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decyphersmc
Reel Rookie
3 years ago
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Soundbar + 2 Wireless speakers but not getting 5.1 rear audio with Blu-ray player

I have a TCL Roku TV, Roku soundbar and 2 wireless speakers set up as rear surround. I noticed when using my Blu-ray player (LG UBK80) that if I select the Atmos track surround works fine, but if I select a 5.1 track, the rear speakers don't seem to fire at all. 

I've tried setting the leveling mode to all the variations (off, night, leveling) but it doesn't seem to make a difference as I heard that can be a issue with converting audio to stereo. 

I could set the expanded stereo to Movies and TV, but that seems odd when I should be getting a 5.1 surround anyways without that.

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  • decyphersmc's avatar
    decyphersmc
    2 years ago

    Kind of answered my own question in the last reply. It's the lack of DTS audio support that is the issue here, nothing really technical. Since it's not supported, any DTS audio is changed to PCM 2.0. I have since replaced the soundbar and speakers with a different product, which is a bit of a shame as these speakers sounded great.

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  • RokuAnjelie's avatar
    RokuAnjelie
    Community Moderator
    3 years ago

    Hi decyphersmc,

    Thanks for posting in the Roku Community!

    Please be aware that to set up a Roku Home setup of a 5.1 with two pairs of Roku Wireless Speakers. You must use a Roku Streambar/Soundbar as your center channel.

    We recommend looking at our Support page: Optimal speaker placement, for more information about Roku Home setups.

    If you have another inquiry in the future, please don't hesitate to post in the Roku Community again.

    Thanks,

    Anjelie

    • decyphersmc's avatar
      decyphersmc
      Reel Rookie
      3 years ago

      Hi RokuAnjelie  I have the speakers set up as shown in this picture minus the subwoofer

      The soundbar is connected as eArc and the wireless speakers are set as the rear speakers. They're all Roku products which is why I posted here (should I be posting somewhere else?). I get Atmos tracks coming through these speakers but I don't get 5.1 tracks coming through the rear speakers as excepted. 

      • RokuERey's avatar
        RokuERey
        Retired Moderator
        3 years ago

        Hi decyphersmc,

        Thanks for the prompt response!

        We have forwarded this case and the information to our support team so they can provide additional assistance.

        They will be contacting you through email, so please keep an eye on it.

        Thanks,

        Rey