How can I make my receiver sound better?

Read on to understand the simple ways to get the most out of what you already own.

Select a Room With Good Acoustics. Leren Lu / Getty Images.
Place the Speakers Correctly. archideaphoto / Getty Images.
Find That Sweet Spot.
Use Quality Speaker Wire.
Adjust the Sound Settings on Your Receiver/Amplifier.

What to do when there is no sound on a Blu ray player?

If the volume is very low, select the Audio DRC or BD Audio Mix on the Blu-ray Disc player to Off . Set the BD Audio Mix setting of the Blu-ray player to On if there’s no sound once the movie started. Audio settings you can select in the Blu-ray player menu. Digital Audio Output Auto: Normally select this.

Which is the best Blu-ray for picture and sound?

So, without further ado, we present the AVForums Top 20 Reference Blu-rays for the best picture and sound. This article was originally published on the 16th June 2014 and the last update was on the 18th May 2015.

Why is the volume of my Blu ray player so low?

By comparison, TV programming is highly compressed, so the relative volume will always be louder than that of DVD or blu-ray. It’s also possible that your particular player has lower output that normal. I’m guessing that your TV does not offer variable output from its RCA outputs?

What’s the maximum resolution for a Blu ray player?

Standard Blu-ray players play Blu-ray discs, which have a maximum video resolution of 1920 x 1080 (aka 1080p HD). In contrast, 4K Blu-ray players play 4K Blu-ray discs, which have a maximum video resolution of 3840 x 2160 (aka 2160p).

Can you get surround sound from a Blu ray player?

This method of accessing surround sound is not as accurate as true Dolby or DTS decoding, but it provides an acceptable result from two-channel sources. If you use a Blu-ray Disc player to listen to music CDs, it may be desirable to connect both the HDMI output and the 2-channel analog output connections to a home theater receiver.

Is the audio on my Blu ray player too low?

The audio level from my Blu-ray player is much, much too low. It’s very low when compared with watching ordinary (cable) TV programming.

How many HDMI outputs does a Blu ray player need?

The thing to check is whether your receiver has “pass-through” HDMI connections for audio or if the receiver can access the audio signals for further decoding/processing. This will be illustrated and explained in the user manual for your specific home theater receiver. Select Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray Players have two HDMI outputs.

Can a Blu ray player play analog audio?

Most “lower-priced” Blu-ray Disc players do not have 5.1/7.1 analog audio output connections. If you desire this feature, check the specifications or physically inspect the rear connection panel of the Blu-ray Disc player to confirm the presence or absence of this option.