Does anyone else feel the PS3 has better sound clarity than SAL blu-ray players...

Semp1 · 03-29-2009, 12:09 PM

I have just noticed that when playing a BD on a ps3 the sound is much louder and even the bass is deeper than stand alones. Does anyone but me feel this way and what player are you comparing it to?

Chris Gerhard · 03-29-2009, 12:40 PM

I don't find any difference between the PS3 decoding compared to the Sony BDP-S550 decoding and outputting PCM over HDMI to a Yamaha RX-V663. I also don't find any difference between the PS3 decoding and standalone players bitstreaming the advanced audio codecs to the RX-V663. I don't believe there is an audible difference between a properly working PS3 and properly working standalone players.

Chris

Stew4HD · 03-31-2009, 11:44 AM

I don't notice any difference. I have a PS3 and BD35, both connected to my Denon 4806 via HDMI, both are outputting audio via PCM (the Denon does not decode HD audio).

I just love the simplicity of the BD35 as it integrates into my system easier.

Semp1 · 03-31-2009, 06:38 PM

just do me a favor whenever you have time use the same movie and just check the SAL and the PS3 at the same volume and tell me if they are the same loudness because I feel there is a noticable difference with the ps3 and everything it is hands down louder than other electronics at the same volume.

**PFC5** · 03-31-2009, 06:50 PM

I cannot remember hearing any difference back in December when i quickly checked out the BD35 where i have the PS3, but just remember louder is not necessarily better. To accurately/fairly compare you must compare both at the same volume levels.

tvine2000 · 04-01-2009, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PFC5

I cannot remember hearing any difference back in December when i quickly checked out the BD35 where i have the PS3, but just remember louder is not necessarily better. To accurately/fairly compare you must compare both at the same volume levels.

good point.
this loudness thing always comes in to play when talking about dtsma vs dd true hd.many think dts is louder so its better then dd truehd,and thats so wrong.in true tests done back in the dvd days.
it was proven theres no difference between the two.
tests today on hd audio codes results are the same.
i'm sure dts doesn't mind the debate.i like both dts and dd,but if i was blindfolded i coundn't tell if i was hearing dts or dd.
if you think one is better then the other then the hype works,each company has done there job ..well! i know off subject.

Nikopol · 04-01-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Semp1

just do me a favor whenever you have time use the same movie and just check the SAL and the PS3 at the same volume and tell me if they are the same loudness because I feel there is a noticable difference with the ps3 and everything it is hands down louder than other electronics at the same volume.

Just a thought: When decoding to PCM (which i guess you must be doing, since the PS3 doesn't bitstream), you can directly adjust the volume level the PS3 is outputting. Maybe that setting it turned way up on your system.

sigill · 04-01-2009, 12:25 PM

I would have though there were quite a few variables that could be taken into account here. I would imagine it all depends on the settings and speaker systems involved.

Semp1 · 04-08-2009, 04:18 PM

The PS3 does. Bitstream through HDMI...

Semp1 · 04-08-2009, 04:20 PM

And by the way the ps3 is louder than everything and yes I have the volume at +2 on it's system menu, which I feel should be on every electronic there is no distortion in sound when put to this so it's definately not a negative...

**PFC5** · 04-08-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Semp1

The PS3 does. Bitstream through HDMI...

It does bitstream Standard audio through HDMI, but it CANNOT bistream the HD audio via HDMI. You MUST have the PS23 decode it via HDMi to actually hear the HD audio formats.

emacs · 04-12-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PFC5

but it CANNOT bistream the HD audio via HDMI.

true. the PS3 and the HDMI 1.3 spec were both finalised in 2006. i suspect 1.3 wasn't ready in time when the game console went into production.

