app to force stereo via spdif/optical

by redstarjedi

Just got a new Google TV. I've posted before about how there are no global settings via Google tv to downmix 5.1 to stereo pcm, it's app specific. It's a very common problem that the audio is far too low with 5.1 on a stereo output. (tv via optical to topping D50s to stereo integrated amp)

Is there a app that forces a global setting for disabling surround sound/5.1 via spdif/optical ?

I wonder if there is an app that can turn off all the audio channels save for the front stereo channels.

Kodi_Fan_Omicron

What GoogleTV model? TV panel or streaming Box/Stick?

no global settings via Google tv to downmix 5.1 to stereo pcm

Android does infact have a "GLOBAL" setting for Surround Sound. I don't think Android has a specific DOWNMIX setting, though; but I'm thinking you would just need to force PCM, ie. NEVER use surround sound formats.

  • SurroundSound setting KEY : encoded_surround_output
  • Optional input VALUE : (Auto)=0, (Never)=1, (Always)=2, (Manual)=3

#ADB shell command usage to input setting to NEVER use surround sound: 

settings put global encoded_surround_output 1

This particular setting I've shown should be found inside the GoogleTV device SETTINGS somewhere, as a "None" option toggle for SurroundSound under Display & Sound or Audio settings.