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post Jun 6 2018, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(ryws @ Jun 6 2018, 09:25 PM)
SWA-W700 price is super high. No other cheaper version to pair with.
And, the SWA-9000S rear speakers is not for sale in malaysia.
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try find in singapore, should be cheaper a lot.

hardwarezone sg forum a lot ppl buy it to pair with ms750
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post Jun 6 2018, 10:11 PM

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QUOTE(lala_cai @ Jun 6 2018, 10:09 PM)
I tried the following.

Hypptv --> YAS-107 --> TV.
Select HDMI at the YAS-107, have picture and sound but not ARC. The sound is direct from Hypptv.

Select TV at YAS-107, have picture but no sound. Tried finding the device in the Bravia sync device list still not listed.
Ya. Bought at rm942 - Maybank RM15.
Later only decide whether want the sub or not. Now can't even get it to work properly.
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virtual dts-x working? if not mistaken need update latest firmware.
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post Jun 6 2018, 10:48 PM

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QUOTE(lala_cai @ Jun 6 2018, 10:28 PM)
Ya. I have check n got blue led. According to Yamaha no need to update already.
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got try using other hdmi cable?

if still not working then u need temporary use optical connection lo...
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post Jun 6 2018, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE(lala_cai @ Jun 6 2018, 10:57 PM)
I tried swapping cables with the Hypptv stock hdmi cable and it is able to detect on the Bravia sync. 😵😵😵

Thanks again.
Now need to buy another "high speed" hdmi cable.
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got some cikai hdmi cable inside not enough 19 wire...haha

time to add subwoofer.
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post Jun 8 2018, 12:56 AM

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Anyone know where can have audition on JBL Bar 5.1?

https://www.jbl.com.my/JBL+Bar+5.1.html

looks perfect for me.
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post Jun 8 2018, 12:45 PM

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QUOTE(doggmeister @ Jun 8 2018, 02:12 AM)
im waiting for the sonos beam only usd $399 seems to be best bang for buck
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sonos and cheap i can't link....haha

btw, those who want 2 hdmi input sound bar can look at sharp.
esh subang empire got demo set.

https://esh2u.com/products/sharp-sound-bar-htsb603
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post Jun 9 2018, 09:49 AM

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looking for soundbar? wait no more...raya promo

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post Jun 11 2018, 03:41 PM

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Yamaha YAS-207 on sales

last seen RM 1,424.05
http://www.stylelaser.com.my/product/yamah...less-subwoofer/

lala_cai bought subwoofer? saw today got sales too.
http://www.stylelaser.com.my/category/subwoofer-2/
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post Jun 11 2018, 04:33 PM

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QUOTE(lala_cai @ Jun 11 2018, 04:26 PM)
Haha.... later first. Cos placed in bedroom. Limited space n no need so much bass first.
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deep subwoofer bass isn't those loud boom boom pow, it's about to create atmosphere for the movie scene laugh.gif
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post Jun 19 2018, 09:03 PM

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QUOTE(bsa12 @ Jun 19 2018, 02:17 PM)
Hi, i am searching for to replace my aging and spoiled Aego-M 2.1. After some homework found these two:
1. Xiaomi Home Theater Soundbar
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The Xiaomi Home Theater comes with 4 built-in Soundbar surround speakers, wireless speakers, and a subwoofer supporting Dolby + DTS double decoding hardware level. The device has 2.5-Inch bass and two tweeters in a soundbar, a 6.5-inch subwoofer and two 2.25-inch Wireless rear sound speakers with wireless transceivers for 360-degre sound.

Xiaomi Home Theater Soundbar


VS.

2. Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR Powered Sound Bar
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The Polk MagniFi MAX SR maximum-performance true 5.1 home theater sound bar system includes the MAX sound bar, wireless subwoofer and two wireless surround speakers for a bigger, more dynamic surround sound. Optimized for movies, TV, sports and music, the MAX delivers an audio experience far beyond that of traditional sound bars. It features patented SDA surround technology for a wider, more immersive listening experience and Polk Voice Adjust technology for crystal clear dialogue—and it’s equipped with Polk Smart Remote technology, so it works with your TV’s remote control right out of the box. Plus, the included HDMI (4k compatible) and optical cables make setup quick and easy. And, Google Chromecast Built-in and Bluetooth technologies let you stream all of your favorite music. Compatible with most major TV manufacturers.

