What if you only have 5 speakers and don't ever intend on setting up 7? I've been trying to figure this out too... I want the benefit of the lossless audio formats of blu ray, but if I use the player to decode and pass an analog signal to a 5.1 prepro, do I "lose" part of the movie soundtrack? Is there a setting on the blu ray players that have built in decoders where you can tell it you have 5 speakers and it mixes the 6th and 7th speaker into the existing rear surrounds?
HDMI vs 5.1 analog connection
My processor is not HDMI audio capable....but it has 5.1 analog to connect to my Blu Ray player.
Theoretically or realistically, which will yeild the best sound, HDMI or the 5.1 analog connection?
Should I look to get a processor with HDMI audio or is the 5.1 analog as good?
Also, does digital coax cable produce better sound than an optical cable?
Theoretically or realistically, which will yeild the best sound, HDMI or the 5.1 analog connection?
Should I look to get a processor with HDMI audio or is the 5.1 analog as good?
Also, does digital coax cable produce better sound than an optical cable?