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Questions about an AVR

You can't access DTS-HD Master and TrueHD without an AVR, right? I want to be able to access them with Blu-Rays. Does it matter what kind of TV or Blu-Ray player I have, or can they all access DTS-HD Master and TrueHD with an AVR? If not all can, how can I tell which ones can? None of them seem to say. Would I need an external speaker? Obviously I don't know much about this stuff, how complicated would it all be to set up? Are there very complicated things I'd need a professional for?

v68itjj
soix
8,655 posts
 

If you’re using the RCA analog outputs the processing is likely being handled by the Blu Ray player so any AVR will work. 

erik_squires
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Hey.  So the big benefits are discrete multi-channel sound, but most DVD/BD players will downsample to 2 channel audio. 

There have been multi-channel DVD/BD players, but you still need a way of playing all those channels (5.1 or more).

So, if you want to experience any benefits from DTS-HD or TrueHD you are going to have to step up to at least a HT receiver and the HT speakers to go with them.

erik_squires
15,663 posts
 

If you are just getting started, maybe a better way to start is with a sound bar?  Hooks up to your TV's Audio Return Channel via HDMI. 

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