Dolby ProLogic IIx unveiled (1 Viewer)

[kuttaS]

found this cool forum on neoseeker about dolby's new prologic. check it out http://www-3.ibm.com/software/succes...t&Site=default

 

[Andrew Pratt]

I heard about this new format a few weeks ago. Apparently Dolby will be making an announcement at Cedia shorlty to unveil it.

 

[Craig_Kg]

Is there another link to this? The site default doc has changed.

 

[GregK]

Here are some links that might help: (the 2nd FAQ link is the best)

http://www.dolby.com/events/CEDIA/PLIIx/

http://www.dolby.com/events/CEDIA/PLIIx/faq.html#1

This link should also be of great interest for those pulling their hair out about just missing out on the latest matrix update: (Look at the Manufacturers Offering Pro Logic IIx Hardware Upgrades section)
http://www.dolby.com/events/CEDIA/PLIIx/manuf.html

 

[Dmitry]

I imagine DTS:Neo7 or DTS:NeoX or some other form of a similar processing from DTS will follow suit shortly.

 

[Lewis Besze]

I wonder if this finally break Logic 7's "supremacy"?
I figure their supporters will say " no way" !
Time will tell.

 

[Andrew Pratt]

Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the first and only technology to process any native stereo or 5.1 signal into a 6.1- or 7.1- channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield that immerses you in the entertainment experience.

What about Logic 7 or Rotels XS processing? they can both do 7.1 from 5.1 and L7 can do it from 2 channel as well. And Rotels XS processing runs on top of PLII or DTS NEO to generate the back two channels so this really isn't anything that new.

 

[Yogi]

Time to upgrade folks. Time to take out your piggy banks.

 

[Michael Reuben]

What about Logic 7 or Rotels XS processing? they can both do 7.1 from 5.1 and L7 can do it from 2 channel as well

It's all in the phrasing. What I suspect they mean is that DPL IIx is the only one that can do either "6.1" or "7.1". Logic 7 doesn't have a setting for a "6.1" configuration, and I assume Rotel doesn't either.

M.

 

[ChrisLazarko]

Looks like it is only worth it if you have a 7.1 system though which alot of people still stick with 5.1 due to either a cheaper cost, room restrictions, or just bought something before 7.1 came out and don't want to buy any additional.

Either way I don't see much point in it. I love Logic7 but it's just a personal preference I guess.

 

[Rick Ewing]

It is important for a very good reason: accessibility. Since Logic7 isn't licensed to anyone else, this is the going to being 7.1 derived processing to a greater marketplace. Also, DPL IIx will derive information from 2 channel, DPL/DPL II and Dolby Digital & EX softwsre (even DTS is possible). Only Logic7 on Lexicon products or the discontinued HK AVR 8000 can process Dolby Digital 5.1 signals.

 

[David G Greene]

I'm not upgrading. My HK's & Logic7 is good enough for me.

Besides 5.1 sounds fine to me.

 

[Andrew Pratt]

It's all in the phrasing. What I suspect they mean is that DPL IIx is the only one that can do either "6.1" or "7.1". Logic 7 doesn't have a setting for a "6.1" configuration, and I assume Rotel doesn't either.

Actually Rotels XS works great for 6.1 or 7.1

 

[Michael Reuben]

Actually Rotels XS works great for 6.1 or 7.1

Someone tell Dolby.

M.

 

[Andrew Pratt]

Yeah and have your "fee's" double...fact is dolby can say or do pretty much what ever they want.

 

[ChrisLazarko]

I know this doesn't apply to this topic but you realize how insane it is when you go to the movies... it's about $9.00 and that's even in a bad theater.... Man what a rip off. Well aside from that...

New Dolby Pro Logic IIx recievers.

Only $150 extra for no reason.

 

[Thomas Smailus]

Yeah,

and we can ignore it. Thats what I'll be doing.

I just finally made my step from ProLogic (1) into the digital world with a 7.1 system. If Sony ends up offering an affordable upgrade path to load ProLogic IIx in with the existing ProLogic II, then I might, otherwise, I'll leave it with the existing algorithms and Sony's own systems that generate the 7.1 soundfield. They are fine for me.

 

[Kevin Alexander]

If you have Logic 7, ignore DPL2x. The guys at Dolby have to do something to keep us buying new receivers.

 

[Kevin Alexander]

As a matter of fact, I wouldn't be surprised if Dolby had the ability to do DPL2x at the time that DPL2 was developed. They just waited till the so-called "7.1" mania matured a little. If there was a "10.1" format as of today, they could probably do that too. You can probably tell that I'm not biting this time. Maybe at a later time, or maybe through an inexpensive software upgrade, but NO NEW HARDWARE FOR ME - not now.

 

[Wes]

When I first attended a demo months before any PLII units came to market at (the creator of PLII) Jim Fosgates house I asked him if it was able to do 7.1 and he just smiled and said PLII could do 7.1 and did not elaborate any more on it!
I think they new they had a new upgrade to offer in a couple years!

Wes