Originally Posted by CMB Integrations - Bruce
Cat 5e works, shielded cat cable is better

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G65 does not support object based 3D immersive formats.

The G65 is 7.1 / 5.1 only. It can pass hi res audio using a UHD722 as long as the source is capable of passing the digital signal as PCM or LPCM. Other wise it is vanilla DTS and Dolby digital.

There are people using a 271 to drive DSP speakers with other manufacturers processors such as the Trinnov.

Ah okay, thank you! Good to know. I think for now I'll just keep his system with the G65, but it's good to know if he wants to adapt to the new formats there is a route. He mostly watches via AppleTV (Netflix, Plex). I believe AppleTVs will pass the 7.1 base layer of an Atmos soundtrack as PCM, do you know? Basically if he buys a 4k UHD blu-ray with an Atmos soundtrack, I'd like him to be able to pass lossless audio to his 5.1 setup.

Thanks again.

Originally Posted by bxd
Hi,

I think Bruce has covered most of your questions, and sorry to hear of your speaker troubles.

I'll just clarify that the G65 is really 5.1 only. While it can output 7.1 the side channels are 'matrixed' rather than discrete, so it can't handle a 7.1 discrete input from the UHD722. Only the 861 processor (V6 & V8 I think) can do full 7.1. No Meridian processor can handle any of the more recent formats, that's why they produced the 271 unit. That lack is a bit of an issue for many of us on here, but just why that's the case is for another discussion_ however, the kit 'does what it does' pretty well.

I think Meridian kit is a bit too tricky for 'tutorials' but there's plenty of help on this forum, so just ask away.

Personally I'm not familiar with the MiniDSP UMIK-1 but I'm sure I've seen some discussions, so I'm sure there are users with that experience around to help.

Brian

Thanks, Brian. Ah okay, that's fine because he just has 5.1 now. That room doesn't really lend itself to 7.1. It could work for 5.1.4 though, but I think for now I'll just keep it 5.1 since I'd have to scrap the G65 to do so. It appeals to me to keep the signal completely digital through the crossover. It's great to know the 271 exists though, as if he ever moves or really gets the itch for object oriented formats that would open the doors while still using these great sounding speakers. An XLR analog input on the back of these would have been nice though lol, but, I guess that's kind of blasphemy.

I appreciate the offer for help, I'll start reading the manuals and when his speakers get back I'll get started. Not sure on the repair time but they are in motion.

The UMIK-1 with REW is fantastic, and very affordable. Great stocking stuffer (REW is free, UMIK-1 is like 110 bucks) wink