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AndyHutch
Contributor II
August 18, 2022
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PS5 best settings for Sonos beam gen 2, sub and 2 one’s setup

Hi guys I’ve just upgraded from a Sonos play bar to a Beam gen 2 and finding it a bit confusing which settings to set up on the PS5.

I also have a sonos sub and 2 sonos 1’s as surrounds

I can only get 7.1 output on pcm but there is also Dolby and Dolby dts setting but they show 5.1

could someone advise best settings on ps5 please to get best out of my setup ?

 Thanks in anticipation 

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GuitarSuperstarAnswer
Lead Maestro
August 20, 2022

@AndyHutch

HDMI Device Type should be set to AV Amplifier. Set the Number of Channels to 5.1 ch.

Audio Format (Priority) should be set to Linear PCM for gaming or when watching a DTS-encoded Blu-ray disc. If you prefer lossy DTS Digital Surround audio from DTS discs, change this setting to DTS.

When streaming content from the PS5 or watching a Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Atmos encoded Blu-ray disc, change this setting to Dolby.

When watching Blu-ray discs, there is another audio setting that must be adjusted when you start the disc. Tap the Options button on the controller, select the “…” and change the Audio Format setting to Bitstream for Dolby-encoded discs. Change this setting to Linear PCM for Multichannel PCM audio from DTS-encoded discs. Change this setting to Bitstream for DTS Digital Surround audio from DTS-encoded discs.

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106rallye
106rallye
August 18, 2022

The best set up is what sounds best for you. Trust your ears.

    Jeffrey_35
    Jeffrey_35
    Headliner III
    August 19, 2022

    I am actually curious on this as well but have Arc instead. Sound is stereo PCM for me even though getting much better on Apple TV. 

    “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”
    106rallye
    106rallye
    August 19, 2022

    @Jeffrey_35 TS's question is about a choice of surround formats. You do not even get surround. What are your TV and ATV sound settings?

    Jeffrey_35
    Jeffrey_35
    Headliner III
    August 20, 2022

    Sorry I thought it was implied I have surround but with an Arc instead. My Apple TV is set up fine but just added a PS5 and only getting Stereo PCM. 

    “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”
    106rallye
    106rallye
    August 20, 2022

    So you do get surround from the ATV, but not from the PS5? This also looks like a settings problem.

    GuitarSuperstarAnswer
    Lead Maestro
    August 20, 2022

    @AndyHutch

    HDMI Device Type should be set to AV Amplifier. Set the Number of Channels to 5.1 ch.

    Audio Format (Priority) should be set to Linear PCM for gaming or when watching a DTS-encoded Blu-ray disc. If you prefer lossy DTS Digital Surround audio from DTS discs, change this setting to DTS.

    When streaming content from the PS5 or watching a Dolby TrueHD/Dolby Atmos encoded Blu-ray disc, change this setting to Dolby.

    When watching Blu-ray discs, there is another audio setting that must be adjusted when you start the disc. Tap the Options button on the controller, select the “…” and change the Audio Format setting to Bitstream for Dolby-encoded discs. Change this setting to Linear PCM for Multichannel PCM audio from DTS-encoded discs. Change this setting to Bitstream for DTS Digital Surround audio from DTS-encoded discs.

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    Jeffrey_35
    Jeffrey_35
    Headliner III
    September 2, 2022

    @GuitarSuperstar Hey there. Thanks for your help with this. Quick question. I have an Arc with Sub and 2 ones with a PS5 and LG CX. Tried your settings with change of 7.1 instead and am still getting Stereo PCM. Do I need to change something on LG side as it’s set up for Apple TV 4K. Any help appreciated. 

    “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”
    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    September 2, 2022

    @GuitarSuperstar Hey there. Thanks for your help with this. Quick question. I have an Arc with Sub and 2 ones with a PS5 and LG CX. Tried your settings with change of 7.1 instead and am still getting Stereo PCM. Do I need to change something on LG side as it’s set up for Apple TV 4K. Any help appreciated. 

    Be sure the TV is set to these settings:

    Digital Sound Output: Pass Through

    HDMI Input Audio Format: Bitstream

    eARC Support: On

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      Jeffrey_35
      Jeffrey_35
      Headliner III
      September 2, 2022

      @GuitarSuperstar Thanks for that. TV was set as auto instead of passthrough so that was the hiccup. So now getting MC 7.1. Is that right? Should I change it to 5.1 even though I have an Arc or leave it that way? 

      “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.”
      GuitarSuperstar
      Lead Maestro
      September 2, 2022

      @GuitarSuperstar Thanks for that. TV was set as auto instead of passthrough so that was the hiccup. So now getting MC 7.1. Is that right? Should I change it to 5.1 even though I have an Arc or leave it that way? 

      Yes, “Multichannel PCM 7.1” is what you want to see from DTS discs. You can change the setting on the PS5 to 5.1 but I don’t think it will make any difference.

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