03-29-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
Semp1 Obsessed with Hi-Def. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Age: 28 Posts: 744	Does anyone else feel the PS3 has better sound clarity than SAL blu-ray players... I have just noticed that when playing a BD on a ps3 the sound is much louder and even the bass is deeper than stand alones. Does anyone but me feel this way and what player are you comparing it to? __________________ Living Room Sony KDL52XBR6, Onkyo TX-SR707, Polk CS10, Polk TSI300, Polk TSI100, Outlaw LFM-1 Plus, OPPO BD-P83, XBOX 360, Wii, Apple TV, Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD Bed Room Sony KDL40XBR2/3, Samsung BDP2500 , Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD, PS3 Slim, XBOX 360

03-29-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
Chris Gerhard High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8,972	I don't find any difference between the PS3 decoding compared to the Sony BDP-S550 decoding and outputting PCM over HDMI to a Yamaha RX-V663. I also don't find any difference between the PS3 decoding and standalone players bitstreaming the advanced audio codecs to the RX-V663. I don't believe there is an audible difference between a properly working PS3 and properly working standalone players. Chris Last edited by Chris Gerhard; 03-29-2009 at 12:43 PM.

03-31-2009, 11:44 AM	#3
Stew4HD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tejas Baby Posts: 9,186	I don't notice any difference. I have a PS3 and BD35, both connected to my Denon 4806 via HDMI, both are outputting audio via PCM (the Denon does not decode HD audio). I just love the simplicity of the BD35 as it integrates into my system easier. __________________ ___________________________________

03-31-2009, 06:38 PM	#4
Semp1 Obsessed with Hi-Def. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Age: 28 Posts: 744	just do me a favor whenever you have time use the same movie and just check the SAL and the PS3 at the same volume and tell me if they are the same loudness because I feel there is a noticable difference with the ps3 and everything it is hands down louder than other electronics at the same volume. __________________ Living Room Sony KDL52XBR6, Onkyo TX-SR707, Polk CS10, Polk TSI300, Polk TSI100, Outlaw LFM-1 Plus, OPPO BD-P83, XBOX 360, Wii, Apple TV, Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD Bed Room Sony KDL40XBR2/3, Samsung BDP2500 , Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD, PS3 Slim, XBOX 360

03-31-2009, 06:50 PM	#5
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 31,284	I cannot remember hearing any difference back in December when i quickly checked out the BD35 where i have the PS3, but just remember louder is not necessarily better. To accurately/fairly compare you must compare both at the same volume levels. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier PSN: PFC5

04-01-2009, 12:25 PM	#8
sigill High Def fan Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United kingdom-Manchester Age: 30 Posts: 2,606	I would have though there were quite a few variables that could be taken into account here. I would imagine it all depends on the settings and speaker systems involved. __________________ Phillips 37" LCD 720p/1080i Sony BDP-S350 Sony BDP-S300 Toshiba XDE-500 DVD player Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 AVR KEF1005.2 speakers Latest HD movies bought - Burn After Reading - Jackie Brown - Full Metal Jacket 144 Blu-rays

04-08-2009, 04:18 PM	#9
Semp1 Obsessed with Hi-Def. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Age: 28 Posts: 744	The PS3 does. Bitstream through HDMI... __________________ Living Room Sony KDL52XBR6, Onkyo TX-SR707, Polk CS10, Polk TSI300, Polk TSI100, Outlaw LFM-1 Plus, OPPO BD-P83, XBOX 360, Wii, Apple TV, Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD Bed Room Sony KDL40XBR2/3, Samsung BDP2500 , Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD, PS3 Slim, XBOX 360

04-08-2009, 04:20 PM	#10
Semp1 Obsessed with Hi-Def. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brooklyn. NY Age: 28 Posts: 744	And by the way the ps3 is louder than everything and yes I have the volume at +2 on it's system menu, which I feel should be on every electronic there is no distortion in sound when put to this so it's definately not a negative... __________________ Living Room Sony KDL52XBR6, Onkyo TX-SR707, Polk CS10, Polk TSI300, Polk TSI100, Outlaw LFM-1 Plus, OPPO BD-P83, XBOX 360, Wii, Apple TV, Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD Bed Room Sony KDL40XBR2/3, Samsung BDP2500 , Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD, PS3 Slim, XBOX 360

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