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stevemg
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Jan 16, 2026 10:21 AM UTC

no surround sound from YouTube

 I’ve just setup my arc ultra,2x era300 sub

when I go to YouTube to do a 5.1 surround sound test. Nothing is hear out of the rear era300

what am I missing 

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4
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Jan 17, 2026 5:03 AM UTC

Once added it is time to start fiddling with the sound adjustments, always go for what sounds right to you in your room. Cribbing numbers from someone is rarely optimal.

I like to start with a good Atmos test and get the channels balanced, particularly the height. Then work on Sub levels, you need good content with lots of lower than 100 Hz sound.  Next I tweak the tone controls and check out the Loudness comsensation option. 

Check your music service for Dolby Labs test tracks, aside from the iffy YouTube offerings they are usually a great starting point.

I'm enjoying some old Bach (Vox Box stereo edition) organ music this evening and intend to switch to the Concordia Organ collection tomorrow, mine is off the CD set but if it is streaming that is good too. Old school, when the spouse is out, Bachman Turner and Iron Butterfly get some play time.

 Bottom line make your ears happy, maybe try to make the spouse happy too. 

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