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Q: No Dialog watching with "Best Quality Available" on 4th Generation Apple TV

I just got my 4th generation Apple TV and really like it.

 

I initially setup the audio to "Best Quality Available" and played some general Hulu and HGTV shows and felt that the surround sound really sounded better than with the 3rd generation Apple TV I replaced.

 

When I tried watching shows on Netflix, I was unable to hear dialog. I switched the audio setting to Dolby Surround 5.1 and I could hear the dialog again, although the surround sound wasn't as vibrant. I tried a number of Netflix shows, all with the same results. I then tried a movie that I purchased on iTunes ("Master and Commander: Far Side of the World" for good surround sound) to test it with the same results.

 

So, has anyone else had the same issue? If so, is there workaround?

 

My setup is a Vizio M-series TV with a Vizio 5.1 surround soundbar.

Apple TV 4th Generation, tvOS 9.2.1

Posted on Jun 24, 2016 4:51 AM

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