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How to set up a soundbar on the Xbox Series X

How to gear up up a soundbar on the Xbox Serial X

How to set up a soundbar on the Xbox Series X
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Soundbars aren't only for movies. On a console like the Xbox Series X, the superior volume, bass kick and audio detail that a soundbar offers over integrated Telly speakers can make your favorite games even better. You'll also be able to take advantage of the Series X's extensive surround sound support, even on some standalone soundbars.

We've prepared this guide to walk you through the setup process pace by step. All you'll need is the console (see where to buy the Xbox Serial Ten if you have trouble finding stock) and ane of the best soundbars. Ideally, you should choose a soundbar with HDMI ARC (audio return aqueduct) or eARC (enhanced sound return channel) support, as these loftier-spec connections will unlock the Xbox Series X's hugger-mugger surroundings sound weapon: Dolby Atmos.

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How to set up a soundbar on the Xbox Series X

How to set up a soundbar on the Xbox Series X

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Because the Series X removed the optical output that previous Xbox models had, this is a very like process to setting up a soundbar on the PS5.

If you lot take an HDMI ARC-enabled soundbar and Idiot box:

ane.Connect your console to the soundbar using the console's HDMI output and i of the soundbar's HDMI inputs.

2.With a second HDMI cable, connect the soundbar to the Television set using ARC-enabled ports on both.

If yous don't have ARC-enabled soundbar, but do have optical ports on your soundbar and Boob tube:

1. Connect the Serial X directly to your TV's HDMI input.

2. Connect the TV to the soundbar using an optical cable.

As with the PS5, if you accept an eARC-ready TV and soundbar, you tin as well replicate the steps of the second method but with HDMI instead of optical ports. Just make certain that when you lot connect the TV to the soundbar, y'all're using HDMI eARC ports on both devices.

How to set up a soundbar on the Xbox Series X

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Setting up surround sound will vary depending on your connection method and whether yous're using a soundbar organisation that's compatible with Dolby Atmos, v.i or 7.1 surround sound. Keep in mind that Atmos won't work over optical connections, so you'll need ARC or eARC for it.

If you don't have an Atmos-gear up soundbar, kickoff by opening the panel's system settings. Open Full general, then Volume & audio output. You'll have a few different options to choose:

  • If you're using a soundbar with no digital surround audio functionality, choose Stereo Uncompressed.
  • If you can apply surround sound and are using an HDMI ARC or eARC connectedness, select either v.i Uncompressed or 7.1 Uncompressed.
  • If you tin can use environs sound and are using an optical connection, cull Bitstream Out. And so, select either DTS Digital Surround or Dolby Digital equally the bitstream format.

Enabling Dolby Atmos will first require you lot to download the Dolby Access app from the Microsoft Shop. Ignore any offers to purchase a license once you open it, equally this is just necessary for certain Atmos-enabled headphones, rather than sound systems.

In one case the app is installed, head to that Volume & audio output menu. Under Speaker sound, select Bitstream out, then choose Dolby Atmos for Home Theater equally the bitstream format. Dolby Atmos volition now exist usable with movies and games.

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James is currently Hardware Editor at Rock Newspaper Shotgun, just earlier that was Audio Editor at Tom's Guide, where he covered headphones, speakers, soundbars and anything else that intentionally makes noise. A PC enthusiast, he besides wrote calculating and gaming news for TG, usually relating to how hard information technology is to discover graphics card stock.

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