2010-05-12, 01:57
Hi,
I am running XBMC with Win 7 and digital audio output to my Onkyo 7.1 receiver via optical cable. Most audio formats work such as DTS, Dolby digital, AC3 work flawlessly.
But recently, I had a .mkv movie file with AAC. The sound is very low and only seems 2 dimensional. And this problem not only affects XBMC but also other media players such as GOm or VLC. I did some research and realized that my Onkyo recevier cannot decode AAC and I have to convert AAC to AC3 on the fly in order to achieve decent sound.
Despite many effort, I don't seem to get any better result.
Could someone elaborate what I need to download and to change in audio settings in order to make it work?
Your help is greatly appreciated.
I am running XBMC with Win 7 and digital audio output to my Onkyo 7.1 receiver via optical cable. Most audio formats work such as DTS, Dolby digital, AC3 work flawlessly.
But recently, I had a .mkv movie file with AAC. The sound is very low and only seems 2 dimensional. And this problem not only affects XBMC but also other media players such as GOm or VLC. I did some research and realized that my Onkyo recevier cannot decode AAC and I have to convert AAC to AC3 on the fly in order to achieve decent sound.
Despite many effort, I don't seem to get any better result.
Could someone elaborate what I need to download and to change in audio settings in order to make it work?
Your help is greatly appreciated.