List of TV’s that will pass 5.1 from HDMI Sources to Playbar

Hi,

I'm looking for some advice, i have 5.1 sonos set up in living room at recently purchased the panasonic 55cx802b tv. I have the playbar connected directly to tv but can't get 5.1 when using sky, which makes me believe this tv does not support 5.1 passthrough. When i plug the optical cable directly into sky box 5.1 works fine. I also use ps4 & the tv's built in netflix so would like to have 5.1 working with everything without having to swap the optical cables round everytime i change input.

Can anyone suggest the best method to achieve this without losing sound quality ?

many thanks

Does anyone know if the Samsung UN65JS8500 will pass 5.1 through optical? I have a UN65JU7100 which does. But the price has dropped on the TVs and I am considering upgrading to the 8500 series, but would like to know if it will pass through 5.1 sound like the 7100 series does.

Thanks!

Does anyone know if the Samsung UN65JS8500 will pass 5.1 through optical? I have a UN65JU7100 which does. But the price has dropped on the TVs and I am considering upgrading to the 8500 series, but would like to know if it will pass through 5.1 sound like the 7100 series does.

Thanks!

My exact same question 🙂 I got confirmed from a local high end HIFI store which I trust that the JU7500 series did in fact pass through 5.1 so I would be surprised if its big brother didn't but you never know with Samsung..

Does anyone know if the Samsung UN65JS8500 will pass 5.1 through optical? I have a UN65JU7100 which does. But the price has dropped on the TVs and I am considering upgrading to the 8500 series, but would like to know if it will pass through 5.1 sound like the 7100 series does.

Thanks!

i am thinking of getting the 7100 set you mention. Have you enjoyed that set or have any complaints? iI don't care for 3d but the set seems to get good reviews. Crutchfield is running a nice sale on it at the moment.

Does anyone know if the Samsung UN65JS8500 will pass 5.1 through optical? I have a UN65JU7100 which does. But the price has dropped on the TVs and I am considering upgrading to the 8500 series, but would like to know if it will pass through 5.1 sound like the 7100 series does.

Thanks!

i am thinking of getting the 7100 set you mention. Have you enjoyed that set or have any complaints? iI don't care for 3d but the set seems to get good reviews. Crutchfield is running a nice sale on it at the moment.

I'm taking delivery of a 75JU7100 in a coupe of days. I've done lots of research and am still unclear if 5.1 is available from the TV TOS."Some" say it works if you have 5.1 going to the TV. I'm assuming it doesn't and ordered a Monoprice HDMI/TOS switch and will use ARC to make sure all feeds to the Playbar (and surround sound using Sub and 2 Play 1's) are 5.1.

My Samsung UE55JS9000 passes 5.1 through optical to my Playbar

Same question here, am looking at the Samsung UN65JS8500 or Sony XBR65X900C, can anyone confirm if any of these pass 5.1 through the optical to playbar. Also not only from TV sources but from connected devices. Thanks.

Same question here, am looking at the Samsung UN65JS8500 or Sony XBR65X900C, can anyone confirm if any of these pass 5.1 through the optical to playbar. Also not only from TV sources but from connected devices. Thanks.

Based on the research I've done (mostly the CNET reviewers who appear to know their stuff and answer almost all questions), the Samsung 8500 can pass through 5.1 through optical from other sources connected to it. But, I asked them the question directly to make sure.

Anyone else?

FWIW, I can confirm the Samsung UN75JU7100 doe NOT pass 5.1 via TOS from a HDMI input.

I'm using a Monoprice HDMI/TOS switch (http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=7974) which works well. I've got Charter Cable/Chromecast/Samsung BD/XboxOne feeding a Playbar, Sub and 2 X Play1s.

The only downside were the multiple remotes, which I solved with a Harmony Elite (Love it.)

Any idea about the Sony XBR65X900C or LG 65EF900. Thanks.