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ceiling20
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November 1, 2021

Arc- Sub-Sonos One Test: Dolby 5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos & Validate Position of L-R Sonos One Back Speakers

Dear Community,

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To date, my testing of Dolby Streams / codecs has been fulfilled by searching Streaming Content from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and HBO Max. However, I concluded that the Sound Recording / Mixing is maturing as Dolby continues to develop and release new-leading edge sound codecs.

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I researched looking for streaming from Dolby itself to truly appreciate Dolby products /codecs from a Sound Developer's perspective. I finally succeeded - thanks to CEO  / President Gopal Miglani of www.bitrouter.com for heightening my understanding of Dolby Codecs!

 

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https://developer.dolby.com/tools-media/sample-media/video-streams/hd-video-streams/

 

Copy links to your Browser to enjoy 5.1 / 7.1 / Atmos- Glass Breaking / Atmos-Universe. Use AirPlay to the TV for the dynamite sound experiences, including placement of speakers and their performances - it also told me that my left back-speaker is indeeed the left one for my Sonos Home Theater System!

 

I have 5.1.

 

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Enjoy!

 

... In Partnership and Service,

Raj Dhir 

 

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    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    November 3, 2021

    The older Roku Ultra doesn’t have a Passthrough setting. Audio Mode is set to Auto (DD+) and HDMI is set to Dolby Digital Plus.

    I’m not sure why it isn’t working for you, especially since you said it was working for you before. What iOS device are you using? What iOS version is installed?

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
    ceiling20Author
    Avid Contributor I
    November 3, 2021

    Using iOS 15.1 / iPhone 12 Pro:

     

    Dolby Trailers - https://thedigitaltheater.com/dolby-trailers/

     

    I have downloaded to Files App / Utility - how did you play the various Trailers since the Files App / Utility does not have the AirPlay option. I did the following:

     

    1. I begin to play from Files - sweep down iPhone screen to select AirPlay to TV or Roku and the AirPlay merely shows the AirPlay Message on the Screen - very interesting.

     

    2. I saved the Trailer to my Photo Album - playing it with AirPlay indicates Sterio PCM.

     

    I appreciate your feedback on how to play / AirDrop of a video from Files - I downloaded .mp4 trailer videos.

     

    I am making progress, and will share my final results with you and Bruce / @Airgetlam.

     

    I can definitely confirm that Airplay 2 on iOS 15.1 can definitely play 5.1, 7.1 and Atmos on non-Apple Device such as Roku Ultra and the TV with both supporting AirPlay 2.

     

    Thanks and regards.

     

    ... In Partnership and Service,

     

    Raj Dhir 

     

     

     

     

     

    ceiling20Author
    Avid Contributor I
    November 4, 2021

    @GuitarSuperstar,

     

    Kindly respond to my last message.

     

    Thanks.

     

    ... In Partnership and Service,

     

    Raj Dhir 

    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    November 4, 2021

    @GuitarSuperstar,

     

    Kindly respond to my last message.

     

    Thanks.

     

    ... In Partnership and Service,

     

    Raj Dhir 

    On my iPhone, I simply tap on the link for the MP4 video and tap “Download File”. When the “Do you want to download…” window pops up, tap on “View”. When the video opens, I AirPlay the video to my Roku Ultra or Apple TV 4K.

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
    ceiling20Author
    Avid Contributor I
    November 6, 2021

    Dear @GuitarSuperstar & @Airgetlam,

     

    Great News ...

     

    My QA is complete with tested evidence:

     

    TV: Samsung 4K Q90T 

    Roku: Ultra 2020

    TV & Roku: AirPlay 2.1

    Sonos - Arc, Sub & Sonos One Speakers

     

    I am able to stream Dolby 5.1, 7.1 & Atmos - streaming is mandatory.

     

    Thanks for all your support & cooperation.

     

    Regards.

     

    ... In Partnership and Service,

     

    Raj Dhir 

     

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