Subwoofer only kicks in for movies and games, but not audio CDs...normal? - Blu-ray Forum

Snah · 06-12-2008, 12:25 AM

When I'm playing Blu-Ray movies in uncompressed lossless format, the subwoofer is being used.

When I'm playing a PS3 game like, say, Uncharted and have the audio option set to Linear PCM, then the subwoofer is being used.

However, when I stick in an Audio CD on my PS3, only the 5 channels are being used (fronts, center, rears) but NOT the subwoofer.

Is there any reason for this, or do I have to mess around with the settings on my receiver to get the subwoofer working?

mdabb · 06-12-2008, 12:40 AM

Definitely a setting and do you normally listen to music in surround sound mode?

Snah · 06-12-2008, 12:45 AM

I've messed around with petty much all of the surround sound presets on my receiver (theatre, extended surround, etc) and none give me the subwoofer bass

musicman1999 · 06-12-2008, 12:46 AM

Since cd's have only two channels you must have your receiver set for some kind of surround mode so i guess it must be how your receiver is set, sorry i have never used my PS3 for a cd.

bill

mdabb · 06-12-2008, 12:50 AM

I do not have a Pioneer but try it in STEREO mode and there should be a setting on the receiver that enables the sub with stereo mode unless it automatically kicks in.

Someone with a Pioneer should be along before too long.

Beta Man · 06-12-2008, 12:56 AM

At the most you want to listen in 2.1, you don't want surround mode for audio CDs, they were created with 2-channel in mind....

good luck!

Snah · 06-12-2008, 01:01 AM

yeah, that's true, I just wish I knew how to access the extra .1

If anyone has a pioneer receiver, I'd very much appreciate the help.

I'm not sure if it's a receiver issue or a PS3 issue...probably not a PS3 issue.

sydney · 06-12-2008, 01:04 AM

never use sub for 2 ch.

Snah · 06-12-2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sydney

never use sub for 2 ch.

Why is that?

mdabb · 06-12-2008, 01:07 AM

Did you try the STEREO mode? Don't use any of the SURROUND modes. Try and listen to your TUNER as well as a test if you still have no luck.

mdabb · 06-12-2008, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sydney

never use sub for 2 ch.

That is a matter of personal taste.

Snah · 06-12-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdabb

Did you try the STEREO mode? Don't use any of the SURROUND modes. Try and listen to your TUNER as well as a test if you still have no luck.

Yeah I switched it to Stereo mode with no luck, unfortunately.

It's weird because when I was calibrating my unit, the sub was properly working and recognized...it's working on everything BUT Audio CDs at this point on my PS3.

mdabb · 06-12-2008, 01:15 AM

If no one helps you figure this out just PM Crackinhedz .I'm sure he'll help you get it right. It's just a setting somewhere.

Snah · 06-12-2008, 01:16 AM

Thanks dude. I appreciate all the help.

mdabb · 06-12-2008, 01:18 AM

No Problem!

allstar780 · 06-12-2008, 01:22 AM

it should be when its set on stereo mode... there should be a setting to turn the sub on... i know how to do it on the onkyo but that does not help you at all lol... hmm... check your owners manual for something like "speaker configuration" or "subwoofer settings" or the like

mr.hidef · 06-12-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdabb

I do not have a Pioneer but try it in STEREO mode and there should be a setting on the receiver that enables the sub with stereo mode unless it automatically kicks in.

Someone with a Pioneer should be along before too long.

Just saw the guy with the pioneer..................he went that way.

Snah · 06-12-2008, 01:40 AM

Figured it out.

It's some very minor detail that was hard to find in the instruction manual about not just setting the subwoofer to "ON", but instead setting it to "Plus".

Thanks all.

Big Daddy · 06-12-2008, 02:22 AM

I do not know about your receiver. However, on my Denon receiver, you have to do the following to hear the subwoofer with stereo music.

