12-Jun-2015, 19:48
(12-Jun-2015, 19:21)GuillaumeB Wrote:(12-Jun-2015, 18:36)PhilP Wrote:(12-Jun-2015, 17:57)GuillaumeB Wrote: First impressions of 8.1 are positive. Not sure if it's quite as good as 7.1.3 but it's very close. And also I've got DPM on at the moment. Might try toggling that on and off.
Guillaume
Yes, its funny but I think maybe 7.1.3 is still a bit better - slightly less analytical. The main problem I have with 8.1 is with some vocals which are a bit harsh/grainy. I've always associated those type of defects with noise in the system (EMI/RFI/mains) but I'm not sure why 8.1 should be worse in this respect. Perhaps DPM is part of the cause - worth trying switching it off anyway.
True I'm finding female vocals aren't sounding quite as good (no harshness here but perhaps a little graininess, not sure) however after deactivating DPM it sounded better. Hardly day and night so quite tricky to call this one. I can definitely live with 8.1 but it isn't the wow! of 7.1.3
Guillaume
It felt as though I was listening to the music with 7.1.3 and Hi-Fi with 8.1
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