Dolby Pro Logic IIz - Onkyo TX-607
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Silver Member Username: SoundgameRichmond Hill Toronto, Ontario Canada Post Number: 838 Registered: Jun-08 | 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_abelaBerkshire UK Post Number: 3680 Registered: Sep-04 | 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? |
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Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2758 Registered: Feb-07 | I don't think my wife would go for me adding even more speakers to our already crowded living room. |
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Silver Member Username: SoundgameRichmond Hill Toronto, Ontario Canada Post Number: 842 Registered: Jun-08 | 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. |
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Gold Member Username: Frank_abelaBerkshire UK Post Number: 3689 Registered: Sep-04 | 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? |
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Silver Member Username: SoundgameRichmond Hill Toronto, Ontario Canada Post Number: 853 Registered: Jun-08 | I have no idea Frank but good question. I'd still like to hear the z-format. |
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Gold Member Username: John_sColumbus, Ohio US Post Number: 2490 Registered: Feb-04 |
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. |
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Silver Member Username: SoundgameRichmond Hill Toronto, Ontario Canada Post Number: 860 Registered: Jun-08 | Thanks John. I wish Onkyo would provide a software upgrade for my 805 so I could try it out on it. |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12886 Registered: Dec-04 | How many pages ARE IN this NASA proprietory manual?!? |
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Gold Member Username: John_sColumbus, Ohio US Post Number: 2491 Registered: Feb-04 | 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_abelaBerkshire UK Post Number: 3696 Registered: Sep-04 | Thanks for the info John. I shall read up on it when I get the chance. |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12898 Registered: Dec-04 | Back to "war and peace" |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12899 Registered: Dec-04 | Warren Piece, who's he? |
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Silver Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 451 Registered: Oct-07 | 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......... |
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Silver Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 452 Registered: Oct-07 | And don't ever mock Tolstoy again. |
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Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2829 Registered: Feb-07 | Ha ha. Come on, that was rather witty. |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12941 Registered: Dec-04 |  |
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Silver Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 457 Registered: Oct-07 | 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? |
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Gold Member Username: DmitchellOttawa, Ontario Canada Post Number: 2834 Registered: Feb-07 | I'm in. |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12943 Registered: Dec-04 | 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. |
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Silver Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 458 Registered: Oct-07 | see what I mean? Any editors please PM me with your favorite 'Nuckism', to coin a phrase. |
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Platinum Member Username: NuckPost Number: 12946 Registered: Dec-04 | Geez, leo, isn't it a bit early here on the left coast to be drinking? Oh wait a minute...I, uhh... Cheers! |
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Silver Member Username: MagfanUSA Post Number: 459 Registered: Oct-07 | 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. |
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