To my dismay, so many gamers seem to completely ignore the the quality of their audio when playing. It's like they are missing half the game! I've just never understood this one dimensional attitude.
Tell me about it. They like using headphones. Not me! I've been rocking surround sound for over 20yrs with a subwoofer. When you can FEEL the action, it adds a whole other dimension. Gamers all over are missing out by going NOT going old school.
@@dgmclar Well the settings on the console were actually helpful. I didn't know my LG CX tv had earc. Also I just switched my audio output to bit stream on the Xbox. Never used that setting before because I didn't know what it was. Always set mine to 5:1.
@@dgmclar You sound like someone who reads their automotive owners manual in FULL...NO??? Maybe you're more detailed oriented about specific features but not everyone chooses to RESEARCH and learn how to use very feature of the products they buy. Xbox give you lots of audio options and people will simply select the option they're most familiar with (as I did). No need to be a receiver tech GOD to get the basics out of them when a video like this informs people of how other features work.
@@rotaryperfection I hear you. There’s a lot of additional configurations on the Xbox series X that I did not anticipate. I first went through all the visual configurations to fully utilize my hdmi 2.1 input and EArc. If you play COD: Warzone there are additional audio settings in game; The full range and home theater settings really turn it up to eleven. I have to admit for Warzone I play it on “Midnight mode” and full range on Cyberpunk 2077.
Costs money and the fake atmos xbox outputs would be too expensive to truly utilise like DV. Games are expensive as it is so can you imagine the extra price of what is needed to implement both DA and DV? Might be feasible for first party games but expect it to be very limited.
You should clarify for people that both DTS and Dolby Digital are compressed, lossy audio formats (with DTS) having the higher bitrate. If you're interested in the best audio possible, you'll want the Xbox to send out uncompressed 5.1 or 7.1 and then let your receiver or soundbar handle decoding.
Just a side note, you don't need HDMI 2.1 to send 5.1 / 7.1 uncompressed PCM over the hdmi cable (as stated in the video). 5.1 uncompressed has been around for quite a while. I used it on my ps3 for many years and I was sending 6 discrete channels (confirmed with audio setup discs).
Maybe he misspoke that HDMI 2.1 was needed for the eARC spec to pass it through the TV to receiver. But if you're plugging the Xbox into a receiver directly (one that can process 5.1 or 7.1 PCM) then yeah I think HDMI 1.4 bandwidth is quite capable.
@@michaelbrownlee9497 optic only carries compressed dolby digital. It was really hard for me to leave optical because it was the standard for SO LONG but if you want to step up to lossless audio formats, you have to.
Im using xbox one s for my home theater, I activated the allow passthrough in the audio setting of the console and connected to my sony sound bar ht g700. The audio quality of atmos and dts x works amazing.
I wish there were more people talking about the extreme audio lag introduced in setups using Xbox Series X bitstream out with Dolby Atmos selected. I have a new Sony A90j and Sony HT-A9 Home theater system and no matter what settings I select audio lag of at least 100ms - 500ms is introduced to the picture rendering gameplay unplayable.
I’m experiencing the same issue with Series X, LG C10 and a Marantz receiver (using hdmi arc). Went to my family over Christmas, my dad has a One X, a new Samsung TV (not sure about the model number, but it’s on the high-end scale) and an older Yamaha receiver. The receiver doesn’t have arc so it’s connected to the tv via toslink/optical. In both cases, our consoles are connected directly to the tv, with hdmi 2.1 cables. So two generations of Xbox, different brand tvs and different brand receivers (with different connection methods), same issue. When setting both our Xboxes to “Stereo uncompressed”, zero lag. Both Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos introduce a massive delay, what feels like over a second. What is going on here? How is this not talked about more?
@@Anytyme06 No, the Xbox is connected to the tv, and the tv to the receiver via arc. That is the whole issue. I could connect the Xbox to the receiver directly, but as it isn’t hdmi 2.1 capable, I’d loose out on some features, such as 120hz for example
You can plug your console into your AV receiver and engage its Game Mode to prevent any noticeable input lag. This is a good option for those experiencing issues with eARC from their TVs.
@@TomlinsonHolman52583 I’m using a sound bar (Samsung HW-950a) and while it does have inputs it’s only HDMI 2.0. That said…it should work through the TV so there is definitely something going on with the Xbox Series X passing Dolby Atmos through my TV (LG C1) for gaming. Also, I’m not sure I trust today’s receivers with HDMI 2.1 as I read they had issues with last years models. Sound bars with Atmos are pretty popular these days and it’s a known issue with many.
Hey @Digital Trends. What about the Dolby Atmos Lag when you are using a TV, eArc to a soundbar? This seems like a common issue. Also the latest Xbox update changed some of those settings options. You cannot choose bitstream anymore. Great stuff…hope you do a video on the Dolby atmos lag soon. It’s a known issue for a while
Hi. On the LG TV's there is a pass trough option under the eARC audio settings. Also the Xbox Series X also has a pass through option under the audio options for those using a receiver. This eliminates the audio lag completely.
@@plasma2806 I’m using this. When you set the Xbox audio to ‘Dolby Atmos’ there is a lot of lag. Set to ‘Dolby Digital’ and it’s still a slight lag but usable. Using ‘Stereo’ seems to the be only option with absolutely no lag…I’m talking gaming also. The Xbox Passthrough option only is for apps. I have my LG set what’s been recommended and I and many others still have this issue.
@@BourneMiami Yeah, funny thing is I assume what microsoft is doing is the same exact thing they introduced onto PC also, an OS level object based audio engine which is then fitted into a container which then pipes the sound to your encoder of choice, be it atmos, DTS:X or microsoft's awful sonic. Anyways on PC there is no audio delay but the xbox has a blatantly obvious audio delay even when wired up directly to the receiver which sucks. Hopefully that is fixed in a system update because to me it's unacceptable.
After running many tests. Here's what I think the ideal set up's are. When playing an ATMOS supported game or watching atmos content (only a handful of games support atmos). Set the Xbox to bitstream atmos. For just about all other games. You should let your receiver/soundbar do the decoding. So set it to (stereo/5.1/7.1) UNCOMPRESSED. (According to the amount of speakers you have. Not counting overhead speakers) I find that bitstream Dolby digital sounds just as good if not slightly less better then UNCOMPRESSED. My set up is a LG SK9Y (7.1.2) XSX connected to soundbar and soundbar to tv ARC(spectre U550CV-UMRD) (I don't have EARC on my tv so that's why it's connected to soundbar.) Running bitstream atmos on none native atmos games. I find that this takes away the depth and bass. I found this specially noticeable in BF 1&V. Switching back to 7.1 uncompressed immediately had my house shaking from the bass.
If your TV has earc can you tell me how do connect correctly? I have earc, but I'm connected like you, xsx to sound bar, and sound bar connected to TV in earc hdmi.
@@Orbettino85 if you have earc just connect the xsx to the tv. XSX > any HDMI port and Soundbar > EARC. The main benefit to earc is that it can pass lossless audio (Atmos/DTS) to the soundbar. Regular arc does not so that's why I have my xsx to the soundbar to tv.
I'm running a 5.1.4 setup since you asked. I was using the Dolby Atmos for Home Theater option till DTS finally released their app and now exclusively use DTS:X for Home Theater. I truly hope more developers branch out and away from Dolby to provide more competition especially since I've always found I enjoy DTS mixed movies so much more than Dolby mixed movies.
So you're telling me if you watch a 4k blu ray decoded in dts x and then you change to a different 4k blu ray that is decoded in dolby atmos, you have to open Bitstream settings and change that back and forth every time?
