BEtter for DTS: COAX or Optics? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

SamSpade · 01-08-2005, 06:17 PM

Just wondering. I think my coax cable is dead, because my receiver isn't picking up the digital signal from my DVD player and automatically moving to a DTS output. If I have to get a new cable, I figure I might as well make sure COAX is better. Otherwise it's new receiver time.

Sword of Whedon · 01-08-2005, 06:24 PM

It doesn't matter. Bits are bits

Make sure you have DTS enabled on your DVD player

***Wirehed*** · 01-08-2005, 06:37 PM

Although a really crappy Coax cable does have a tendency to occasionally drop your signal, or not work at all. Optical cables tend to be cheaper and will deliver the same signal.

Iguana Man · 01-08-2005, 06:37 PM

I agree with Sword....I don't feel there is a difference except that the optical is supposed to be less prone to 'interferance', but at the same time it is more 'fragile'. Fragile meaning you gotta be careful not to bend it too much or let it get crimped.

Titleist · 01-08-2005, 07:28 PM

If you think your wiring scheme out before you do so, and plan not to go around super sharp turns with the optical then it's not a problem, I like the digital because it's now not as expensive as it used to be and for my needs sounds the best.

Shadowman82 · 01-08-2005, 11:24 PM

It's true that no one really knows if one is better than the other as there is no technological prove .

I think perhaps if you're going with cheap cables an optical might be better but I wouldn't recommend going with cheap cables anyway , unless of coarse you just have a cheap Home Theatre System then it really won't matter .

Unfortunatly there is no way for us to know wether your problem is caused by the cable or the receiver as either one could potentially be the culprit . If the cable does not appear to be damaged and you don't recollect doing anything in particular to it the fault could be with the equipment .

What kind of a receiver is it anyway ?

Dilmo · 01-09-2005, 12:50 AM

I prefer coax.

Ruined · 01-09-2005, 03:16 AM

I'd go with Toslink Coaxial cable, it's your best bet.

Seriously though with DTS it doesn't really matter due to the way it is packeted and isn't susceptible to jitter like PCM/CD.

Shadowman82 · 01-10-2005, 12:14 AM

I don't believe there is such a thing as a Toslink Coaxil cable . I believe Toslink is another term for an Optical cable .

As I mentioned it doesn't matter which one he goes for , both will do just fine if they are of good quality .

I would be most concerned with finding out if the problem is even caused by the cable .

I 8 Piglet · 01-10-2005, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowman82

I don't believe there is such a thing as a Toslink Coaxil cable .

I think he was being ironical.

...yes I know there is no such word as ironical

tomdkat · 01-10-2005, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I 8 Piglet

...yes I know there is no such word as ironical

Sure there is... Robin Williams used it in the movie Good Will Hunting!

Peace...

Shadowman82 · 01-10-2005, 10:30 PM

Hmm shouldn't an ironic remark carry some sort of smiley ?

Iguana Man · 01-10-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowman82

Hmm shouldn't an ironic remark carry some sort of smiley ?

"Seriously though..." was the clincher....

Those that know Ruined understand he's got a dry wit about him. However, I also know that I am truely misunderstood around here and am striving to make amends for this tragic injustice.

Taxi · 01-10-2005, 11:04 PM

DD or DTS, it makes no difference. All you need to know is here.

01-08-2005, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
SamSpade Actor Join Date: Nov 2003	BEtter for DTS: COAX or Optics? Just wondering. I think my coax cable is dead, because my receiver isn't picking up the digital signal from my DVD player and automatically moving to a DTS output. If I have to get a new cable, I figure I might as well make sure COAX is better. Otherwise it's new receiver time.

01-08-2005, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Although a really crappy Coax cable does have a tendency to occasionally drop your signal, or not work at all. Optical cables tend to be cheaper and will deliver the same signal. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

01-08-2005, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Iguana Man Ex-BadHumor Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey, USA	I agree with Sword....I don't feel there is a difference except that the optical is supposed to be less prone to 'interferance', but at the same time it is more 'fragile'. Fragile meaning you gotta be careful not to bend it too much or let it get crimped. __________________ Get outside and have fun! Nacho Website Focus

01-08-2005, 07:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Titleist "Wanna buy a Denon?" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In the basement, cuz that's where all the bass went.	If you think your wiring scheme out before you do so, and plan not to go around super sharp turns with the optical then it's not a problem, I like the digital because it's now not as expensive as it used to be and for my needs sounds the best. __________________ "You know what's interesting? I've only been alive for six weeks, I know nothing of the world beyond this dogs stomach ... and I still find Six Feet Under is pretentious." --My Collection --Titleist's Home Theater--

01-08-2005, 11:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shadowman82 Actor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada	It's true that no one really knows if one is better than the other as there is no technological prove . I think perhaps if you're going with cheap cables an optical might be better but I wouldn't recommend going with cheap cables anyway , unless of coarse you just have a cheap Home Theatre System then it really won't matter . Unfortunatly there is no way for us to know wether your problem is caused by the cable or the receiver as either one could potentially be the culprit . If the cable does not appear to be damaged and you don't recollect doing anything in particular to it the fault could be with the equipment . What kind of a receiver is it anyway ? Last edited by Shadowman82 : 01-08-2005 at 11:29 PM.

01-08-2005, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sword of Whedon Actor Join Date: Jan 2004	It doesn't matter. Bits are bits Make sure you have DTS enabled on your DVD player

01-09-2005, 12:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	I prefer coax.

01-09-2005, 03:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	I'd go with Toslink Coaxial cable, it's your best bet. Seriously though with DTS it doesn't really matter due to the way it is packeted and isn't susceptible to jitter like PCM/CD. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.

01-10-2005, 12:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shadowman82 Actor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada	I don't believe there is such a thing as a Toslink Coaxil cable . I believe Toslink is another term for an Optical cable . As I mentioned it doesn't matter which one he goes for , both will do just fine if they are of good quality . I would be most concerned with finding out if the problem is even caused by the cable .

01-10-2005, 10:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shadowman82 Actor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada	Hmm shouldn't an ironic remark carry some sort of smiley ?

01-10-2005, 11:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Taxi Admin Emeritus Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Orygun	DD or DTS, it makes no difference. All you need to know is here. __________________ *Admin Emeritus* \| DDS#42 No, I am not back. Eschew obfuscation.

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