Offtopic - TVs and 5.1 sound

demuss · 21-09-2004, 11:14

This is a bit off topic but I don't know of another active forum where I could post this.

I have a TV at the moment which has Dolby Pro logic built in so I have 2 separate rear speakers. I'm after a new telly but the trend seems to be Virtual Dolby.
My query is, can I plug in a 5.1 Home Cinema into the back of a TV and expect to get 5.1 sound out of it? Also is there anyway of turning the Home Cinema system on/off with the TV.

Thanks
Demus

digigriffin · 21-09-2004, 11:32

DD (Dolby Digital) 5.1 sound must come from a DD 5.1 source.
So this would not usually be your TV.

Your DVD or your Sky+ would output 5.1 sound and these could be connected to a home cinema amp.

My TV has built in DD 5.1 but I don't use it at all now.
I now use an amp (with it's own speakers) that handles DD and DTS as well as DPL2 (Dolby ProLogic 2).

In my experience TV with build in DD just don't have enough punch that you would get from a separate amp.

If you are buying a new amp, DPL2 is a must as it makes non DD sound very DD ish.

johndmccoy · 21-09-2004, 11:55

digigriffin is correct. To get decent surround sound you need to get a proper amp and speakers. As for control I use a universal programmable remote that I have programmed to turn everything on and off with a single button push - if you visit www.remotecentral.com you can read up on the various models around.

Dunedin397 · 22-09-2004, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by demuss

This is a bit off topic but I don't know of another active forum where I could post this.

I have a TV at the moment which has Dolby Pro logic built in so I have 2 separate rear speakers. I'm after a new telly but the trend seems to be Virtual Dolby.
My query is, can I plug in a 5.1 Home Cinema into the back of a TV and expect to get 5.1 sound out of it? Also is there anyway of turning the Home Cinema system on/off with the TV.

Thanks
Demus

Usually you would connect your sources (ie Sky box, Freeview box, console, DVD player, etc) to the 5.1 system via audio cables as well as connecting them to the TV to get the video. You'd then turn off the audio from the TV and use the 5.1 system.

As for control you'd need to check if your remote is a learning model or if the 5.1 system's remote is learning.

If you're looking for a TV with Dolby Pro Logic 2 then Comet sell the JVC 28R47SK which comes with rear speakers and a sub-woofer. I bought one in May this year and I'm very pleased with it.

Dunedin

21-09-2004, 11:14	#1
demuss Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9	Offtopic - TVs and 5.1 sound This is a bit off topic but I don't know of another active forum where I could post this. I have a TV at the moment which has Dolby Pro logic built in so I have 2 separate rear speakers. I'm after a new telly but the trend seems to be Virtual Dolby. My query is, can I plug in a 5.1 Home Cinema into the back of a TV and expect to get 5.1 sound out of it? Also is there anyway of turning the Home Cinema system on/off with the TV. Thanks Demus

21-09-2004, 11:32	#2
digigriffin Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London Posts: 601	DD (Dolby Digital) 5.1 sound must come from a DD 5.1 source. So this would not usually be your TV. Your DVD or your Sky+ would output 5.1 sound and these could be connected to a home cinema amp. My TV has built in DD 5.1 but I don't use it at all now. I now use an amp (with it's own speakers) that handles DD and DTS as well as DPL2 (Dolby ProLogic 2). In my experience TV with build in DD just don't have enough punch that you would get from a separate amp. If you are buying a new amp, DPL2 is a must as it makes non DD sound very DD ish.

21-09-2004, 11:55	#3
johndmccoy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seaforde, Co. Down, N Ireland Posts: 24	digigriffin is correct. To get decent surround sound you need to get a proper amp and speakers. As for control I use a universal programmable remote that I have programmed to turn everything on and off with a single button push - if you visit www.remotecentral.com you can read up on the various models around.

22-09-2004, 15:14	#4
Dunedin397 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 182	Quote: Originally Posted by demuss This is a bit off topic but I don't know of another active forum where I could post this. I have a TV at the moment which has Dolby Pro logic built in so I have 2 separate rear speakers. I'm after a new telly but the trend seems to be Virtual Dolby. My query is, can I plug in a 5.1 Home Cinema into the back of a TV and expect to get 5.1 sound out of it? Also is there anyway of turning the Home Cinema system on/off with the TV. Thanks Demus Usually you would connect your sources (ie Sky box, Freeview box, console, DVD player, etc) to the 5.1 system via audio cables as well as connecting them to the TV to get the video. You'd then turn off the audio from the TV and use the 5.1 system. As for control you'd need to check if your remote is a learning model or if the 5.1 system's remote is learning. If you're looking for a TV with Dolby Pro Logic 2 then Comet sell the JVC 28R47SK which comes with rear speakers and a sub-woofer. I bought one in May this year and I'm very pleased with it. Dunedin

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