@@DasTechGuy aren't games record mostly in Dolby Digital 5.1?? Just to let you know, if you play all xbox game in DTSX, it's not real DTS, it's just. Nor al DTS and the Xbox mix the audio for the cealing speakers. But check the games first, some games have been record in real Dolby Atmos, like gears 4, Tomb Raider, cyberpunk 2077.... Btw, what I do with games that are not in Dolby Atmos, it's to play them in normal 5.1 Dolby, and let the AVR to mix the audio for the ceiling speakers. Why??? If you set the xbox for Atmos (I don't know about DTS X), ceiling audio is only mix for the front ceiling speakers. It's annoying to have my real ceiling speakers always mute. 😅
Why does nobody ever mention the delay from eARC? It's crazy how many review sites just gloss over it. Yes, Atmos is great but using it requires eARC and that (for many many people) introduces a hefty delay making dialogue hard to watch (lip sync is awful).
I use EARC from my LG OLED C9 2.1 HDMI to my Receiver and never have had a single lag. Its correct what you say that Web is full of EARC Lag cases..but most of them have been sorted out changing some configuration or in lot of cases by trying another HDMI 2.1 cable. Search in Audio Video Forums and you will surely come to this cases. Best Regards...
Running bitstream introduces a slight delay between audio and video (You shoot your gun and hear your shot half a second later) in general it does sound really good, but there are a lot of people who are experiencing a slight delay (I’m running a Sonos Arc on a B8 OLED)
That's why I have no interest in Sonos. You are required to have eArc on your TV and doesn't allow direct connection from the source. This is why everyone is experiencing the audio lag.
I got lucky with timing on buying some equipment just before the pandemic started in 2020. I bought a new receiver that does Dolby Atmos, mounted speakers to the ceiling, bought a massive new subwoofer & in the summer I bought a Sony A8H OLED. I definitely dig into setting when I get new tech, I know my TV doesn't have HDMI 2.1 but I mainly watch media on it than play. I'm now rockin a 5.1.2 setup.
I have a JBL 5.1 soundbar plugged directly into my LG C1 via 3.5mm jack. Zero lag and sounds thunderous with the 10" downfiring sub. Literally sounds like Dolby Theater. 👍
He didn't mention the Xbox Series X eARC issues where sound keep getting cut out when connected to soundbars. It a common problem that most (if not all) experience including myself.
I have my xsx connected to my LG SK9 soundbar and soundbar to ARC on TV (spectre U9). I don't have any problems. The only annoying thing is that the Xbox won't turn on the soundbar which won't turn on the tv. 😥
@@dnegel9546 i also did connect like You. XSX to soundbar (tcl ray danz) via HDMI and soundbar Via eArc to TV. (Tcl 50p815). Everything works well. One button on game pad turning all 3 devices on by CEC. (T-link). Also using uncompressed 7.1/5.1 for games or movies. Bitsream Atmos only for games or movies which have this option. I also allowed XSX to send sound directly to soundbar (advanced options, under those where you are choosing sound format). What was weird i had lags (faster sound then video) when XSX was plugged into TV not directly to soundbar.
@@yukieiriuesugi oh hey I just figured it out. I had to go to start up options and turn on CEC on the Xbox 🙂 Thanks because of your post I went back and rechecked all my settings. I guess I over looked it when I set it up the first time. This is awesome. I will buy me a media remote, to stream line media watching.
Good video but you don’t need an HDMI 2.1 cable from your TV to the receiver when using eARC. Lossless audio (Atmos, or DTS:X), rarely if ever reach 18GBPS. As such, to take advantage of 2.1 features like VRR @ 4K/120 you’ll need 2.1 from the Series X to the TV, but an HDMI 2.0 is fine from the eARC port to the receiver.
The theme ttitle reminds me of the phenomenon that any figures on audio specs don't necessarily guarantee satisfaction when the sound actually comes through your ears.
@@Whitedoom21 personally I rather use a wired headset tbh. I understand a wireless controller but a wired mic doesn't hurt me. It's alot cheaper I just got the rig 500 and it's the same thing just wired and not quite as loud. That's about it
@@ghostlegit i have go ahead and bought the steelseries 9x. Very Nice headset. comfy and the sound is good. I really wanted a wireless one cause i was sick of the wires running trough my living room 😂
I have my Series X hooked up to a true Dolby Atmos 5.2.2 setup! Love getting big sound and Atmos in gaming. One setting you didn't mention is letting your AVR decode audio for Blu Rays, that way your getting what format the disc has native. I wish they had a setting to let the receiver decode for everything but right now it's limited to Blu Ray/UHD.
Bitstreaming is indeed best for movies & TV, but in most cases the studio (discs) or the TV or streaming provider has already done all the mixing for you. The problem with that for gaming is that game consoles MUST be capable of mixing audio, which is NOT possible with bitstreaming; the console MUST decode bitstreams into PCM first, then mix them & send them to the AVR, soundbar or headset. I have no personal experience with headsets, but with 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound on AVRs & soundbars you can do that easily with uncompressed HDMI or encoding to DD/DTS over optical. With immersive audio in Atmos and/or DTS:X AVRs & soundbars (right now I don't know of any that's DTS:X only; Nakamichi once made DTS:X-only soundbars but they added Atmos in a firmware update & their current models have both), however, the only way I know of at present is "Dolby Atmos for home theater" in this video's settings; that is most likely so-called MAT/PCM Atmos (using a proprietary Dolby technique called MAT 2.0 to embed Atmos metadata into a PCM 7.1 signal over HDMI), but in some cases it could be the Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 version of Atmos used for streaming movies & some smart TVs (to handle regular ARC's bandwidth & lipsync issues, plus decoder switching lag in some AVRs & soundbars). I'll have to watch the video again to double-check what DTS option it offers as an alleged equivalent, but right now I don't know of one; right now the only form of full DTS:X (as opposed to Virtual:X, Neural:X, Headphone:X, etc.) I'm aware of is DTS-HD MA with metadata as used on discs (similar to the TrueHD version of Atmos more commonly seen on discs), but AFAIK lossless encoding would be too taxing on game consoles & likely would add lag (though I've heard the 2020 model Roku Ultra may be capable of TrueHD Atmos encoding).
@@willycanuck there are now two different passthroughs, you have to make sure you turn on the one for Blu Ray. There is one for streaming apps, and there is one under disc and Blu Ray.
I've been using a Dolby Atmos soundbar and it's been freaking awesome. There were a few quirks to work out at first to get the audio to be more responsive but once I got that resolved it's been perfect
@@newchapter6521 whats your setup? What TV are you using, is Atmos through a receiver or soundbar and does your soundbar support eARC. Your console should go to the tv and you should be using the eARC connection on your tv connected to the soundbar or receivers eARC port. I have a Samsung q90T soundbar and am using an LG CX. An option if you don't have eARC and are using a receiver is to use a SHARC device. They are costly but can save you a lot of money from having to upgrade your existing system if it does everything you want minus support for eARC. Hope this helps
@@RonkeyRong oh wow, I have the LG CX as well but I have a Nakamichi Soundwafe Elite 7.2.4. It doesn't have eARC support. I have the console connected to the TV and soundbar connected to the TV. I used to have the console running thru the soundbar but was having way too many issues with Atmos
I am using a RIG 800X headset now, I have the MS Headset preordered. But my favorite way to play is through my audio system. I have a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup which also supports DTS:X. Nothing beats an Atmos / DTS:X setup with a good sub.
