My assumptions were partially true. Most of the content is not surround sound. Cary posted a great article that I also found on other tech sites that Netflix is planning on surround later for streaming content. However, even though I can't confirm it, I am still relatively sure you can get surround on the HD streaming content.
-- Have a Better One, Edward Crosby http://www.edwardcrosby.com ----- "There are no atheists in foxholes or firmware updates." Merlin Mann > Awesome feedback! Thanks. Will watch for further updates. > > The Irredeemable Shag > http://firestormfan.com > http://onceuponageek.com > http://twitter.com/onceuponageek > > > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Netflix Instant/on-demand question > From: "Edward Crosby" > Date: Fri, August 06, 2010 1:10 pm > To: [email protected] > > That's a really good question. Being that I do not have surround sound > but > use this feature quite often via Xbox 360 I may be wrong in my > speculation. For the most part, I do not believe it is in surround sound, > but I could be wrong. As for the HD content on Netflix streaming, I am > pretty sure it is in surround sound. > I will do some research to find out. But, you have to assume that Netflix > is setup correctly as there are many ways to view Netflix streaming > content: 1.) on your computer through the browser with typical computer > sound system/speakers (which I think you can now view true HD content > this > way also as of recent updates on Netflix) 2.) through a computer with > HDMI > connection to a HDMI receiver or HDTV, or 3.) through one of the game > consoles with HDTV connection and surround sound receiver. So, using #2 > or > #3 option, I will see what I can find out. > > -- > Have a Better One, > Edward Crosby > http://www.edwardcrosby.com > ----- > "There are no atheists in foxholes or firmware updates." > Merlin Mann > > > Got a quick question about Netflick instant/on-demand/downloadable > > (whatever it's called)... when you watch a movie through this method, > is > > the sound in surround sound, stereo, or mono? > > My brother is looking into Netflix instant, but wants to be sure the > sound > > quality is as good as a DVD. > > > > The Irredeemable Shag > > http://firestormfan.com > > http://onceuponageek.com > > http://twitter.com/onceuponageek > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups > > "The Unique Geek" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.
