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sptrout · 04-19-2008, 11:58 AM

I agree with JohnRice that you probably need to calibrate your system. As for TV 5.1 specifically, the 5.1 sound in most TV shows is very poor IMO as compared to almost any other input (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.). There are a some shows with good 5.1; Num3bers is one of the best, but for the most part, don't expect a lot of action from your surround speakers while watching TV. Also, remember that TV stations can broadcast their audio as "DD", but the actual output may be stereo or even just center channel only.

04-19-2008, 11:58 AM	#3 of 6
sptrout *Steve* Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 03:46 PM Local Date: 08-29-2008 Posts: 35	Re: Surround Working Question I agree with JohnRice that you probably need to calibrate your system. As for TV 5.1 specifically, the 5.1 sound in most TV shows is very poor IMO as compared to almost any other input (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.). There are a some shows with good 5.1; Num3bers is one of the best, but for the most part, don't expect a lot of action from your surround speakers while watching TV. Also, remember that TV stations can broadcast their audio as "DD", but the actual output may be stereo or even just center channel only.