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  • Settings > System > Audio > Toggle in Bottom Left Corner = Expert
    1. This is critical so you can see the rest of the settings.
  • Settings > System > Audio > Number of channels = 7.1
    1. I prefer to select 7.1 channels and let everything play at its native format so the audio processor (Receiver/Soundbar) can do its own downmixing.
  • Settings > System > Audio > Resample quality = High
    1. I think these modern devices are plenty powerful enough for this.
  • Settings > System > Audio > Play GUI sounds = Never
    1. I just find these sounds very annoying.
  • Settings > System > Audio > Allow passthrough = Enabled
  • Settings > System > Audio > Passthrough output device = ALSA: AML-AUGESOUND, HDMI
  • Settings > System > Audio > Dolby Digital (AC3) capable receiver = Enabled
  • Settings > System > Audio > Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC3) capable receiver = Enabled
  • Settings > System > Audio > DTS capable receiver = Enabled
    1. Unless running through a DTS blocking device, in which case Disable.
  • Settings > System > Audio > TrueHD capable receiver = Enabled
  • Settings > System > Audio > DTS-HD capable receiver = Enabled
    1. Unless running through a DTS blocking device, in which case Disable and also set "Use DTS Core = Disabled".
  • Settings > System > Input > Peripherals > CEC Adapter > When the TV is switched off = Stop Playback
    1. This helps with the issue of these not turning on properly over CEC currently.
  • Settings > System > Input > Peripherals > CEC Adapter > OSD name = Kodi
    1. This one is totally optional, but I prefer it.
  • Settings > System > Add-ons >Unknown sources = Enabled
  • Settings > System > CoreELEC > Disable noise reduction = Enabled
  • Settings > Media > Videos > Default select action = Show information
    1. I find this very helpful for seeing details about what I'm playing before it plays.
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Music = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Music videos = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > TV = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Radio = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Add-ons = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Pictures = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Games = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Favourites = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Skin > Configure Skin > Main menu items > Weather = Disabled
  • Settings > Interface > Screensaver > Screensaver mode = Black
    1. For OLEDs
  • Settings > Interface > Screensaver > Wait time = 1 min
    1. For OLEDs
  • Settings > Interface > Screensaver > Use dim if paused during video playback = Disabled
  • Settings > CoreELEC > Updates > Automatic Updates = manual
    1. This is important early in development, since Nightlies break stuff every day. Better off being manually selective of updates and installing them over SSH into the ".updates" directory and rebooting the device.