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LG / Netflix - The Center has split

Hi Everyone,

Just noticed something recently.  Apparently Netflix is doing some new streaming technology or settings.  I'm not sure if it's an accident or if it's a bandwidth saving idea.

Basically the 5.1 streams no longer include a center channel but have the center fed to the L&R. I've noticed this across a number of shows, but Paranormal is one.

Of course, if your HT is reasonably well set up this may be difficult to hear.  Sling on the other hand has no such problems.

I'm wondering if anyone else with Netflix can confirm they have the same experience?  Honestly I only noticed this because my L/R amp was off and I couldn't hear the dialogue.
erik_squires
atcsilverback
1 posts
 
Having the same issue - using the 4K fire stick, brand new AVR setup for 5.1
Pretty annoying
mahler123
3,374 posts
 
I have an LGTV, but the Netflix app is loaded on my Apple TV, and the center channel is very much in use
erik_squires OP
16,225 posts
 
Hey @mahler123

It's almost impossible to detect if you aren't looking for it. In my case, I only noticed it because my L/R amp was off. It also doesn't seem to be the same on each device.
mahler123
3,374 posts
 
Erik

i had some glitch in one of my systems when the Apple was not playing through the center channel with Amazon Video.  I got Apple to fix it , using CS for the ATV, but it made a very big difference understanding dialog
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