I watch a lot of SD video through my 1055 (analog cable channels, for example.) Two modes: through Tivo (analog audio to 1055) or Moto5100 STB (digital audio to 1055). In either case, I've been very disappointed with the 5-channel imaging of DD PLII Cinema -- seemed overly concentrated on the front-center speaker. I resorted to goosing the audio levels of rear channels up and center speaker down to compensate.
Goofing around the other night, I tried the 1055's 5-CH mode...and heard a dramatic improvement. [But...I've been trained to SCORN all DSP buttons!!]
Is it my aging ears? What am I doing wrong that PLII Cinema should sound so inferior? (When I switch to PLII Music, where I can tweak the panorama etc parameters, I get better imaging than PLII Cinema). When used with true 5.1 input (HDTV or DVD), then PLII is a bit better.
Thoughts? thanks in advance
Goofing around the other night, I tried the 1055's 5-CH mode...and heard a dramatic improvement. [But...I've been trained to SCORN all DSP buttons!!]
Is it my aging ears? What am I doing wrong that PLII Cinema should sound so inferior? (When I switch to PLII Music, where I can tweak the panorama etc parameters, I get better imaging than PLII Cinema). When used with true 5.1 input (HDTV or DVD), then PLII is a bit better.
Thoughts? thanks in advance
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