- Go to the AUDIO SETUP
- Chose 2 CH DIRECT/STEREO
- Say YES to SUBWOOFER
- You have two options after this
Option 1: Set the Front speakers to SMALL and the subwoofer to LFE
Option 2: Set the front speakers to LARGE and the subwoofer to LFE+MAIN
- You can also set the crossover. The default is 40Hz on my receiver.

In the Denon receiver menu, the audio options for stereo is set independent of the movie surround settings. I hope this helps.

frank_t · 06-12-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdabb

That is a matter of personal taste.

indeed. i always use the sub for 2-ch stereo.

06-12-2008, 12:25 AM	#1
Snah Member Member since:Jan 2008	Subwoofer only kicks in for movies and games, but not audio CDs...normal? When I'm playing Blu-Ray movies in uncompressed lossless format, the subwoofer is being used. When I'm playing a PS3 game like, say, Uncharted and have the audio option set to Linear PCM, then the subwoofer is being used. However, when I stick in an Audio CD on my PS3, only the 5 channels are being used (fronts, center, rears) but NOT the subwoofer. Is there any reason for this, or do I have to mess around with the settings on my receiver to get the subwoofer working?

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06-12-2008, 12:40 AM	#2
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	Definitely a setting and do you normally listen to music in surround sound mode?

06-12-2008, 12:45 AM	#3
Snah Member Member since:Jan 2008	I've messed around with petty much all of the surround sound presets on my receiver (theatre, extended surround, etc) and none give me the subwoofer bass

06-12-2008, 12:46 AM	#4
musicman1999 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Since cd's have only two channels you must have your receiver set for some kind of surround mode so i guess it must be how your receiver is set, sorry i have never used my PS3 for a cd. bill

06-12-2008, 12:50 AM	#5
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	I do not have a Pioneer but try it in STEREO mode and there should be a setting on the receiver that enables the sub with stereo mode unless it automatically kicks in. Someone with a Pioneer should be along before too long.

06-12-2008, 12:56 AM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	At the most you want to listen in 2.1, you don't want surround mode for audio CDs, they were created with 2-channel in mind.... good luck!

06-12-2008, 01:01 AM	#7
Snah Member Member since:Jan 2008	yeah, that's true, I just wish I knew how to access the extra .1 If anyone has a pioneer receiver, I'd very much appreciate the help. I'm not sure if it's a receiver issue or a PS3 issue...probably not a PS3 issue.

06-12-2008, 01:04 AM	#8
sydney Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	never use sub for 2 ch.

06-12-2008, 01:07 AM	#10
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	Did you try the STEREO mode? Don't use any of the SURROUND modes. Try and listen to your TUNER as well as a test if you still have no luck.

06-12-2008, 01:15 AM	#13
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	If no one helps you figure this out just PM Crackinhedz .I'm sure he'll help you get it right. It's just a setting somewhere.

06-12-2008, 01:16 AM	#14
Snah Member Member since:Jan 2008	Thanks dude. I appreciate all the help.

06-12-2008, 01:18 AM	#15
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	No Problem!

06-12-2008, 01:22 AM	#16
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	it should be when its set on stereo mode... there should be a setting to turn the sub on... i know how to do it on the onkyo but that does not help you at all lol... hmm... check your owners manual for something like "speaker configuration" or "subwoofer settings" or the like

06-12-2008, 01:40 AM	#18
Snah Member Member since:Jan 2008	Figured it out. It's some very minor detail that was hard to find in the instruction manual about not just setting the subwoofer to "ON", but instead setting it to "Plus". Thanks all.

06-12-2008, 02:22 AM	#19
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	I do not know about your receiver. However, on my Denon receiver, you have to do the following to hear the subwoofer with stereo music. - Go to the AUDIO SETUP - Chose 2 CH DIRECT/STEREO - Say YES to SUBWOOFER - You have two options after this Option 1: Set the Front speakers to SMALL and the subwoofer to LFE Option 2: Set the front speakers to LARGE and the subwoofer to LFE+MAIN - You can also set the crossover. The default is 40Hz on my receiver. In the Denon receiver menu, the audio options for stereo is set independent of the movie surround settings. I hope this helps.

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