Does anybody really receive Dolby 5.1?? - Page 3 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Greenbay · 2012-04-01, 05:42 PM

Not all HD channels yet. Try TSN 2, NBC, CBS, ABC, SCORE, HBO, MFUN, OASIS.
There are some others as well.

underpar · 2012-04-01, 06:20 PM

No true DD 5.1 for me either.

chr67 · 2012-04-02, 09:17 AM

@ Greenbay are you sure that you are getting sound from all 5 speakers? My system shows that 5.1 is active on some channels (which is a little different than a month or so ago as all HD channels used to show 5.1) but sound is not coming from all 5 speakers, its a simulated 5.1 as far as I can tell. Play a blueray (such as the latest Transformers) and hear the difference

underpar · 2012-04-02, 10:59 AM

I get the same sound through all 5 speakers. However, last night I was getting a simulated DD 5.1 on certain channels (different sounds from the rear speakers than from the front speakers but NOT different sounds from each of the 5 speakers). I know that Aliant is working on this and they said that the conversion to DD 5.1 would be on a station-by-station basis.

woodsie · 2012-04-02, 11:57 AM

No true DD 5.1?? This isn't good. My Rogers contract is up in May and based on this info along w/the compression levels I am reading about, so far FibreOp doesn't seem to be a viable choice yet. I don't know what I'd do without these forums. They come through yet again with excellent info to make decisions.

Greenbay · 2012-04-02, 05:39 PM

Just turned on Harry Potter on ch 487 MXSHD. sounds like separate channels to me. Am I missing something ?

Danster · 2012-04-02, 05:48 PM

A little bird told me that they are slowly adding true 5.1 surround to certain channels. More will be added in the coming weeks.

@ Woodsie: Do yourself a favor and do jump ship. I did and even with the little booboos here and there with Aliant, I don't regret one bit. Imagine downloading all you want with no caps....

woodsie · 2012-04-02, 09:05 PM

Thanks Dan. I still have a month to decide. Hopefully things continue to evolve with the sound issues. I have a feeling they will. I already have FibreOP Internet bundled w/phone and cell and really do like it. I will make my "calls" when it comes up on the end of the 11th month of contract w/Rogers and see what both can offer. Glad you are happy with your choice.

chr67 · 2012-04-03, 09:31 AM

I guess I will check into it further, maybe its just the show / channel I am watching. There is little consistency between shows/networks anyway. I am sure it will be better as time moves on.

Freddypop · 2012-08-15, 12:34 AM

Any idea when FibreOp will upgrade to full 5.1? Really miss this after my switch from Rogers...

2012-04-02, 05:48 PM	#37
Danster Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lincoln.NB Pop 465,123 Posts: 5,307	A little bird told me that they are slowly adding true 5.1 surround to certain channels. More will be added in the coming weeks. @ Woodsie: Do yourself a favor and do jump ship. I did and even with the little booboos here and there with Aliant, I don't regret one bit. Imagine downloading all you want with no caps.... __________________ Home Theatre: Yamaha HTR-6190, Klipsch Speakers, SANYO PLV-Z4, TOSHIBA HDDVD, LG BD555C, Cerwin Vega HTS12 Sub, VIP2300, XBox 360, HTPC.

2012-08-15, 12:34 AM	#40
Freddypop Rookie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 19	5.1 Sound? Any idea when FibreOp will upgrade to full 5.1? Really miss this after my switch from Rogers... Last edited by Dr.Dave; 2012-08-15 at 02:22 AM. Reason: Moved to existing thread

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2012-04-01, 05:42 PM	#31
Greenbay Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Not all HD channels yet. Try TSN 2, NBC, CBS, ABC, SCORE, HBO, MFUN, OASIS. There are some others as well.

2012-04-01, 06:20 PM	#32
underpar Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28	No true DD 5.1 for me either.

2012-04-02, 09:17 AM	#33
chr67 Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 129	@ Greenbay are you sure that you are getting sound from all 5 speakers? My system shows that 5.1 is active on some channels (which is a little different than a month or so ago as all HD channels used to show 5.1) but sound is not coming from all 5 speakers, its a simulated 5.1 as far as I can tell. Play a blueray (such as the latest Transformers) and hear the difference

2012-04-02, 10:59 AM	#34
underpar Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 28	I get the same sound through all 5 speakers. However, last night I was getting a simulated DD 5.1 on certain channels (different sounds from the rear speakers than from the front speakers but NOT different sounds from each of the 5 speakers). I know that Aliant is working on this and they said that the conversion to DD 5.1 would be on a station-by-station basis.

2012-04-02, 11:57 AM	#35
woodsie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 200	No true DD 5.1?? This isn't good. My Rogers contract is up in May and based on this info along w/the compression levels I am reading about, so far FibreOp doesn't seem to be a viable choice yet. I don't know what I'd do without these forums. They come through yet again with excellent info to make decisions.

2012-04-02, 05:39 PM	#36
Greenbay Rookie Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Just turned on Harry Potter on ch 487 MXSHD. sounds like separate channels to me. Am I missing something ?

2012-04-02, 09:05 PM	#38
woodsie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 200	Thanks Dan. I still have a month to decide. Hopefully things continue to evolve with the sound issues. I have a feeling they will. I already have FibreOP Internet bundled w/phone and cell and really do like it. I will make my "calls" when it comes up on the end of the 11th month of contract w/Rogers and see what both can offer. Glad you are happy with your choice.

2012-04-03, 09:31 AM	#39
chr67 Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 129	I guess I will check into it further, maybe its just the show / channel I am watching. There is little consistency between shows/networks anyway. I am sure it will be better as time moves on.