Have to same issues. It’s so annoying now. I’m only able to get Atmos on content that is native but I somehow manage to force my Sony soundbar to output Atmos. I’m unable to force Atmos on Samsung and LG soundbars. I can only force DTS X
@@wOhst It means the amount of speakers you have. 5 = Front L, Center, Front R, Surround L, and Surround R. All at ear level. The first .2 is the amount of subs, which is two. The second .2 is the amount of height speakers you have. Height speakers are required for Atmos. They're mounted high on the wall or on the ceiling, pointed towards the seating position. These numbers can change depending on the number of speakers. Most are 5.1. 5 speakers at ear level and one sub. You can have a 7.1, 7.2, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 9.1, 9.2.6. It all depends on how crazy you want to get.
Man playing some of the games on my 58 R6 E3 with my Ultimea Nova S70 soundbar in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision is one hell of an experience for sure on my Xbox.
Great video as always! I was just wondering since you know way more than I do, the problem about soundbars connected through ARC/eARC to the Xbox Series X using Dolby Atmos( in my case Xbox One X). I have a LG CX and a LG soundbar for it thats hdmi 2.1. Why is there such a big delay with the audio when using Dolby Atmos? I wish i could use Dolby atmos, thats why I even bought the soundbar in the first place. Its a problem that ive seen many people recently have noticed but no big channels have talked about it. Thanks in advance!
Same problem here. GX to Samsung q900t. EArc 2.1 HDMI. Xbox series x connected to GX 2.1 HDMI. Huge delay when selecting atmos. But with my ub 820 Panasonic set to my other input on the GX no issues with atmos. Same cables all around.
I'm having exactly the same issue, Xbox series x, LG CX & yamaha Rx-v681 amp. Trying to rectify the problem with the AV sync adjustment is a non starter as it only goes from 0 to 60 & it needs to go into the minus area to compensate for the delay. Very frustrating especially as Microsoft & LG seem to recommend each others product with their own!!
@@carlpallot745 Yes i agree. Its such a same as dolby atmos is really nice to use. Just imagine when playing as well. Hopefully this is something people will bring up more and that they eventually will fix it somehow.
I have an LG GX which is obviously Dolby Atmos compatible, but when I want to use Dolby Atmos I’ll use my headphones which came with a two-year subscription. I wasn’t aware of the settings on the Xbox series X so thank you for that!
I use the Dolby Atmos for headphone with my Corsair HS70, and it feels really good! I never really cared for sound that much...oh boy I missed so much! 🔈💥
I have a Vizio 2.1 soundbar with subwoofer in the back of the room with Dolby Atmos and I can’t explain how amazing it sounds. I play a ton of shooters and it gets super intense with the bass turned up lol. If you aren’t playing with a soundbar you need to seriously invest in one to get the full experience.
yes it truly adds to the immersion. sound quality really makes a difference to get you immersed in the action of the movies,games. I have the sonos arc setup and it's awesome.
I don't think I could ever go back to just tv speakers if I'm just casually watching something on TV I don't really care but if I'm watching a movie or playing video games I need the sound system lol.
I get a noticeable audio lag when using Dolby Atmos on my Series X. My Series X is connected directly to my TV which is an LG CX then using earc from the TV to the receiver to get the audio which is a Pioneer VSX-933. I have the receiver setup as 5.2.2 although the second subwoofer is overkill. I would prefer using DTS:X for 3D audio but one annoying thing about the LG CX that no one talks about is the TV can't pass any DTS or DTS:X signals.
@@detroid89 none at all, clear as a bell. Reading online it this seems to be a common problem with some people going all way back to the launch of the One X. Still not sure why there is an audio delay with Atmos.
@@fangerdanga ah I see. I've seen allot of complaints about audio lag but I haven't experienced any of it. I do have a problem with sound crackling when switched to dolby atmos using xbox to TV (via earc) and TV to soundbar.
@@detroid89 I don't know how good soundbars are for Atmos considering you need height speakers but your crackling might be the soundbar struggling to decode the atmos signal.
@@fangerdanga fair point. I have 2 up firing atmos speakers that bounces sound off the ceiling to the ground. Ceiling speakers are still better though I connected the xbox directly to the soundbar and i didn't experience crackling sounds but I lost out on 4k 120hz and VRR so must be an earc thing between the TV and xbox.
Anyone with neighbours, 'not living a detached home' is almost definitely using headphones (when gaming) ..surround sound 7.1 etc is a luxury otherwise.
The uncompressed audio quality is sooooo much better than the bitstream options. If you can run uncompressed then do it! The atmos option is not truehd atmos and most games arent even setup for atmos.
I would like to add to the this thread some important facts. At the moment. There is not an AV receiver that can do a true pass through of 4k/120 or 8k/60. Denon, Marantz and Yamaha are all aware of the 2.1 HDMI issue and Denon for one looks to be the closest to solving the problem. And if you try to do a pass through HDMI through your receiver at say 4k/60hrz you may find that you are going to get audio and input lag.
The 48Gbps featured in HDMI 2.1 certified cables isn't going to matter for LG C10 and LG C1 owners is bandwidth is capped at 40. Xbox Series X bandwidth output is set at 40Gbps, PS5 is capped at 32
@@trentnichols3661 make sure you have bit steam selected on hdmi audio and for Bit stream Format you have selected Dolby digital. These are in you xbox audio settings.
@@Drewbear110808 check the audio settings on the TV for AV Sync and adjust the sync between video and audio. It may be worth setting the AV Sync on the Receiver to zero first and just adjust the sync on the TV.
I've always liked DTS and now DTS: X more than Dolby, it's more immersive and I feel like it takes advantage of surround sound better and handles it better, I'm happy Xbox supports it!
I am planning to get a soundbar, I have a question regarding the setup: Xbox Series X which runs at 4K/120Hz and Dolby Vision or HDR on LG Nanocell TV I'd like to purchase a soundbar now. If I am not mistaken, ARC or eARC should do the trick The connection would be like this Xbox Series X -> LG Nanocell TV (HDMI 2.1 Port) and then LG Nanocell TV -> Soundbar (z.B. LG SPD7Y) (HDMI 2.1 eArc) In theory my TV should then still show the 4K/120Hz form the Xbox but the sound should come out of the soundbar (if set right in the TV) Am I correct?
I have Dolby and DTS X for Xbox and honestly prefer DTS. Dolby is really punchy and loud, but DTS sounds a bit clearer and really emulates spatial audio on a decent pair of headphones.
I have a LG SK9Y 5.1.2 + rear speakers. (7.1.2) and for most games I run 7.1 uncompressed. If I play an atmos supported game then I switch it to bitstream atmos. For watching movies(Netflix etc..) I set it to bitstream atmos. Honestly the best setup is what you hear. Also always double check audio settings in every game. Some will default to stereo. In your case I think 5.1 uncompressed would be best. The way I understand it is if you choose bitstream DD the Xbox will do all the processing and then send that signal to your soundbar (sound compressed.) If you leave it uncompressed your soundbar is the one decoding the sound (no compression). Ultimately try them all to see which one you think sounds best. For me I found the difference to be almost none between bitstream DD and 7.1 uncompressed. (Think DD had slightly better bass.)
Wow thank you for introducing me to the bitstream out... I was using 5.1 uncompressed and it just wasnt sounding right with my reciever for some reason.. DTS works perfect THANK YOU!!
What frustrates me the most is with Dolby digital when I change to watching movie apps in Xbox one X, the system will not allow all the speakers to play any sound, it only plays the two front speakers. The box won't play surround at all. How do I fix that?
My One X had about a 1 second audio delay in Dolby Digital with my Samsung Q9 (2018 Model) and my Sonos sound bar. I was disappointed to see that my Series X does the same thing. Unfortunately I can’t figure out how to get around this delay and I have to use stereo.
