i can comment on just this one.

yr onkyo 646 can do dtshdma/ddtrue hd... and dts:x if firmware is updated (i think).

i been using it with onkyo 706, looking to buy a new 747 or 757.

himedia q5ii going back 3 years can do dtshhma and ddtruehd with those 40gb files playback, so no worries.

2 yr old q16 can do dd atmos, i believe.

and yes, it will be nice if q5pro can do dts:x too - this, i need confirmation too.

ok, good!

should be same for q5pro, right?

u can pm me.

it's not about the device but about kodi.

with kodi, there is one popular addon for that - quasar.

please refer to kodi thread as many are using it successfully.

takes a bit of work to set it up; options incl:

.. filter diff quality/size of files.
.. save in box storage or ext usb drive.
.. save or delete file upon exit.

yr AVR is obsolete.

DTS and Dolby are digital audio but are not HD audio.
optical/coaxial output can only handle DTS/DD, not higher.

DTSHDMA, DDTrueHD are HD audio, need AVR with HD audio capability.
DTSX, DDAtmos are even higher grade HD audio - these need AVR with DTSX/DDAtmos capability.

You need media source, player and AVR all HD audio capable to give HD audio.
Or all DTSX/DDAtmos setup to give DTSX/DDAtmos audio.
For these, only possible with HDMI connections and cables.

in yr case, if the source and player are HD audio, but yr AVR is not, it will downgrade to core DTS/DD.


similarly for video, if source and player are 4k, but TV is not, it will downgrade to 1080p.
only with 4k tv can 2160p or 1440p be displayed.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Aug 19 2016, 02:11 PM

I plan to get a new avr with dtsx, and the q5pro too.
But such files with dtsx are still rare.
So, hesitating, waiting.
Also, uhd4k videos also still rare for 4k tv.
Only netflix and youtube offer 4k videos.

So, for playback, still holding on to 1080p dtshdma, ddtruehd for now.

However, if need replacement right now, surely wise to get the newest capabilities.

that, and 10bit, 2160p 60hz.

I acquired a Himedia Q10pro!

Q16 and Q5ii still in good use.

This Q10pro works with 4K AVR and 4K TV.

My first findings with Q10pro, 2/16gb, android 7:

GENERAL
.. solid box, stays cool unlike q16 which gets quite hot if w/o mini fan.
.. new launcher is simple and functional, good.
.. connectivity, wifi, just the same as q16, q5ii.
.. HDD slot is simple - I put a 7 yr old old unit in there, works good.
.. playback with native media center or file manager as usual, as promised - 2160p 60fps, HD audio, hevc265, 10bit, BDMV - all good. Yet to test DD Atmos, DTSX.


KODI
.. I installed kodi 17.0 rc3 in there, used org.xbmc.org from q16, works good. By the way, Kodi 17 is very nice looking!
.. 4k, hevc265, 10 bit streams from Quasar, OK.
.. but there can only be 2.0 audio from the addons at this time - a Kodi 17 (not with kodi 16.1) issue with androids. Read that himedia will be coming up with a fix for this kodi 17 multi channel/hd audio stream issues. USB playback is fine with the wrapper set to player and audio passthrough enabled.


Perhaps because I already know quite a bit about himedia Q series boxes, I expected nothing less. It will be a shock for me if I encounter funny problems!
One thing I am aware is that the pleasant experience with the box right from the start is not something to be taken for granted.

Q16 users looking for an upgrade, take note - Q10pro can do the following that Q16 cannot:
.. Android 5, 6 or 7
.. HDR, DTSX (according to specs)
.. Kodi 17 (requires android 5 and above)
.. stream kodi 4k, hevc265, 10 bit videos

Q10pro is a “serious” android box. Certainly a great choice for those looking to great playback of UHD4K and HD AUDIO files besides all the usuals.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 27 2017, 03:26 AM

q10pro... anyone having judders with kodi (16.1 or 17) streams, got to settings/video and disable hardware acceleration media codec (surface).

default setting has both codecs enabled.

i do not have the equipment to test atmos, dtsx or HDR.

just uhd4k, 10bit, dtshdma and ddtruehd.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 30 2017, 09:30 AM

if u r into the highest video and audio quality playback, u will be pleased with Q10pro performance.

i hv been playing with it in the last week on my 5.1.

with 4k AVR and 4k TV; no HDR, no atmos, no dtsx.

all the files i have played are good, haven't noticed any problem.

the most challenging file i tried so far is a 66gb uhd4k hevc265 10bit dtshdma one.

all good - great video clarity, brilliant colors, excellent audio.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 31 2017, 04:29 PM

my review updated, edited parts in bold.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Feb 10 2017, 07:17 PM

problem getting KODI azdrama, ic drama, dramago?

use these RSS in kodi:

https://shaolinseo.com/kodi/video/item/231-...a-dramas-movies

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Feb 7 2017, 11:02 PM

from a discussion with other q10pro users in another thread, i think this will be helpful to other users here:

1. for playing files on yr pc and other boxes via wifi as long as they r on the same network.

the media center/LAN (samba) is easy to use, easier than previous models.

just use the autosearch function, key in yr pc id.pw, u get in.


2. transfer files between box incl HDD inside and PC, get file manager ASUS from playstore.

this app will allow u to delete, copy, move files/folders between box and PC over wifi.

es file explorer is crap now - too many ads, new restrictions.

garbled as in gibberish?

u need to go to kodi settings/language/subs... set font to ARIAL.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Feb 13 2017, 07:42 PM

kodi 17, try this:
settings-video-hardware acceleration...
untick "surface" media codec, leave the other on.

can u describe...

.. kodi 17.0 official or rc1, rc2, rc3?
.. which addon?
.. for all shows?
.. if u tick the "surface" on, the sound and screen comes back?
.. audio passthru enabled or disablad?

i checked again...

.. exodus or quasar, i can get all videos nice n smooth with "surface acceleration" disabled (if enabled, will judder)
.. audio pass thru, best to disable as it won't work with 17.0 anyway.
.. shut down box, tv, avr, restart everything; do quick clean at himedia launcher to remove cache; enter kodi again.
.. if still fail, u should remove, delete everything from kodi incl data files, resinstall the whole lot.
.. kodi 17.0 is still very new, possible some bugs.

i just discovered...

q10pro native player comes with a subtitle download feature.

find it under subs option in menu button on remote.

the feature has links to subs providers... opensubtitles, i think.

for any title during usb playback, the feature will get a few subs to pop up - the 1st is usually the right one; if not, try the rest; works very fast.

If your playback video hasnt got srt or embeded subs, u can use that feature to get onlline instantly.


The subtitle download feature works for popcorn 2.9 too.

Popcorn, set player to himediavideoplayer.

But becos popcorn uses its own code for titles, u need to manually key in the right title for the feature to find the subs.

Note... popcorn 2.9 default does not offer subs, not like old versions.