Skypod to surround sound

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Esamuel

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#303939 21-Mar-2023 19:40

Does anyone know of you can get surround sound with skypod? Can you connect it to an amplifier?

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#3053078 21-Mar-2023 23:52

It's just connected via HDMI so you'll either use HDMI-ARC or Optical (from your TV).

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#3053082 22-Mar-2023 05:24

Not sure sky provide 5.1 audio on their sky go platform, so no don't think you will.

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drseuss25

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#3057071 31-Mar-2023 11:54

Just plugged in mine.
Only transmitting in Stereo from what i can see.
This is a major disappointment given the Home Theatre system i have.

Why would they not transmit 5.1ch given its over IP and Voda TV was?

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#3057090 31-Mar-2023 12:47

drseuss25:

Just plugged in mine.
Only transmitting in Stereo from what i can see.
This is a major disappointment given the Home Theatre system i have.

Why would they not transmit 5.1ch given its over IP and Voda TV was?

I’m not surprised. Sky just doesn’t seem to be into streaming Dolby sound or any NZ broadcaster (exception Voda TV)

I’m glad I left Sky, the Sky Pod is going backwards compared to Voda TV, and from comments I’m not even sure if the Sky satellite box is as smooth as the old MySky either. The applics I can run on Apple TV so no advantage there. And doesn’t cost a monthly sub to work/keep.

drseuss25

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#3057097 31-Mar-2023 13:01

rugrat:

I’m not surprised. Sky just doesn’t seem to be into streaming Dolby sound or any NZ broadcaster (exception Voda TV)

I’m glad I left Sky, the Sky Pod is going backwards compared to Voda TV, and from comments I’m not even sure if the Sky satellite box is as smooth as the old MySky either. The applics I can run on Apple TV so no advantage there. And doesn’t cost a monthly sub to work/keep.

Yeah its just sport that i want it for but i also dont have a dish or aerial so im a bit limited in options.

Voda TV had 4k and 5.1ch Audio
SkyPod is 1080p for all sky content and 2ch...

And they put their prices up.....
Its a dismal situation

Esamuel

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#3057111 31-Mar-2023 13:40

Plugged into HDMI port on pioneer amplifier and works like a charm

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#3057113 31-Mar-2023 13:45

If surround and 4k is important for you then cancel it and return the hardware. Only way they will learn.

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drseuss25

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#3057118 31-Mar-2023 13:58

Esamuel: Plugged into HDMI port on pioneer amplifier and works like a charm

Like a Charm... in 2ch stereo

drseuss25

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#3057119 31-Mar-2023 13:58

richms:

If surround and 4k is important for you then cancel it and return the hardware. Only way they will learn.

I would... if there was any other option.. Unfortunately its all there is