| Device | Recommendation | |--------|----------------| | PC | VLC, MPC-HC, PotPlayer – enable 5.1 passthrough or downmix | | Android TV / Fire Stick | Plex, Kodi, or VLC for Android – ensure audio output set to HDMI/SPDIF 5.1 | | Mobile | Stereo only (5.1 will downmix) – no real surround on phone speakers | | Sound system | Must support Dolby Digital via HDMI/optical to get true 5.1 |