Pro Logic IIx, DPL II, DPL, DTS ES, DD EX and other formats digrams.

[Smokey]

I wished I was that knowledgeable. I just edited the article from the link I provided and use their graphs

[depressed]

It's the effort that counts...

Off topic, I would like to know what DSP the members here prefer when (and if) they listen to "decoded" stereo music ? Or better yet, which method do you hate the least? I kind of like the Neo 6: Music, especially if there is lot of piano activity in the song. There is a lot of rear center activity when listening to piano reproduction. I kind of miss the stereo effect when I listen too it, though. I guess the crappy speakers make it even worse. Just cant believe the difference in performance between the receiver and speakers...

[kelsci]

Very nice, Smokey. KELSCI.

[Smokey]

Thanks KELSCI. Hometheaterhifi.com did a fine job with those illustrations

Off topic, I would like to know what DSP the members here prefer when (and if) they listen to "decoded" stereo music ? Or better yet, which method do you hate the least?

I really like BBE sound decoder (only TV have this feature) when I listen to satellite audio [only] channels. It add a nice "lively" sound to it. I wished my Receiver had that enhancement feature (so I don't have to route audio thru TV).

[depressed]

Thanks KELSCI. Hometheaterhifi.com did a fine job with those illustrations




I really like BBE sound decoder (only TV have this feature) when I listen to satellite audio [only] channels. It add a nice "lively" sound to it. I wished my Receiver had that enhancement feature (so I don't have to route audio thru TV).

I know what you mean. My TV doesn't have that feature, but I listened to it a couple of times at my ex-girlfriends' place. I liked it a lot. If one is satisfied with the system (which I'm not), there is a lot of equipment on the market that can add numerous options and sound programs to the existing setup. Adding this equipment makes sense if one has decent speakers (which I don't)
Btw Smokey, if you have a 5.1 or a 6.1 (DTS only) setup, here is a link for the file. It's a hilarious surround demo ("battle" between Swedish and a Norwegian amplifier)
Just download,unzip and burn the .wav file "as is" onto a cd and listen to it. Better yet, if your sound card supports DTS, you can listen to it on your comp...
Here is the link: http://www.sr.se/laddahem/multikanal/dts/norgeES.zip
Enjoy!

[Smokey]

Thanks for the link depressed. Will check it out when I get a chance.

If one is satisfied with the system (which I'm not), there is a lot of equipment on the market that can add numerous options and sound programs to the existing setup. Adding this equipment makes sense if one has decent speakers (which I don't)

IMO an equalizer should be an integral part of any HT setup. I wished most receivers would include an internal multi band EQ also-instead of giving you the option of million DSP that are useless and will never be used.

[ronning]

IIx...?

I'm considering between two different receivers for my next purchase - a yamaha and a sony. (probably the yamaha). The yamaha has IIx decoding and the sony only has II. IIx seems to be a rather significant improvement (although I believe both yamaha and sony have proprietary "upscaling" matrixing from anything to 7.1).

I'm a little confused, though.. Dolby actually wants you to use IIx for *all* recorded movie material - 5.1, ex, and even 2 channel?? Is it designed to be a "catch all" mode that you can just leave your receiver in and always have 7.1 sound no matter the DVD soundtrack??

Thanks,

Olen
...and I thought I knew everything about surround sound - until 7.1 entered the market

[doanster]

I really dont think that it really is a 'catch all mode' :P
I am sure u know that the original DPL II is used to enhance stereo and Dolby Surround encoded soundtracks. I believe that DPL IIx simply builds on any 5.1 signal. So, for analogue 2 channel sources, the original 5.1 would be derived similar to the DPLII with enhancements to allow for 7.1 channel sound. Likewise, it would pull in a decoded DD 5.1 soundtrack and enhance it to allow for 7.1 channel sound. Of course, i m no expert (YET...hehe...I intend to work for Dolby within the next 10 yrs ;-) that is my life goal lol)

IIx...?
I'm considering between two different receivers for my next purchase - a yamaha and a sony. (probably the yamaha). The yamaha has IIx decoding and the sony only has II. IIx seems to be a rather significant improvement (although I believe both yamaha and sony have proprietary "upscaling" matrixing from anything to 7.1).

I'm a little confused, though.. Dolby actually wants you to use IIx for *all* recorded movie material - 5.1, ex, and even 2 channel?? Is it designed to be a "catch all" mode that you can just leave your receiver in and always have 7.1 sound no matter the DVD soundtrack??

Thanks,

Olen
...and I thought I knew everything about surround sound - until 7.1 entered the market