Dynamic Range Control [DRC] Nay or Yay?

jkk45

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Currently have it set to 'MAX' on my Pioneer VSX-531, which is hooked up to Harmon Kardon HKTS-5 speakers in a bedroom setup.

Watch a mix of stuff of streaming services (Amazon Instant Video, Netflix), Blu Rays and 4k Blu Rays

Bit of a noob to home cinema, so keep it simple. Does DRC impair the quality of audio?

Thanks very much!
 
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It is generally suggested not to use it and leave it set to MAX. It is only applicable to Dolby encoded audio and to a lesser extent, some DTS encoded audio anyway. You'd be better looing at the use of a proprietary Night Listening mode or form of DRC than the standaise variant. Pioneer AV receivers have a MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS mode you may want to try instead of using DRC?

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This mode should be applicable to any source irrespective of its format.


DRC reduces/compresses the dynamic range, forcing louder audio down and pushing quieter aspects further up into the range. The main advantage being that the quieter aspects of a soundtrack become more audible at lower listening levels. What you lose is the dynamic range associated with the original mix.
 
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