@@GrandAce only does it on digital 5.1 stereo it’s gone. The audio sync doesn’t fix it in my case. PS4 never had an issue, it’s definitely a Microsoft issue
Btw I'm not sure if it was mentioned in the comment section already, but if using a 2.1 connection, you have to make sure your HDMI has enough bandwidth to support it. I have a bunch of Audioquest Carbons in the my setup but this was back with 18gbps was the standard. So they won't support it even if I had the display and receiver. And too expensive to switch them all over.
please do another video the whole setting have changed for what it seems to be for worse! i cant get bitstream option anymore and same cases instead of no audio the stupid xbox keeps changing the settings back itself. stupid update. you think i wouldn't immediately notice no sound?
5:16 no that's not correct. Selecting the Dolby Digital option does nothing but give you basic old fashion Dolby Digital, so if you select something that's DD+ for example that option will transcode it. Best option is 5.1 or 7.1 uncompressed for non Atmos/DTS X content.
I have an eARC HDMI2.1 atmos soundbar. I like it, but the wireless sub cuts out pretty often. I really want a true surround setup, but my wife hates visible wires, so it would be another big project to do it right
I’m rocking a 7.3.2 dolby atmos system, 3 subs, and full range towers for fronts and side surrounds. It kicks ass to game this way. Series x is excellent for movie streaming too, supporting dolby and dolbyvision on most apps that support it
Great video, thanks for sharing! Question: My xbox series x shows Advanced option where Allow Passthrough is unchecked. What is this and how does it apply to audio?
Hello, this means that if a game or app has a certain audio format like Dolby 5.1, Atmos, DTS X etc; you will get exactly this in your sound system. This is great if you have a AV receiver or soundbar that supports lossless and 3D audio formats. The only issue is that you are not getting menu audio but I think it's totally worth it. If your audio system only supports certain formats, I suggest you choose the best possible option.
@@angelmorenofarias5086 Hi, I have XBOX series X, Apple TV box, and two (pair) HomePod Mini by eARC. So what settings I need to change in XBOX audio for my system? Just stereo or Digital Dolby ?
so would u recommend using windows sonic over stereo uncompressed for headsets? which is technically better when it comes to loudness especially with foot steps?
I've got Series X hooked up to a QN90A and the 90A hooked up to a Sony 5.1 (HT-S20R) via eARC but when choosing Dolby Digital there's an awful delay. Any ideas on how to rectify this?
I presently have the Samsung Atmos sound bar, from last year. Though this year, I may be upgrading my gaming set up, including a new tv, an avr, with great Atmos related setup, though all of that will take some serious change, and I won’t be able to enjoy such a complete set up, for a few years....
Going to the TV first can introduce annoying sound lag. Lips will never sync up, guns will shoot late, etc. Doesn't matter if its a 5000$ system or a 500$ system, it happens alot. I reccomend alyways going to the soundbar first
My receiver didn't have HDMI outputs so I used the optical got it in my TV then in the receiver then connected the series X to hdmi arc worked like a charm head to tweak some setting on both the TV ans Xbox but got it too work finally also no lag witch I do had with my one X
Yes sir great job bought my xbox x in March after getting an email from Microsoft that they had bundles available direct on line. At that end realized my 4K Phillips was not worthy of the xbox, so 3 weeks ago I replaced it with the Hisense 65U7G - just need to fine tune my settings now.
Just got my series x today and you're the very first person I searched out. Thanks for everything
To my dismay, so many gamers seem to completely ignore the the quality of their audio when playing. It's like they are missing half the game! I've just never understood this one dimensional attitude.
Tell me about it. They like using headphones. Not me! I've been rocking surround sound for over 20yrs with a subwoofer. When you can FEEL the action, it adds a whole other dimension. Gamers all over are missing out by going NOT going old school.
@@dgmclar Well the settings on the console were actually helpful. I didn't know my LG CX tv had earc. Also I just switched my audio output to bit stream on the Xbox. Never used that setting before because I didn't know what it was. Always set mine to 5:1.
@@dgmclar You sound like someone who reads their automotive owners manual in FULL...NO??? Maybe you're more detailed oriented about specific features but not everyone chooses to RESEARCH and learn how to use very feature of the products they buy. Xbox give you lots of audio options and people will simply select the option they're most familiar with (as I did). No need to be a receiver tech GOD to get the basics out of them when a video like this informs people of how other features work.
@@rotaryperfection I hear you. There’s a lot of additional configurations on the Xbox series X that I did not anticipate. I first went through all the visual configurations to fully utilize my hdmi 2.1 input and EArc. If you play COD: Warzone there are additional audio settings in game; The full range and home theater settings really turn it up to eleven. I have to admit for Warzone I play it on “Midnight mode” and full range on Cyberpunk 2077.
Costs money and the fake atmos xbox outputs would be too expensive to truly utilise like DV. Games are expensive as it is so can you imagine the extra price of what is needed to implement both DA and DV? Might be feasible for first party games but expect it to be very limited.
All these settings really confuse me but you did a good job of breaking down each option
You should clarify for people that both DTS and Dolby Digital are compressed, lossy audio formats (with DTS) having the higher bitrate. If you're interested in the best audio possible, you'll want the Xbox to send out uncompressed 5.1 or 7.1 and then let your receiver or soundbar handle decoding.
Yhats what i was thinking too 🤔
Does that apply to headset also?
Can you send DTS-signal into a Dolby AV reciver?
Just a side note, you don't need HDMI 2.1 to send 5.1 / 7.1 uncompressed PCM over the hdmi cable (as stated in the video). 5.1 uncompressed has been around for quite a while. I used it on my ps3 for many years and I was sending 6 discrete channels (confirmed with audio setup discs).
This.
Maybe he misspoke that HDMI 2.1 was needed for the eARC spec to pass it through the TV to receiver. But if you're plugging the Xbox into a receiver directly (one that can process 5.1 or 7.1 PCM) then yeah I think HDMI 1.4 bandwidth is quite capable.
No fiber optic or digital sound cable.?
@@michaelbrownlee9497 optic only carries compressed dolby digital. It was really hard for me to leave optical because it was the standard for SO LONG but if you want to step up to lossless audio formats, you have to.
@@CalvinTennessee I'm not too sure about the tech because I haven't tried it, except for a card for my laptop and that was an improvement.
Im using xbox one s for my home theater, I activated the allow passthrough in the audio setting of the console and connected to my sony sound bar ht g700. The audio quality of atmos and dts x works amazing.
I wish there were more people talking about the extreme audio lag introduced in setups using Xbox Series X bitstream out with Dolby Atmos selected. I have a new Sony A90j and Sony HT-A9 Home theater system and no matter what settings I select audio lag of at least 100ms - 500ms is introduced to the picture rendering gameplay unplayable.
I’m experiencing the same issue with Series X, LG C10 and a Marantz receiver (using hdmi arc).
Went to my family over Christmas, my dad has a One X, a new Samsung TV (not sure about the model number, but it’s on the high-end scale) and an older Yamaha receiver. The receiver doesn’t have arc so it’s connected to the tv via toslink/optical.
In both cases, our consoles are connected directly to the tv, with hdmi 2.1 cables.
So two generations of Xbox, different brand tvs and different brand receivers (with different connection methods), same issue.
When setting both our Xboxes to “Stereo uncompressed”, zero lag. Both Dolby Digital and Dolby Atmos introduce a massive delay, what feels like over a second.
What is going on here? How is this not talked about more?
Did you turn on the pass through?
@@Anytyme06 on the Xbox, you mean? Yes, but that setting is applied to media only, it’s irrelevant for games.
@@crkvend did you plug the HDMI into the soundbar's HDMI in port from the Xbox?
@@Anytyme06 No, the Xbox is connected to the tv, and the tv to the receiver via arc. That is the whole issue.
I could connect the Xbox to the receiver directly, but as it isn’t hdmi 2.1 capable, I’d loose out on some features, such as 120hz for example
I’d be lost without this channel. Love your work!!
