4k player, TV or receiver input?

jonnyp1993 · 20 May 2019 at 23:00

Hi

I'm looking at getting a 4k bluray player. I'm currently using a onkyo sr608 which is only 1080p.
My TV is 4k, If I put the player through the TV and use ARC to play the audio, would I still get the full effect if I was running it through the receiver and have the 4k picture? Or should i put it through the receiver to gain true 1080p and audio ?

I will be looking to upgrade the receiver to a 4k one but as they are pricey, it's not going to be anytime soon.

Thanks

peahead · 21 May 2019 at 11:18

Yes 4K player directly into the tv and audio via ARC or if the 4K player you are going to buy has twin HDMI outputs one of those of which just carries audio then plug that directly into the amp.

Some of the cheaper 4K blu-ray players do not have a separate HDMI audio output so check before you buy if you want this feature.

jonnyp1993 · 21 May 2019 at 11:49

peahead said:
Yes 4K player directly into the tv and audio via ARC or if the 4K player you are going to buy has twin HDMI outputs one of those of which just carries audio then plug that directly into the amp.

Some of the cheaper 4K blu-ray players do not have a separate HDMI audio output so check before you buy if you want this feature.

Thanks for replying,

Will the sound still be good running through the TV using arc?

I will look into the twin hdmi as I didn't know that was a thing! Thanks

peahead · 21 May 2019 at 12:37

jonnyp1993 said:
Thanks for replying,

Will the sound still be good running through the TV using arc?

I will look into the twin hdmi as I didn't know that was a thing! Thanks

ARC can pass 5.1 DD/DTS but it depends what your tv supports also some don't pass DTS only Dolby digital 5.1.

I recommend getting a 4K player with twin HDMI outputs and connecting it to you av receiver for best results.

jonnyp1993 · 21 May 2019 at 14:12

peahead said:
ARC can pass 5.1 DD/DTS but it depends what your tv supports also some don't pass DTS only Dolby digital 5.1.

I recommend getting a 4K player with twin HDMI outputs and connecting it to you av receiver for best results.

Ok thank you, I'll do that then, do you recommend a player that's not over the top in price ?

Thanks

peahead · 21 May 2019 at 16:37

jonnyp1993 said:
Ok thank you, I'll do that then, do you recommend a player that's not over the top in price ?

Thanks

Check out the Panasonic Dpub450 4k player or any Panasonic with twin outputs.

hornetstinger · 21 May 2019 at 17:26

Panasonic 820 that has dual output

lucid · 21 May 2019 at 17:42

A dual output player really is the way to go here.

Audio via the TV and ARC is too full of 'ifs' and 'buts' just for DD5.1 and DTS5.1 alone, and anything better as you'll have with Dolby True HD and DTS MA is completely off the table.

jonnyp1993 · 21 May 2019 at 19:30

Ok, minds made.up, gonna buy myself a twin hdmi one, will look at the Panasonic's as I'm a fan of Panasonic tech

Thanks a lot guys, appreciate it

peahead · 22 May 2019 at 00:07

Just noticed a new Panasonic 4K player has been released for £180 and it has twin outputs.

https://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/home-entertainment/blu-ray-and-dvd/dp-ub159eb.html

jonnyp1993 · 25 May 2019 at 21:40

peahead said:
Just noticed a new Panasonic 4K player has been released for £180 and it has twin outputs.

https://www.panasonic.com/uk/consumer/home-entertainment/blu-ray-and-dvd/dp-ub159eb.html

Good stuff, I'll take a look, thank you

Shimmyhill · 25 May 2019 at 22:11

I got a Sony X700 as needed the twin hdmi outputs - refurbs from Sony for £129 so bargain and meant to be a half decent spinner, only issue I’ve noticed is having to manually turn DV on and off.

I looked at Panasonic players but put off by reviews commenting on noisy transport and my twin output Panasonic Blu-ray player suffered from this so they have form

chaparral · 26 May 2019 at 18:45

You don't have to have a 4k player with twin HDMI outputs as you could use the coaxial or digital optical output to the AV receiver

Shimmyhill · 26 May 2019 at 19:09

chaparral said:
You don't have to have a 4k player with twin HDMI outputs as you could use the coaxial or digital optical output to the AV receiver

True, I assumed the OP wants the HD audio so would need twin hdmi for that.

jonnyp1993 · 27 May 2019 at 17:18

Shimmyhill said:
True, I assumed the OP wants the HD audio so would need twin hdmi for that.

Yup, if I'm going to be buying a decent ish player for movies, I might aswell have the sound to go with it

but it is an option if it come to it

thanks

theone8181 · 27 May 2019 at 19:22

Is it work upgrading your am> to one that supports 4k and hdr pass-through (hdmi 2.0a I think).

jonnyp1993 · 29 May 2019 at 23:03

theone8181 said:
Is it work upgrading your am> to one that supports 4k and hdr pass-through (hdmi 2.0a I think).

I'm a fan of onkyo, and the one I want stella.for around 350-400 used. And around 700 new I think, so thata not an option at the moment unfortunately

peahead · 2 Jun 2019 at 19:47

What did you get jonnyp ?

jonnyp1993 · 4 Jun 2019 at 13:53

peahead said:
What did you get jonnyp ?

I havnt got one yet, will be end of the month when I get paid. Still havnt decided which one yet ‍ lol