Solved! Surround sound from HDMI audio extractor

[jmk131972]

The only audio output my projector

ViewSonic PJD7828HDL 3200 Lumens 1080p HDMI Home Theater Projector https/www.amazon.com/dp/B01A6UNGXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_H7Y-BbTWRZEMC

has natively is 3.5mm headphone. I plan to input a firetv stick into an HDMI audio extractor

ESYNIC 1080P HDMI Audio Extractor HDMI to HDMI + Optical TOSLINK SPDIF + Analog RCA L/R Stereo Audio Video Splitter Adapter Converter for Blu-ray Player Xbox PS3 PS4 https/www.amazon.com/dp/B06VVTQY8D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i4Y-BbEPHX2CW

and then input to the HDMI on the projector. I would then have the option of optical or LR rca audio out from the extractorr. If I bought a 2.1 or 5.1 speaker set for example and plugged the optical wire into it would I get true surround sound or do I need to plug into some type of receiver first?

Also the HDMI splitter specifies it doesn't support Dolby digital Plus...will this be a huge issue?

Also looking for recommendations on speakers/equipment between 200-500$


Thank you to anyone able to help

 

[robert600]

I might be mis-understanding but ... in the amazon ad you've linked to ... it specifically states " (Not Compatible with HDCP 1.4 4K and Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick)".

 

[robert600]

A better solution might be to get a 5.1 receiver and speakers. Plug the fire stick into the receiver - it will pass the video to your projector and use the sound itself. Doable for $500 no problem.

 

[robert600]

Something like this perhaps:

https/www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YHT-4930UBL-5-1-Channel-Theater-Bluetooth/dp/B071JY862G/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_bs_lp_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2806JJ383578RZY37DM2