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post Jul 13 2020, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Jul 13 2020, 08:56 AM)
wow.. the wise one has spoken  biggrin.gif .
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If you found any other stuffs which really showcases Atmos pls share too lol
Many seems to recommend Mad Max as one of the best Atmos surround movie. I'm not a fan of the movie though, but just for the sound i might get it...


QUOTE(neekun @ Jul 13 2020, 09:41 AM)
Yea Shopee cash back in coins so many terms and conditions to use it  dry.gif

Now i am waiting for good deal of Q90R sound bar ....
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I found a workaround, but troublesome though and you won't be able to get the full 10%. Use shopee to buy bigpay top up using the coins cashback. Pay RM90 to get RM116 top up to your bigpay account then you can withdraw it to your own bank account.
You'll have to do it for 2 weeks though since maximum is 3000 coins per day & 15000 coins per week sweat.gif

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post Jul 13 2020, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 13 2020, 10:02 AM)
If you found any other stuffs which really showcases Atmos pls share too lol
Many seems to recommend Mad Max as one of the best Atmos surround movie. I'm not a fan of the movie though, but just for the sound i might get it...
I found a workaround, but troublesome though and you won't be able to get the full 10%. Use shopee to buy bigpay top up using the coins cashback. Pay RM90 to get RM116 top up to your bigpay account then you can withdraw it to your own bank account.
You'll have to do it for 2 weeks though since maximum is 3000 coins per day & 15000 coins per week sweat.gif
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Aiyo so many loops to go throught smile.gif

I checked with online seller Q90R was discontinued by Samsung, so very limited stock now. New one should be coming in:

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/samsung-hw...ar-review.17701


Now need to decide Q90R or wait for new one....
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post Jul 13 2020, 11:10 AM

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QUOTE(neekun @ Jul 13 2020, 10:56 AM)
Aiyo so many loops to go throught smile.gif

I checked with online seller Q90R was discontinued by Samsung, so very limited stock now. New one should be coming in:

https://www.avforums.com/reviews/samsung-hw...ar-review.17701
Now need to decide Q90R or wait for new one....
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Q800T is more like Q70R successor. Updated model for Q90R is Q950T. You can expect the newer models to be much more expensive than the current Q90R price though. Probably RM5-6k for the Q950T.
For the current price Q90R is still the best value Atmos soundbar.
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post Jul 13 2020, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 13 2020, 11:10 AM)
Q800T is more like Q70R successor. Updated model for Q90R is Q950T. You can expect the newer models to be much more expensive than the current Q90R price though. Probably RM5-6k for the Q950T.
For the current price Q90R is still the best value Atmos soundbar.
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Ok..googling Q950T tongue.gif

https://www.samsung.com/au/audio-video/soundbar-hw-q950t/



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post Jul 13 2020, 11:30 AM

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Do you use Yamaha HT Controller app to customize the sound? If not, please download from Google play store and do it.

QUOTE(joeblow @ Jul 12 2020, 10:05 PM)
Guys help!

I just bought Yamaha YAS 209 and happily set it up.

Linked to my C8 LG with the free hdmi cable (1.4a) and tested using youtube music. Set it to Movie (and also Music), 3D surround, clear voice bass ext both on and +3. Updated to latest firmware too.

TV sounds ok, not that great. Because now night time I cannot up the volume.

However when I play it via my phone, the mp3 in my phone.... I think connected via bluetooth or WIFI, the quality is very bad. It is worse than my logitech z625 laptop speakers. Sound is muffled and generally I think TV speakers better.

Tomorrow I will test streaming... youtube on TV those music videos also sound quality is bad.

A couple of questions:

1. Sound quality not as expected. I tested this in the showroom and it is much better. The right way to connect is via ARC or optical? I use ARC. If the best way to connect is ARC, then is the hdmi cable issue since it is 1.4a version. Will the sound be better if I change to a 2.1 or 2.0 hdmi cable?

2. Or is it I got a pair of lemon speakers? How do I test it. Basically I chose Yamaha because it is (apart from cheaper) supposed to be better in music, but I am very disappointed so far.

3. Or is it the speaker will sound better after I run it for a while?

Seriously if I know the quality is as such in my room, I wouldn't have paid over 1.4k for it. Appreciate any advice to set up this sound bar the right way. Thanks.
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post Jul 13 2020, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(jhleo1 @ Jul 13 2020, 11:30 AM)
Do you use Yamaha HT Controller app to customize the sound? If not, please download from Google play store and do it.
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Yup I did. No equaliser just choose different modes, actually cannot tell big difference. Anyway I guess I have too high expectation to begin with. Let's see after some time if performance will improve or I get used to it. The review is correct, mid range sorely lacking and I am a treble person. Thought clear voice can compensate but I was wrong. Also streaming via Bluetooth sucks. Volume very low and quality not there, muffled. From TV direct is better. 3D surround gives echo, not too good if watching YouTube or live TV. But Netflix much better. Later I will blast the volume to test the effects vs z625 logitech and native lg tv to see difference.
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post Jul 13 2020, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 13 2020, 11:10 AM)
Q800T is more like Q70R successor. Updated model for Q90R is Q950T. You can expect the newer models to be much more expensive than the current Q90R price though. Probably RM5-6k for the Q950T.
For the current price Q90R is still the best value Atmos soundbar.
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Wow.. rm5-6k for a soundbar sounds extreme. For samsung I think getting a Q90R is a good time now.
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post Jul 13 2020, 02:36 PM

