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Thread: Dolby Pro Logic IIz - Onkyo TX-607 |
    
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 838
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 10:28 pm: |
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Here's a review of the new Dolby Pro-Logic IIz on the new Onkyo-TX607
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/features/3168/first-listen-dolby-pro-logic-iiz. html |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3680
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 12:01 pm: |
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Interesting. The question in my mind is why anyone would use Dolby Pro Logic with their DVDs and blurays when those formats have the discrete digital audio channels? |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2758
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 07:05 pm: |
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I don't think my wife would go for me adding even more speakers to our already crowded living room. |
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 842
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - 08:34 am: |
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I'm not sold on the results but I guess it's just an added feature, especially if you're not using those extra two channels in a 5.1 setup.
With the Onkyo receivers, I'm not sure about the 607, but with my 805, I can either use the two surround rear amplifiers to run in 7.1 or alternatively change the settings to have them run the low-frequencies in bi-amping my fronts. This z-feature is another alternative but it seems that it only provides noticeable gain in action movies. Possibly in gaming systems as well.
In any case, I'll give Onkyo credit for being another first with leading edge technology in their mainstream receivers. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3689
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 12:10 pm: |
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But like I said, why would anyone want to use ProLogic which is an analogue surround system? Surely you'd want to use your Dolby TrueHD channels instead? Unless you can sit ProLogic on top of that?
Anybody know? |
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 853
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 10:55 pm: |
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I have no idea Frank but good question. I'd still like to hear the z-format. |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 2490
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 10:11 am: |
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quote:But like I said, why would anyone want to use ProLogic which is an analogue surround system? Surely you'd want to use your Dolby TrueHD channels instead? Unless you can sit ProLogic on top of that?
Anybody know?
Dolby Pro Logic IIz can be used in tandem with all audio formats, including DD, DD+, TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HR, and DTS-MA. With proper configuration, DPL IIz is automatic with any audio source in existing 5.1 systems. With existing 7.1 systems, DPL IIz defaults to the surround back speakers unless "...the input source contains the encoded front high channel."
See the 607 owner's manual pgs 65 and 66 for this. |
Silver Member Username: Soundgame
Richmond Hill Toronto,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 860
Registered: Jun-08
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| Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 01:18 pm: |
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Thanks John. I wish Onkyo would provide a software upgrade for my 805 so I could try it out on it. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12886
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 04:29 pm: |
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How many pages ARE IN this NASA proprietory manual?!? |
Gold Member Username: John_s
Columbus,
Ohio
US
Post Number: 2491
Registered: Feb-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 08:46 am: |
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Thanks John. I wish Onkyo would provide a software upgrade for my 805 so I could try it out on it.
I don't know...could be more than a simple software upgrade. I any case, judging from the Sound and Vision review, this front height effect doesn't sound like a big deal.
How many pages ARE IN this NASA proprietory manual?!?
Not that many. After all, some consider the 607 an entry level piece. The manual for the $7000 Pioneer Elite SC-09TX has 160 pages.
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3696
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 11:45 am: |
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Thanks for the info John. I shall read up on it when I get the chance. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12898
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 05:29 pm: |
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Back to "war and peace" |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12899
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 10, 2009 - 05:30 pm: |
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Warren Piece, who's he? |
Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 451
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Friday, July 17, 2009 - 08:04 pm: |
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Nuck, With All Due Respect, it is getting on pitiful when you have to give the punch line to your own joke!
what a crack-up......... |
Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 452
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Friday, July 17, 2009 - 08:05 pm: |
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And don't ever mock Tolstoy again. |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2829
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| Posted on Friday, July 17, 2009 - 08:37 pm: |
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Ha ha. Come on, that was rather witty. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12941
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, July 17, 2009 - 09:31 pm: |
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Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 457
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 03:44 am: |
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I know, just messing with Nuck.
I would seriously like to compile a small coffee table book
'The Wit and Wisdom of Nuck'.
Anyone want to help with publishing costs, for a piece of the action? |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2834
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:11 am: |
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I'm in. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12943
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 06:25 pm: |
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Talk about a slow day...
Great read, right up there with Great French military last stands of the 20th century, lowfat, lowcal Italian meals in minutes, Mormon drinking songs, and pork rub recipes from Muhommad's pantry. |
Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 458
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:26 pm: |
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see what I mean?
Any editors please PM me with your favorite 'Nuckism', to coin a phrase. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 12946
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 10:56 pm: |
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Geez, leo, isn't it a bit early here on the left coast to be drinking?
Oh wait a minute...I, uhh...
Cheers! |
Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 459
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 - 02:57 am: |
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With the hours I keep, how could I possibly drink too early?
You guys might have CLOSED a few bars in your time, but REAL MEN OPEN bars.
Besides, the sun is over the yard arm somewhere at ANY time. |
