Download a 7.1 WAV or AC3 test file (search for "7.1 Channel Check FLAC"). Open it in VLC. Go to Tools > Effects and Filters > Audio Effects > Spatializer > 7.1. Force VLC to output 7.1 PCM via HDMI to your AVR. This is the most accurate method.
“Test complete. If you heard each channel clearly from its correct position, your 7.1 system is working properly. If any speaker was silent or unclear, check your connections, audio settings, and playback source.” surround sound test 7.1
Before testing, you need to understand exactly what the "7.1" designation means. The system breaks down into eight distinct audio channels: Center Channel (1): Handles the majority of the dialogue and on-screen effects. Left & Right Front Channels (2): Download a 7