HTPC to Soundbar 5.1 compatibility
I've been testing out different soundbars setups. My windows 10 system sees some as 5.1 but others as only stereo. Why is this? Is there a brand that is more compatible out of the box? Do I need to purchase the Dolby software?
I have a Radeon RX 580 video card if that matters.
Posted Feb 3, 2021, 6:00 PM UTC
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I too have this same question. I'm currently using the Polk Magnifi max SR paired with my pc through a toslink cable but im not sure if the thing is running in 5.1 as my rear speakers don't operate as though they are separate of the front speakers. They just kinda play the front sounds but mainly the highs and just a little quieter
Agreed! I thought it was playing sound out of more speakers. Not give me surround. I found a few 5.1 test videos on Youtube that helped me feel better though. I think it's working. I'm just wondering why some soundbars are seen as stereo and others 5.1.
Maybe I can find some dolby dts test videos
5.1 from Youtube, like how? I thought only stereo
I prefer download surround sound file demo and using Asus Xonar software to monitoring my channel if it's 2.0 or 5.1
The codec they use enable multi channel sound or at least that is my understanding.
read the wiki audio page to brush up on what's supported through various programs. there's also test files linked on there
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