Connection confusion

robtheb · 29 Sep 2022 at 14:37

So chaps and chapesses, I have just purchased a LG C1 to replace and older C7, but I am a little confused over how to connect compared to my LG C7 setup and what the impact is.

I currently have my PS5 as a blue ray player and console connected to a Denon x2400h which then connects to my TV via ARC. I tend to only use the cinema speakers for big event programs or films. I am not a massive gamer and don't watch that many films via the PS5. So, questions....

Am I "better" off in connecting the PS5 directly to the C1?

If I continue with the original C7 setup, with the C1, what am I missing out on for playing games and watching films via the blue ray player of the PS5?

If it's not a lot then I may leave it as is because the way my TV is mounted it would be tricky to get another hdmi cable to it without a bit of work.

Cheers

hornetstinger · 29 Sep 2022 at 15:03

For games Ps5 through Denon then onto TV means you'll lose 120hz 4k vrr playback.

For movies then best to go into to Denon, as e-arc may cause issues. I don't believe Ps5 passes all formats I forget which maybe DTS X or Atmos?

So get dedicated BD player for movies

robtheb · 29 Sep 2022 at 15:30

hornetstinger said:
For games Ps5 through Denon then onto TV means you'll lose 120hz 4k vrr playback.

For movies then best to go into to Denon, as e-arc may cause issues. I don't believe Ps5 passes all formats I forget which maybe DTS X or Atmos?

So get dedicated BD player for movies

I will be strung up if I buy anything else!

So, the best solution would be to wire the PS5 directly to TV, leave the AVR via the arc and then get a BD player that connects to AVR.

Another option would be to get a AVR that has EARC? I would only lose whatever the PS5 cannot pass for movies?

hornetstinger · 29 Sep 2022 at 15:35

Correct on both but wait for others who know what Ps5 doesn't pass.

Denon 3709 has better room eq also
LG e-arc doesn't pass certain formats either I think DTS,?

robtheb · 29 Sep 2022 at 15:51

hornetstinger said:
Correct on both but wait for others who know what Ps5 doesn't pass.

Denon 3709 has better room eq also
LG e-arc doesn't pass certain formats either I think DTS,?

Ok. For now I might leave buying a dedicated player or an upgrade to the avr and instead go for the much cheaper solution, although more hassle of wiring a new HDMI cable.

When the AVR gives up I just make sure a new one has earc