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Has Soundbars Improved to Usable Levels?
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IntensiveBytes
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 Mar 7 2023, 08:25 PM
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QUOTE(judesh @ Mar 7 2023, 06:12 PM) So guys, got myself the Samsung q990b and looking for Atmos sources to try out .. So far found the following Amazon Prime...Jack Ryan season 3 and Rings of Power Disney hotstar...Wakanda forever, Thor Love and Thunder, Strange World, Teluh Darah Any other Atmos shows on these platforms? Would there be better selection on Netflix? What other sources are available? Thanks Here are some links: https://www.whathifi.com/features/the-best-...os-movie-sceneshttps://www.svsound.com/blogs/news-notes/10...-speaker-systemhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Soundbars/comments...howcase_scenes/https://www.reddit.com/r/hometheater/commen...ns_to_test_out/The best source is always.. ehem.. the non-legal way... 4K Blu-ray is always the best medium to ensure best picture quality and the highest bitrate Atmos tracks. |
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minano0001
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Mar 8 2023, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(IntensiveBytes @ Mar 7 2023, 08:19 PM) I gave a call to the branch nearest to me. They had 1 stock left. I told them, Shopee can find seller offering RM3,499. Preferred/Shopee Mall sellers so it's legit with reviews etc. The sales person on the phone said he'll check and called me back. Then he called me back saying they can price match but just one condition is that I can't do EZPay/CC instalment. I agreed, told them to hold the stock for me and went off to pick it up  It was a win-win situation for me because the shop on Shopee was from Pahang and I didn't want to have it shipped or drive up there so I'm glad I managed to get the same price at a nearby Harvey Norman for a quick purchase. I think depends on luck - different branch with different sales person/managers will react differently to this. They love to use the excuse that Shopee/online is different and they can only match other physical stores price but you must be firm, it is possible. most electrical stores if u talk to a manager they can try to match shopee/lazada price. |
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ybtan
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Mar 9 2023, 03:40 PM
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wanted to get Q990B for its value for money, but my sofa is in the middle of a condo living room. my headache is on the power wire will be lying across the floor to the power plug. any suggestions from anyone if you have ways of doing it? (except adding power plugs on the floor under sofa.
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minano0001
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Mar 9 2023, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(ybtan @ Mar 9 2023, 03:40 PM) wanted to get Q990B for its value for money, but my sofa is in the middle of a condo living room. my headache is on the power wire will be lying across the floor to the power plug. any suggestions from anyone if you have ways of doing it? (except adding power plugs on the floor under sofa. if u got wall on the side then put the speakers on the left and right side wall. no need put behind the sofa. not optimal but thats the best choice |
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judesh
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Mar 10 2023, 07:12 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(IntensiveBytes @ Mar 7 2023, 08:25 PM) Thanks So looks like Blu-ray is best....I have an old Sony s485 but that one not 4k or Atmos.. So need to replace Looking around Lazada and Shopee looks like not much choice Is GIEC G5300 Cinavia free and does it have Atmos? Any other recommendations? Don't want to spend too much..... May just stick with streaming...Amazon Prime quite a number of series with Atmos .. Carnival Row, the Peripheral, Wheel of Time, Outer Range Suppose could satisfy me for now and I guess more will be added... |
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judesh
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Mar 10 2023, 07:13 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(NickedAsy @ Mar 7 2023, 07:44 PM) Maverick, I like the starting part when the Darkstar went overhead over the admiral. Thanks.... Now have to figure out how to get this... |
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Feliex
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Mar 10 2023, 11:39 AM
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Is the Q-series soundbar HW-Q990B & Q-series soundbar HW-Q930B perfect match with Sony TV (x90h)? Because the Sony Soundbar seem is overpriced
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minano0001
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Mar 10 2023, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(Feliex @ Mar 10 2023, 11:39 AM) Is the Q-series soundbar HW-Q990B & Q-series soundbar HW-Q930B perfect match with Sony TV (x90h)? Because the Sony Soundbar seem is overpriced yes the soundbar will work with any modern tv with atmos capabilities. u just dont get q-symphony This post has been edited by minano0001: Mar 10 2023, 04:32 PM |
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ZeneticX
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Mar 10 2023, 05:39 PM
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Harvey Norman @ Pavillion Bukit Jalil setup a Sonos area just outside their store. I saw it when i was there on Sunday, not sure if its still there now. Beam Gen 2 was selling for only 2.5k after discount. Worth checking out
This post has been edited by ZeneticX: Mar 10 2023, 05:39 PM
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Chronotech
