Help needed with settings on STR DN1080 Amp

[Jbeavis17]

I have just set up a new STN DN1080 Amp. It is connected to a (non Sony) HD tv, Sony Playstation 4 and Sky Q box.

I have a 5.1 set up with active sub.

I have used the easy setup but want to get the best sound. Which setting is recommended? Dolby Surround, X, or another..?

Thanks!

[grolschie]

If you set your devices to bitstream audio to the receiver, I would suggest leaving it set to AFD soundfield. If you have height speakers, you might wish to upconvert using either Dolby Surround or Neural:X.

It's more important to set up your speaker sizes and crossovers in the settings optimally. Even if you have large floorstanders, if you have a subwoofer, standard home theatre advice is to set your speakers to "small" regardless of what auto calibration says and to set your crossover settings at least 20-30hz higher than the lowest supported frequency of the speaker.

[grolschie]

Here's a thorough explanation for anyone interested:

https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/bass-management-basics-2013-settings-made-simple 

[Damnearperfect]

That’s brilliant.  Thanks very much.