Streambar won't play when roku speakers set to front
Equipment: 1). Roku Streambar 2). Roku TV Wireless Speakers (set of 2)
Issue: When wireless speakers are set to "front", the streambar does not play sound.
I need the streambar and 2 wireless speakers to all play "front"; however, there doesn't appear to be a setting to ensure the streambar plays "front" when the wireless speakers are also set to front.
Any solution for this?
PS. Streambar works as designed when speakers are set to "back".
My Equipment:
https://www.roku.com/products/audio/roku-streambar
https://www.roku.com/products/audio/roku-wireless-speakers
Thanks
Hi, Judy43.
Welcome aboard to the Roku Community!
We understand that your Roku Streambar's audio will not work when you place your Roku Wireless Speakers on its side. We're here to provide the information that you need.
For the optimal experience, it is recommended that you place your Roku Wireless Speakers behind the primary listening area. This placement is designed to deliver an immersive surround sound experience, enhancing audio enjoyment.
With this configuration, referred to as a 3.0 or 3.1, two wireless speakers are installed as rear left and rear proper channels, and your Streambar or Smart Soundbar outputs sound for the front left, center, and front proper channels.
- To create sound separation, Place one speaker slightly behind your couch to the left and the other slightly behind your couch to the right. Try spacing each speaker an even distance from where you sit.
This allows you to hear sounds moving from the left and right behind you, helping to create an immersive surround-sound experience.
- Measure the listening position: For ideal surround separation, the distance from your listening position to each speaker should closely match the distance between your Streambar or Smart Soundbar and your listening position. This helps you to hear sounds from all speakers at the same level, regardless of the overall volume.
- Experiment: Watch a few action scenes from a movie or TV show and listen for sound coming from the rear left and right speakers. Move each speaker closer or farther away from where you sit until sounds distinctly move between the left and right speakers, giving the illusion of movement. Continue experimenting with locations until you like how the surround effects sound.
Check here for more tips on the best placement for my Roku wireless speakers.
We hope this helps with your concern. Please get back to us if you need more assistance.
Regards,
Emman