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Lpcm sound is considerably quieter than Dolby Digital plus 5.1 or other modes, annoying
Is that normal or not?
Or maybe work in progress?
Is lpcm the best option for my setup , gaming on ps5?
Thanks everyone for helping in advance
Peace
Dawid
Best answer by Rowena B.
View originalThis is happening to me too, LPCM is not loud enough/doesn’t sound right on PS5- I’ve been waiting for this to be fixed for weeks now. Using BitStream Dolby Digital at the moment.
I'm adding a me too as well. I would really like this issue fixed
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Just adding a “me too” to the thread.
This is the same for me on Xbox Series X, that is - LPCM 5.1 uncompressed is noticeably quieter (and seems less dynamic/wide?) than converting to Bitstream Dolby Digital 5.1. Either way, at least multichannel (5.1) signal is being passed, but it is strange.
I have a Ps5/lgcx/Sonos arc/sub/2 sl ones with the ps5 connected to the tv and then the tv connected to the arc using hdmi 2.1. I am experiencing the same behavior where I have to change lpcm to Dolby bitstream otherwise I will get a muffled sound. Now what is interesting is that when I watch a Blu-ray on my PS five then I can use LPCM and I managed to get Dolby atmos with a movie like “mad max”. Granted I also have to set the audio to lpcm inside the movie app as well. Tbh the whole lack of support of the ps5 for Dolby vision and Dolby atmos in games is a mess but that is a topic for a different day.
Correction. I also have to choose bistream option under the blueray player to get Dolby atmos.
Did Sonos ever acknowledge the muffledvolume for multi-channel PCM following the December 2020 update?
Doesn’t seem like it. For now i am using the Dolby stream option. But agreed it needs to be fixed as this is embarrassing for a system that costs a fortune.
I have a Ps5/lgcx/Sonos arc/sub/2 sl ones with the ps5 connected to the tv and then the tv connected to the arc using hdmi 2.1. I am experiencing the same behavior where I have to change lpcm to Dolby bitstream otherwise I will get a muffled sound. Now what is interesting is that when I watch a Blu-ray on my PS five then I can use LPCM and I managed to get Dolby atmos with a movie like “mad max”. Granted I also have to set the audio to lpcm inside the movie app as well. Tbh the whole lack of support of the ps5 for Dolby vision and Dolby atmos in games is a mess but that is a topic for a different day.
I can confirm that even if you change the PS5 settings to AV receiver and force it to 5.1 multichannel the low volume of LPCM is still there. The sounds are coming out of the right speakers. Just low volume. Change the PS5 setting to Dolby and there is a noticeable difference in volume.
Not sure what the solution is here.
Same here.
Did Sonos ever acknowledge the muffledvolume for multi-channel PCM following the December 2020 update?
The Arc and two surrounds is still a 5.0.2 setup.
A 7.1 soundtrack is backwards compatible with a 5.1 system. The four surround channels are just mixed into the two rear surround channels.
You don't want to set to 7.1 as Sonos Arc with sub is a 5.1.2 set up
Even with 2 rears?
I have the arc and 2 rears (no sub) so technically a 7.0.2 setup. When I set the ps5 to lpcm 7.1, I still hear missing channels at the rear when panning the camera in a game and sound transitions from rear left to rear right. There is a gap of silence in between.
While a Blu-ray is being played on the PS5 press the options button on the PS5 controller. Select the three dots. Select Dynamic range control - turn to Off. Also try Audio Format - from LPCM to Bitstream.
The PS5 cannot decode Dolby Atmos when playing back Blu-rays when LPCM is selected(it is the default), you will need to use Bitstream in the Blu-ray hidden menu like above to get Atmos. Also with Dynamic range set to auto (by default) it will act like “Night mode” similar to our Sonos systems.
While you are in there turn off noise reduction if you like all the fine details / film grain the movie producers added in.
I ask only users with PS5’s to try these settings. I do not own the x900 TV but a LG c9 with the full Arc surround set up. It is worth trying bitstream, see what it says in the Sonos app and how it sounds to your ears.
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Sonos please fix it
Same here with a Sonos Beam soundbar, using optical out from TV (Samsung KS8000). LPCM is much softer than Bitstream (Dolby).
For now I've just set the PS5 to audio format priority to Dolby but Sonos needs to fix LPCM. Doesn't make sense that it's quieter.
I should clarify. My TV is a LG C9 with the latest updates. So it isn’t a TV issue. Unless it is a common issue amongst all TV’s which I doubt.
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So for now is best to use DD+ 5.1 I assume(for playing)?
But who is at fault ,Sonos ,Sony ps5 or Sony tv, that is question?
Hmm
Annoying ,will have to be patient now and just wait, I feel like a beta tester IMHO
I can confirm that even if you change the PS5 settings to AV receiver and force it to 5.1 multichannel the low volume of LPCM is still there. The sounds are coming out of the right speakers. Just low volume. Change the PS5 setting to Dolby and there is a noticeable difference in volume.
Not sure what the solution is here.
This is an issue with The Arc I believe. Because the apple tv also treats the arc as a multichannel 7.1 and sends audio that way. Which results in low dialog and weird surround performance and even lipsync issues for me…
On the PS5, you can change your source to a AV reiceiver and force it to 5.1 multichannel which I believe fixes this.
But the Arc should tell the sources that it can only handle 5.1 not 7.1 not sure why we would ever get 7.1 onto the arc if it cant handle it and it doesnt seem to be downmixing it.
I can confirm, LPCM does indeed come through softer, both through the arc, and any associated surrounds.
It can be easily reproduced if you output audio to the 6th and 7th channels, respectively. This can be done via a traditional source (Blu-ray player, NVIDIA Shield, etc.), or via a program like REW (Room EQ Wizard).
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7.1 ?
But the volume will be lower
Use LPCM
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Plus 2 play 5 /ps5
Which audio is best i can get to ps5?
atmos on streaming services working Fine.
You don't want to set to 7.1 as Sonos Arc with sub is a 5.1.2 set up
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is multichanel 7.1 best can i get on ps5?
arc+sub+ 2Xgen5
sony x9000h
ps5
?
please advise
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i can switch to dolby digital plus 5.1 -wgich works fine
is that the sonos arc ? sony x9000h? or ps5?
which one is it
and which setup is recomnded to get best possible quality audio?
hdmi 2.1 used , ps5 straight to hdmi 2.1 tv, then from earc to sonos arc.
Same here. Since day 1 after the LPCM update. LPCM audio is way lower than Dolby digital 5.1 or Atmos. I'm sure it's a bug , many people have the same issue. Just to let you know I'm using Sony A9G tv on ps5 and Xbox series X . Sonos team need to look into this.
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