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post Sep 17 2020, 10:35 PM

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okay i bought the Q950T.

what can i say, superb sound quality.
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post Sep 19 2020, 02:30 AM

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hey guys, need your inputs. My supplier is selling the Q60R @ MYR 1480. My usage is more or less watching movies and my wife watching cooking shows. Not much gaming on it as there will be another 4k TV in my gaming room. This is for the hall. Living in condo. Is the Q60R more than enough?
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QUOTE(neekun @ Jul 29 2020, 09:02 AM)
From what I understood, Sony TV needs to enable Dolby Atmos pass through to soundbar. When viewing contents with Dolby Atmos sound on TV, the sound stream will pass to Q90R and will be output as Dolby Atmos Video.
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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jul 29 2020, 01:51 PM)
That is only if your source/content is connected to the TV first then from TV ARC to soundbar. If your source e.g blu-ray player/tv box has Atmos, you can connect straight to the Atmos enabled sound bar then you don’t need Atmos TV
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Hi, guys, currently i have Samsung NU8000 (2018) TV and thinking to upgrade my soundbar
Right now all console connect to Sony NT-HT5 and one HDMI from the Arc to NU8000

TV Model: Samsung NU8000
Soundbar: Sony NT-HT5
Console: Playstation 4 & Nintendo Switch

Question 1: As per you guys mention, the content/source must have Atmos in order to have Atmos output from soundbar, how do i know that my TV support atmos? FYI Netflix subscriber right now btw.
Add on: I will buy Playstation 5 next time which i not sure it support ATMOS or not.

Question 2: Which sound bar actually perform better? Right now i aiming for Q900T, Q800T and Q70T but kinda dilemma to go for which one.

From Harvey Norman right now:
Q900T - RM3,497
Q800T - RM2,797
Q70T - RM2,377

This post has been edited by TongCN: Sep 22 2020, 04:28 PM
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post Sep 22 2020, 06:52 PM

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buy what ever pocket allowed. of course q900T, its with atmos without the rear effect speakers.

to check if your TV has atmos, check the specs. or the Box.

Or under netflix, you need to be 4K ultra package. if yes. browse thorough or search for atmos in search bar, a list of movies will appear. Choose Project power then when it shows a Atmos logo your TV is atmos compatible.

If not, then no.
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post Sep 22 2020, 06:55 PM

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BTW NU8000 is year 2018 model TV, most probably no atmos.
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post Sep 22 2020, 07:43 PM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Sep 22 2020, 04:02 PM)
Hi, guys, currently i have Samsung NU8000 (2018) TV and thinking to upgrade my soundbar
Right now all console connect to Sony NT-HT5 and one HDMI from the Arc to NU8000

TV Model: Samsung NU8000
Soundbar: Sony NT-HT5
Console: Playstation 4  & Nintendo Switch

Question 1: As per you guys mention, the content/source must have Atmos in order to have Atmos output from soundbar, how do i know that my TV support atmos? FYI Netflix subscriber right now btw.
Add on: I will buy Playstation 5 next time which i not sure it support ATMOS or not.

Question 2: Which sound bar actually perform better? Right now i aiming for Q900T, Q800T and Q70T but kinda dilemma to go for which one.

From Harvey Norman right now:
Q900T  - RM3,497
Q800T - RM2,797
Q70T - RM2,377
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You don’t necessary need an Atmos TV to play Atmos content. If you want Netflix Atmos you can get Nvidia Shield TV or Apple TV 4K and connect to your Atmos soundbar.
If you have local media content with Atmos e.g MKV/M2TS files you can get any android box with Atmos and connect to your soundbar as well.
Similar with blu-ray player, connect direct to your soundbar. Don’t need Atmos TV for all the above.

This post has been edited by Lego Warfare: Sep 22 2020, 07:44 PM
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post Sep 23 2020, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(sonyman @ Sep 22 2020, 06:52 PM)
buy what ever pocket allowed. of course q900T, its with atmos without the rear effect speakers.

to check if your TV has atmos, check the specs. or the Box.

Or under netflix, you need to be 4K ultra package. if yes. browse thorough or search for atmos in search bar, a list of movies will appear. Choose Project power then when it shows a Atmos logo your TV is atmos compatible.

If not, then no.
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Dun think TV has Atmos sad.gif

QUOTE(sonyman @ Sep 22 2020, 06:55 PM)
BTW NU8000 is year 2018 model TV, most probably no atmos.
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Yea 2018

QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 22 2020, 07:43 PM)
You don’t necessary need an Atmos TV to play Atmos content. If you want Netflix Atmos you can get Nvidia Shield TV or Apple TV 4K and connect to your Atmos soundbar.
If you have local media content with Atmos e.g MKV/M2TS files you can get any android box with Atmos and connect to your soundbar as well.
Similar with blu-ray player, connect direct to your soundbar. Don’t need Atmos TV for all the above.
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Ok, but right now latest sound bar all only has max 2 hdmi port which one of it is ARC/eARC reserve for TV which means it left one, right ?

So meaning consoles all connect to TV and sound output from soundbar?

