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lovingdvd wrote:
 I have a 5.1 setup and wondering what some of the best processing modes may be for watching movies that have DD, DD+ or TrueHD. I know the best thing is to just listen and see what sounds best. However I'm a bit confused as to which modes would even make sense.
For example, would a Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode even make sense considering I only have 5.1? My understanding is that format has something to do with 6.1 and 7.1? Or could this mode be helpful by creating a phantom surround back channel?
Usually I set the receiver to "straight" mode (not PURE mode) because it has a tendency to mess with the bass EQ (boosts in areas I don't want boosts).
With certain sound formats my Yamaha receiver actually shows a surround back speaker in its front panel like I have a 6.1 setup FWIW.
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Did you set up the receiver as 5.1 speakers, so you had selected "none" for the surround backs? If yes the receiver shouldn't even offer PLIIX or other processing designed for 7.1 speaker configuration, unless there is version for 5.1 setting as well.
But to answer you main question, I wouldn't select anything over the original decoding when used with 5.1 set up. For 2 ch music I would encourage to experiment, I personally fond of the PLII music mode.