Audio Problems

[sgtpeppers]

I just went hi def a few weeks ago and now I'm not getting surround out of my rear speakers. I'm using my PS3 as my blu ray player. My reciever isnt anything fancy, it doesnt have an HDMI input so I'm just using the a/v cables from my Playstation for sound. I'm only getting sound of the front right, left, center, and subwoofer. Any thoughts?

[Durentis]

What receiver?

You should be able to use optical for audio. You can use the video part of the multimedia cable and let the audio part dangle then tell the PS3 to send audio over an optical cable. You'll be able to get 5.1 to the receiver that way.

In any case, with just a stereo connection you have to rely on your receiver to matrix sound to your sub, center, and rear speakers. It's possible you have it on a setting that ignores your rear speakers. Should be a button on the front that lets you choose from different stereo and surround modes.

You could also have your wires crossed on your rear speakers, but I assume they were working before and you didn't change those when you set up your ps3.

[SlmShdy1]

Yeah, your receiver should have a Dolby Pro Logic II option if it's a newer receiver. That will make sound come out of all speakers. If you want true 5.1 surround sound, you'll need an optical cable.

[sgtpeppers]

I'll have to look at getting an Optical cable. I watch tv through my reciever and that puts out sound through all my speakers.

[squirrel101]

something to try, run your hdmi straight to your tv and use the tv's audio out mine uses fiber optic so anything going to the tv has it's audio passing through to the receiver you also never have to switch the device input on your receiver to get audio as long as your source is going through your tv

[Kryptron]

Originally Posted by sgtpeppers

I just went hi def a few weeks ago and now I'm not getting surround out of my rear speakers. I'm using my PS3 as my blu ray player. My reciever isnt anything fancy, it doesnt have an HDMI input so I'm just using the a/v cables from my Playstation for sound. I'm only getting sound of the front right, left, center, and subwoofer. Any thoughts?

There's your problem. Don't expect 5.1 sound out of LEFT/RIGHT analog audio cables. Get yourself an optical cable and set the ps3 to bitstream. Enjoy

I'll have to look at getting an Optical cable. I watch tv through my reciever and that puts out sound through all my speakers.

That's called "All channel stereo or Prologic II Mode". Your receiver is taking a stereo "2.0" signal and repeating it to the back speakers. It is not true surround. Only some movie channels and ppv channels give your true 5.1, but yeah get that optical cable first.