The Best Xbox Series X Audio settings | Are you missing out?

Using a sound bar or AV receiver with your Xbox Series X? Getting the best sound experience from your Xbox Series X may be trickier than you think!
We go through all the console's audio settings options, explain what they mean and what they actually do, then explain various different audio gear connections and how they may affect the Xbox Series X audio settings you'll want to make.
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0:00 - Intro
1:07 - HDMI 2.1, TVs, Sound Bars, and A/V Receivers
3:28 - Chat Mixer and Party Chat Output
4:23 - Speaker Audio, 5.1, 7.1, and Bitstream Out
5:04 - Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X
6:01 - Headset Audio
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[@bryanwilson5812]

Just got my series x today and you're the very first person I searched out. Thanks for everything

[@OptimumSlinky]

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.

[@MonsterDiesel-vh9kx]

Yhats what i was thinking too 🤔

[@CityBoi954]

Does that apply to headset also?

[@SonOfWalhall]

Can you send DTS-signal into a Dolby AV reciver?

[@aadamkhan5217]

All these settings really confuse me but you did a good job of breaking down each option

[@thetrumanshow4791]

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.

[@rotaryperfection]

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.

[@rotaryperfection]

@@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.

[@rotaryperfection]

@@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.

[@felixr6307]

@@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.

[@insertnamehere8723]

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.

[@Hokenweazen]

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.

[@PatrickSierak]

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!!

[@batonton01]

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.

[@BOSS-UAQ]

Thanks ... The atmos is my perfect choice and i used it for all time with my xbox series x.

[@dnegel9546]

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.

[@TomlinsonHolman52583]

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.

[@chrismonterubio9475]

eARC is audio only, and has nothing to do with video.

[@TomlinsonHolman52583]

@@chrismonterubio9475: Yes I know that - and for anyone desiring an alternative to eARC, what I described above is the best possible solution.

[@BourneMiami]

Right, but then I will lose the 4k 120hz option. It’s a workaround but it shouldn’t have to be this way.

[@TomlinsonHolman52583]

@@BourneMiami: It's not a workaround and you won't lose anything if your receiver is equipped with HDMI 2.1.

[@BourneMiami]

@@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.

[@balove84]

Great and detailed video!

[@robnash4841]

Very good video. Would have loved a ‘connect your headset’ chapter

[@tomtube353]

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.

[@wOhst]

5.2.2?

[@tomtube353]

@@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.

[@sumatralex250]

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.

[@zeller33]

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!

[@Whitedoom21]

How is that headset? Good sound and mic? I want a wireless headset But there are so Many 🤣

[@ghostlegit]

@@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

[@Whitedoom21]

@@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 😂

[@ghostlegit]

@@Whitedoom21 I got u. But I'm pretty sure even if u buy a wired one. U can turn it into a wireless headset

[@Whitedoom21]

@@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.

[@tonypayan6372]

Daaamn man ! U explain so good ! 👍 I like ur job !

[@joebiggs4387]

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!

[@djejpro]

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).

[@evo7836]

This.

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

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]

No fiber optic or digital sound cable.?

[@earlusmcdivett]

@@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.

[@michaelbrownlee9497]

@@earlusmcdivett 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.

[@davidpanapa173]

Great video - enjoyed the video calibration one as well. Really helpful thanks. Samsung Q90R Dolby atoms 😎

[@JRBowling1997]

I got the Q70R Dolby atmos soundbar. Sounds amazing In Dolby atmos for gaming and for Dolby atmos games like Forza horizon 4 and call of duty black ops cold war

[@kingeris1657]

At first I thought Mr Rogers was about to enter the room from your intro lol.

[@NewPSCity]

LOL 😂😂

[@RonkeyRong]

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]

Any suggestions to remove audio lag while gaming?

[@RonkeyRong]

@@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

[@newchapter6521]

@@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

[@77boubis]

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?

[@RobertF]

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.

[@Doggo_Norse]

DTS: X is better

[@rolandrohde]

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.

[@Doggo_Norse]

DTS: X paired with an Xbox is certainly the experience!, 👍

[@carloscalixto8715]

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?

[@manuelhermann7049]

I would say definitely Stereo uncompressed

[@pubertco]

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.

[@richellebrittain2127]

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]

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.

[@pubertco]

@@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.

[@rpgg8788]

Great vid, much better then the mad, baseless speculation I've been doing until now.

