The optimal gaming experience on PC with Dolby Atmos is achieved through careful setup and configuration.
The optimal gaming experience on PC with Dolby Atmos is achieved through careful setup and configuration.
Hi, I'm planning to upgrade my setup with an RTX 3090 and an Acer Predator X27 (g-sync ultimate). I'm not very familiar with sound technology; most sound cards offer only basic digital encoding, like plain Dolby/DTS, while analog delivers superior audio quality. However, if I purchase an A/V receiver and connect it properly to the GPU, I expect a top-tier 3D sound experience. I intend to use the TX-NR6100 7.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver (Dolby Atmos 5.2.2) and pair it with the Focal Sib Evo 5.1.2 Review and SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer to build a 5.2.2 3D Dolby Atmos gaming system. What are your thoughts?
Yeah, I tried that too, although with HDMI cable and Nvidia audio drivers. You still need an AVR that has 5.1 pass through for it...
Setting up an AVR for PC gaming isn't as straightforward as it seems. If your game audio is going directly into the AVR, you'll need a device with a built-in Dolby encoder; otherwise, it will output stereo and fail to decode 5.1 Dolby. There are also limited games that work with Atmos.
Your AVR must also handle 5.1 audio passthrough, which means you might need a compatible display or route the sound through it before sending it to the AVR.
Additionally, and this applies mainly to those without smartphones, most modern AVRs are better suited when paired with an app on your phone—like Onkyo’s offering. Otherwise, getting everything to work can be quite challenging.
I faced these issues when trying to extract 5.1 game audio from my Yamaha receiver, and Yamaha didn’t provide much guidance. Eventually, I realized my AVR likely lacks 5.1 audio support, a detail most manufacturers don’t clearly list in their specifications.
It’s worth noting that Onkyo has been acquired by Voxx, which might affect customer service quality, especially amid ongoing global challenges.
I'm organizing to send video output via display port cable, install Nvidia Audio drivers, and route GPU's HDMI output to the AV receiver's HDMI input. This approach doesn't let me view the AV Receiver's settings, but it's fine since I'll connect the monitor first and configure later. Are you suggesting these drivers won't support bitstreaming of digital audio formats such as AC3 or DTS-HD? If yes, why would they be needed? Just for demonstration! I'll check the Nvidia forums too. Please keep going.
Yeah, I also tried it, but with an HDMI cable and Nvidia audio drivers. You still need an AVR with 5.1 pass-through functionality, and I think no one at Onkyo is certain about that for this model.
It’s important to realize that while some home theater products appear more gaming-friendly, the sellers often lack real knowledge on how to use them properly. For instance, I had to explain HDR usage in games through menu settings to a sales expert at Crutchfield, Sony. They seemed knowledgeable but ended up letting me down when I asked before purchasing.