Xbox 360 HD-DVD Add-on

[muzz]

I don't have the Add-on, I do have a Tosh HD-A1 though.

From what I gather, all audio from the add on is DD for now, supposedly DTS is coming via firmware update, but I thought I saw that it was gonna be released when they release alot of other stuff as well(springtime).
Amir over at AVS has stated a few things along this line.

I've watched both KK on HD DVD, and HBO-HD, and the HD DVD version is better.
I compared them, back and forth.

[BGHD]

I don't have the Add-on, I do have a Tosh HD-A1 though.

From what I gather, all audio from the add on is DD for now, supposedly DTS is coming via firmware update, but I thought I saw that it was gonna be released when they release alot of other stuff as well(springtime).
Amir over at AVS has stated a few things along this line.

I've watched both KK on HD DVD, and HBO-HD, and the HD DVD version is better.
I compared them, back and forth.

Thanks for the info. I've read of some similar FW updates too.

Yeah, I shouldn't have deleted KK from my Tivo, so I could've compared. BTW, how's the audio on the Toshiba? Significantly better than DD/DTS? Like the difference between CD vs DVDA/SACD?

[muzz]

Thanks for the info. I've read of some similar FW updates too.

Yeah, I shouldn't have deleted KK from my Tivo, so I could've compared. BTW, how's the audio on the Toshiba? Significantly better than DD/DTS? Like the difference between CD vs DVDA/SACD?

It's hard to describe how much better it is, but I feel TRUEHD is a fairly significant upgrade myself.
It just seems cleaner,clearer, and more open.

Sorry for the description, but, like I said, it's hard to describe.

[muzz]

HD DVD, at this time, does only 1080P@60hz, folks are awaiting a FW upgrade, that will allow 1080P@24hz, which will matter only to folks that have 1080P/24hz capabilities.

[BGHD]

Well, with Costco selling the Toshiba HD-D2 (same as A2) for $249, had to pick one up. Apparently, the A2 will transmit the new audio formats via HDMI, even though my receiver is only v1.1. Was able to update the FW via ethernet, which was cool.

Unable to A/B compare, but so far PQ's at least on par (if not better) than the Xbox 360 add-on. Also, can now upconvert SD DVDs too, which the add-on can't do via component. Will most likely get rid of the add-on and even my older Sony upconverting DVD player.

[muzz]

Well, with Costco selling the Toshiba HD-D2 (same as A2) for $249, had to pick one up. Apparently, the A2 will transmit the new audio formats via HDMI, even though my receiver is only v1.1. Was able to update the FW via ethernet, which was cool.

Unable to A/B compare, but so far PQ's at least on par (if not better) than the Xbox 360 add-on. Also, can now upconvert SD DVDs too, which the add-on can't do via component. Will most likely get rid of the add-on and even my older Sony upconverting DVD player.

Cool, enjoy that A2!!