Watch the Unboxing and 1st Time Setup Tutorial Video

List of Movies and Netflix Shows with the Best Surround Sound

STEP 1

BEST
CONNECTION

HDMI 2.0 High Speed  (Recommended)  for full audio quality

STEP 2

BEST 

SETUP

Use our Perfect Device Matching Tool to create a custom guide based on your TV or devices.  

STEP 3

BEST 
SURROUND

Using the Shockwafe Remote, press the following: 

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DIRECT: to enable Dolby Surround effects for effects for Dolby / PCM Content.

STEREO: to enable ALL CHANNEL STEREO for Stereo playback on surround speakers

STEP 01

BEST
CONNECTION

Good: Optical Connection

Use HDMI to enjoy best multi-channel surround audio

BEST: HDMI Connection

STEP 02

BEST SETUP

Click DEVICE GROUP to see step by step connection instructions

TV's ARC/eARC

Soundbar's ARC

STEP 03

BEST SURROUND

Use the DIRECT or STEREO button to toggle between the various

surround modes for your desired experience.

1. All Channel Stereo / Stereo

All Channel Stereo = Enables Stereo playback on surround speakers. Best for music, YouTube™ by boosting volume level of surround speakers. 

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Stereo Only = Enables playback with Soundbar + Subwoofers only. (No audio from surround speakers)

2. For Dolby / PCM Audio
 

DOLBY SURR = Dolby All-Channel Surround + Height (video Content Default)

DOLBY UPMIX = Dolby All-Channel Surround Upmix

NATIVE = Playback based on original surround format encoded for source material

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For DTS encoded content only. Cannot enable when Dolby or PCM content is playing: 

NEURAL X = DTS All-Channel Surround Upmix

ONE
BUTTON ROOM

OPTIMIZATION

Optimize your surround sound based on preconfigured volume settings for the following room sizes:

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• Small (14 x 14ft)

• Medium (18 x 18ft) 

• Large (22 x 22ft)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Subwoofer: Move them closer to the TV/front of the room for enhanced performance.​

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