Posts by JoshinDenver

Found it - it's actually in the PS3 audio output settings.  For some reason, for games at least, it will output audio as PCM by default if checked, even if the game itself has a DD 5.1 option.  I unchecked the PCM options,...

(Mods, sorry for the dup thread, but I didn't know which forum is most appropriate and I'm also pretty frustrated by the issue I'm having)Hi team. Hoping for some advice. I have my new (slim) PS3 wired to my pioneer vsx 23txh via...

Hi team.  Hoping for some advice.I have my new (slim) PS3 wired to my pioneer vsx 23txh via HDMI.  When I watch Blu Ray or DVD, my receiver display shows the input source i.e. DTS Master or Dolby True HD or...

I'm not quite clear what the difference is between the "Standard" listening mode versus "Direct".In the manual it talks about when listening to a multi-channel source (for example, DTS HD master audio) in...

When I was watching Terminator Salvation, I checked the display info on my Samsung LCD and it said the display was at 1920 x 1080p @ 24HZ.My TV is capable of 120HZ.  Why was it 24HZ?  Does it have to do...

Sony sounds better, fuller, now that I've tweaked the settings on the Elite.  Yeah, I could try to unload both and get a new one, but I just spent $1000 (after Christmas, no less) new front, center and surround speakers (they threw...

Thanks for the reply, Joe.The specs of the Polk PSW111 say that it's not shielded.  The other sub I have - a Sony SA W3000 - is (according to specs). However, looks like the point is moot. :)

How far should an unshielded Subwoofer be placed from a floor-standing speaker?  Does it matter in terms of the speaker?

So, long story short - I now have both: Sony SA-W3000  and a Polk PSW 111Was curious to see if anyone here had opinions/reviews/thoughts on these two subs, and which I should roll with?Thanks in advance.

@Robert:Thanks for the above reply - it helps me understand some basics.  I've been trying to figure out whether to set my fronts (and center) to "large" or "small" (I have a Pioneer Elite VSX 23TXH).  I...