[WTA] 1080p movies with Dolby,...etc, Need to know more...
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 Mar 5 2010, 05:34 PM, updated 16y ago
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Dear forumers,
I am noob in this. I would like to know the sound format for HD movies. How is it being done? PCM , Dolby DigitalTrue HD, dts-hdma.... And... how can I really hear the difference? do i need special sets of speakers? I plan to run the full HD movies using my notebook (with HDMI port) and link to Full HD LCD TV and the sounds will be processed by Creative X-Fi USB sound processor? Possible?  Rgds, RK |
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Mar 5 2010, 06:30 PM
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Wow, so informative! Thanks guys!
mpyw: Meaning i cannot use notebook even with Creative Ext. Sound card? Gotta scout for ASUS O!Play AIR HDP-R3 already  Azbro: So, meaning to say, I have to invest in Home Theater Systems also? Aiyo So if i were to purchase from [http://www.movieberry.com/], those HD media players can decode those sound formats? Still thinking of the cheapest solution to get to hear the sound difference... haha This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Mar 5 2010, 07:00 PM |
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Mar 5 2010, 07:29 PM
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Owh, ok,... will do more research bro.
 Gee,... thankx  This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Mar 5 2010, 07:30 PM |
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Mar 16 2010, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(azbro @ Mar 5 2010, 07:04 PM) Get a HT set Bro,... Asus O!Play Air HDP-R3 is running on HDMI 1.3. I think, DTSHDMA us supported. Amacam, worth buying ka? It also comes with the optical audio jack. ....or 2nd hand AVR that decodes DTS/DD...but make sure of hardware compatibility first.But for DTSHDMA, you need to spend a lot more...and I'm not sure AsusOplay supports DTSHDMA or not?...  |
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Mar 16 2010, 05:18 PM
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Oh my
 How can I be sure? Never mention in specs.  This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Mar 16 2010, 05:19 PM |
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Mar 16 2010, 11:48 PM
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Oh my,... i sense more components being taken into account. Btw, what is AVR?
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Mar 17 2010, 09:45 AM
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Can also... so i get:
- An Asus notebook with 1GB dedicated GPU & HDMI port - Creative X-Fi Surround 5.1 (with TOSLINK) - Good 5.1 Surround Speakers with TOSLINK? (not those expensive ones) Dear sifus, this config is okay? |
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Mar 17 2010, 11:15 AM
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Makes sense also as I only wanna make sure that the sound that comes out is really Dolby Digital AC3,Dolby Digital Plus & DTS Digital Surround.
That's all my requirement. Maybe my ears also cannot differentiate the HD audio You guys (all the sifus that replied) really shared good info and it is very useful. Thanks, yo! This post has been edited by RayKazansky: Mar 17 2010, 11:16 AM |
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Mar 18 2010, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(htkaki @ Mar 17 2010, 05:33 PM) Yes, the difference will be rather minimal or to some untrained ears, none at all, which was being debated some time ago. Bro, since I'm on a tight budget, I am considering one of these players first...I had Dvico 6500 and HDX BD1. In a way, both have their pros and cons in terms of HD playback (m2ts and bd iso). I guess there isn't a perfect media player that does all flawlessly in the market now. - TViX HD N1 (Cafe) - A.C.Ryan Playon!HD mini [ACR-PV73200] - ASUS O!Play AIR HDP-R3 - WD TV Live - FreeAgent Theater+™ HD Media Player Any suggestion? *I think, HTPC+AVR will be too costly for me at the moment * |
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Mar 18 2010, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE(Ngto @ Mar 18 2010, 11:46 AM) Just having 5.1 sound over HDMI doesn't mean it can handle HD Audio. Getting HD Audio will depend on the software, the sound Card capabilities etc. Since TViX HD N1 (shortlisted) is premium according to Digital Mall seller... I am still wondering if the unit is more reliable than others like ACRyan in terms of certain files cannot be played eventhough format is supported, menu hang...and etc. Even your AVR must be able to handle HD Audio. There are some AVR with HDMI but the sound is not passed through. In either case there must be a HD audio decoder (TrueHD/DTS-MA, not regular Dolby/DTS) present. Selecting HD audio in the source movie and hearing 5.1 sound in your HT system doesn't mean you are getting HD Audio. For e.g when I play a blu-ray movie in my non-HD audio AVR , I still get 5.1 sound but it is only downgraded sound. btw, you didn't quote "guys" wrongly. You quote "U Guys" wrongly . And it's not the english that I am talking about  Added on March 18, 2010, 11:53 am Each player got some ++ and -- . You need to be more specific of your needs. |
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Mar 19 2010, 11:58 AM
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What is the BD1 thingy? got link?
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Mar 19 2010, 02:26 PM
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Meaning the BD1 is more advance than the one i'm targetting... TViX HD N1 Cafe? price could be as close to double
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Mar 22 2010, 11:40 AM
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Hi Ngto,
Thank you for the very informative explanations. If I were to set my purchase price higher, what are the options (players that are on par with BD1) ? |
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Mar 22 2010, 01:34 PM
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Bro, someone selling AC Ryan told me that the device can read bluray iso... is it the same thing you mentioned about BD1?
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Mar 24 2010, 10:47 AM
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Hi Ngto, yes,.. fully under-sa-tand liow & ten-kiu.
Here's what i wanna do:- - Just get the HD N1 for normal playback and forget about expensip sound system. Cant afford liow as I am buying new car. |
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Mar 24 2010, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(gilbertlhl @ Mar 24 2010, 12:37 PM) hahaha.. that is true.. knowlwdge is free.. So many inputs until i wanted to faint (too noob)... but just wonder he learn or not.. sekali gus we giv so many input...  . Sorry to have troubled you guys and I really appreciate those comments. |
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Mar 24 2010, 04:23 PM
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Aiyo... nowadays hobbies can be so expensive... i can be normal HT fan but not extreme ones... good 1080p quality vids and clear sound also can already... requirement = low.
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