Anyone tried these with Samsung F8000? Will it output True 5.1 sound when connected with Digital (optical) audio output?
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yes 5.1 with optical which only occurs from the device you have connected it to. So for example, if you connect the soundbar to your tv, then you get digital sound from any media that your tv plays. If you then play your xbox you will not get digital, but it does give a good 5.1 representation. So for example, I use my TV as a media player for video playback and get 5.1 sound that way. FYI. Costco have great deal for thanksgiving on this, with $80 off. If I was you, I would get from there, then if you hate it you can always easily return. plus, check out the firmware version. There is an update out there that fixes some of the sound related issues. Firmware update is very simple. http://store.vizio.com/documents/downloads/accessories/S4251W-B4/s4251wb4-firmware-update-guide.pdf
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My sound bar, the Vizio 5.1 wireless system indicates that 5.1 dolby digital when connected via optical to the tv's optical out. It only does this when the source on the TV is 5.1 in OTA programming or using the in TV smart applications. Its does not provide 5.1 passthrough with my HDMI cable to my set top box or my PS3. Those had to be hooked up directly to the soundbar to get 5.1 sound. However if you have a soundbar that will upmix 2 ch PCM it will pass that signal through HDMI and try its best to make it "surround"
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Not out of the box. They will require a conversion from either HDMI or Optical audio (toslink) to 3.5mm stereo jack (headphone jack)
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Troy,Here's a pic from the manual - check out Page 6 - sorry I couldn't get a cleaner one without the connection diagram:http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/201402/20140210102545843/[PH4500-5000-ZA]BN68-05661A-00ENG-0103.pdfYou're correct, there is a digital optical audio out on this model, and that's all. Converters may work just fine, but we can't speak on those, since we don't make them. So that's why a third-party option *can* work, but that not something we can guarantee for every part out there. I hope that helps.--Mr. S Troy,Here's a pic from the manual - check out Page 6 - sorry I couldn't get a cleaner one without the connection diagram:http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/201402/20140210102545843/[PH4500-5000-ZA]BN68-05661A-00ENG-0103.pdfYou're correct, there is a digital optical audio out on this model, and that's all. Converters may work just fine, but we can't speak on those, since we don't make them. So that's why a third-party option *can* work, but that not something we can guarantee for every part out there. I hope that... » Read More Troy,Here's a pic from the manual - check out Page 6 - sorry I couldn't get a cleaner one without the connection diagram:http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/EM/201402/20140210102545843/[PH4500-5000-ZA]BN68-05661A-00ENG-0103.pdfYou're correct, there is a digital optical audio out on this model, and that's all. Converters may work just fine, but we can't speak on those, since we don't make them. So that's why a third-party option *can* work, but that not something we can guarantee for every part out there. I hope that helps.--Mr. S « Show Less
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As long as those devices use Digital Optical Audio, than it will work. All Digital Optical Audio works, the only thing that may change is the quality. But the quality is so minimal that most people wont notice it. Either way, this is very good for the price. You dont need one better than this.
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yes they would . expnisive . but good . I use the 8040 surrounds as they throw sound signels around more . you could and can use the as surround and side surround channels .
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Yeah, and they both are good quality cables. I have my 60" Samsung UN60F7100 hooked up to my tv feed and it is excellent. The digital audio cable hooks up to my 5.1 surround sound and sounds great as well. Much better than paying big bucks to Best Buy for the same kinds of cables.
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Simple answer is yes. That is with not knowing what TV you are using. They both have Digital Output (optical). But if you are connecting the using only HDMI cables that that will carry your sound. What do you have going into your TV? Cable box? And how many HDMI connections do you have on your TV?
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Rod, There is both a digital optical and analog (3.5mm) audio output on this model. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products.--Mr. S
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Optical 5.1 audio is limited to legacy Dolby Digital and DTS audio formats. Connecting via 5.1 analog will allow you to hear the lossless Dolby True HD and DTS HD audio. You receiver doesn't decode these formats, so with this setup, the Onkyo is decoding the audio and sending it to you receiver via analog 5.1.
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Sandra,How is it connected?Have you gone into your TV's menu to switch the audio to "external speakers"?Thanks for your interest in Samsung products.--Mr. S
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Huntington Thomas Daly, The output will support 5.1 with only the digital TV tuner. For 5.1 audio, you'll want to connect a digital optical audio cable to the source box (Cable/Satellite box, game console, etc) and run that directly to the audio bar. Many audio bars (at least the bar+sub combo) support 2.1, and that would be supported with all devices from the TV. Your DTV tuner will be converted from 5.1 to stereo in that case. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Yes, but it will not be true 5.1 surround. It will say 5.1 Dolby digital on your receiver but if you have a game system(Xbox 360, PS3) with the same apps you will hear the difference in sound.
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The mixamp that comes with the headset provides Dolby digital 5.1. I have these and an Xbox one and can attest to this
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Samsung TVs are limited to output 2 channel via the optical output. It's DRM. You have to bypass the TV with your audio source to receive true surround signals.
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I have the optical output from the unit connected to the Optical input of the amplifier and use a 7.1 setup--Most Blu Ray is 5.1 but now and then some of them are 7.1--Sounds fine--
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i HEAR IT WORKS FINE WITH THE SAMSUNG .USE OPTICAL CABLE . You might give Paul @ AV-Express a call They are the distributor for Sound Appeal products He is very knowlwdgeable and helpful.