Polk Audio Sondbar

read many reviews on Polk audio (with many complain on the popping sound from surrounding speakers & subwoofer, but mostly positive on the sound) but hardly find any review on the xiaomi soundbar.

Anyone care to give input?
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if you are coming from aego-m, i am afraid soundbar couldn't satisfy you with sound quality.

how about look into 2.1 setup like q acoustic bt3 + any active subwoofer?
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post Jun 20 2018, 01:04 AM

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QUOTE(bsa12 @ Jun 19 2018, 10:09 PM)
This setup won't decode dolby and dts for minimum.
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then rely on the player to decode dolby and dts to pcm.
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QUOTE(yanjinowa @ Jun 19 2018, 09:21 PM)
bsa12, I am in similar situation as you. I'm still using Aego 2.1, itchy wanna try surround sound... But FC don't like wire running around the living room, hence I'm looking for soundbar with wireless surround rear speaker too... I'm also looking at the XiaoMi soundbar if it is good.

BOTAK_WAI, soundbar quality so bad?
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for movie, some soundbar still can handle and not that bad la...

if you looking for wireless surround, maybe you could look at JBL 5.1 or philips B5 too

xiaomi soundbar havent listen before...no place to test.
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post Jun 20 2018, 02:42 PM

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QUOTE(doggmeister @ Jun 20 2018, 01:30 PM)
YAS 108 sound bar from yamaha just released coming in july for anyone looking to buy
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it looks like a facelift in appearance, doesn't mention any significant improvement other than dual bt connection.

yas 107 looks nicer to me...haha
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post Jun 20 2018, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jun 20 2018, 02:59 PM)
More interested in Vizio's upcoming Atmos soundbars tongue.gif
Should be much cheaper than most in the market now I hope..

https://www.vizio.com/dolby-atmos
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where can buy the 240v version?
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post Jun 20 2018, 09:32 PM

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QUOTE(Lego Warfare @ Jun 20 2018, 07:50 PM)
Probably UK or Aus lol
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mana ada…
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post Jul 3 2018, 06:21 PM

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QUOTE(low98944 @ Jul 3 2018, 12:17 AM)
Anyone got any idea, how to solve the problem when update firmware for Yamaha soundbar YAS 207 failed, when want to try again, it become like the picture shown.

Now even choose soundbar as speaker, no more sound.  Before update, everything fine.
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maybe u should call or send back to yamaha service center?
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post Jul 3 2018, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(doggmeister @ Jul 3 2018, 06:49 PM)
so i went for it and bought this combo, amazing...pretty close to bose 300 soundbar and subwoofer combo which I was thinking to get and for a third the price (2000 vs 6000)!
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finally someone took my recommendation laugh.gif
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post Jul 7 2018, 10:44 AM

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yesterday walking around best denki and saw the samsung latest hw-n650.
its game sound mode good in making the soundstage wider thanks to its extra tweeter firing thru flute chamber. built quality is excellent but the price is unrealistic, 2.4k is too much. only worth if it is under 1.5k.

(update: lazada selling this at 2k, but still expensive)

its little brother hw-n550 ntg special, also great built quality but doesn't sound as good as hw-n650.

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post Jul 9 2018, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Jul 9 2018, 06:33 PM)
Just hook up my old 2.1 Bluetooth speaker. I think it is good enough for me now. Temporary not going to look any soundbar as good one still freaking expensive to me.

At least I am not using TV speaker already. tongue.gif

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yea…sound bar price so ridiculous here. decent 1 LG SJ9 Atmos soundbar rm3.3k. but for that price i would rather buy yas 107 with klipsch 8inch sub. bass more important than surround for me…haha.

i settled with the cheapo samsung sound bar hw-k350 @ rm333

btw, you connect via bt? if normal bt sbc protocol gonna have 200ms delay.

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post Jul 10 2018, 01:15 AM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Jul 10 2018, 12:13 AM)
Yup connected via Bluetooth. So far I don't see delay on my Apple TV 4K and Mi Box. Both work ok and sound sync ok.

First thing I check was to confirm the mouth is follow the voice when they talk and they are very well sync. smile.gif
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200ms for talk lip sync is barely noticeable, but for audiophile 200ms delay in watching concert is unbearable…haha

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