[@kituwahband]

I don't use headsets for normal play (which is 98% of my game time), so I use Bose QC20 earbuds and they work great. To complete my setup, I use turtle beach stereo adapter (called ear force or something like that)

[@AllanKapten]

Great video man. Thanks

[@chrisg8820]

I have the LG CX with an older Denon receiver - probably like 4yrs old and Dolby Atmos made a huge difference for me - no idea I had to download app so it would work until recently lol... of course my Series X has a 2.1 HDMI cord but never thought about doing 2.1 from the receiver to the tv also - maybe I’ll try that

[@johnbaron3070]

Bought me a sonos beam gen 2, and after setup my sound is incredible.

[@jeffleonard343]

Yamaha receiver powering a 5.1 setup. Hope to upgrade to Atmos and 4K sooooon

[@onepurpose315]

You should review some powered speakers like klipsch the fives and kef ls50 wireless ii

[@rollcats1290]

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

[@TheDanGore]

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.

[@crkvend]

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]

Did you turn on the pass through?

[@crkvend]

@@Anytyme06 on the Xbox, you mean? Yes, but that setting is applied to media only, it’s irrelevant for games.

[@Anytyme06]

@@crkvend did you plug the HDMI into the soundbar's HDMI in port from the Xbox?

[@crkvend]

@@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

[@darthwarren4599]

Have a 5.2.2 setup and love it

[@jpr96]

I use the Dolby atmos for headphones and it’s amazing! Movies and games sound amazing with my hd58x.

[@mercysze2242]

Dolby atmos will work on wired and wirelees headphones?

[@richellebrittain2127]

I'm not really a gamer, but I'm intrigued by the possibility of using the Xbox Series X (or possibly Xbox One S/X) with the DTS Sound Unbound app & settings to effectively convert DTS:X audio on discs into Atmos for immersive audio with Atmos AVRs & especially soundbars that don't also support DTS:X. (The Sonos Arc will do Atmos but doesn't support *any* DTS codec; my current Vizio SB36512-F6 supports Atmos & DTS-HD MA but not DTS:X.) Will the DTS Sound Unbound app on XSX (and possibly Xbone S/X with the app update released just before the XSX) decode DTS:X on movie discs? If so, can you set up the XSX (and possibly Xbone S/X) to decode DTS:X on movie & output it as "Dolby Atmos for home theater" (generally MAT/PCM Atmos) to get full immersive audio on Atmos-only AVRs & soundbars? (That's the ONLY way that would be possible; the only other way to get full DTS:X immersive audio is by bitstreaming it to an AVR or soundbar with DTS:X -- otherwise you're limited to DTS-HD MA, its PCM equivalent, or possibly even worse.) Edit: Do you have any further details on the "DTS:X for home theater" setting in your video? Is that essentially a DTS method of encoding DTS:X metadata into an uncompressed PCM signal over HDMI, similar to MAT/PCM Atmos used by the "Dolby Atmos for home theater" sitting? Or does the XSX on that setting actually encode audio as standard DTS:X, or DTS-HD MA with metadata (like TrueHD Atmos)?

[@Katie_gymnastics1]

Great explanations thanks

[@i9000gt]

Brilliant and helpful video thank!

[@johngrotteland9306]

Xbox series x no longer has bitstream option in settings. Unable to get dolby atmos with Samsung Q80B and soundbar Q-700B

[@TidyGameplaya]

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

[@catgarcia2238]

What options is there for aux output on a monitor? Should I use the settings for a headset.

[@DWreck-gt7yj]

So, what happens in the event that you play DTS content when you have Dolby Digital selected, and vice versa?

[@nilj9562]

I’d be lost without this channel. Love your work!!

[@TheRaneri]

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?

[@BourneMiami]

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

[@plasma2806]

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.

[@BourneMiami]

@@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.

[@MrCr7130]

@@BourneMiami i have the same problem because input lag

[@Microwave414]

@@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.

[@earlusmcdivett]

Just hook it directly into the soundbar. What am I missing here? You afraid you'll get lag in your video? Pick your poison.

[@ThinkB4UAct]

Hi the only product you don't have below was the receiver or link to purchase

[@spazco8669]

Atmos with Hifiman sundara and V moda boom pro. Saving for Audeze lcd-x.

[@Automotivepanda]

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

[@manueljuarez455]

i have a tv with Dolby Vision, can you share a good configuration for shoting games. thanks

[@jacobwarner9710]

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?

