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Blu-ray Audio 2.0 LPCM vs. 5.1 DTS-HD

I have a conventional two speaker setup. Yet, on Naxos BD’s the 5.1DTS-HD option sounds much better, more detailed and open, than the 2.0LPCM.
I find with other record companies the sound of the options vary as to what sounds better.
I thought the 5.1 was designed for a multi-speaker surround setup.
Can anyone explain what’s going on?
rvpiano
stfoth
435 posts
 
Is that using a "downmix" option on the 5.1 or just using the two channels of the 5.1 and omitting the other 3.1?
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rvpiano OP
938 posts
 
I just have the two options of 5.1 and 2.0.
So I don’t know if it’s mixing or omitting.
It just sounds damn good in the 5.1.

In the future if I have a choice of mixing or omitting, which should I select?
dbphd
1,058 posts
 
I also prefer 5.1 DTS-HD from my Oppo 205 with balanced stereo analog to an Ayre KX-5 Twenty preamp.  The setting is down-mixed stereo.  For SACDs and CDs, I much prefer my Ayre C-5xeMP.

db 
itzhak1969
369 posts
 
If your hi fi system especially the speekers are good enough 2.0LPCM is much better. I found 5.1DTS-HD sound synthetic, artificial and over mixed.
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