Second generation playbar?

This is racist and i feel discriminated against.
I put my star wars movie in ps4 and do not get dolby 5.1 surround in english spoken languge via sonos setup,
Yet if i change dvd language to Hindi i benefit to full dolby 5.1 surround sound on my Sonos.
This is discriminatation.
How is this not racist?

This is racist and i feel discriminated against.
I put my star wars movie in ps4 and do not get dolby 5.1 surround in english spoken languge via sonos setup,
Yet if i change dvd language to Hindi i benefit to full dolby 5.1 surround sound on my Sonos.
This is discriminatation.
How is this not racist?

Because it is not racist. Technological limitations in first world luxury products are not racist, they are technological limitations. Furthermore, saying something as silly as this is racist takes away from the horrible things in this world that actually are racist. So dial it back a little.

Moderation note: Let's cool it with throwing around the "r" word. It's unproductive and not going to make any friends, also way off topic.

As to your question, @Devonnick, the PLAYBAR will play any Dolby Digital 5.1 or Stereo PCM source you send it, no matter what language that source is in. You just need to make sure the right audio stream is getting to it. If your Blu-ray only has DTS formats, you may be able to use your Blu-Ray player to transcode from DTS to Dolby on the fly, and then should be all set to enjoy surround.

For the PS4, I believe these steps will do the trick:
Access “Settings” by scrolling to the top right with your PS4 remote.
Select “Sound and Screen.”
Select “Audio Output Settings.”
Select “Primary Output Port.”
Select “HDMI Out.”
Set the “Audio Format (Priority)” to “Bitstream (Dolby).”

I've heard that there's a chance recent updates changed their ability to do this, but I haven't gotten that confirmed just yet. Let us know how it goes.

Seriously? Are you saying Sonos is not aware of the basics of the market demands these days? Comon
What about not adding Bluetooth connection?
Ease of casting local musics from cellphones and other devices
Builtin chromecast option
More input options
More audio formats
I am hearing about Google Assistant which had hold you back from the market advancement in terms of being smart. Yet, you have lag in pushing the market towards smart players.

To me it more seems that Sonos feels that it can keep the users like hostage to whatever its production policy or idea produces. You may have been one of the wireless multi-room sound system pioneers in the market. But it is long past due buddies, not anymore. And you make quality stuff. But watch out, there are lots of wireless, smart, multi-room sound system products, with lots of input options, and also working with all the current audio formats. If you do not hear your customers (which you are past due so far) and do not accommodate and address market driven demands, beside your own ideas of innovation, you will be just a looser. And, I see that coming for Sonos. To me, you have just got stubborn with whatever your preferences and policies are. Just remember the huge business brands that were lazy in adjusting themselves and addressing the market, and they do not exist anymore they are gone. Leave the idea of holding users to your framework and agenda. bring smartness, and choosing options and ease of use to the users, lets them remember you as the market leader and follow you.

Hey there, Bheelan. Thanks for posting! No word on a second generation PLAYBAR to share. Are there specific improvements you would like to see on the PLAYBAR? Feedback is always appreciated.

You just need to make sure the right audio stream is getting to it. If your Blu-ray only has DTS formats, you may be able to use your Blu-Ray player to transcode from DTS to Dolby on the fly, and then should be all set to enjoy surround.

For the PS4, I believe these steps will do the trick...
Xbox One consoles also have a setting to output only Dolby Digital audio, regardless of the source format... Samsung Blu-Ray players do too (though according to Samsung's manual, it only applies to Blu-Ray movies, not DVD movies)... I'm sure there are others out there too.

Wanted to ask what others best guess for a second generation playbar? Inside of 6 months or more like 6-12 months? Or greater than 12 months?

Given that they just released the PLAYBASE recently (in the last 12 months, give or take), I would guess (unhappily) longer than 12 months. I'd be extremely delighted to be proven wrong.

I'm with Bruce on the timing, but for a different reason. But my reason is based on rumor, not fact, so I'm not willing to share it. Because we all know what spreading rumors can do. 🙂

I would say: "be quick or be dead"!

https://www.whathifi.com/news/yamaha-reveals-new-musiccast-wireless-speakers-soundbars-and-sub

I would say: "be quick or be dead"!

https://www.whathifi.com/news/yamaha-reveals-new-musiccast-wireless-speakers-soundbars-and-sub

Funny you should say that, because every one of Yamaha's former attempts at multi-room music (2, or was it 3?) are dead. I'm not sure if I would want to invest in a company taking it's 3rd or 4th kick at the can.