Netflix 5.1 sound?

David462 · 06-17-2009, 04:43 PM

I was considering picking up Netflix for $9/month streaming over my Xbox. Do the movies play in 5.1, or are they planning an update to do this? I read that they are starting to carry more HD movies at least.

JohninTenn · 06-26-2009, 02:09 PM

I have been a NetFlix customer before the streaming video stuff. Now with that being said it was a no brain er for me. I haven't really noticed it. I look at a lot of old movies and TV shows. I'll fire up Pearl Harbor in a bit and play closer attention. For me it's no biggie. I'm going to say I haven't noticed it I going to say I doubt think so. I haven't seen any HD stuff. Heck it's worth it. Which is free for me.

jstrazz · 07-27-2009, 10:58 PM

Netflix HD downloads are in Dolby Digital 5.1.

Patrick_D · 07-28-2009, 03:47 PM

NetFlix is offering more BluRay discs via US Mail. I have watched a few segments streamed thru Tivo but not enough to state an opinion other than it is watchable. If you want BluRay DVD's by mail then add $3 to your monthly bill. The selection is much greater on disc as well.

greenmatter · 07-31-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstrazz

Netflix HD downloads are in Dolby Digital 5.1.

thats what i was looking for , thanks

Cygnus · 08-20-2009, 02:37 PM

Are you sure about that? According to this link (and from my experience), that is not the case. IME, sound is stereo with voice in center channel (I think)..no sound from rear channels.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/19/d...ming-shootout/
Before we crown a winner, it's important to note that Netflix streaming involves a pretty major tradeoff -- a huge part of the movie experience is sound, and Netflix doesn't offer any surround audio at all. You're stuck with stereo no matter what, and while we know Netflix is working it,

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstrazz

Netflix HD downloads are in Dolby Digital 5.1.

Blazer · 10-10-2009, 08:51 AM

there's always a catch, never used netflix but i did get a free trial offer thats still hanging around, went to the site to look it over but couldnt find a way to view the inventory without signing up, ofcoarse when you sign up that begins your free 15 day trail, from others remark around the net ill just wait and see.

daleb · 10-13-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus

Are you sure about that? According to this link (and from my experience), that is not the case. IME, sound is stereo with voice in center channel (I think)..no sound from rear channels.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/19/d...ming-shootout/
Before we crown a winner, it's important to note that Netflix streaming involves a pretty major tradeoff -- a huge part of the movie experience is sound, and Netflix doesn't offer any surround audio at all. You're stuck with stereo no matter what, and while we know Netflix is working it,

If they offer real 5.1 in the future that's all good and fine. The HD video is pretty darn good on most of them, but certainly not as good as BD or even the best HD broadcasting I've seen.
For movies where surround is not that important, selecting Pro Logic works well for me on some movies. There is a fair number of BD movies with lossless audio processing that only have average audio quality overall.

06-17-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
David462 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 37	Netflix 5.1 sound? I was considering picking up Netflix for $9/month streaming over my Xbox. Do the movies play in 5.1, or are they planning an update to do this? I read that they are starting to carry more HD movies at least.

07-28-2009, 03:47 PM	#4
Patrick_D High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 67	HD downloading? NetFlix is offering more BluRay discs via US Mail. I have watched a few segments streamed thru Tivo but not enough to state an opinion other than it is watchable. If you want BluRay DVD's by mail then add $3 to your monthly bill. The selection is much greater on disc as well.

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06-26-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
JohninTenn High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 593	I have been a NetFlix customer before the streaming video stuff. Now with that being said it was a no brain er for me. I haven't really noticed it. I look at a lot of old movies and TV shows. I'll fire up Pearl Harbor in a bit and play closer attention. For me it's no biggie. I'm going to say I haven't noticed it I going to say I doubt think so. I haven't seen any HD stuff. Heck it's worth it. Which is free for me.

07-27-2009, 10:58 PM	#3
jstrazz I love my Samsung HD Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 33	Netflix HD downloads are in Dolby Digital 5.1.

10-10-2009, 08:51 AM	#7
Blazer How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern Ms Posts: 26	there's always a catch, never used netflix but i did get a free trial offer thats still hanging around, went to the site to look it over but couldnt find a way to view the inventory without signing up, ofcoarse when you sign up that begins your free 15 day trail, from others remark around the net ill just wait and see.