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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Jul 13 2020, 01:54 PM)
Wow.. rm5-6k for a soundbar sounds extreme. For samsung  I think getting a Q90R is a good time now.
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Q90R launch price was also around 6k, but price always drop when they are going to be replaced with new models 😆
But yea seriously won’t pay more than 4K for a soundbar. Anything above that should be invested in a proper setup instead.
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post Jul 13 2020, 02:38 PM

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I got nothing to compare but I owned Yamaha YAS 108 which in common got better driver than YAS 20X series but dont have separate subwoofer. Each mode have really give me difference feel. Maybe difference expectation.

QUOTE(joeblow @ Jul 13 2020, 12:12 PM)
Yup I did. No equaliser just choose different modes, actually cannot tell big difference. Anyway I guess I have too high expectation to begin with. Let's see after some time if performance will improve or I get used to it. The review is correct, mid range sorely lacking and I am a treble person. Thought clear voice can compensate but I was wrong. Also streaming via Bluetooth sucks. Volume very low and quality not there, muffled. From TV direct is better. 3D surround gives echo, not too good if watching YouTube or live TV. But Netflix much better. Later I will blast the volume to test the effects vs z625 logitech and native lg tv to see difference.
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post Jul 14 2020, 10:25 PM

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So I bought some stands for my Q90R rear speakers from Lazada thinking of saving spending a load on the Vebos stands, but hell it is bloody hard to fit the cable through the pole.

Anyone interested in these? Willing to sell them at RM150, nearly 50% off the price I paid for them sweat.gif
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post Jul 15 2020, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 14 2020, 10:25 PM)
So I bought some stands for my Q90R rear speakers from Lazada thinking of saving spending a load on the Vebos stands, but hell it is bloody hard to fit the cable through the pole.

Anyone interested in these? Willing to sell them at RM150, nearly 50% off the price I paid for them sweat.gif
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i bought sanus stands. nice and durable. Welcome to the Q90R club bro rclxms.gif
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post Jul 15 2020, 03:13 PM

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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Jul 15 2020, 03:00 PM)
i bought sanus stands. nice and durable. Welcome to the Q90R club bro  rclxms.gif
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Thanks, well worth the price thumbup.gif
You got it from Amazon? I prefer stands with cable concealment, but with Sanus your cable dangles down right?
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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 15 2020, 03:13 PM)
Thanks, well worth the price  thumbup.gif
You got it from Amazon? I prefer stands with cable concealment, but with Sanus your cable dangles down right?
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I got in from a authorized seller in Penang. Not exactly, cable conceal behind the stand legs. But the back speaker power cables also very short.
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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Jul 15 2020, 04:25 PM)
I got in from a authorized seller in Penang. Not exactly, cable conceal behind the stand legs. But the back speaker power cables also very short.
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This type?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002HZH...f-user-links-21

The stand seems very slim with no opening/hole inside the leg for the cable to go through. Or do you mean the cable just hanging behind the leg (and cello tape or something to the leg) to prevent it from dangling?
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https://www.sony-asia.com/electronics/sound-bars/ht-ct800

own this Sony ht-ct800 wireless sound bar. my only query, does wireless SONY can mix with other satelite speaker??


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post Jul 15 2020, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 15 2020, 04:36 PM)
This type?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002HZH...f-user-links-21

The stand seems very slim with no opening/hole inside the leg for the cable to go through. Or do you mean the cable just hanging behind the leg (and cello tape or something to the leg) to prevent it from dangling?
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Eh no la.. so flimsy confused.gif I bought these
Sanus NF30

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post Jul 15 2020, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Jul 15 2020, 04:59 PM)
Eh no la.. so flimsy confused.gif I bought these
Sanus NF30
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Eh omg those are proper bookshelf speaker stands lol. I'm looking for smaller profile satellite speaker stands type sweat.gif
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QUOTE(sixshot @ Jul 10 2020, 12:51 PM)
When did u buy it? Recently? Interested to get one as well
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around may 2020
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post Jul 16 2020, 03:19 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 15 2020, 05:45 PM)
Eh omg those are proper bookshelf speaker stands lol. I'm looking for smaller profile satellite speaker stands type sweat.gif
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3 weeks into using.. my son knock it down while playing with the older brother. Bang! The satellite speaker grille dented and scratch. bangwall.gif
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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Jul 16 2020, 03:19 PM)
3 weeks into using.. my son knock it down while playing with the older brother. Bang! The satellite speaker grille dented and scratch.  bangwall.gif
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Ouch that's the worrisome part. Especially if you have pets, that is even harder to control.
And your speaker stands are big as well, imagine with satellite speaker stands sweat.gif

But wow, dented grill and scratch only after dropping from that height? Must give Samsung credit for making them durable, thought the speaker would have malfunction after a drop...

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