Are you experiencing FULL High Definition? - Club CD Freaks

zaina · 21-02-2008

What's your system?

Bob · 21-02-2008

So you think analog is better than optical?

crossg · 21-02-2008

Almost there, still have to get a Hi-def HDMI receiver (probably April) then I will be complete or obsolete.

Bob · 21-02-2008

Well i guess i'm nearly but i thought optical was better than analog

CDan · 21-02-2008

There really isn't any difference between 5:1 analog and 5:1 MPCM over HDMI, in terms of quality. Both deliver "lossless" audio. Don't confuse 2-ch analog with 5:1 (6-ch) analog. Only a few players offer 6-ch analog, and are much desired for folks with non-HDMI AVRs.

Bob · 21-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDan

There really isn't any difference between 5:1 analog and 5:1 MPCM over HDMI, in terms of quality. Both deliver "lossless" audio. Don't confuse 2-ch analog with 5:1 (6-ch) analog. Only a few players offer 6-ch analog, and are much desired for folks with non-HDMI AVRs.

:\ i don't use MPCM the way i have my receiver and A3 set up with optical audio out.

crossg · 21-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDan

There really isn't any difference between 5:1 analog and 5:1 MPCM over HDMI, in terms of quality. Both deliver "lossless" audio. Don't confuse 2-ch analog with 5:1 (6-ch) analog. Only a few players offer 6-ch analog, and are much desired for folks with non-HDMI AVRs.

With my current JVC RX-5032V receiver I have Optical, Coax or 2 ch analog in so I can't use the 5.1 analog off my Samsung or Toshiba. But the Yamaha RX-663 will have the inputs.

Some Random Guy · 23-02-2008

47" 1080p LCD TV here with a Blu-ray and HD-DVD player. The 7.1 receiver is not HDMI though - only 5.1 analog and optical/coaxial inputs.

EDIT: Argh - ignore the rest of this post. There's another thread on the topic.

theginkamos · 26-02-2008

Optical all the way.

crossg · 22-03-2008

This is as good as it's going to get for me for awhile. Maybe a BD burner later when they get to a reasonable price.

Samsung LN-T4671. 46", 120Hz LCD TV
4 Polk Audio Monitor 30 Surround speakers.
2 Polk Audio Monitor 40 Front ch Speakers
1 Polk Audio CS1 Center channel Speaker.
I Polk Audio PSW110, 10" Subwoofer.
I Harmony 880 Universal remote.
Currently the Monitor 40's are not hooked up as I am renting a condo with very thin walls and I am sure my neighbors wouldn't appreciate it. Probably don't as it is.

Toshiba A35 HD-DVD Player.
Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray Player.
Onkyo TX-SR705 AVR.
Old JVC 5 disc CD player.
Motorola HD Cabe Box.

55 Blu-ray Movies (some on loan)

36 HD-DVD Movies with 10 more freebies to come from.

I will not buy anything else! I will not buy anything else! I will not buy anything else! I will not buy anything else!

Bob · 22-03-2008

Very nice crossg

but i would still hook up the 40's

bigmike7 · 22-03-2008

Yo-

Toshiba HD - A3 via hdmi to Onkyo TX-SR805 via hdmi to Hitachi 57 inch UltraVision HD-PTV-eh

**The Kipper** · 22-03-2008

Samsung 1400, Samsung 46" LCD HD, and saving for an Onkyo receiver now.

crossg · 04-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Very nice crossg

but i would still hook up the 40's

Ended up replacing the 40's with Monitor 50's (more oomph) and after some frustration with Audyssey's Auto speaker setup (crossovers)

I set them manually to 80Hz and it sounds great with the 7.1 DSP modes so far. Too bad for the neighbors.

bigmike7 · 1 Week Ago

Yo Kipper-

Welcome to the Onkyo TX-SR805 owners club-

Let us know how you like the new receiver-eh!!!

View Poll Results: What's your setup
YES!! HDTV, Hi-def player and AV Receiver with HDMI for lossless audio	4	20.00%
Almost! HDTV and Hi-def player. AV Receiver with 5.1 multi ch analog inputs	4	20.00%
Nearly! HDTV and Hi-def player. AV Receiver with Optical	5	25.00%
Yeah! HDTV and hi-def player only	4	20.00%
Bah! Hi-def player and a crappy SD TV!	1	5.00%
Boo! SD TV and DVD still! Wohoo!	8	40.00%
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21-02-2008	#5 (permalink)
CDan CD Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,426	Re: Are you experiencing FULL High Definition? There really isn't any difference between 5:1 analog and 5:1 MPCM over HDMI, in terms of quality. Both deliver "lossless" audio. Don't confuse 2-ch analog with 5:1 (6-ch) analog. Only a few players offer 6-ch analog, and are much desired for folks with non-HDMI AVRs.

