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RJB2
Reel Rookie
3 years ago
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Easy to set up 5.1 surround with Roku Ultra?

It's finally time for me to cut the cable. I'm interested in the Roku Ultra above all others, so far, and adding 5.1 surround to it. But in order to do that would I need a Streambar, Wireless Bass...
  • RokuDanny-R's avatar
    RokuDanny-R
    3 years ago

    RJB2 

    Thanks for the inquiry.

    If you are looking to create a 5.1 surround system with the user of a Roku Streambar/Soundbar with Roku Wireless Speakers, the Roku Ultra will not be necessary as you would be able to stream content through the Streambar/Soundbar.

    For more information about creating a Roku 5.1 surround system, visit our Support page here: Build a Roku surround sound system


    Thanks,
    Danny

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RokuDanny-R
Retired Moderator
3 years ago

RJB2 

Thanks for the inquiry.

If you are looking to create a 5.1 surround system with the user of a Roku Streambar/Soundbar with Roku Wireless Speakers, the Roku Ultra will not be necessary as you would be able to stream content through the Streambar/Soundbar.

For more information about creating a Roku 5.1 surround system, visit our Support page here: Build a Roku surround sound system


Thanks,
Danny

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RJB2
Reel Rookie
3 years ago

Understood about that, but what if I prefer the Ultra because of ethernet and the other options it comes with? Is it possible to build the same with an Ultra?

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    RokuDanny-R
    Retired Moderator
    3 years ago

    RJB2 

    Thanks for the follow up.

    You can still utilize the Roku Ultra if you wish to use it for streaming with the device capabilities, but you will still need to utilize the Roku Soundbar/Streambar to connect the Roku Wireless Speakers to create a 5.1 surround system.


    Thanks,
    Danny

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      RJB2
      Reel Rookie
      3 years ago

      Ok so the Streambar is the only option even if I don't need its built-in streaming capability? There is no soundbar without it?

      That's all I needed to know thank you!