HDMI / Dolby Digital problem

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       #11

    Well I have to say I like that deep sound. With AUX-cable it feels like I can get a lot more out of my front speakers - probably due to the fact that my Dolby Advanced Audio equalizer works when using this cable.

    I switched the output into Stereo, and now the amplifier lets me choose between these Dolby Digital formats. The sound is even and not muffled with either cable, the only problem seems to be that the equalizer won't work, so now I get the deepest sounds by turning the amplifier into stereo and cranking up the bass levels - which isn't the best option.

    I hope you don't think I'm some sort of bass freak or anything, I'm just used to deeper sounds which I know my speakers can do - somehow I just can't reach them now.

    So basically with the 3,5mm or HDMI-cable the amplifier does the same things, now the problem is getting the equalizer to work. The problem is with every source I have. Please ask more, I'm really glad for the support and hopefully can repay the favor some day!
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  2. Posts : 1,413
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       #12

    Does your receiver have an HDMI input?
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  3. Posts : 8
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       #13

    As in the amplifier? It does, yes.
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  4. Posts : 1,413
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       #14

    Okay, based on what you're telling me, here's what I can tell you.

    If you are using the method I told you previously, to set the speakers to 7.1 in playback devices, you are only going to be able to reproduce 2.1 audio unless you are watching a movie, or listening to music(very unlikely) that is encoded with multichannel surround. The sound quality will be better like this because the signal is not being split and separated artificially.

    If you are using the other method, to set the speakers to 2.1 in playback devices, you will be able to select different sound fields on your receiver. From my experience, the only sound field that sounds good, other than standard stereo, is multichannel.

    And, BTW, in my heart, you will always be known as Bass Freak! J/K I rather enjoy loud and balanced audio reproduction myself.
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  5. Posts : 8
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       #15

    Thanks James for the help, I managed to make the sound somewhat alright! It just seems weird why I cannot use the equalizer with HDMI-cable, even though the signal is sent out as stereo.

    Anyways thanks guys, you've been of huge help!
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  6. Posts : 1,413
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       #16

    No problem MLem!
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  7. Posts : 13
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       #17

    MLem said:
    It just seems weird why I cannot use the equalizer with HDMI-cable, even though the signal is sent out as stereo.
    it's probably because the hdmi signal is just sending the audio information. once it gets into your amp's DACs, the amp's own tone stack is taking control. All eq etc from that point will be done from your amp.
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