bitstream vs 5.1 uncompressed

HumplenMumple · Aug 19, 2019

Hello all,

I hope someone could help clarify the difference between HDMI audio out options on my xbox one x . I currently have a yamaha receiver that does not support dolby atmos and am not sure if I should be using bitstream or 5.1 uncompressed. I am also curious
once I have figured out my best option for the HDMI audio should the format be DTS digital surround or dolby. Any suggestions/answers would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance!

:)

Ackis

If your receiver doesnt support Atmos you should stick with 5.1 and enjoy of Dolby. You need a better receiver or soundbar to use Atmos (with atmos is better using bitstream), bitstream with Dolby or DTS the audio will get a bit lossy.

For a better you can see this
topic in Xbox Reddit.

You can't use Atmos w/o bitstream - interesting why you came up with your conclusion though.

RedCarGamer

If your receiver doesnt support Atmos you should stick with 5.1 and enjoy of Dolby. You need a better receiver or soundbar to use Atmos (with atmos is better using bitstream), bitstream with Dolby or DTS the audio will get a bit lossy.

For a better you can see this
topic in Xbox Reddit.

NewBlacksmurf

It does or at least the next update does.

Settings-->Display & sound:

- Digital Audio:

1. HDMI audio (stereo uncompressed, 5.1 uncompressed, 7.1 uncompressed, Bitstream out)

2. Optical audio (Off, Stereo uncompressed, Bitstream out)

-if u select Bitstream out (DTS Digital Surround, Dobly Digital)

Potty Monster

Similar issues here, uncompressed only gives stereo output even when setting to uncompressed 5.1.. Setting to bitstream 5.1 works fine. Use to be fine until recent update

Deadlyhifi

I have just switched sound output from bitstream to 5.1 uncompressed and the crackling has gone. Issue with bitstream perhaps.

bitstream vs 5.1 uncompressed