"atc98092" wrote:
E-AC3 audio requires an HDMI connection. Optical in theory has enough bandwidth, but most manufacturers have stuck with HDMI only. As to why one TV plays audio and the other doesn't, it's because the TV supports E-AC3 audio. No current Roku player can convert E-AC3 to AC3. The only one that could was the model 4640 Ultra. Please note that it is not the Ultra they now sell, which is a 4660. Unless you can find a 4640 Ultra, your only option is using an AVR with HDMI ports and E-AC3 support.
"xxx4reggie" wrote:"atc98092" wrote:
E-AC3 audio requires an HDMI connection. Optical in theory has enough bandwidth, but most manufacturers have stuck with HDMI only. As to why one TV plays audio and the other doesn't, it's because the TV supports E-AC3 audio. No current Roku player can convert E-AC3 to AC3. The only one that could was the model 4640 Ultra. Please note that it is not the Ultra they now sell, which is a 4660. Unless you can find a 4640 Ultra, your only option is using an AVR with HDMI ports and E-AC3 support.
Thank you for the reply, that really helps me understand what's going on. That really sucks though since most of my videos are in EAC3. I'll look for a AVR but for a cheap fix, is the Fire 4k stick able to convert it?
"xxx4reggie" wrote:
I just ordered FireTV 4k to test out and will update. If FireTV works, then I'll replace all my Roku with that, if not then flower.... I don't know
"xxx4reggie" wrote:
So just got the Roku Ultra and no go with the EAC, time to return it back to amazon. Really disappointed with the crappy devices from Roku.
I guess it was the newer one which removes the good features.
Firestick will be here tomorrow.
I''ll search for the 4660 version and check that too.