You can plug your console into your AV receiver and engage its Game Mode to prevent any noticeable input lag. This is a good option for those experiencing issues with eARC from their TVs.
eARC is audio only, and has nothing to do with video.
@@chrismonterubio9475: Yes I know that - and for anyone desiring an alternative to eARC, what I described above is the best possible solution.
Right, but then I will lose the 4k 120hz option. It’s a workaround but it shouldn’t have to be this way.
@@BourneMiami: It's not a workaround and you won't lose anything if your receiver is equipped with HDMI 2.1.
@@TomlinsonHolman52583 I’m using a sound bar (Samsung HW-950a) and while it does have inputs it’s only HDMI 2.0. That said…it should work through the TV so there is definitely something going on with the Xbox Series X passing Dolby Atmos through my TV (LG C1) for gaming. Also, I’m not sure I trust today’s receivers with HDMI 2.1 as I read they had issues with last years models. Sound bars with Atmos are pretty popular these days and it’s a known issue with many.
Hey @Digital Trends. What about the Dolby Atmos Lag when you are using a TV, eArc to a soundbar? This seems like a common issue. Also the latest Xbox update changed some of those settings options. You cannot choose bitstream anymore. Great stuff…hope you do a video on the Dolby atmos lag soon. It’s a known issue for a while
Hi. On the LG TV's there is a pass trough option under the eARC audio settings. Also the Xbox Series X also has a pass through option under the audio options for those using a receiver. This eliminates the audio lag completely.
@@plasma2806 I’m using this. When you set the Xbox audio to ‘Dolby Atmos’ there is a lot of lag. Set to ‘Dolby Digital’ and it’s still a slight lag but usable. Using ‘Stereo’ seems to the be only option with absolutely no lag…I’m talking gaming also. The Xbox Passthrough option only is for apps. I have my LG set what’s been recommended and I and many others still have this issue.
@@BourneMiami i have the same problem because input lag
@@BourneMiami Yeah, funny thing is I assume what microsoft is doing is the same exact thing they introduced onto PC also, an OS level object based audio engine which is then fitted into a container which then pipes the sound to your encoder of choice, be it atmos, DTS:X or microsoft's awful sonic. Anyways on PC there is no audio delay but the xbox has a blatantly obvious audio delay even when wired up directly to the receiver which sucks. Hopefully that is fixed in a system update because to me it's unacceptable.
Just hook it directly into the soundbar. What am I missing here? You afraid you'll get lag in your video? Pick your poison.
After running many tests. Here's what I think the ideal set up's are.
When playing an ATMOS supported game or watching atmos content (only a handful of games support atmos). Set the Xbox to bitstream atmos.
For just about all other games. You should let your receiver/soundbar do the decoding. So set it to (stereo/5.1/7.1) UNCOMPRESSED. (According to the amount of speakers you have. Not counting overhead speakers)
I find that bitstream Dolby digital sounds just as good if not slightly less better then UNCOMPRESSED.
My set up is a LG SK9Y (7.1.2) XSX connected to soundbar and soundbar to tv ARC(spectre U550CV-UMRD) (I don't have EARC on my tv so that's why it's connected to soundbar.)
Running bitstream atmos on none native atmos games. I find that this takes away the depth and bass. I found this specially noticeable in BF 1&V. Switching back to 7.1 uncompressed immediately had my house shaking from the bass.
If your TV has earc can you tell me how do connect correctly? I have earc, but I'm connected like you, xsx to sound bar, and sound bar connected to TV in earc hdmi.
@@Orbettino85 if you have earc just connect the xsx to the tv. XSX > any HDMI port and Soundbar > EARC.
The main benefit to earc is that it can pass lossless audio (Atmos/DTS) to the soundbar.
Regular arc does not so that's why I have my xsx to the soundbar to tv.
Stereo uncompressed is super low in volume compared to Dolby.
If you are using a tv that can take advantage of the series X video settings, it should have a game mode that will cut out the lag.
At first I thought Mr Rogers was about to enter the room from your intro lol.
LOL 😂😂
I'm running a 5.1.4 setup since you asked. I was using the Dolby Atmos for Home Theater option till DTS finally released their app and now exclusively use DTS:X for Home Theater. I truly hope more developers branch out and away from Dolby to provide more competition especially since I've always found I enjoy DTS mixed movies so much more than Dolby mixed movies.
So you're telling me if you watch a 4k blu ray decoded in dts x and then you change to a different 4k blu ray that is decoded in dolby atmos, you have to open Bitstream settings and change that back and forth every time?
@@CalvinTennessee Only for Games. For movies I have Passthrough enabled for audio so my receiver decodes whatever is on the disc.
@@CalvinTennessee for films, the audio is pass through, so you listen like the blu-ray was recorded.
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@@DasTechGuy aren't games record mostly in Dolby Digital 5.1??
Just to let you know, if you play all xbox game in DTSX, it's not real DTS, it's just. Nor al DTS and the Xbox mix the audio for the cealing speakers.
But check the games first, some games have been record in real Dolby Atmos, like gears 4, Tomb Raider, cyberpunk 2077....
Btw, what I do with games that are not in Dolby Atmos, it's to play them in normal 5.1 Dolby, and let the AVR to mix the audio for the ceiling speakers. Why??? If you set the xbox for Atmos (I don't know about DTS X), ceiling audio is only mix for the front ceiling speakers. It's annoying to have my real ceiling speakers always mute. 😅
Why does nobody ever mention the delay from eARC? It's crazy how many review sites just gloss over it. Yes, Atmos is great but using it requires eARC and that (for many many people) introduces a hefty delay making dialogue hard to watch (lip sync is awful).
I use EARC from my LG OLED C9 2.1 HDMI to my Receiver and never have had a single lag. Its correct what you say that Web is full of EARC Lag cases..but most of them have been sorted out changing some configuration or in lot of cases by trying another HDMI 2.1 cable. Search in Audio Video Forums and you will surely come to this cases. Best Regards...
This has been answered a million times. Console to audio source, not console to TV and then TV to console.
Running bitstream introduces a slight delay between audio and video (You shoot your gun and hear your shot half a second later) in general it does sound really good, but there are a lot of people who are experiencing a slight delay (I’m running a Sonos Arc on a B8 OLED)
Have u set the b8 to pass through?
@@gazza3623 I have my TV set to Audio through HDMI (Arc) and the selected formats I can run are either PCM or auto
That's why I have no interest in Sonos. You are required to have eArc on your TV and doesn't allow direct connection from the source. This is why everyone is experiencing the audio lag.
Thanks ... The atmos is my perfect choice and i used it for all time with my xbox series x.
You should use uncompressed 5.1/7.1 instead of atmos for your games unless it says it's atmos compatible (COD).
For movies tho yup atmos all the way.
I got lucky with timing on buying some equipment just before the pandemic started in 2020. I bought a new receiver that does Dolby Atmos, mounted speakers to the ceiling, bought a massive new subwoofer & in the summer I bought a Sony A8H OLED.
I definitely dig into setting when I get new tech, I know my TV doesn't have HDMI 2.1 but I mainly watch media on it than play. I'm now rockin a 5.1.2 setup.
DTS: X is better
I have a JBL 5.1 soundbar plugged directly into my LG C1 via 3.5mm jack. Zero lag and sounds thunderous with the 10" downfiring sub. Literally sounds like Dolby Theater. 👍
I have that system too... Loud and sounds great
I run my Xbox into a Denon X6700 and have a full 7.2.4 Speaker System. In terms of Sound modes I prefer DTS:X on the Xbox.
DTS: X paired with an Xbox is certainly the experience!, 👍
He didn't mention the Xbox Series X eARC issues where sound keep getting cut out when connected to soundbars. It a common problem that most (if not all) experience including myself.
