Pro Logic II

Barada · 10-02-2002, 11:32

Is Pro-Logic II worth bothering about ??.

I'm split between either a Denon 1602 Amp (with Pro-Logic II option as well as Dolby Digital and DTS) or the Yamaha AX-620 (with the usual Dolby Digital and DTS) ???.

wicket · 10-02-2002, 11:42

Without having had a demonstration of it is difficult to say. Prologic II is supposed to make existing Prologic material sound like 5.1 so it could give new life to existing tapes and probably tv broadcasts.

I don't think I would go for an amp specifically for it preferring to get the 5.1 and dts formats. I think my preference would be to get a 6.1 system ahead of Prologic II. I am more into watching dvds for their picture/sound quality rather than normal tv so the 6.1 sound formats are what would interest me more.

Spooky · 10-02-2002, 16:44

I would say that Pro logic II aint worth buying an amp for , but I have to say that the Denon amps are highly regarded..... I 'm looking at the 3802 for my next one....
Best bet is to listen to both amps and choose which one you think sounds best.
Laters
Spooks

Barada · 10-02-2002, 17:02

I was NEVER considering an amp just for Pro Logic II. I expect to get one with at least DTS decoding, just that Pro Logic II would just be an addded bonus that's all.....

wicket · 10-02-2002, 17:08

If you do end up buying an amp with Prologic II I would be interested to hear what you think about it.

Spooky · 10-02-2002, 23:29

Quote:

Originally posted by Barada
I was NEVER considering an amp just for Pro Logic II. I expect to get one with at least DTS decoding, just that Pro Logic II would just be an addded bonus that's all.....

Wasnt suggesting you were. I agree Pro Logic II would be nice, as I said I'm lookin at the 3802. I have heard Pro Logic II and its very good, a big improvement over the original.
Laters
Spooks

Barada · 11-02-2002, 10:50

I think I'm going to blow all my cash on a Marantz SR5200, this has DTS EX and 6.1 capability.

I've never had a Dolby Digital amp before so this looks like a good place to start......

wicket · 11-02-2002, 10:56

You are in for a treat then.

Spooky

Does Prologic II sound just like 5.1? Was I right in saying it would take existing media from tapes/tv and give it a pseudo 5.1 sound?

Thanks

wicket

Spooky · 11-02-2002, 18:44

Not quite as good placement as 5.1 but very good. It really depends on the source material ie a films on Sky sound pretty good actually, but ITV movies were pretty bad...Dunno why. I havent lived with it as such , only demo'd at he store for some time

BTW nice choice of amp Barada, never heard it myself but a few people have been buying that one. What speakers you gonna be running that bad boy through?

DTS ES titles are rare but the ones I have heard are superb.
Enjoy

Laters
Spooks

wicket · 14-02-2002, 11:55

Thanks Spooks.

Beaney · 15-02-2002, 11:19

Get dolby pro logicII if you are planning on owning a gamecube. Nintendo aren't including 5.1 but using pro logic II instead. I thought most new 5.1 amps decode pro logic II anyways?

oRiCN · 15-02-2002, 11:37

I've just got the Onkyo DS898, Which has ProLogic II and DTS: Neo6 (The DTS equivilent) They do both sound very good and there are a load of games starting to use PLII, Just got Wipeout Fusion for my PS2 and it poped up witha PLII logo..

ProLogicII has 2 modes Music and Cinema, Cinema beign your regular PL replacement, PLII Music spreads the sound around the front 3 speakers a bit more..

If your really into movies and get R1 discs from the US (ala play.com

it's deffinatly worth getting a DTS:ES (Matrix/Discrete) 6.1 capable amp, RushHour2 sounds SO good with the discrete rear centre channel

Spooky · 17-02-2002, 18:15

Quote:

Originally posted by oRiCN
I've just got the Onkyo DS898, Which has ProLogic II and DTS: Neo6 (The DTS equivilent) They do both sound very good and there are a load of games starting to use PLII, Just got Wipeout Fusion for my PS2 and it poped up witha PLII logo..

ProLogicII has 2 modes Music and Cinema, Cinema beign your regular PL replacement, PLII Music spreads the sound around the front 3 speakers a bit more..

If your really into movies and get R1 discs from the US (ala play.com it's deffinatly worth getting a DTS:ES (Matrix/Discrete) 6.1 capable amp, RushHour2 sounds SO good with the discrete rear centre channel

How do you rate this amp, was recommended at my local Sevenoaks store but having never really paid much attention to em I really dont know anything about them.
I'm gonna demo one next time I'm on hols but was lookin for some info.
Laters
Spooks

10-02-2002, 11:32	#1
Barada Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK Posts: 202	Pro Logic II Is Pro-Logic II worth bothering about ??. I'm split between either a Denon 1602 Amp (with Pro-Logic II option as well as Dolby Digital and DTS) or the Yamaha AX-620 (with the usual Dolby Digital and DTS) ???.

