This thread is specifically for those who are trying to understand the Playbars 5.1 and DTS issues.
As most of you know the Playbar does not convert DTS signal. It also will only convert 2.0 to SIMULATED PCM 5.1 signal. If you can live with the simulated signal, then you are ahead of the game. IF you want PURE unadulterated 5.1 from your DirecTV or Cable, you WILL most likely have to buy a switch like this one. http://www.monoprice.com/products/7974
Or a Bluray converter like this one.
http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-103/
MOST tvs will not convert true 5.1. There are some on this thread that say they do, but most dont. I found this out the hard way by buying one of Samsungs highest end tv's, only to find out that 2.0 is all im ever gunna get.
A $75 switch is a bargain IMO to have such sound to the Playbar the way it is intended. IF you want 1080p up convert video and and 5.1 audio, then a simular Bluray like the Oppo is for you.
Concerning movies that are only on DTS:
Oppo can convert the DTS signal to PCM 5.1 as well. I do not know about the Switch, because I do not have one.
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[QUOTE=655321;193973]Hi Racin,
great hint but unfortunately this is not a solution (Oppo player), but a very expensive work-around for Sonos' design flaw.
The only real solution can come from Sonos with new firmware and added DTS .
I knew when buying the sonos what its flaws were. IMO the Oppo and sonos together are the answer. Is it a perfect system? No. But with the oppo, its as near perfect as can be.
When and if sonos adds the DTS, I'l be even happier. Until then, I'l try to help any way I can those who need it.
great hint but unfortunately this is not a solution (Oppo player), but a very expensive work-around for Sonos' design flaw.
The only real solution can come from Sonos with new firmware and added DTS .
I knew when buying the sonos what its flaws were. IMO the Oppo and sonos together are the answer. Is it a perfect system? No. But with the oppo, its as near perfect as can be.
When and if sonos adds the DTS, I'l be even happier. Until then, I'l try to help any way I can those who need it.
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Thanks.
The sound is clearly inferior with PCM192. For those that have been questioning SONOS about the lack of DTS are spot on.
A $2k setup should offer more IMHO.
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Hi Racin,
great hint but unfortunately this is not a solution (Oppo player), but a very expensive work-around for Sonos' design flaw.
The only real solution can come from Sonos with new firmware and added DTS support.
Let's hope they will add it asap, although it will cost them some $ they thought was easily saved by their strange decision.
It's still hard to swallow for me. A high class, very expensive surround system that is indeed capable of great sound quality was deliberately declined to reduce some $ in production.
How expensive can a DTS licence be? Even my 90 Euro LG BD player has it! Amazon lists a 84 Euro Philips receiver with DTS Support, also a 100 Euro Sony receiver, capable of DTS support.
And our 700 Euro playbar can't do it? Come on, Sonos...
great hint but unfortunately this is not a solution (Oppo player), but a very expensive work-around for Sonos' design flaw.
The only real solution can come from Sonos with new firmware and added DTS support.
Let's hope they will add it asap, although it will cost them some $ they thought was easily saved by their strange decision.
It's still hard to swallow for me. A high class, very expensive surround system that is indeed capable of great sound quality was deliberately declined to reduce some $ in production.
How expensive can a DTS licence be? Even my 90 Euro LG BD player has it! Amazon lists a 84 Euro Philips receiver with DTS Support, also a 100 Euro Sony receiver, capable of DTS support.
And our 700 Euro playbar can't do it? Come on, Sonos...
Audio output. PCM192 for those movies that dont have a 5.1 DD option.
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How exactly do you get the 5.1 sound from the Oppo-103 unit. I put in a blu-ray in today with the "bit stream" setup, but no sound came out.
Note: I have the toslink going from the Oppo player to my SONOS play bar.
Thanks for your help!
Note: I have the toslink going from the Oppo player to my SONOS play bar.
Thanks for your help!
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