I have my xsx connected to my LG SK9 soundbar and soundbar to ARC on TV (spectre U9).
I don't have any problems.
The only annoying thing is that the Xbox won't turn on the soundbar which won't turn on the tv. 😥
@@dnegel9546 i also did connect like You. XSX to soundbar (tcl ray danz) via HDMI and soundbar Via eArc to TV. (Tcl 50p815). Everything works well. One button on game pad turning all 3 devices on by CEC. (T-link).
Also using uncompressed 7.1/5.1 for games or movies. Bitsream Atmos only for games or movies which have this option.
I also allowed XSX to send sound directly to soundbar (advanced options, under those where you are choosing sound format).
What was weird i had lags (faster sound then video) when XSX was plugged into TV not directly to soundbar.
@@yukieiriuesugi I hate that my xsx won't turn on my tv and soundbar. Dkn why, everything else does
@@yukieiriuesugi oh hey I just figured it out. I had to go to start up options and turn on CEC on the Xbox 🙂
Thanks because of your post I went back and rechecked all my settings. I guess I over looked it when I set it up the first time. This is awesome. I will buy me a media remote, to stream line media watching.
Very good video. Would have loved a ‘connect your headset’ chapter
Good video but you don’t need an HDMI 2.1 cable from your TV to the receiver when using eARC. Lossless audio (Atmos, or DTS:X), rarely if ever reach 18GBPS. As such, to take advantage of 2.1 features like VRR @ 4K/120 you’ll need 2.1 from the Series X to the TV, but an HDMI 2.0 is fine from the eARC port to the receiver.
There is no hardware difference between HDMI 2.1 and HDMI 2.0, As long as both devices support HDMI 2.1, any high-speed HDMI cable works.
@Jay Corbin You're saying physically the cables are the same, but the source hardware and TV both have to have the chipsets to support the bandwidth?
@@OMGtheykilledKenny42 Pretty much, yeah.
The theme ttitle reminds me of the phenomenon that any figures on audio specs don't necessarily guarantee satisfaction when the sound actually comes through your ears.
Can you update us with the Audio Passthrough update?
Another great video! I have a Rig 800X headset I use with my series X that came with a license for Dolby Atmos,. Such a game-changer!
How is that headset? Good sound and mic? I want a wireless headset But there are so Many 🤣
@@Whitedoom21 personally I rather use a wired headset tbh. I understand a wireless controller but a wired mic doesn't hurt me. It's alot cheaper I just got the rig 500 and it's the same thing just wired and not quite as loud. That's about it
@@ghostlegit i have go ahead and bought the steelseries 9x. Very Nice headset. comfy and the sound is good. I really wanted a wireless one cause i was sick of the wires running trough my living room 😂
@@Whitedoom21 I got u. But I'm pretty sure even if u buy a wired one. U can turn it into a wireless headset
@@ghostlegit yeah i guess u can do that one way OR another. But for now this works Nice. Also it uses the Xbox wireless connection what is Nice.
I have my Series X hooked up to a true Dolby Atmos 5.2.2 setup! Love getting big sound and Atmos in gaming. One setting you didn't mention is letting your AVR decode audio for Blu Rays, that way your getting what format the disc has native. I wish they had a setting to let the receiver decode for everything but right now it's limited to Blu Ray/UHD.
Bitstreaming is indeed best for movies & TV, but in most cases the studio (discs) or the TV or streaming provider has already done all the mixing for you. The problem with that for gaming is that game consoles MUST be capable of mixing audio, which is NOT possible with bitstreaming; the console MUST decode bitstreams into PCM first, then mix them & send them to the AVR, soundbar or headset. I have no personal experience with headsets, but with 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound on AVRs & soundbars you can do that easily with uncompressed HDMI or encoding to DD/DTS over optical. With immersive audio in Atmos and/or DTS:X AVRs & soundbars (right now I don't know of any that's DTS:X only; Nakamichi once made DTS:X-only soundbars but they added Atmos in a firmware update & their current models have both), however, the only way I know of at present is "Dolby Atmos for home theater" in this video's settings; that is most likely so-called MAT/PCM Atmos (using a proprietary Dolby technique called MAT 2.0 to embed Atmos metadata into a PCM 7.1 signal over HDMI), but in some cases it could be the Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 version of Atmos used for streaming movies & some smart TVs (to handle regular ARC's bandwidth & lipsync issues, plus decoder switching lag in some AVRs & soundbars). I'll have to watch the video again to double-check what DTS option it offers as an alleged equivalent, but right now I don't know of one; right now the only form of full DTS:X (as opposed to Virtual:X, Neural:X, Headphone:X, etc.) I'm aware of is DTS-HD MA with metadata as used on discs (similar to the TrueHD version of Atmos more commonly seen on discs), but AFAIK lossless encoding would be too taxing on game consoles & likely would add lag (though I've heard the 2020 model Roku Ultra may be capable of TrueHD Atmos encoding).
I can't even get the Series X to decode TrueHD or DTSMA from Blu-Rays! I have pass-thru enabled but only DD and vanilla DTS.
@@willycanuck there are now two different passthroughs, you have to make sure you turn on the one for Blu Ray. There is one for streaming apps, and there is one under disc and Blu Ray.
I've been using a Dolby Atmos soundbar and it's been freaking awesome. There were a few quirks to work out at first to get the audio to be more responsive but once I got that resolved it's been perfect
Any suggestions to remove audio lag while gaming?
@@newchapter6521 whats your setup? What TV are you using, is Atmos through a receiver or soundbar and does your soundbar support eARC. Your console should go to the tv and you should be using the eARC connection on your tv connected to the soundbar or receivers eARC port. I have a Samsung q90T soundbar and am using an LG CX.
An option if you don't have eARC and are using a receiver is to use a SHARC device. They are costly but can save you a lot of money from having to upgrade your existing system if it does everything you want minus support for eARC. Hope this helps
@@RonkeyRong oh wow, I have the LG CX as well but I have a Nakamichi Soundwafe Elite 7.2.4. It doesn't have eARC support. I have the console connected to the TV and soundbar connected to the TV. I used to have the console running thru the soundbar but was having way too many issues with Atmos
I have also a CX tv and using an LG sound bar sn7y .I have connected the Xbox to arc to tv and still having lag on gaming.any help?
I am using a RIG 800X headset now, I have the MS Headset preordered. But my favorite way to play is through my audio system. I have a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup which also supports DTS:X. Nothing beats an Atmos / DTS:X setup with a good sub.
Xbox series x no longer has bitstream option in settings. Unable to get dolby atmos with Samsung Q80B and soundbar Q-700B
Have to same issues. It’s so annoying now. I’m only able to get Atmos on content that is native but I somehow manage to force my Sony soundbar to output Atmos. I’m unable to force Atmos on Samsung and LG soundbars. I can only force DTS X
I have a 5.2.2 Atmos setup. My Series X come tomorrow and I can't wait hook it up. Thanks for the tips.
5.2.2?
@@wOhst It means the amount of speakers you have.
5 = Front L, Center, Front R, Surround L, and Surround R. All at ear level.
The first .2 is the amount of subs, which is two.
The second .2 is the amount of height speakers you have. Height speakers are required for Atmos. They're mounted high on the wall or on the ceiling, pointed towards the seating position.
These numbers can change depending on the number of speakers. Most are 5.1. 5 speakers at ear level and one sub.
You can have a 7.1, 7.2, 5.1.2, 5.1.4, 9.1, 9.2.6. It all depends on how crazy you want to get.
Man playing some of the games on my 58 R6 E3 with my Ultimea Nova S70 soundbar in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision is one hell of an experience for sure on my Xbox.
