DSP modes? No thanks.

Leave them out except for perhaps a simulated stereo mode for old mono movies.

I say no to DSPs. I never use them, and they just complicate the user interface.
Dean

dsp's...never liked them, most likely never will...keep it simple and elegant and just make sure it sounds and looks great and we will all be happy....nay to dsp....gavin

I actually used the "game" mode on my old sony when I had friends over to watch a game. It basically cranked up the rears and had the announcers come out everywhere. Made it so I could turn the volume down enough that we could all talk, but could all still hear the game as well.
I haven't had a game get together at my house since getting my 1050, so I haven't used the sound fields at all. So, I vote nay.
If you're reading, I have some ideas to make the unit more usable to SO's. My wife has tons of problems w/ the 1050. Feel free to e-mail me.

Jay St. Peter

Yes but only include 1. The Natural mode when functioning correctly does a better job than ProLogic (old, not II) in re-creating good center and ambience from bogus TV material. I use Natural, Stereo and Surround all the time, pending the material. The rest I never have tried.

S.

I thought about it some more and after trying out the included DSP's last night, I would lean more toward none than all. Maybe discrete IR code access would be a plus, but that could be a huge headache.

If only 1 or 2 are there or there is discrete access to the few individuals with programmable remotes who like certain ones, I say sure. Otherwise, nay for me.

S^2.


[This message has been edited by MrSandman (edited June 19, 2001).]

I think for marketing reasons you need a couple but I could always do without them since I never use them. You might want to include a 5 or 7 channel stereo mode though...

DPL II - yes!

other DSP's - NO!

never used them, never will.

DPL II of course, the only extra maybe Stadium, it can make a ballgame more interesting sometimes.

I'd like you to include DPL II, DTS, DD, and 5/7 stereo mode but that is it. Rarely, if ever, do I use DSP modes. Quite frankly, they are something I could easily live without and never miss them. Real HTers don't use DSP modes. DPL II isn't considered a DSP mode. This vote is definately a "no" for DSP modes.

[This message has been edited by BryanZ (edited June 20, 2001).]