10-02-2002, 11:42	#2
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	Without having had a demonstration of it is difficult to say. Prologic II is supposed to make existing Prologic material sound like 5.1 so it could give new life to existing tapes and probably tv broadcasts. I don't think I would go for an amp specifically for it preferring to get the 5.1 and dts formats. I think my preference would be to get a 6.1 system ahead of Prologic II. I am more into watching dvds for their picture/sound quality rather than normal tv so the 6.1 sound formats are what would interest me more.

10-02-2002, 16:44	#3
Spooky Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 69	I would say that Pro logic II aint worth buying an amp for , but I have to say that the Denon amps are highly regarded..... I 'm looking at the 3802 for my next one.... Best bet is to listen to both amps and choose which one you think sounds best. Laters Spooks

10-02-2002, 17:02	#4
Barada Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK Posts: 202	I was NEVER considering an amp just for Pro Logic II. I expect to get one with at least DTS decoding, just that Pro Logic II would just be an addded bonus that's all.....

10-02-2002, 17:08	#5
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	If you do end up buying an amp with Prologic II I would be interested to hear what you think about it.

10-02-2002, 23:29	#6
Spooky Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 69	Quote: Originally posted by Barada I was NEVER considering an amp just for Pro Logic II. I expect to get one with at least DTS decoding, just that Pro Logic II would just be an addded bonus that's all..... Wasnt suggesting you were. I agree Pro Logic II would be nice, as I said I'm lookin at the 3802. I have heard Pro Logic II and its very good, a big improvement over the original. Laters Spooks

11-02-2002, 10:50	#7
Barada Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: UK Posts: 202	I think I'm going to blow all my cash on a Marantz SR5200, this has DTS EX and 6.1 capability. I've never had a Dolby Digital amp before so this looks like a good place to start......

11-02-2002, 10:56	#8
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	You are in for a treat then. Spooky Does Prologic II sound just like 5.1? Was I right in saying it would take existing media from tapes/tv and give it a pseudo 5.1 sound? Thanks wicket

11-02-2002, 18:44	#9
Spooky Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 69	Not quite as good placement as 5.1 but very good. It really depends on the source material ie a films on Sky sound pretty good actually, but ITV movies were pretty bad...Dunno why. I havent lived with it as such , only demo'd at he store for some time BTW nice choice of amp Barada, never heard it myself but a few people have been buying that one. What speakers you gonna be running that bad boy through? DTS ES titles are rare but the ones I have heard are superb. Enjoy Laters Spooks

14-02-2002, 11:55	#10
wicket Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NE England Posts: 3,096	Thanks Spooks.

15-02-2002, 11:19	#11
Beaney Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2	Get dolby pro logicII if you are planning on owning a gamecube. Nintendo aren't including 5.1 but using pro logic II instead. I thought most new 5.1 amps decode pro logic II anyways?

15-02-2002, 11:37	#12
oRiCN Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Farnborough, Hants Posts: 75	I've just got the Onkyo DS898, Which has ProLogic II and DTS: Neo6 (The DTS equivilent) They do both sound very good and there are a load of games starting to use PLII, Just got Wipeout Fusion for my PS2 and it poped up witha PLII logo.. ProLogicII has 2 modes Music and Cinema, Cinema beign your regular PL replacement, PLII Music spreads the sound around the front 3 speakers a bit more.. If your really into movies and get R1 discs from the US (ala play.com it's deffinatly worth getting a DTS:ES (Matrix/Discrete) 6.1 capable amp, RushHour2 sounds SO good with the discrete rear centre channel

17-02-2002, 18:15	#13
Spooky Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 69	Quote: Originally posted by oRiCN I've just got the Onkyo DS898, Which has ProLogic II and DTS: Neo6 (The DTS equivilent) They do both sound very good and there are a load of games starting to use PLII, Just got Wipeout Fusion for my PS2 and it poped up witha PLII logo.. ProLogicII has 2 modes Music and Cinema, Cinema beign your regular PL replacement, PLII Music spreads the sound around the front 3 speakers a bit more.. If your really into movies and get R1 discs from the US (ala play.com it's deffinatly worth getting a DTS:ES (Matrix/Discrete) 6.1 capable amp, RushHour2 sounds SO good with the discrete rear centre channel How do you rate this amp, was recommended at my local Sevenoaks store but having never really paid much attention to em I really dont know anything about them. I'm gonna demo one next time I'm on hols but was lookin for some info. Laters Spooks

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