Great video as always! I was just wondering since you know way more than I do, the problem about soundbars connected through ARC/eARC to the Xbox Series X using Dolby Atmos( in my case Xbox One X). I have a LG CX and a LG soundbar for it thats hdmi 2.1. Why is there such a big delay with the audio when using Dolby Atmos? I wish i could use Dolby atmos, thats why I even bought the soundbar in the first place. Its a problem that ive seen many people recently have noticed but no big channels have talked about it. Thanks in advance!
Same problem here. GX to Samsung q900t. EArc 2.1 HDMI. Xbox series x connected to GX 2.1 HDMI. Huge delay when selecting atmos. But with my ub 820 Panasonic set to my other input on the GX no issues with atmos. Same cables all around.
@@fernandollanes1982 Yeah its so annoying and is a problem that has to be fixed and something they have to talk about, no one is talking about it!
I'm having exactly the same issue, Xbox series x, LG CX & yamaha Rx-v681 amp. Trying to rectify the problem with the AV sync adjustment is a non starter as it only goes from 0 to 60 & it needs to go into the minus area to compensate for the delay. Very frustrating especially as Microsoft & LG seem to recommend each others product with their own!!
@@carlpallot745 Yes i agree. Its such a same as dolby atmos is really nice to use. Just imagine when playing as well. Hopefully this is something people will bring up more and that they eventually will fix it somehow.
Plug the console into the soundbar using the HDMI in port.
I’ve got a 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Marantz receiver with Klipch speakers and sub. I have PS5, I’ll be getting Series X next year.
I have an LG GX which is obviously Dolby Atmos compatible, but when I want to use Dolby Atmos I’ll use my headphones which came with a two-year subscription. I wasn’t aware of the settings on the Xbox series X so thank you for that!
I use the Dolby Atmos for headphone with my Corsair HS70, and it feels really good! I never really cared for sound that much...oh boy I missed so much! 🔈💥
Did u purcjase dolby atmos?
Sadly Dolby Atmos appears unusable on the Series X due to the noticeable audio lag over eARC.
No lag in my case.
Are you plug in the hdmi from your Xbox to you TV or you AVR?
The order is always:
Xbox - > AVR - > TV
No lag in my case.
I have a Vizio 2.1 soundbar with subwoofer in the back of the room with Dolby Atmos and I can’t explain how amazing it sounds. I play a ton of shooters and it gets super intense with the bass turned up lol. If you aren’t playing with a soundbar you need to seriously invest in one to get the full experience.
yes it truly adds to the immersion. sound quality really makes a difference to get you immersed in the action of the movies,games. I have the sonos arc setup and it's awesome.
I don't think I could ever go back to just tv speakers if I'm just casually watching something on TV I don't really care but if I'm watching a movie or playing video games I need the sound system lol.
Bought me a sonos beam gen 2, and after setup my sound is incredible.
JBL 9.1 Soundbar 😎 Love it!
what settings do you use for it ?
Samsung HW Q80r and rear speakers. I love it 😁❤
No Atmos for me right now.
Still using a solid 5.1 system (Yamaha RXV 600 series) with big 2 way speakers all around.
I get a noticeable audio lag when using Dolby Atmos on my Series X. My Series X is connected directly to my TV which is an LG CX then using earc from the TV to the receiver to get the audio which is a Pioneer VSX-933. I have the receiver setup as 5.2.2 although the second subwoofer is overkill. I would prefer using DTS:X for 3D audio but one annoying thing about the LG CX that no one talks about is the TV can't pass any DTS or DTS:X signals.
Does the audio lag result to crackling sounds?
@@detroid89 none at all, clear as a bell. Reading online it this seems to be a common problem with some people going all way back to the launch of the One X. Still not sure why there is an audio delay with Atmos.
@@fangerdanga ah I see. I've seen allot of complaints about audio lag but I haven't experienced any of it. I do have a problem with sound crackling when switched to dolby atmos using xbox to TV (via earc) and TV to soundbar.
@@detroid89 I don't know how good soundbars are for Atmos considering you need height speakers but your crackling might be the soundbar struggling to decode the atmos signal.
@@fangerdanga fair point.
I have 2 up firing atmos speakers that bounces sound off the ceiling to the ground. Ceiling speakers are still better though
I connected the xbox directly to the soundbar and i didn't experience crackling sounds but I lost out on 4k 120hz and VRR so must be an earc thing between the TV and xbox.
Anyone with neighbours, 'not living a detached home' is almost definitely using headphones (when gaming) ..surround sound 7.1 etc is a luxury otherwise.
I use the Dolby atmos for headphones and it’s amazing! Movies and games sound amazing with my hd58x.
Dolby atmos will work on wired and wirelees headphones?
I have a 5.2.1 Atmos system. My height speakers are directly over my couch. Battlefront 2 sounds amazing
*The Best audio tutorial for Xbox Series S/X THX*
Great and detailed video!
The uncompressed audio quality is sooooo much better than the bitstream options. If you can run uncompressed then do it! The atmos option is not truehd atmos and most games arent even setup for atmos.
4:42 is factually incorrect. Uncompressed 5.1 and 7.1 doesn't require HDMI 2.1 what so ever.
Thanks Caleb. One thing...do you pass through for reciever to decode?
I would like to add to the this thread some important facts. At the moment. There is not an AV receiver that can do a true pass through of 4k/120 or 8k/60. Denon, Marantz and Yamaha are all aware of the 2.1 HDMI issue and Denon for one looks to be the closest to solving the problem. And if you try to do a pass through HDMI through your receiver at say 4k/60hrz you may find that you are going to get audio and input lag.
The 48Gbps featured in HDMI 2.1 certified cables isn't going to matter for LG C10 and LG C1 owners is bandwidth is capped at 40. Xbox Series X bandwidth output is set at 40Gbps, PS5 is capped at 32
I use the optical out on my TV to feed the surround sound to my older 7.1 AV Receiver. Works great for me at the moment until I upgrade the Receiver.
This my setup as well. Optical from TV to 7.1 receiver. Then for serious online gaming I use my steel series 9x's.
Ive only been able to get a stereo signal this way for some reason. Worked fine on the xbox one.
@@trentnichols3661 make sure you have bit steam selected on hdmi audio and for Bit stream Format you have selected Dolby digital. These are in you xbox audio settings.
When I do this I get massive delay in my audio. What am I doing wrong?
@@Drewbear110808 check the audio settings on the TV for AV Sync and adjust the sync between video and audio. It may be worth setting the AV Sync on the Receiver to zero first and just adjust the sync on the TV.
I've always liked DTS and now DTS: X more than Dolby, it's more immersive and I feel like it takes advantage of surround sound better and handles it better, I'm happy Xbox supports it!
I am planning to get a soundbar, I have a question regarding the setup:
Xbox Series X which runs at 4K/120Hz and Dolby Vision or HDR on LG Nanocell TV
I'd like to purchase a soundbar now. If I am not mistaken, ARC or eARC should do the trick
The connection would be like this
Xbox Series X -> LG Nanocell TV (HDMI 2.1 Port)
and then
LG Nanocell TV -> Soundbar (z.B. LG SPD7Y) (HDMI 2.1 eArc)
In theory my TV should then still show the 4K/120Hz form the Xbox but the sound should come out of the soundbar (if set right in the TV)
Am I correct?
I have Dolby and DTS X for Xbox and honestly prefer DTS. Dolby is really punchy and loud, but DTS sounds a bit clearer and really emulates spatial audio on a decent pair of headphones.
Anyone get serious audio lag when using Dolby digital or atmos? I can't find a solution for this issue
It's been an issue for years. Microsoft has still never fixed it
Great vid, much better then the mad, baseless speculation I've been doing until now.
