Sound output / volume softer on hdmi after 1.0.4

**Sebdude** · May 13th, 2011, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by mbryanr

The difference between mp3 audio and AC3 is unbearable. Set my TV at "3" for mp3 audio, and "90" for AC3. Most internet sources are within "normal range" (15-40)

Wow, sounds like it got worse... Did you have similar issues running 1.0.4.??? Thats what I liked to know.. from everyone experiencing this issue w/ 1.1 vs 1.0.4..

**Sebdude** · May 13th, 2011, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Blubbe

I have installed the new firmware and the problem is not solved as far as I can tell. Maybe there is a very small increase in volume on the affected files but not enough..which makes me curious on how they actually have tried to fix it. I thought it would either be completely fixed or no change. My guess is that the small increase comes from a generell increase in all Boxee volumes and not from solving this particular issue.

Would you mind doing a clean install.. I mean reseting your boxee box to original firmware and then updating to 1.1?? I guess its worth a try..

**mbryanr** · May 13th, 2011, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by Sebdude

Wow, sounds like it got worse... Did you have similar issues running 1.0.4.??? Thats what I liked to know.. from everyone experiencing this issue w/ 1.1 vs 1.0.4..

The difference got worse between stereo sources and AC3/surround. The ticket I posted early is only viewable by EA users. Obviously that is not getting as much attention. I made an additional comment on this ticket yesterday.
http://jira.boxee.tv/browse/BOXEE-9433

Edit: While AC3 may have been boosted some...it is barely noticeable. It is like the center channel (dialog) is missing in the downmix. For reference I'm using a Samsung LN32B540 and LN52C530.

**Sebdude** · May 13th, 2011, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Blubbe

I have installed the new firmware and the problem is not solved as far as I can tell. Maybe there is a very small increase in volume on the affected files but not enough..which makes me curious on how they actually have tried to fix it. I thought it would either be completely fixed or no change. My guess is that the small increase comes from a generell increase in all Boxee volumes and not from solving this particular issue.

Originally Posted by mbryanr

The difference got worse between stereo sources and AC3/surround. The ticket I posted early is only viewable by EA users. Obviously that is not getting as much attention. I made an additional comment on this ticket yesterday.
http://jira.boxee.tv/browse/BOXEE-9433

Edit: While AC3 may have been boosted some...it is barely noticeable. It is like the center channel (dialog) is missing in the downmix. For reference I'm using a Samsung LN32B540 and LN52C530.

CRAP... sounds like I won't be updating 1.1 or there needs to be an easy way to downgrade back 1.0.4.. But I never managed to return 1.0.3 because I couldn't find the firmware for it..

To say the least... I'M NOT AMUSED. they make us wait for 3 months, claim the bug fixes, even closed my jira issue.. (they claim it was fixed with verified on 1.1.0.18527 and now its broken again!!! btw... mrbryan, I guess your on the EA list... could you sign me up...

http://jira.boxee.tv/browse/BOXEE-8327 My issue.. the old one, accessible by ALL.. PLEASE VOTE FOR IT, again...

**phairplay** · May 13th, 2011, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Sebdude

I'd hang in there for a bit.. (taking your return window in consideration ofcourse) If they make us wait 3 months for an update and the still not fix the issue... this means... REVOLT

fair point

come one boxee don't let me (and all the others) down......

**vtxrider** · May 13th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Strange, on my system the volume is quite a bit louder for the same system setting under the new update. With full BB volume I used to keep my Stereo at about 40 for the sound level I like, now that is way to loud and I have to back it off to 30 to get the same level. Not a problem just strange it is exactly the opposite of what others are dealing with. In settings I have all of the sound options checked. I tried my local files, Navi-X, Netflix, & VUDU as wall as the browser and all of them were the same. I never used the BB volume control as I use a Harmony to control my entire system and now that the 'double click' issue is fixed it is perfect. When I need a keyboard I have a Keytronics mini USB media keyboard that works great.

**phairplay** · May 13th, 2011, 02:37 PM

vtxrider are you using a independent sound system. as the issue is when played through a tv directly.

**Sebdude** · May 13th, 2011, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by vtxrider

Strange, on my system the volume is quite a bit louder for the same system setting under the new update. With full BB volume I used to keep my Stereo at about 40 for the sound level I like, now that is way to loud and I have to back it off to 30 to get the same level. Not a problem just strange it is exactly the opposite of what others are dealing with. In settings I have all of the sound options checked. I tried my local files, Navi-X, Netflix, & VUDU as wall as the browser and all of them were the same. I never used the BB volume control as I use a Harmony to control my entire system and now that the 'double click' issue is fixed it is perfect. When I need a keyboard I have a Keytronics mini USB media keyboard that works great.

Positive news... I haven't tried it yet on my system because I'm afraid I will not be able to downgrade 1.0.4 if necessary.. But sounds like its worth a try before starting my revolt...

**janrex** · May 13th, 2011, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Sebdude

CRAP... sounds like I won't be updating 1.1 or there needs to be an easy way to downgrade back 1.0.4.. But I never managed to return 1.0.3 because I couldn't find the firmware for it..

To say the least... I'M NOT AMUSED. they make us wait for 3 months, claim the bug fixes, even closed my jira issue.. (they claim it was fixed with verified on 1.1.0.18527 and now its broken again!!! btw... mrbryan, I guess your on the EA list... could you sign me up...

http://jira.boxee.tv/browse/BOXEE-8327 My issue.. the old one, accessible by ALL.. PLEASE VOTE FOR IT, again...

I might go back to 1.0.3.

http://dl.boxee.tv/version/dlink.dsm...7065/boxee.iso