[@Marc28031984]

No Atmos for me right now. Still using a solid 5.1 system (Yamaha RXV 600 series) with big 2 way speakers all around.

[@dnegel9546]

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.

[@Orbettino85]

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.

[@dnegel9546]

@@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.

[@darylandcat]

Stereo uncompressed is super low in volume compared to Dolby.

[@sj460162]

Thanks Caleb. One thing...do you pass through for reciever to decode?

[@Rinqo25]

Can you update us with the Audio Passthrough update?

[@othman0077]

with my PS5 & C9 I use dolby digital output and bitstream on tv dolby atmos on and virtual multichannel on

[@Chris-de6rm]

Sadly Dolby Atmos appears unusable on the Series X due to the noticeable audio lag over eARC.

[@santiagoezquerrocordon1470]

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.

[@kennethsteven4766]

Thanks for the video. I am going from series x to soundboard then from soundboard to tv via arc. Works great but I only get audio from xbox none from the roku apps on the roku TV. Any suggestions? I wanted to just be able to use one remote from the TV. TV hisense 58 " 4k has arc. Soundbar little bit older. LG sj5y wireless sub and wireless surround

[@kingpin22s]

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. 👍

[@taurussho86]

I have that system too... Loud and sounds great

[@alanlindsay8310]

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.

[@earlusmcdivett]

Yes he was very clear about this. Said it had to be 2.1 48gbps.

[@jessebears1919]

Doing gods work

[@TheWolfCub71]

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.

[@ElVortices]

I have my Astro A50 connected to the TV through Optical. Should I use the Dolby Atmos app with the Optical audio setting?

[@wblue10]

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!

[@fernandollanes1982]

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.

[@wblue10]

@@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!

[@carlpallot745]

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!!

[@wblue10]

@@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.

[@Anytyme06]

Plug the console into the soundbar using the HDMI in port.

[@Ryand0523]

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....

[@BoomerBends]

I'm using Digital Optical from TV to 5.1 surround receiver.

[@EdsonBrunolt]

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?

[@richardnickell4116]

Sonos arc, sonos gen 3 sub a and two sonos ones sl. Love my sound system.

[@mistajammin]

Just got this today. Atmos sounds amazing. Just drive through a tunnel in Horizon 4. Too bad there's a delay. Might have to settle for uncompressed 5.1 or something...

[@plmpcharisma9686]

What do you use now that they took bitstream out,?

[@alexmorales368]

I have the Vizio elevate what would be the best connection

[@callofmadd]

I've got Samsung q60r without an eArc port, but I did think about buying a receiver with atmos. So what would be the best choice for me with hdmi 2.0 and regular arc port.

[@INFIN1TY-]

I've been using Series X directly in to my CX and have an eARC connection from the TV to my Denon reciever and it works perfectly with every game that had Atmos etc. But is this setting specific for apps as in Netflix etc. or for everything?

[@mister_seas]

Is there any audio setting I should have for a Bluetooth headset?

[@chrisnewton2325]

Great video thanks, I find sterio uncompressed for headsets sound better then Dolby Atmos but that's just me

[@dnegel9546]

Not just you. I have 7.1.2 atmos setup and using bitstream atmos when playing non atmos games does not sound right. I've done just about every test possible. And I would only use the bitstream atmos for natively supported atmos games. Otherwise uncompressed will sound best closely followed by bitstream DD. Reason is most games are natively 5.1/7.1/DD I think a big reason you see people with atmos setup saying it sounds amazing and that they hear overhead sounds it's simply a placebo effect. In that they believe they were going to get the better experience. There's only a handful of games that are natively atmos supported. For these games I would go ahead and switch it to atmos. Otherwise uncompressed. As far as headsets from my research almost all headsets are simple stereo headsets... Even the ones that claim "sorround sound" As far as advantages most pro gamers play with stereo.

[@OVERDOSE210]

I thought I was the only one, yea it doesn't sound all that great for me.

[@chrismonterubio9475]

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.

[@America-ev4rk]

Thank you for the info!

[@darealestwon]

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

[@earlusmcdivett]

Way too many speakers. It's 2022. Absolutely not necessary.

[@darealestwon]

@@earlusmcdivett only a non audiophile with no knowledge or appreciation of what really good sound is would say that

[@aa3680]

Great video very helpful

[@jayjohn4456]

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.

