Surround sound during games? For example, does anyone that has this system get surround sound during games (i.e. football or basketball)? I can't seem to find the right settings to get this to work. All the crowd noise and the game analysts' voices...
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You'll have to adjust the settings on the gaming system. If the output is dolby or thx, the system will play it.
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Technically speaking the console has less to do with the quality of the sound, if not related at all. However the game its self will affect the quality of the surround sound features. If you play newer games that support dolby digital youll be fine. Hope this statement helps! - Jake
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Go to SETTINGS and select SOUND.In my experience Most channels (cable) sound best when I set the SOUND MODE at DYNAMIC with VOLUME OFFSET AT +4. Also the I put STEADY SOUND, SURROUND and BASS BOOSTER to the ON setting.This works for amazon Prime and other internet channels.Some Cable channels vary from this and you can play with them to find the best setting. Usually I just set BASS BOOSTER to OFF on those channels where the voices are unclear. Your experience may vary, but you're not going to hurt anything by experimenting with the adjustments
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Go Hawks' answer makes sense to me but Samsung support has told me at least twice that there is no way to get audio out. That doesn't make sense to me and I am going to try Go Hawks' suggestion with a HD receiver. Any suggestions on a good economical one to get?
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Hi Tom,I've done everything you said and that I can think of and still no dice. So I'm done trying to figure it out. I used to get pretty good surround from the the TV programs that are broadcast HD 5.1 but it seems to be gone also. I have to say that the despite all this, it does sound pretty good if stereo is what I was going for. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.Take care,Dennis
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The system only has three adjustments. Two volume switches and one echo switch. You can connect an outside surround sound system with an adjustable equalizer to make your sound better. The system has worked great for me so far. I have not had any issues so far. The system comes with two mics an AV audio video cable and has HDMI and USB Capabilities. Sounds great with a surround sound system hooked up to the TV.
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I'm not sure how it works... but when I switch channels my receiver shows how it adjusts such as -3db or +2 db to even it out. There's also 3 kinds of night mode: low, medium, and high that could also help.Actually I just looked at it... it says "Dialog Norm" then it lists the dB adjustment.Edit: I finally had a chance to look around at it. I guess it is only on the 876 and 906. I guess I never realized the volume difference since most of the time I skip commercials since I use a DVR. Sorry for the trouble man.
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Hello, Did you ever figure this out? I just bought this TV last night and I'm very happy with it, but I use a surround sound system and have to keep the TV volume on 0. There should be a way to turn the speakers off - right? Thanks for any info.
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"Blow up" LOL. As long as your computer has a "center channel out" or are you attempting to make surround out of a computer that has no surround output?
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I received my Sound Blaster Arena headset in the mail today with hopes of getting it to work with the Playstation 3 (PS3) - my results:I already own a cheap PS3 USB headset/mic, but it only goes over one ear and I wanted something a little more comfy so I decided to get the arena. When I plug the device into the PS3, it is correctly detected under Settings -> Accessory Settings -> Audio Device Settings, and I can even hear my voice being outputted through the headset. Unfortunately, no other audio from the PS3 will play from the headset.Unless Sony releases a firmware update, buyer beware if you are getting this headset with the hopes of it working on your Playstation 3. I received my Sound Blaster Arena headset in the mail today with hopes of getting it to work with the Playstation 3 (PS3) - my results:I already own a cheap PS3 USB headset/mic, but it only goes over one ear and I wanted something a little more comfy so I decided to get the arena. When I plug the device into the PS3, it is correctly detected under Settings -> Accessory Settings -> Audio Device Settings, and I can even hear my voice being outputted through the headset. Unfortunately, no other audio from the PS3 will play from the headset.Unless Sony... » Read More I received my Sound Blaster Arena headset in the mail today with hopes of getting it to work with the Playstation 3 (PS3) - my results:I already own a cheap PS3 USB headset/mic, but it only goes over one ear and I wanted something a little more comfy so I decided to get the arena. When I plug the device into the PS3, it is correctly detected under Settings -> Accessory Settings -> Audio Device Settings, and I can even hear my voice being outputted through the headset. Unfortunately, no other audio from the PS3 will play from the headset.Unless Sony releases a firmware update, buyer beware if you are getting this headset with the hopes of it working on your Playstation 3. « Show Less
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less
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No, I'm not aware of any speaker system that does that. That is more of a function of the original mix. It does play, very accurately, what the original mix is. What you might be experiencing is a tv station broadcasting in 5.1 surround sound mix and your current system isn't set up properly for that. I had the same experience before I got this system. Weird background noises would be louder than the dialog. Especially watching football games. Since I have got this system, I haven't had that problem, so possibly Yes!
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hey, i have this system. my husband went to walmart and bought to different cables for less than 30 dollars, and it makes it have surround sound for cable tv too.
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"S-Logic Natural Surround" isn't actually surround sound; it's referring to the way the headphone tries to direct sound around your ear (as opposed to straight into your ear like most headphones would). It sorta interferes with simulated surround sound, because the design of that audio assumes normal headphones. If you're looking for the best simulated surround, I'd recommend looking at open-backed headphones (for example, the HD-598, which is in the same price range).
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You can hear game sound through this headset, but the sound depends on your tv volume I believe. Like if your tv is muted, there is no sound.
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The speakers are inevitably tiny. You could either get a surround sound that is optic fibre capable, or adjust your sound to "good enough". Let me give you a run down of how audio works on the tv. Treble is your high notes, bass is your low notes, and mids is more highs for this certain tv. There is an option for bass boost, you will want that. One of the things I'm glad i did(i live alone) is buy a wireless headset. Razer, or turtle beach makes a very...very nice set. They are 100$+ because its a 7.1 surround wrapped around your head. So if you watch tv alone, its worth getting. Other than that, with the adjustments i explained to you, have at it. If you need anymore assistance let me know! :)
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Hey Dennis,Did you tinker with the speaker setting on the BD player? Does it still only sound like 2.0 stereo?let me know, Im going over to my nephews house tomorrow, he has the same Onkyo SR550, and I will check his settings for you.Tom