07-12-2021 03:18 PM
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Hi all , on your TV for those that have a sound bar connected via HDMI arc , what do you set your hdmi input setting to ??? Pcm or bitstream ???
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07-12-2021 03:28 PM - last edited 07-12-2021 03:29 PM
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This page maybe helpful
Change the audio format on your Samsung TV
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00085244/
07-12-2021 04:01 PM
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As to which option to select see Bitstream vs. PCM for Audio – Which Is Better? (hometheateracademy.com)
07-12-2021 05:44 PM
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I use Bitstream, as is explained in the article @Pugs1957 the quality will very much depend on your particular system.
I do not work for Samsung or make Samsung Products but provide independent advice and valuable contributions.
07-12-2021 06:10 PM
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Hi @JAMES4578 I have a Sonos beam gen 2 and 2 One SL surround speakers connected via HDMI to my Samsung nu437400 TV
07-12-2021 06:43 PM - last edited 07-12-2021 06:43 PM
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@Edgie70 Think I would go with Bitstream, you may wish to make a comparison though.
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07-12-2021 08:52 PM
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07-12-2021 09:03 PM
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07-12-2021 09:06 PM
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It was set to pcm but not it's set to bitstream
07-12-2021 09:07 PM
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It was set to pcm but now it's Dolby digital