[@BonanzaPilot]

I can't get the Series X to control my old Reciever's volume. Needing a separate remote for volume is a no go for us so until we get a 8k receiver, the Series X is going to just sit on the shelf. The No IR blasters is a big issue

[@davids1816]

I have a Sonos Arc with sub and rear channels connected to an 85 inch Sony X91CJ. I use the eARC for the sound.

[@H0dy72]

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?

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

Just bought a 65" samsung Qn95a and the Hw-q990b and yes it is a shame 4k 120hz pass through isn't available but thanks for the video. E-arc is a big improvement over arc on the older sets. I chose the 990b as its better with music than the cheaper soundbar.

[@xbladerunner]

For Cyber Punk I am using a full surround sound 7.1. For online gaming Steel Series 9x.

[@anaymakan6989]

using Dolby Atmos, great surround sound compared to stereo but when playing cod and fortnite, footsteps sound clearer when using stereo

[@DasTechGuy]

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.

[@earlusmcdivett]

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]

@@earlusmcdivett Only for Games. For movies I have Passthrough enabled for audio so my receiver decodes whatever is on the disc.

[@santiagoezquerrocordon1470]

​@@earlusmcdivett for films, the audio is pass through, so you listen like the blu-ray was recorded. 😊

[@santiagoezquerrocordon1470]

​@@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. 😅

[@Bustler2020]

Thanks

[@fangerdanga]

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]

Does the audio lag result to crackling sounds?

[@fangerdanga]

@@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.

[@detroid89]

@@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.

[@fangerdanga]

@@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.

[@detroid89]

@@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.

[@MaddDogg84]

My setup is One X with Polk 2.1 sound bar connected via optical. Just went 4k (Sony 900H) and will upgrade to Series X and considering new sound bar also

[@earlusmcdivett]

Random

[@walter2065]

thx verry proffesional

[@Freeformrulz]

Anyone get serious audio lag when using Dolby digital or atmos? I can't find a solution for this issue

[@abo1199]

It's been an issue for years. Microsoft has still never fixed it

[@datllama4538]

Which audio headset format is best for siege ?

[@Jukeboxchigg]

I have a sony z9d with wireless satellites. It's a simulated Atmos soundbar. I want to get the Vizio Elevate but can't justify the purchase because I mainly game with headphones. I am planning on buying the vzr model one headset when it drops

[@TemperVoid]

Would love to see and update video for this!

[@gastongaithe5929]

I have the vizio 5.1.4 atmos paired with the p series quantum x

[@christiangalvez1883]

Definitely Atmos. However need a better receiver. Since it only goes up to 60hz for refresh rate 😔

[@andypaulusma3523]

I can't seem to get Atmos to work on my setup. I have a TCL R615 and an Onkyo TX-NR636. The series X is connected to the TV on HDMI2 (since the 636 doesn't do HDR), then the receiver is connected to HDMI3 (ARC port). The built in apps on the tv send Atmos out fine over ARC (Amazon Prime Video and the Dolby app), but when trying to choose Atmos on the Series X, it tells me my receiver doesn't support it. I plugged the Series X in with the HDMI cable it came with, and made sure the cable I'm using for ARC is HDMI 2.1 as well.

[@G1Syndrome]

*The Best audio tutorial for Xbox Series S/X THX*

[@newt0n_]

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).

[@raulgalindo7412]

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...

[@earlusmcdivett]

This has been answered a million times. Console to audio source, not console to TV and then TV to console.

[@Bobi816]

Does Dolby Atmos for headphones work on the media apps (Netflix Disney+) and the UDH 4K player as well?

[@spoonie821]

It does keep in mind that Netflix will let you know if a show supports Atmos. They always tell you in the detail. Same said for Disney.+.

[@martinvegas1327]

I use a Sounblaster X G6 with Beyerdynamic DT990 and a Ben Q Mobiuz monitor that does 120 fps over hdmi with variable refresh rate!

[@midevil1980]

Why is the volume so much quieter when I switch from the Bit Stream Dolby Atmos setting to Allow Passthrough? Anyone else notice this? Is it normal/by design? Was the Dolby Atmos setting possibly just boosting the signal a few decibels? Is Passthrough still the best quality setting? Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[@batonton01]

Im using xbox one s, media player the audio setting allow passthrough is enabled and connected to my sony ht g700 soundbar supported the atmos and dts x format, the sound quality is really amazing, but the volume is low. .

[@jamesstephanek1089]

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.