When should one engage THX processing... (1 Viewer)

[George Kouzev]

I did not see an answer to this basic question on the Dolby site so here it is:

If a DVD is TXH certified/enhanced, does that mean that Re-EQ, Timbre matching and Adaptive Decorelation have already been factored in the recording itself and thus, there is no need to engage the THX processing on the SSP?

GK

 

[Aaron Gilbert]

No, THX certification on the disc only means that the audio and video quality have (at least in theory) passed more stringent tests than a non-THX disc. You can still use your THX processing, assuming you like what it does in the first place. I leave mine on all the time and haven't noticed anything wrong with THX certified discs.

Aaron Gilbert

 

[John S]

These days, I do it when ever the center channel (dialog) just sounds like crap from CBS HDTV feeds.

Ok crap is probably going way to far, but last night on the Grammy's it made a major difference for the better on it.

 

[John Garcia]

I never use it.

 

[David Judah]

In the rare instances you might engage regular PL over PL II, the adaptive decorrelation might come in handy. Also, Re-EQ works well with some titles although most now are compensated for during production for HT release.

I rarely engage it.

DJ

 

[MuneebM]

I never use it, I prefer the Yamaha-specific DSP modes on my Yamaha RX-V2400.

 

[Donnie Eldridge]

When you want.