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Mar 10 2023, 10:25 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(Feliex @ Mar 10 2023, 11:39 AM) Is the Q-series soundbar HW-Q990B & Q-series soundbar HW-Q990B perfect match with Sony TV (x90h)? Because the Sony Soundbar seem is overpriced Q990B is a much better option than the Q930B. And Sony Soundbars are just not as good as the Q990B with the exception of HT-A9 + subwoofer (which is almost 3x the price of the Samsung). The only concern with Samsung is the lack of firmware updates once the 2023 model comes out. The 2023 model Q990C is almost the same as Q990B except for some feature updates which will not be available through a firmware update for the Q990B. |
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xxxgkssixxx
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Mar 11 2023, 12:23 AM
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QUOTE(minano0001 @ Mar 9 2023, 04:23 PM) if u got wall on the side then put the speakers on the left and right side wall. no need put behind the sofa. not optimal but thats the best choice Actually which location is the best to put the rear speakers? My sofa will be at the middle of the living room as well. Is there a big difference between putting the rear speakers right behind sofa vs. putting near the wall (rougly 3m away from sofa) but increase the rear speaker volume? |
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minano0001
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Mar 11 2023, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(xxxgkssixxx @ Mar 11 2023, 12:23 AM) Actually which location is the best to put the rear speakers? My sofa will be at the middle of the living room as well. Is there a big difference between putting the rear speakers right behind sofa vs. putting near the wall (rougly 3m away from sofa) but increase the rear speaker volume? Best location is of course the recommended position which is behind the sofa. To answer your second question. U would have to test yourself. If u have no choice then why not? |
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Chronotech
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Mar 12 2023, 12:57 AM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(xxxgkssixxx @ Mar 11 2023, 12:23 AM) Is there a big difference between putting the rear speakers right behind sofa vs. putting near the wall (rougly 3m away from sofa) but increase the rear speaker volume? If you use room calibration and your rear speakers are powerful enough, then not really a problem. Rear surrounds are more tolerant to placements. |
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IntensiveBytes
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Mar 12 2023, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(judesh @ Mar 10 2023, 07:12 AM) Thanks So looks like Blu-ray is best....I have an old Sony s485 but that one not 4k or Atmos.. So need to replace Looking around Lazada and Shopee looks like not much choice Is GIEC G5300 Cinavia free and does it have Atmos? Any other recommendations? Don't want to spend too much..... May just stick with streaming...Amazon Prime quite a number of series with Atmos .. Carnival Row, the Peripheral, Wheel of Time, Outer Range Suppose could satisfy me for now and I guess more will be added... 4K Blu-ray rips/remuxes would be best if you have enough storage.. indistinguishable from disc sources  |
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judesh
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Mar 12 2023, 07:11 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(IntensiveBytes @ Mar 12 2023, 03:48 PM) 4K Blu-ray rips/remuxes would be best if you have enough storage.. indistinguishable from disc sources Is this the one where some sellers on Lazada/Shoppee selling on pendrive? I asked a few but all said couldn't promise if got Atmos.... Where else can i get them? Thanks |
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celciuz
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Mar 17 2023, 08:37 AM
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QUOTE(judesh @ Mar 12 2023, 07:11 PM) Is this the one where some sellers on Lazada/Shoppee selling on pendrive? I asked a few but all said couldn't promise if got Atmos.... Where else can i get them? Thanks Depends on your media player, is it able to passthrough bitstream for TrueHD Atmos? If yes, that's the best quality available. (Or the other DTS:X...) |
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minano0001
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Mar 17 2023, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(judesh @ Mar 12 2023, 07:11 PM) Is this the one where some sellers on Lazada/Shoppee selling on pendrive? I asked a few but all said couldn't promise if got Atmos.... Where else can i get them? Thanks the media file usually state the resolution and audio. if its atmos it will have atmos at the end of the file name. sorry this is not a site to share video files. netflix, prime, hbo, disney usually have atmos contents |
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toiletwater
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Mar 20 2023, 08:40 AM
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QUOTE(IntensiveBytes @ Mar 7 2023, 08:25 PM) How do you stream movies to your TV? Most ppl recommend plex online. Some just HDMI from their laptop. What do you use? Haha, just curious. |
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minano0001
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Mar 20 2023, 02:13 PM
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QUOTE(toiletwater @ Mar 20 2023, 08:40 AM) How do you stream movies to your TV? Most ppl recommend plex online. Some just HDMI from their laptop. What do you use? Haha, just curious. PLEX since it arranges my library for me |
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redrum77
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Apr 2 2023, 11:36 PM
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Between Bose 600 and JBL 5.1 true wireless which is better for dialogue as priority? Mostly streaming movies / TV show and connected to Sony TV (x750D).
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