Sony Home Theatre System W/HDMI (HT-DDW990) ??????

[urbanlegend]

Hi All,

If you remember me, I am the one who had a problem with the optical in jack on my Panasonic HT where it gave me an error message whenever a DTS feed was selected on an external system (PS3 or DVD Player).

(Original Optical Cable Issue thread).

Well, I had Best Buy check it out (4 yr service plan) and they returned it back to me stating no fault found. Well the problem still existed and I went back, they said since it was within 2 wks of the repair they would swap it for something new

Well I decided to with Sony Home Theatre System w/HDMI (HT-DDW990). The speaker are small but sound very powerful. I am no audio experts like some of you here but it they seem pretty darn good. For the audio now I have HDMI in from the PS3 and Optical In from the PS3, seems perfect. Thing I cant figure out and I dont think it exists for this system is that Lossless audio only works via HDMI right, and this system cant handle it? How can I found this out?

I know it doesnt have a DVD player with it but I talked BB into giving me one, so I chose the Pioneer Upconverting HDMI DVD Player With 1080P and DivX (DV-400V-K) with USB input and HMDI upconverting.

Also is it worth keep this this? Is it good for the amp portion alone? I didnt go with a 6.1 or 7.1 as some places I have read mention it not worth it right now

Sony Home Theatre System With HDMI (HTDDW990)



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Audio Features
Dolby® Digital Decoding : Yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding : Yes
A/V Synch : Yes (Fixed)
Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology : Yes
CD Playback : Yes (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)
MP3 Playback : Yes2
Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding : Yes
Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding : Yes
Dolby® Digital Decoding : Yes
dts® Decoding : Yes

Audio
Audio Power Output : 900W (140w x 5 + 200w (1KHz, 10% THD)
Tuner Frequency Range : AM: 530-1,710 kHz, FM: 87.5-108.0 MHz
Station Preset(s) : 10 AM, 20 FM, 20 XM
Tuner Type : AM, FM
Impedance : 6 ohms

Inputs and Outputs
Digital Media Port (Input) : 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) : 6 (1 Front/5 Rear)
Analog Audio Output(s) : 2 (Rear)
Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 3 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s) : 4 (3 Rear/1 Front)
Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
Headphone Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
Optical Audio Input(s) : 2 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection Input(s) : 2 (Rear) up to 1080i
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear) up to 1080i
Antenna Terminal (AM Loop) : Yes
Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm) : Yes
Headphone Input(s) : 1 (Rear)

Convenience
Timer Clock : Yes (Sleep)

Power
Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 200 W

Speaker
Speaker Type : Enclosure- Closed Box
Woofer(s) : 1 (7cm)
Speaker Terminal Type : Push terminal
Speaker Unit : 1 (7cm)
Speaker Terminal Type : Push terminal
Speaker Unit : 1 (7cm)
Speaker Terminal Type : Push terminal
Speaker Unit : 20cm
Speaker Type : Closed Box
Speaker Terminal Type : RCA Jack
Speaker Type : Enclosure- Bass Reflex

Video
Picture Ability : Yes
Play Mode : Yes
Digital-to-Analog Converter : 12 Bit, 108 Mhz

Weights and Dimensions
Dimensions (Approx.) :
Amplifier: 16 15/16 x 6 3/16 x 12 3/16" (430 x 157.5 x 310mm)
Centre Speaker: 6 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4" (155 x 96 x 101mm)
Front Speaker: 6 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4" (155 x 96 x 101mm)
Subwoofer:10 5/8 x 13 1/16 x 14 15/16" (270 x 331 x 380mm)
Surround Speaker: 6 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 4" (155 x 96 x 101mm)

Weight (Approx.) :
Amplifier: 17 lbs, 3oz (7.8 Kg)
Centre Speaker: 1 lb, 9 oz (0.7kg)
Front Speaker: 1 lb, 9 oz (0.7kg)
Subwoofer: 18 lbs, 4 oz (8.3 Kg)
Surround Speaker: 1 lb, 9 oz (0.7kg)

[ganthc]

Very nice! Unfortunately though, it will not transfer PCM, because it only passes the hdmi signal on.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...0#post11017720

[sub780lime]

and if its the pioneer player I recently bought, good choice, I like mine a lot.

[urbanlegend]

Originally Posted by sub780lime

and if its the pioneer player I recently bought, good choice, I like mine a lot.

It could be .. but I returned it. The HDMI output was great but the DiVX playback kept freezing My store had a sale on the same Sony AMP with a reduced price plus a free Sony DVD player. Not upconverting but with DiVX, I ended up with that after returning the Pioneer. So far no problems and all DiVX files play perfectly, the player as well is very good.

For upconverting I will use my PS3.

[sub780lime]

Originally Posted by urbanlegend

It could be .. but I returned it. The HDMI output was great but the DiVX playback kept freezing My store had a sale on the same Sony AMP with a reduced price plus a free Sony DVD player. Not upconverting but with DiVX, I ended up with that after returning the Pioneer. So far no problems and all DiVX files play perfectly, the player as well is very good.

For upconverting I will use my PS3.

huh, I am not really into DiVX so that hasn't been a problem for me, though I have read that that player actually was one of the current upconverters out there that have the least amount of problems.

[urbanlegend]

Originally Posted by sub780lime

huh, I am not really into DiVX so that hasn't been a problem for me, though I have read that that player actually was one of the current upconverters out there that have the least amount of problems.

That is why I bought it at first as well. Actually my very first DVD player was a Pioneer Upconversion wasnt really something I was looking for because of my PS3 but I thought Upconversion + DiVx = Cant Go Wrong. Unfortunetly, divx files kept freezing the player and I had to actually unplug the player and replug it back to get it to work again. Divx also didnt play properly via the USB port either Upconversion however .. Not enough though for me to warrant $172 for the player vs $Free

[sub780lime]

Originally Posted by urbanlegend

That is why I bought it at first as well. Actually my very first DVD player was a Pioneer Upconversion wasnt really something I was looking for because of my PS3 but I thought Upconversion + DiVx = Cant Go Wrong. Unfortunetly, divx files kept freezing the player and I had to actually unplug the player and replug it back to get it to work again. Divx also didnt play properly via the USB port either Upconversion however .. Not enough though for me to warrant $172 for the player vs $Free

How long ago did you buy it and where were you paying $172. I think I paid about $100 for mine.

[urbanlegend]

Originally Posted by sub780lime

How long ago did you buy it and where were you paying $172. I think I paid about $100 for mine.

Sorry for the late respose .. I bought it for $149.99 + taxes ($172) at Best Buy Canada in August 2007 (last month).

[sub780lime]

Originally Posted by urbanlegend

Sorry for the late respose .. I bought it for $149.99 + taxes ($172) at Best Buy Canada in August 2007 (last month).

Ah, Canadian, thats why. Got it.