Stereo Netflix streaming and PLII movie mode

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited March 2010 in Electronics
Shouldn't the subwoofer work during this setup?

Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15

Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited March 2010
    I though netflix was 2 channel audio?
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2010
    Yes it is, but I thought an AVR could make it to 5.1 thing not like it was a digital 5.1 but....

    Ok so it's 2.0 it making is only 5.0?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 7,448
    edited March 2010
    Yes, your sub should work. If not, check your setup. Dolby PLII will actually fill out up to 7.1 channels from a stereo signal.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2010
    Any idea I need to look at? It works ok with a DVD movie.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited March 2010
    I believe so

    The avr is only applying processing so you should still be able to get part of that audio stream going through for LFE to make use of a subwoofer
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited March 2010
    There's no LFE channel in 2-channel audio, but you should get the redirected bass from the other channels, assuming you aren't running them as large/full range. DPL-II does not send anything via LFE - just via bass management per your AVR's defined crossover settings.
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited March 2010
    I use streaming netflix and get output from the subwoofer. As others have said there is not an LFE channel but it should play the redirected bass from the other channels.
    Front - RTiA5's
    Rear - RTiA3's
    Center - CSiA4
    Sub - PSW110
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,126
    edited March 2010
    Are you using a Roku box...if so, I think there is a setting for surround sound you may need to turn on.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2010
    I using MCACC for setup, so could it turn down the sub if the L/R speakers are HUGE :) I'm using my Carver Amazing speakers for my L/R speakers. I think PLII isn't a great sound so could the subwoofer don't see a great audio, so it's staying off?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2010
    I didn't understand a word you just said...
    Anyhow, what is your crossover set at? It could be too low to matter.
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    I using MCACC for setup, so could it turn down the sub if the L/R speakers are HUGE :) I'm using my Carver Amazing speakers for my L/R speakers. I think PLII isn't a great sound so could the subwoofer don't see a great audio, so it's staying off?
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2010
    MCACC setup is an automatic mic thing that measures the sound in a room to adjust speakers settings, eq, and distance to the sweat spot. I don't usaully look in to it but I looks like 63hz?


    Could it be Netflix doesn't send me anything under <63hz?

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2010
    Is anyone getting nice bass via the Netflix streaming sound? I think that my problem :(

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2010
    disneyjoe7 wrote: »
    Is anyone getting nice bass via the Netflix streaming sound? I think that my problem :(
    That could be your problem right there... I've noticed that streamed music is usually heavily compressed and sometimes lacks dynamic range, especially in the low end. So, there might not be much of a signal going to your sub.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited March 2010
    I find netflix audio better via the ps3 compared to my xb360
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