Dolby Pro-Logic II dedicated decoder? (1 Viewer)

[Scott_MacD]

Thanks to the raves on the forum and my computer's decoding of DPL2 through PowerDVD, I'm finally convinced about obtaining a DPL2 capable reciever. However, I'm not convinced enough to buy a new reciever in itself. My question is, is there a DPL2 dedicated decoder which will convert a stereo source (from my DVD or Laserdisc player) into 6 unmatrixed surround outputs for pre-ins into my existing reciever?

If so, where, and how much? (budget is fixed at around $150)

All help is gratefully appreciated.

 

[NathanP]

I'm with this dude.

 

[Craig F]

The very first DPL II product was just such a thing made for car systems. It is the Rockford/Fosgate RFQ-5000. For use in a home system you would need to find a way to get power to the thing. I don't know where to get them or how much they cost, but some web searches should help

 

[NickSo]

Hmm, car??? I'd love to have a DPL2 processor in my car!

 

[NathanP]

I'm with this dude too.

 

[NickSo]

Hehe... I say, screw the 3 10" subs that you can hear 2 blocks down, i'd much rather have DPL2 surround sound... That'd be more impressive then just loud bass...

 

[Scott_MacD]

not sure it's good ettiquete(sic, probably) but bump.

 

[BruceD]

Scot and Craig,
The only company making such a product to date is essentially the founder of Fosgate and the developer of DPL-II, Jim Fosgate.
Here is the company homepage:
Fosgate

 

[Scott_MacD]

Thanks for the help Bruce and Craig..

Not quite what I'm looking for. I guess I'll just have to have patience until I can afford a new reciever.

 

[Richard Burzynski]

Scott:

I don't think you'll see one. A dedicated decoder was the route taken by manufacturers when AC3 (DD) came out, and the same when DTS was introduced. But DPL2 appears to be going straight to new receivers/prepros, bypassing the need for an "extra box". This rollout was pretty fast, I beleive most all of the 2002 products will have DPL2.

Rich B.