there (or at least used to) and any question you can think of has probably received already received a definitive answer there. However, the quick summary from what I've read is that Dynamic Volume works pretty well (although there is a camp that feels that Dolby Volume does a better job at the same task). Many people think that Dynamic EQ is more or equally important, as it allows you to properly hear low and high frequencies at lower volumes. Note that Denon, for reasons I can't imagine, stopped advertising Dynamic EQ for most of its 2011 models. E.g., the AVR-1610 and the AVR-1611 both have Dynamic EQ, but the AVR-1611 spec sheet doesn't say so. And W. Stewart, remember that movie soundtracks are made to be heard at "reference volume," a specific sound level used in theaters. People expect a large dynamic range in the theater, and in almost all cases a DVD exactly reproduces the theater's soundtrack. The problem is sounds that seem appropriate in a movie theater wake the kids at home, so people turn the volume down, making the dialog too quiet. So, it's not really the fault of the DVD mixer, so much as a mismatch between movie theater and home theater expectations. Of course, your experience with screaming commercials is a deliberate and annoying attempt by advertisers to get your attention.
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John - you have been incredibly helpful and i appreciate your knowledge. My receiver does support all of the lossless sound formats regarding DTS HD masterauduio and tolby True HD. I am thinking that the PS3 does as well. In your opinion, what are the best looking Blu rays that you have personally seen or own regarding visuals and effects? Thanks Again!
1337454
I have not had an issue with sound with the unit. I guess it depends on what you are trying to achieve for sound. I think the unit is a bit slow for response is my biggest concern. Otherwise I just use it to play L&H classic films. Because it was much cheaper to buy the region 2 library disc set than it was for ntsc by about 200.00.
887751
I finally did it and tested on Blu Ray "Avatar". It sounds great except my wife hates the loud sound effect!Have fun!
1556974
Yeah but in this scenario when you watch blu-rays on your PS3 that only have a dTS audio track, it will not be able to bitstream this to the TV. TVs only do Dolby Digital 5.1, not DTS. So it'll only send 2 channel audio (stereo) to the TV.
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That is what I figured since I had never seen a movie with a THX option for sound. Thanks.