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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
4-10-2008 @ 9:42AM
Tru-blu said...
I cannot wait for this update! I can finally put my home theater audio setup to proper use. Kudos to Sony. The PS3 in its early lifespan is already a remarkable machine that continues to get better.
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4-10-2008 @ 9:47AM
baby sea tuna said...
I've got a question. Do BRDs come with a 5.1 soundtrack as well as a 7.1? My stereo always seems to drop the audio down to the simulated 5.1 (which is 2.1 with phantom rears, I guess). However, my 360's HD-DVD does the 5.1 beautifully. Both are hooked up to the stereo via optical audio cables, and into the TV via an HDMI switch. Is this firmware update going to fix this? Or is it just me being dumb when I integrated the PS3 into my existing system?
I know there are some techies around here so hopefully someone can answer this...
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4-10-2008 @ 10:40AM
Popfrogs said...
Been answered 8 million times on the official Sony forums. Use bitstream instead of PCM for the BD audio settings. PCM is mainly for tuners that support decoding audio from HDMI. If you're using optical through a tuner (like most of us), put it in Bitstream mode for everything.
4-10-2008 @ 11:06AM
baby sea tuna said...
Thanks. I guess I'd have known that if I'd read the Sony forums.
4-10-2008 @ 11:27AM
Popfrogs said...
Yeah it's tricky because there's a ton of noise in those forums (10 year old kids hyped up on ritalin) but you can find some good info. Also it's laid out nicely, with specific forums for a lot of topics, specifically PS3 Media.
4-10-2008 @ 12:55PM
bykerjock said...
Here's a link to what I consider the very best page yet to explain what is supported by the PS3, what is not, and an explanation of each:
http://www.edepot.com/playstation3.html
You'll notice in the "Audio Storage Formats" section of the article, dts-HD Master Audio is highlighted as not being supported. Well, that's about to change. :O)
Great article. Happy reading.
4-10-2008 @ 9:54AM
Dahk said...
Lol Jem, think you need to change your font back for the last one =D. I thought it was still a quote from the Sony folks.
Gah... now I really need a home theatre set up =/.
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4-10-2008 @ 9:54AM
Riley Freeman said...
the constant support for my ps3 is one of the many reasons i i know i made the right choice with my system purchase.
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4-10-2008 @ 9:55AM
True_Darknight said...
Are you sure you have your PS3 configured to spit that out?????
Just go to Audio Seetings and make sure your output is what you need. And yes it does 7.1.
*I just but 14Gigs of movie files in the PS3 for my catalog enjoyment!!!!!!!*
hAHHAHA
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4-10-2008 @ 10:10AM
alan.nutter said...
Ok forget my comment above, I see it's now been confirmed on the blog.
Great news !!!
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4-10-2008 @ 10:12AM
KeanosMagicHat said...
I'm a little confused. I'm reading this hoping it's telling me that Firmware v2.3 will include DTS-HD MA !!!
However, there is also mention of a "V3.40", what is that?
Or is the full version v2.3.40?
Please could you clarify in case I need to "curb my enthusiasm".
Cheers.
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4-10-2008 @ 10:13AM
Jem said...
Sorry. My fault. Started typing in the numbers one key to the right. All fixed now. :)
4-10-2008 @ 10:17AM
JoJo said...
LOL!!!
4-10-2008 @ 10:25AM
Tony said...
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DTSHDMA FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANKS SONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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4-10-2008 @ 10:33AM
dubwise said...
um...iTunes please.
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4-10-2008 @ 10:55AM
Popfrogs said...
LOL.
4-10-2008 @ 11:12AM
meatyb0y420 said...
Hmmm, must be internal decoding of DTS-MA, for output as multi-channel PCM. SWEET! I understand it would take a hardware update to the full 1.3a spec for bitstreaming of DTS-MA. No biggie - lossless is lossless.
Now, if it could only playback 24bit/192kHz WAV or WMA files...Now THAT would make audio dweebs like me happy.
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4-10-2008 @ 11:25AM
Rye21 said...
As much as I love my tech im more of a visual than an audio buff lol. So to clarify what is the hype surrounding dts hd ma? Is it the highest bitrate audio you can get?
How is it better than the dolby true hd?
Sorry im looking into a nice home theatre sound system and need to know what this means.
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4-10-2008 @ 11:29AM
eugene said...
it isn't any better than dolby trueHD, it's just that Fox is a DTS whore and since it will be Fox that puts out the Firefly BD boxset, I'm happy.
4-10-2008 @ 12:35PM
Josh Schneeberger said...
DTS-HD-Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, and Uncompressed PCM are all basically the same thing...lossless audio codecs.
Each codec is able to recreate bit for bit the original studio master of whatever movie you are watching or whatever song you are listening to. So that crispness and subtlety that could only be found in the theater for so long is now available at home because gone are the days of highly compressed DD and even DTS tracks.
To me, to me these new codecs are the best thing about Blu-Ray. While these 1080p transfers look fantastic, HD is still a far way off from film (4k is where it's at), but these codecs give you the ability (granted with good equipment and acoustics) to top any local cinema's audio...
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