Hey guys, I have LG SL8Y soundbar 3.1.2ch with subwoofer
Should I pick “Stereo Uncompressed” or “Bitstream Out” with Dolby Digital?
I have a LG SK9Y 5.1.2 + rear speakers. (7.1.2) and for most games I run 7.1 uncompressed.
If I play an atmos supported game then I switch it to bitstream atmos.
For watching movies(Netflix etc..) I set it to bitstream atmos.
Honestly the best setup is what you hear. Also always double check audio settings in every game. Some will default to stereo.
In your case I think 5.1 uncompressed would be best. The way I understand it is if you choose bitstream DD the Xbox will do all the processing and then send that signal to your soundbar (sound compressed.) If you leave it uncompressed your soundbar is the one decoding the sound (no compression).
Ultimately try them all to see which one you think sounds best. For me I found the difference to be almost none between bitstream DD and 7.1 uncompressed. (Think DD had slightly better bass.)
Wow thank you for introducing me to the bitstream out... I was using 5.1 uncompressed and it just wasnt sounding right with my reciever for some reason.. DTS works perfect THANK YOU!!
Praying for Dolby Atmos is way better cuz you can have it on 10 different devices
What frustrates me the most is with Dolby digital when I change to watching movie apps in Xbox one X, the system will not allow all the speakers to play any sound, it only plays the two front speakers. The box won't play surround at all. How do I fix that?
Daaamn man ! U explain so good ! 👍 I like ur job !
Yamaha receiver powering a 5.1 setup. Hope to upgrade to Atmos and 4K sooooon
My One X had about a 1 second audio delay in Dolby Digital with my Samsung Q9 (2018 Model) and my Sonos sound bar. I was disappointed to see that my Series X does the same thing. Unfortunately I can’t figure out how to get around this delay and I have to use stereo.
Isn't there an audio sync setting you could adjust in your tv audio settings?
@@GrandAce only does it on digital 5.1 stereo it’s gone. The audio sync doesn’t fix it in my case. PS4 never had an issue, it’s definitely a Microsoft issue
using Dolby Atmos, great surround sound compared to stereo but when playing cod and fortnite, footsteps sound clearer when using stereo
Btw I'm not sure if it was mentioned in the comment section already, but if using a 2.1 connection, you have to make sure your HDMI has enough bandwidth to support it. I have a bunch of Audioquest Carbons in the my setup but this was back with 18gbps was the standard. So they won't support it even if I had the display and receiver. And too expensive to switch them all over.
Yes he was very clear about this. Said it had to be 2.1 48gbps.
I own a LG C9, with Xbox One X. Therefore it's HDMI 2.0, but my TV is has the feature dolby atmos. What should I do then?
Thanks for the video! So, if you have a Dolby Atmos compatible TV but you're only using it's speakers what's the best sound option?
I would say definitely Stereo uncompressed
please do another video the whole setting have changed for what it seems to be for worse! i cant get bitstream option anymore and same cases instead of no audio the stupid xbox keeps changing the settings back itself. stupid update. you think i wouldn't immediately notice no sound?
Same here! I can not set the setting for Hometheater Atmos (Soundbar)!!
No bitstream option here either like I use to have. On Series X,
What do you use now that they took bitstream out,?
Hey..Dolby atmos its tjat a one time pay? Or is it every month?
I have Vizo soundbar with my Samsung Q70R TV. The soundbar has Dolby Atmos that I have all hooked up to my Xbox One X.
I own Sonos arc and sub gen 3 plus Sonos ones as surrounds but I dont own an Xbox SX. PS5 fan here ;)
I'm using Digital Optical from TV to 5.1 surround receiver.
Alright friend!
But they say that the audio this way is just sterio. Could you tell if it really was 5.1 by the optical cable?
Would love to see and update video for this!
5:16 no that's not correct. Selecting the Dolby Digital option does nothing but give you basic old fashion Dolby Digital, so if you select something that's DD+ for example that option will transcode it. Best option is 5.1 or 7.1 uncompressed for non Atmos/DTS X content.
A few pairs of headphones and an Atmos enabled LG sound bar.
Dolby Atmos soundbar, through LG CX
I have my Astro A50 connected to the TV through Optical. Should I use the Dolby Atmos app with the Optical audio setting?
I have an eARC HDMI2.1 atmos soundbar. I like it, but the wireless sub cuts out pretty often. I really want a true surround setup, but my wife hates visible wires, so it would be another big project to do it right
I don't have that audio through hdmi for headset option. Why? I'm on series x
I’m rocking a 7.3.2 dolby atmos system, 3 subs, and full range towers for fronts and side surrounds. It kicks ass to game this way. Series x is excellent for movie streaming too, supporting dolby and dolbyvision on most apps that support it
Way too many speakers. It's 2022. Absolutely not necessary.
@@CalvinTennessee only a non audiophile with no knowledge or appreciation of what really good sound is would say that
I have a Series x and LG CX too. It's worth mentioning that DTS-X wont pass through this TV...
Great video very helpful
Old skool Chorus 662x3 and Chorus 552x2 + Velodyne CHT10" subwoofer paired with Sony AVR, Optoma UHD65 and Wideseries 100" screen.
What options is there for aux output on a monitor? Should I use the settings for a headset.
I’m on an LG C1. So you plug your Xbox to the eArc on your tv then how do you connect your soundbar?
Great video, thanks for sharing!
Question: My xbox series x shows Advanced option where Allow Passthrough is unchecked. What is this and how does it apply to audio?
Hello, this means that if a game or app has a certain audio format like Dolby 5.1, Atmos, DTS X etc; you will get exactly this in your sound system. This is great if you have a AV receiver or soundbar that supports lossless and 3D audio formats. The only issue is that you are not getting menu audio but I think it's totally worth it. If your audio system only supports certain formats, I suggest you choose the best possible option.
@@angelmorenofarias5086 Hi, I have XBOX series X, Apple TV box, and two (pair) HomePod Mini by eARC. So what settings I need to change in XBOX audio for my system? Just stereo or Digital Dolby ?
I have a 5.1 set up at home, but the receiver can do 7.2. I use the dolby digital setting in the series X.
Most sandbars don't introduce any lag when passing trough video. There are tests that prove this :)
so would u recommend using windows sonic over stereo uncompressed for headsets? which is technically better when it comes to loudness especially with foot steps?
So only certain games support DTS? I play apex a lot and I think they support THX, so DTS wouldn't work for apex right?
I've got Series X hooked up to a QN90A and the 90A hooked up to a Sony 5.1 (HT-S20R) via eARC but when choosing Dolby Digital there's an awful delay. Any ideas on how to rectify this?
Great video man. Thanks
I presently have the Samsung Atmos sound bar, from last year. Though this year, I may be upgrading my gaming set up, including a new tv, an avr, with great Atmos related setup, though all of that will take some serious change, and I won’t be able to enjoy such a complete set up, for a few years....
Going to the TV first can introduce annoying sound lag. Lips will never sync up, guns will shoot late, etc. Doesn't matter if its a 5000$ system or a 500$ system, it happens alot. I reccomend alyways going to the soundbar first
My receiver didn't have HDMI outputs so I used the optical got it in my TV then in the receiver then connected the series X to hdmi arc worked like a charm head to tweak some setting on both the TV ans Xbox but got it too work finally also no lag witch I do had with my one X
My lg cx tv seem like a perfect set up I use Astro headphones and the sound is amazing. Never have lag with sound.
Yes sir great job bought my xbox x in March after getting an email from Microsoft that they had bundles available direct on line. At that end realized my 4K Phillips was not worthy of the xbox, so 3 weeks ago I replaced it with the Hisense 65U7G - just need to fine tune my settings now.