Netflix consistently has poor audio quality - AndroidTV - Dolby 5.1

Anyone else have poor 5.1 audio quality on Netflix? The audio is consistently terrible for me unless I switch to STEREO.

nVidia Shield TV, Gen1, Latest update. Netflix App for AndoridTV from Play Store, Latest version.

Terrible voice sibilance on Netflix app. Other apps on the AndoridTV are fine (Hulu, Plex, Kodi, Homerun). Switch to Netflix on the PS4 and it's fine.

Example: https://youtu.be/hkA-vnnVfm0

Edit: As u/Kartana described below, it's a known issue caused by a Dolby Digital Plus specification change around 2013. I have opened a support ticket requesting a firmware update for my Pioneer SC-37, but I won't hold my breath. Also now that I know what I'm looking for, found some additional links;

AVS Forum - DDP Netflix Various AVRs

Sony Community - DDP Incompatibility Netflix Sound Distortion

Sony Community - Netflix Clipping Sound with DDP

Edit2: Reply from Pioneer support. As expected since my original email to them described in detail answers to questions they are asking :(

We are sorry for the issue you are having. Do you have any other audio issues when playing a source in a different audio format. There is no firmware out for this receiver due to the age of this receiver? How long is the HDMI cable from the receiver to the TV? Do you have your source set to PCM or bit stream when playing your audio.

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