For Atmos experience, go for Apple TV 4K or maybe the upcoming Google Chrome Cast (if it has atmos)
TV native app obsolete, right ? sweat.gif



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post Sep 23 2020, 11:44 AM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Sep 23 2020, 04:29 AM)
For Atmos experience, go for Apple TV 4K or maybe the upcoming Google Chrome Cast (if it has atmos)
TV native app obsolete, right ?  sweat.gif
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I have both non-4K Chromecast and 4K Fire Stick. IMO, the Fire Stick is more versatile so better. Price wise, both quite similar

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post Sep 23 2020, 01:51 PM

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well it seems no one wanna reply my inquiry, but its ok i read through the thread and went with the q95t = HW-Q950T/XM instead. since all saying the best.

I got mine at RM3850 pairing this with TU8500. I hope its fine enough
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QUOTE(TongCN @ Sep 23 2020, 11:29 AM)
Dun think TV has Atmos sad.gif
Yea 2018
Ok, but right now latest sound bar all only has max 2 hdmi port which one of it is ARC/eARC reserve for TV which means it left one, right ?

So meaning consoles all connect to TV and sound output from soundbar?

For Atmos experience, go for Apple TV 4K or maybe the upcoming Google Chrome Cast (if it has atmos)
TV native app obsolete, right ?  sweat.gif
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Depends which soundbar. My Q90R has 3 HDMI ports. My 4K blu ray and Nvidia Shield TV connected to soundbar, while my PS4 to TV.
PS4 games doesn’t have Atmos anyway.
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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 23 2020, 02:06 PM)
Depends which soundbar. My Q90R has 3 HDMI ports. My 4K blu ray and Nvidia Shield TV connected to soundbar, while my PS4 to TV.
PS4 games doesn’t have Atmos anyway.
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T series mostly has 2 HDMI ports left sad.gif
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post Sep 24 2020, 01:08 AM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Sep 23 2020, 03:03 PM)
T series mostly has 2 HDMI ports left sad.gif
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900T/950T has 2 HDMI in and 1 HDMI ARC/out. Similar to my Q90R...
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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 24 2020, 01:08 AM)
900T/950T has 2 HDMI in and 1 HDMI ARC/out. Similar to my Q90R...
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Oh no, u poisoning me XD
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QUOTE(TongCN @ Sep 24 2020, 08:57 AM)
Oh no, u poisoning me XD
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Btw, Apple TV 4K is crap unless you mainly want to use Airplay. Nvidia TV Shield 2019 Pro is much better.

If you can find the Q80R or Q90R at much lower price than the newer 900/950T models then go for the R series. If not then the 900/950T at their current street price people are getting for is really good.
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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 24 2020, 10:44 AM)
Btw, Apple TV 4K is crap unless you mainly want to use Airplay. Nvidia TV Shield 2019 Pro is much better.

If you can find the Q80R or Q90R at much lower price than the newer 900/950T models then go for the R series. If not then the 900/950T at their current street price people are getting for is really good.
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Thanks for the info but I don't think i will get current gen Apple TV 4k with A10 chip, might as well monitor for next gen see.

My NU8000 right now also has the Apple TV app built in.
My main right now are YouTube and Netflix also XD

Later i go check Harvey Norman see any R series left, what's the best price range now for Q90R and Q80R ?

The Q900T is at RM3,497
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QUOTE(TongCN @ Sep 24 2020, 10:47 AM)
Thanks for the info but I don't think i will get current gen Apple TV 4k with A10 chip, might as well monitor for next gen see.

My NU8000 right now also has the Apple TV app built in.
My main right now are YouTube and Netflix also XD

Later i go check Harvey Norman see any R series left, what's the best price range now for Q90R and Q80R ?

The Q900T is at RM3,497
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Someone bought the Q950T for RM3,800+ here. Might as well get that if you have space for 2 rear speakers.
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post Sep 24 2020, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Sep 24 2020, 11:22 AM)
Someone bought the Q950T for RM3,800+ here. Might as well get that if you have space for 2 rear speakers.
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ordered mine @ RM3850 for Q950t. But just checked, my hall where my sofa is being placed, dont have power ports. So for the rear speakers abit hard to install. might be going for the q900t instead since the only difference are the 2 rear speakers. But pricing wise, the q900t im getting from supplier is at RM3680
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QUOTE(Criss Malvory @ Sep 24 2020, 03:54 PM)
ordered mine @ RM3850 for Q950t. But just checked, my hall where my sofa is being placed, dont have power ports. So for the rear speakers abit hard to install. might be going for the q900t instead since the only difference are the 2 rear speakers. But pricing wise, the q900t im getting from supplier is at RM3680
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Might as well get the Q950T if the price difference is only RM170. You can keep the rear speakers for next time if you ever have the chance to use them. Or could even sell them for much more than the price difference since Q900T or Q80R owners who wants to buy the rear speakers are limited to another model without Atmos.
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QUOTE(Criss Malvory @ Sep 24 2020, 03:54 PM)
ordered mine @ RM3850 for Q950t. But just checked, my hall where my sofa is being placed, dont have power ports. So for the rear speakers abit hard to install. might be going for the q900t instead since the only difference are the 2 rear speakers. But pricing wise, the q900t im getting from supplier is at RM3680
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the 2 rear speakers makes alot difference i must say, get the Q950T 1st, if no use then keep for future use, since the price diff is little
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post Sep 25 2020, 06:27 PM

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Still dont have time to go store to survey T___T

Busy month day day OT till late time

Wanna snake to check Q900T/Q950T

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