PS3 Gets DTS-HD Master Audio Firmware Update

[Peoples-Agent]

Here's the link to the press release.

http://www.dts.com/company/press/press-article.php?ID=1601180336&cID=1&yID=2008

We are extremely pleased that Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) is adding the full spectrum premium DTS-HD Master Audio codec into the PS3 so that more than 10 million owners of one of the best selling computer entertainment systems can have the best sounding, most efficient and flexible audio technology available as well,” said Brian Towne, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Division at DTS. “DTS-HD Master Audio is fast becoming the must-have feature for high definition entertainment enthusiasts.”

The new PS3 firmware update (version 2.30) will be available for download on April 15th.

[KasuCode]

Gotta love all the PS3 Firmware updates.

[crainger]

My PS3 is evolving.

[LORD-eX-Bu]

z0mg :headexplode:

I am so happy to have my PS3 now, I don't think I'm gonna buy anymore pc hardware for a long time. Sony FTmFW!

[nrdstrm]

My PS3 is evolving.

Mine too...I'm going to be pissed if it grows legs and escapes!

[crainger]

z0mg :headexplode:

I am so happy to have my PS3 now, I don't think I'm gonna buy anymore pc hardware for a long time. Sony FTmFW!

Even if you wanted too we don't have much choice. The 9 series is going backwards. ::retard::

[LORD-eX-Bu]

heh, the PS3 has everything I need for now. It looks awesome on my 42" LCD and now that DTS-HD MA is supported with the next update I think I am gonna go shopping for a receiver and good speakers.

heck it even has a nvidia gpu so its all good :D

All it needs now is The Witcher and Wolf Quest :p

:bleh:

[crainger]

They could do a console the Witcher fairly easily with a few tweaks.

[Bman212121]

I guess this thread is as good as either one to ask. You need to have HDMI audio for DTS-HD correct?

[crainger]

Probably do. ::(:

I use Optical myself. I really need to invest in a decent receiver and some speakers.

[Mr. Hunt]

Yup... this news owns... I still love how certain people talked trash about the PS3 as a Blu-Ray player... guess what, it was the best, and it just keeps getting better. Guess those people just hate that their terrible format lost out.

Definitely can't wait to rewatch Kingdom of Heaven, Live Free or Die Hard, and X-Men 3 when this update hits.

[betterdan]

I admit I hate that HD DVD lost out when it was actually the better product. Ahh well someday when the blu ray players are in better shape I'll buy one.
I haven't been around in a while but where is Evil Chris? Does he still come here?

[Mr. Hunt]

I admit I hate that HD DVD lost out when it was actually the better product. Ahh well someday when the blu ray players are in better shape I'll buy one.
I haven't been around in a while but where is Evil Chris? Does he still come here?

Haven't seen him in a few months... I think his last post was something about gay mormons or something... something along those lines.

[ViN86]

Yup... this news owns... I still love how certain people talked trash about the PS3 as a Blu-Ray player... guess what, it was the best, and it just keeps getting better. Guess those people just hate that their terrible format lost out.

Definitely can't wait to rewatch Kingdom of Heaven, Live Free or Die Hard, and X-Men 3 when this update hits.
no it was not the best. but it is becoming or has become the best. ;)

i want to get one this summer for BD movies and Gran Turismo.

[betterdan]

Haven't seen him in a few months... I think his last post was something about gay mormons or something... something along those lines.
:udawg: That sounds about normal.

What actually is the best Blu Ray player out now (besides the PS3, I'd rather not have a game machine)? I think I saw somewhere that the new Panasonic DMPBD30K was one of the best. What do you all think?

[emacs]

You need to have HDMI audio for DTS-HD correct?

yes.

to transport any multichannel lossless audio formats (either as bitstream or linear PCM), HDMI has sufficient capacity.

[crainger]

Does Optical and Co-ax NOT have the capacity? Or have they just made it so they WONT have the capacity?

[Peoples-Agent]

Does Optical and Co-ax NOT have the capacity? Or have they just made it so they WONT have the capacity?

They physically don't have the capacity unfortunately. I don't think the creators invisioned we would be at the stage we are now and so soon.

[Rakeesh]

Does Optical and Co-ax NOT have the capacity? Or have they just made it so they WONT have the capacity?

Optical is 4mbps max and coax is 10mbps max. HDMI is several gigabits but I don't remember the exact figure. DTS-MA and Dolby TrueHD both need way more than 10mbps.

[crainger]

I see. Thanks guys. Much easier than googling. ::D:

[|JuiceZ|]

Optical can transmit uncompressed audio but only has enough bandwidth to transmit 2-channel PCM not full 5.1 or 7.1 like HDMI can.

[crainger]

I found that out watching Casino Royale's PCM track in my experiments. ::):

[|JuiceZ|]

I found that out watching Casino Royale's PCM track in my experiments. ::):

Same here, I've played around with Pirates of Carribean setting it to PCM track and letting my receiver covert to "surround" mode. Even though its not true surround, the difference is still quite noticeable. Can't wait to get a new receiver though, I've got my eye on the Yamaha RX-V663 (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/productdetail.html?CNTID=567571) for a while. Hopefully I can get one by time Weeds (Season 3) comes out in June with its 7.1PCM track. We love that show, lol.

[ntsck]

DTS-HD MA Limited

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=13652511#post13652511

This is what the PS3 has. It is not a bug, it is just a limitation of the PS3. For full DTS-HD MA 7.1 playback across all titles with it, you need a standalone.

[BronzeGod]

:udawg: owned: