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Has Soundbars Improved to Usable Levels?
pysh
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Jan 9 2020, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(KittyKat @ Nov 27 2019, 09:55 AM) One question though; Any of you (Q80R users) find it difficult to "link" your soundbar to TV??? Btw i am using a Panasonic GX740, i had to go thru few steps every time switching on the system: - HDMI cable to TV via HDMI 2 (ARC); HDMI cable to soundbar via HDMI Out (TV-ARC) - Switch on TV - Switch on soundbar - Select source as "HDMI 2" until "TV SPEAKER" message appears - Select source as "D IN" unit "TV ARC" message appears ...Feels kinda tedious with so many steps, was wondering if i am doing anything wrong if you use the ARC port, the soundbar should on together with your TV.. there's no need to on the soundbar.. you might want to set the audio setting on the TV to point to the HDMI ARC as default..
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Feliex
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Jan 9 2020, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(thirumaran @ Jan 9 2020, 06:12 AM) Sold my 5+ years old Sony BDV-N9200 5.1 set (it is still being sold by Sony) and got the Sony HT-X8500 set. Realistically, the 5.1 set is superior but I wanted to declutter my living room and speakers collect dust easily, so switched to a clean look. As others have posted, for movies it is decent. But music is horrible lol. p/s Using my Nvidia Shield 2017 with VLC app to send Dolby Atmos signal to the Soundbar works well Sad else can exchange mine 8500 with your Sony BDV-N9200 5.1 set. cause mine Pioneer Htz-828bd just RIP. Music really horrible, compare the clarity even my sony tv speaker s-pro sound is better. This post has been edited by Feliex: Jan 9 2020, 02:40 PM
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danieltan
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Jan 9 2020, 03:22 PM
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Jbl 2.q vs jbl 3.1 anyone got these either one of speaker at home. How. Does the sound quality
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mujinkun
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Jan 9 2020, 03:40 PM
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Still hope Vizio will enter this year...Been eyeing for Vizio Dolby Atmos Soundbar for last year to replace my HT-RT5, but cant found local or even from Lazada or Shopee... Sigh
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kennykong85
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Jan 9 2020, 03:55 PM
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QUOTE(yonghong @ Jan 9 2020, 10:33 AM) How if I want all sound come out from TV to be come out from sound bar? Just connect HDMI (ARC ) right? Thanks. Yes. Hdmi to ark, then from yamaha yas 108 (u can press via the yas 108 directly, or select from ur mobile phone via bluetooth)
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rx330
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Jan 9 2020, 06:53 PM
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I found out my ARC weird weird after some time, somehow it just doesn't connect to the TV, doesn't function as it should, occasionally need to total power off or reconnect back together
quite a hassle
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thirumaran
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Jan 9 2020, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(Feliex @ Jan 9 2020, 02:38 PM) Sad else can exchange mine 8500 with your Sony BDV-N9200 5.1 set. cause mine Pioneer Htz-828bd just RIP. Music really horrible, compare the clarity even my sony tv speaker s-pro sound is better. I don't think you want a 6 yr old model. There are many other options around. Also the Video passthru from this latest soundbar is visibly better than the BDV model. PQ is much better
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eternalwee
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Jan 15 2020, 10:20 AM
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QUOTE(dlwl @ Jan 8 2020, 07:21 PM) Wow nice Yes I have the same issue too with music, somehow seems a little muffled. For now I either use the music preset or just normal sound with / without vertical surround, depending on the type of music. Lately I'm seeing Sony promoting more about the HT-X8500 - eg seeing it with some PS4 demo at PC stores, and review units sent to local tech reviewers.. Hi Bro, mind to share which mode/settings you used most of the time? I just bought it yesterday, like you guys said music really cannot but still can tahan since most of the time not use for music. What trouble me the most is the dialogue not clear and i have to turn quite loud in order to listen it clearly, but it turns out too loud for other sounds like bgm. Thanks in advance.
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thirumaran
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Jan 15 2020, 10:24 AM
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QUOTE(eternalwee @ Jan 15 2020, 10:20 AM) Hi Bro, mind to share which mode/settings you used most of the time? I just bought it yesterday, like you guys said music really cannot but still can tahan since most of the time not use for music. What trouble me the most is the dialogue not clear and i have to turn quite loud in order to listen it clearly, but it turns out too loud for other sounds like bgm. Thanks in advance. Bass - Normal setting Volume between 35 and 40 If TV shows or News, I use the Standard setting (don't like the Voice setting) For movies, I use the Auto setting Music - no setting will help lol This post has been edited by thirumaran: Jan 15 2020, 10:25 AM
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eternalwee
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Jan 15 2020, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(thirumaran @ Jan 15 2020, 10:24 AM) Bass - Normal setting Volume between 35 and 40 If TV shows or News, I use the Standard setting (don't like the Voice setting) For movies, I use the Auto setting Music - no setting will help lol Thanks for sharing, I will try it after works tonight When I tried it yesterday after unboxing, the first impression is worst than my Edifier C3 especially the music Hope the settings will help This post has been edited by eternalwee: Jan 15 2020, 10:31 AM
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thirumaran
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Jan 15 2020, 10:36 AM
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QUOTE(eternalwee @ Jan 15 2020, 10:31 AM) Thanks for sharing, I will try it after works tonight When I tried it yesterday after unboxing, the first impression is worst than my Edifier C3 especially the music Hope the settings will help Room size and seating location also important. If you have a big room, then any setting might not help. What I like about this soundbar besides it's price, is it can play Dolby Atmos files and it comes with EARC. Even the expensive Samsung Atmos soundbars do not have the EARC update yet. This feature is useful once you upgrade to a TV that supports HDMI 2.1 and EARC. Most TVs coming out in 2020 will have this feature
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eternalwee
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Jan 15 2020, 10:40 AM
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QUOTE(thirumaran @ Jan 15 2020, 10:36 AM) Room size and seating location also important. If you have a big room, then any setting might not help. What I like about this soundbar besides it's price, is it can play Dolby Atmos files and it comes with EARC. Even the expensive Samsung Atmos soundbars do not have the EARC update yet. This feature is useful once you upgrade to a TV that supports HDMI 2.1 and EARC. Most TVs coming out in 2020 will have this feature Yes. One of the reasons I bought this soundbar is for the eArc to connect eArc on my x8500g. But seems like it turns out most TV manufacturer still not equip hdmi2.1 in their tv line up this year except Samsung and LG. This post has been edited by eternalwee: Jan 15 2020, 10:41 AM
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thirumaran
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Jan 16 2020, 08:32 AM
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QUOTE(eternalwee @ Jan 15 2020, 10:31 AM) Thanks for sharing, I will try it after works tonight When I tried it yesterday after unboxing, the first impression is worst than my Edifier C3 especially the music Hope the settings will help any improvement?
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eternalwee
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Jan 16 2020, 12:19 PM
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QUOTE(thirumaran @ Jan 16 2020, 08:32 AM) It turns out a bit weird to watch drama with News mode, Standard mode was ok for me. For volume, 35-40 was too loud for me, but it depends on the source too. If watching Netflix I have to turn loud a bit, but youtube or other sources have to lower. I guess I need some time to adjust the best setting for my living room. This post has been edited by eternalwee: Jan 16 2020, 01:10 PM
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Hartigan
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Jan 16 2020, 03:11 PM
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Hi all, planning to get a 5.1 channel soundbar to watch blu-ray & dvd movies
I'm decided to get the Sony HT-S500RF, comes with Dolby Digital & dts soundtrack
I'm currently using Sony X7000G 4k tv, is it true that the tv connect to the soundbar with HDMI (arc) will not output those blu-ray films with dts-hd or LPCM in 5.1ch soundtrack?
Thanks.
This post has been edited by Hartigan: Jan 16 2020, 03:12 PM
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ToniV
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Jan 16 2020, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE(kennykong85 @ Jan 9 2020, 03:55 PM) Yes. Hdmi to ark, then from yamaha yas 108 (u can press via the yas 108 directly, or select from ur mobile phone via bluetooth) How's the performance of yas108? Any recommendations for a good soundbar with subwoofer ? Best bang for buck recommendation Been eyeing the yamaha and samsung.
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kennykong85
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Jan 16 2020, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(ToniV @ Jan 16 2020, 03:33 PM) How's the performance of yas108? Any recommendations for a good soundbar with subwoofer ? Best bang for buck recommendation Been eyeing the yamaha and samsung. budget for for yas 108 without woofer so far whether its gaming/ movie/ drama/ music,performance i myself would rate 8.0/10, i dont need the subwoofer, and there are plenty of options la, shouldnt ask me should ask the sifu here instead. ada bullet then go for yas 207~yas 209 This post has been edited by kennykong85: Jan 16 2020, 11:20 PM
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ToniV
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Jan 16 2020, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(kennykong85 @ Jan 16 2020, 03:49 PM) budget for for yas 108 without woofer so far whether its gaming/ movie/ drama/ music,performance i myself would rate 8.0/10, i dont need the subwoofer, and there are plenty of options la, shouldnt ask ada bullet then go for yas 207~yas 209 That good ah? Sounds impressive. Thanks for the info bro. Yeah. I'm looking at yas209 as well. Feels like bang for buck. I'll do more research. This post has been edited by ToniV: Jan 16 2020, 05:01 PM
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ToniV
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Jan 19 2020, 06:53 PM
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anyone can help me decide whether to go for 1. SAMSUNG HW-Q60R/XM Panaromic Soundbar 2. Yamaha YAS-209 Sound Bar With Wireless Subwoofer
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ShadowR1
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Jan 23 2020, 12:49 PM
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Good tread ... my tv speaker just kaputed on me ... was thinking of getting a sound bar instead of replacing the tv speaker.
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