Can I mix speakers in surround system?

Can I mix speakers in surround system?

As a general rule, we do not recommend mixing and matching different brands of speakers in a surround sound system. Even mixing different lines within a particular brand can present problems. Still, we recommend trying to stay within the same brand and series for all of your speakers.

What does 9.2 channels mean?

9.2: A 9.2 surround sound setup would consist of the front left and right speaker, a center, 2 wide front speakers, 2 surrounds, 2 rear surrounds and 2 subwoofers.

Which is better linear PCM Dolby or DTS?

Linear PCM can have more than 2 channels though. If you have a receiver that can encode Multi Channel PCM, that’s a far superior option to Dolby or DTS because it’s much less compressed than those formats. Of course this is only available through HDMI connections and, again, a receiver that is capable.

Is PCM good for surround sound?

PCM can carry surround sound, but it cannot do so over an optical cable—the optical cable can only carry stereo PCM (using TOSLINK, the home stereo standard). To send surround PCM, you’d need to use an HDMI cable (or alternatively displayport on a PC), which carries both the video and audio signal.

What is the best audio format on PS5?

For games you go with bistream DD or DTS and as always choose “receiver” and 7.1 within Ps5. For UHD movies choose bitstream within the player as well…that way you’ll get Dolby Atmos and DTS-X for movies.

Can I connect speakers to my PS5?

As we’ve already highlighted, the PS5 doesn’t have an optical audio port. This sits between the console and the TV, and you can connect your HDMI cable from your PS5, and then connect an Optical cable to the Audio Extractor. The Optical cable can then be connected to your speakers.

Can PS5 do Dolby Atmos?

The PS5 does not support Dolby Atmos for games. The first Dolby Atmos option appears in the System/Sound menu, under Audio output. However, when you try and play a 4K or HD Blu-ray disc with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, the console still does not output Dolby Atmos.

How do I change audio output on PS5?

To configure PS5 audio output settings, go to the home screen and select Settings > Sound > Audio Output:

1. Output Device. Select an audio output device to use.
2. Switch Output Device Automatically.
3. HDMI Device Type.
4. Number of Channels.
5. Adjust Speaker Positions.
6. Output to Headphones.
7. Enable 3D Audio.
8. Adjust 3D Audio Profile.

Does PS5 have audio out?

The PlayStation 5 console does not have an Optical (Toslink) Digital Audio Output. This console instead has an HDMI output, which transmits both high definition video and high resolution audio.

How do I connect my surround sound to my PS5?

How to set up a soundbar on the PS5

1. Connect the PS5 to the soundbar using both devices’ HDMI ports.
2. Using an ARC-compatible HDMI port on the TV, use a second HDMI cable to connect the TV to the soundbar’s HDMI ARC port.
3. If you don’t have the requisite ARC hardware, you can instead connect the PS5 to your TV:

Are all HDMI cables arc compatible?

Most HDMI cables should work with ARC. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the ARC-capable HDMI input in your TV and the other into the ARC-capable output on your sound bar or receiver. There are basically two main ways to connect a system using ARC.