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Steven Slater
Contributor I
November 10, 2020
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Xbox series X, Samsung Q90r and Playbar, audio delay

Afternoon All, 

I have jsut got the xbox serices X and they ahve remoed the optial out port which i used to connect my xbox x to the playbar with. So now my only option is to go back to the optical out from the TV’s conenction box. 

The problem with that is the audio is then delayayed when i set the xbox to bitstream and DD. This seem to be a well know problem with no obviouse solution. 

I have a couple of questions would a spliter like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extractor-Splitter-Optical-Toslink-Converter/dp/B08CK59T9X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=hdmi+optical+splitter+60hz+xbox&qid=1605015709&sr=8-3 solve my problem and give me the option of puting the optical out from there rather than the TV? 

Or is i sold the playbar and got the beam and used hdmi arc would that work or would I still get the same audit lag.  (note there is no way to adjust the tv, xbox or sonos to fix audio lag only video lag :-( ) 

Any help you can provide would be appreciated

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melvimbe
melvimbeAnswer
November 10, 2020

The lag you’re seeing is obviously introduced by your TV.  It’s possible that the HDMI-ARC connection on the TV is lag free, while optical is not, but doubtful.  Besides, the Beam would not be an upgrade in sound quality over the playbar.

 

People use splitters like the one you linked for similar issues all the time.  Can’t vouch for your specific choice, and not crazy about the ratings, but the device is likely fine for the job.

Danny
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melvimbe
melvimbeAnswer
November 10, 2020

The lag you’re seeing is obviously introduced by your TV.  It’s possible that the HDMI-ARC connection on the TV is lag free, while optical is not, but doubtful.  Besides, the Beam would not be an upgrade in sound quality over the playbar.

 

People use splitters like the one you linked for similar issues all the time.  Can’t vouch for your specific choice, and not crazy about the ratings, but the device is likely fine for the job.

Danny
controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
November 11, 2020

Many of the newer Samsungs have all had firmware updates recently so check that. The newer firmware will also detect your Series X and configure Game Mode automatically, as well as other handy things for your awesome new console.

Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    November 11, 2020

    Is that a sense of pridethere, controlav? If so, likely deserved ;)

    Bruce
      controlav
      controlav
      Lead Maestro
      November 12, 2020

      Is that a sense of pridethere, controlav? If so, likely deserved ;)


      LOL yeah, yesterday was an awesome day for Team Xbox, and I am proud to be a member of that team.

      Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
        PanLondonSI
        Contributor I
        November 16, 2020

        I have this exact problem. I have a 49 inch, Samsung Q80T.

        My Xbox Series X is connected via HDMI to the TV and optical out from the TV to my SONOS Playbase. There is a significant delay in audio from the xbox despite changing the audio delay settings.

         

        Will I need the extra piece of kit (splitter) to stop this??? Or have Samsung pushed out a firmware update? (I am at work and will check when I get home). The TV already detects the xbox and puts itself into game mode but there is still a delay in audio.

         

        Any help would be really appreciated. I have been onto Sonos support about this for my previous Xbox but didn’t get anywhere.

        PanLondonSI
        Contributor I
        November 17, 2020

        After updating my Samsung TV to the new 1403 firmware, I still have an audio delay. 

        controlav
        controlav
        Lead Maestro
        November 19, 2020

        What are your Xbox Audio settings? Should be Bitstream / Dolby 5.1 (from memory, I am on vacation).

        It is rare for optical to be delayed, esp on a modern Samsung.

        Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
        PanLondonSI
        Contributor I
        November 19, 2020

        HDMI audio is Bitstream out and Bitstream format is DTS surround sound

        melvimbe
        melvimbe
        November 19, 2020

        HDMI audio is Bitstream out and Bitstream format is DTS surround sound

        DTS is not the right option, as it’s not supported by Sonos.  No option for Dolby 5.1?

        Danny
        PanLondonSI
        Contributor I
        November 19, 2020

        I’ve tried all settings. 5.1 is not present, The only options are DTS surround sound, Dolby Digital, Dolby ATMOS for home theatre and DTS:X for home theatre. I current have it now on Dolby Digital 

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