PS3, HDMI audio

[Rangerscott]

"surround" on my tv actually helps the audio. Without it on, it's even quieter.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by goof2

What are you using now? I have only ever used the PS3, but the people over at the home theater forum I read still seem to think that the PS3 is one of the best Bluray players available.

Oh I know! I'm using my PS3 but I'm of the impression that a decent $200 Blu Ray would do the same job... Am I mistaken? I totally waffle back and forth on this deal...

[AquaPython]

Originally Posted by goof2

I would select all of them. Your receiver is able to decode any format currently available.

ok PS3 gives two choices, auto or manual.
auto i select HDMI , and then shows you that pretty much everything is checked. (leaving out that one, pcm i think)
manual gives a the list that you can check which ones you want.

everything was checked since i already had hdmi selected.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by AquaPython

ok PS3 gives two choices, auto or manual.
auto i select HDMI , and then shows you that pretty much everything is checked. (leaving out that one, pcm i think)
manual gives a the list that you can check which ones you want.

everything was checked since i already had hdmi selected.

Ok, that being the case I do not think it is your PS3 creating the issue. I have some things listed below that may be contributing. Most are stupid, but it is good to check everything.

On the speakers, are you using a subwoofer?
Have you tried changing the bass/treble settings? Does it have any noticeable effect?
Have you run an audio test (using test tones) on the speakers to make sure they are all connected to the right speaker outputs on the receiver?
Mess with the settings for the speakers. Change the speaker size setting in the receiver to large for all speakers. Shut off the crossovers to all speakers or, if that can't be done, set them to the lowest they can go.

It may be that the receiver had settings that were cutting off the bass and boosting the treble out of the box. Try messing with them and see if it makes a difference.

[AquaPython]

check my first post, it works fine on other inputs.

i did find in another settings area , something that normalizes sounds, reducing the volume differences , but it said it was only for media on the HD (ie not games or BD's)
i checked it anyway, but i don't think it made much of a difference. i want to try another BD and a PS3 game , to see if it is just how watchmen was created.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Oh I know! I'm using my PS3 but I'm of the impression that a decent $200 Blu Ray would do the same job... Am I mistaken? I totally waffle back and forth on this deal...

I don't know enough about it to give you a good opinion. From my understanding though the PS3 is a very capable player and Sony designed the hardware in a way to "future proof" it for quite a while. They are also good about releasing software updates which add compatibility for new formats.

If you want a much more informed opinion I would suggest checking out avsforum.com as they have a shitload of information (sometimes too much). Their "PS3 as a blu-ray player" thread has over 26,000 replies. You should be able to get a better idea over there.

[AquaPython]

hmm i wonder if i hook up the PS3 to the internet and update the software, the problem will be fixed? strange though, this is the brand new slim PS3

[goof2]

Originally Posted by AquaPython

hmm i wonder if i hook up the PS3 to the internet and update the software, the problem will be fixed? strange though, this is the brand new slim PS3

It can't hurt. For both my PS3 and the 2 iPods I have had there were software updates available as soon as I bought them. You may also want to check how the HDMI input you have the PS3 hooked up to is set. It probably isn't the problem but it looks like there are some settings that can be made on that receiver specific to each HDMI input, including audio level and type of signal. You may want to also try hooking the PS3 up to another HDMI input on the receiver and see if it makes a difference.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by goof2

It can't hurt. For both my PS3 and the 2 iPods I have had there were software updates available as soon as I bought them. You may also want to check how the HDMI input you have the PS3 hooked up to is set. It probably isn't the problem but it looks like there are some settings that can be made on that receiver specific to each HDMI input, including audio level and type of signal. You may want to also try hooking the PS3 up to another HDMI input on the receiver and see if it makes a difference.

Also try using an optical cable(toslink) for sound and see if it's better... On my cable box, the optical sounds much better probably due to the box's limitations.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by AquaPython

hmm i wonder if i hook up the PS3 to the internet and update the software, the problem will be fixed? strange though, this is the brand new slim PS3

hey try a regular dvd and see what you get.