23-02-2008	#8 (permalink)
Some Random Guy CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Re: Are you experiencing FULL High Definition? 47" 1080p LCD TV here with a Blu-ray and HD-DVD player. The 7.1 receiver is not HDMI though - only 5.1 analog and optical/coaxial inputs. EDIT: Argh - ignore the rest of this post. There's another thread on the topic. __________________ BenQ DW1640 x 4 LG GGW-H20L Lite-On DH-20A4P x 3 Lite-On LH-20A1P Pioneer DVR-115D x 3 Samsung SH-203B x 2 Made in Japan blanks only for CD and DVD SL, Made in Singapore blanks only for DVD DL

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22-03-2008	#10 (permalink)
crossg Retired Moderator & Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta. Canada Posts: 4,575	Re: Are you experiencing FULL High Definition? This is as good as it's going to get for me for awhile. Maybe a BD burner later when they get to a reasonable price. Samsung LN-T4671. 46", 120Hz LCD TV 4 Polk Audio Monitor 30 Surround speakers. 2 Polk Audio Monitor 40 Front ch Speakers 1 Polk Audio CS1 Center channel Speaker. I Polk Audio PSW110, 10" Subwoofer. I Harmony 880 Universal remote. Currently the Monitor 40's are not hooked up as I am renting a condo with very thin walls and I am sure my neighbors wouldn't appreciate it. Probably don't as it is. Toshiba A35 HD-DVD Player. Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray Player. Onkyo TX-SR705 AVR. Old JVC 5 disc CD player. Motorola HD Cabe Box. 55 Blu-ray Movies (some on loan) 36 HD-DVD Movies with 10 more freebies to come from. I will not buy anything else! I will not buy anything else! I will not buy anything else! I will not buy anything else! __________________ My PC Specs. Plextor 760A/716A 1.07/1.10, BenQ DW1655, BCIB, BenQ DW1640 x2, BSLB, Nec 4551A, 1.08. Lite On SHM 165P6S/LH-20A1S, MS0R/9L05. LG GSA H22N/H62N, 1.02/CL01. The Forum Rules Click here to join CDFreaks.com.

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Bob I donated to the Tsunami fund and all I got was this lousy title Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Looking for my zigzags ~ I come from the no place and i go to the no where Posts: 14,553	Re: Are you experiencing FULL High Definition? Very nice crossg but i would still hook up the 40's __________________ "You've Got a hole in your soul if you don't dig the Blues" .....My New Build is Finished. Click HERE to join CDFreaks.com Formerly rolling56 I'm not responsible for my typing in chat or on the board I have Oldtimers "Life'll Kill Yeah" "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" ~ Warren Zevon

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bigmike7 CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lurking In The Back Of Your Mind Posts: 5,618	Re: Are you experiencing FULL High Definition? Yo- Toshiba HD - A3 via hdmi to Onkyo TX-SR805 via hdmi to Hitachi 57 inch UltraVision HD-PTV-eh __________________ Mike Brayden & Lil Burnits Proud Cyber GranPa - 'CERCA, TROVA' - 'NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM' Be Kind To The Old Folks - For They Are A Reflection Of Yourself In The Future-eh!!! Work Computer = AMD Opteron 180 /2gb G. Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp3 /(2) 250gb Seagate SATA Hard Drives /Coolmax CUG-700 watt psu /Samsung 202G /LiteOn 20A4P /Pioneer 115D /BenQ 1640 x/flashed to EW 164B /Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 3850 w/512mb GDDR3/256 bit videocard /Planar 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold Burning Computer= p4 3.06-HT /2gb G.Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp3 /(2) Seagate 250 gb HDD's /Antec Neo HE 550 watt psu /Pioneer DVR115D w/v1.18 fw as Primary/Burner /LiteOn 20A4H w/vQP57 fw as Primary/Reader/Ripper/Disc Quality Testing /Intel Extreme Graphics /ViewSonic 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold On The Shelf: (2) LiteOn SHM-160P6S as backup, BenQ (1) 1640, LG 4167, Liteon 1693, AOpen 1648/aap-pro

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1 Week Ago	#15 (permalink)
bigmike7 CD Freaks Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lurking In The Back Of Your Mind Posts: 5,618	Re: Are you experiencing FULL High Definition? Yo Kipper- Welcome to the Onkyo TX-SR805 owners club- Let us know how you like the new receiver-eh!!! __________________ Mike Brayden & Lil Burnits Proud Cyber GranPa - 'CERCA, TROVA' - 'NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM' Be Kind To The Old Folks - For They Are A Reflection Of Yourself In The Future-eh!!! Work Computer = AMD Opteron 180 /2gb G. Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp3 /(2) 250gb Seagate SATA Hard Drives /Coolmax CUG-700 watt psu /Samsung 202G /LiteOn 20A4P /Pioneer 115D /BenQ 1640 x/flashed to EW 164B /Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 3850 w/512mb GDDR3/256 bit videocard /Planar 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold Burning Computer= p4 3.06-HT /2gb G.Skill PC3200 DDR SDRAM /XP Home-sp3 /(2) Seagate 250 gb HDD's /Antec Neo HE 550 watt psu /Pioneer DVR115D w/v1.18 fw as Primary/Burner /LiteOn 20A4H w/vQP57 fw as Primary/Reader/Ripper/Disc Quality Testing /Intel Extreme Graphics /ViewSonic 20.1" LCD /Nero 6.6 /DVDFab Gold On The Shelf: (2) LiteOn SHM-160P6S as backup, BenQ (1) 1640, LG 4167, Liteon 1693, AOpen 1648/aap-pro

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