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Has Soundbars Improved to Usable Levels?
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mujinkun
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 Dec 3 2015, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(Lawrencex @ Dec 3 2015, 01:26 PM) im looking at the Zenit system as well. I went for the unit demo last month and are quite happy with the sound given the price. im no sound enthusiast to begin with anyway. But the problem is i cant seem to find any review about this Zenit system. And its also not available else in those major Electrical store. Yea, that is the main problem for Zenit series, no review can found on the net. Even for the HT-RT5. SSJBen, please spend sometime to do some audition for us and updates here the 1st impression  |
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mujinkun
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Dec 4 2015, 02:56 PM
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Shortlisted candidates to date:
a) Sony HT-RT5
b) Philips CSS5530
Hope I can read a thoroughness review in a meantime.
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mujinkun
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Dec 6 2015, 09:05 AM
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The review for Philips B5 have come out... Below is the link (review published on 4-Dec-2015): http://www.whathifi.com/philips/fidelio-b5/review |
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mujinkun
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Dec 6 2015, 09:07 AM
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And the candidates have increase again:
HT-RT5
CSS-5530
B5
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mujinkun
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Dec 6 2015, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE(mujinkun @ Dec 6 2015, 09:05 AM) The review for Philips B5 have come out... Below is the link (review published on 4-Dec-2015): http://www.whathifi.com/philips/fidelio-b5/reviewOh, BTW, there is also a link for HT-RT5 review, but unfortunately I received access denied. Dont know why...ahahaha This post has been edited by mujinkun: Dec 6 2015, 03:18 PM |
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mujinkun
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Dec 7 2015, 10:55 AM
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Some inquiries, what Soundmeter should we choose?
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mujinkun
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Dec 21 2015, 03:17 PM
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I called DesaHome Theater Kepong for HT-RT5...unfortunately no bring in.
Do you think DesaHome Theater Lowyat have the stock?
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mujinkun
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Dec 21 2015, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(supersound @ Dec 21 2015, 04:31 PM) Yup, give a call first. Sometimes you can even get ZIIP with rm0 admin fee  ZIIP? |
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mujinkun
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Dec 22 2015, 08:23 AM
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Just quick updates:
Last night visited ESH @ Main Place.
Looking and asking about Sony HT-RT5, but unfortunately again, unit not registered in their systems. So, the sales guys dont know about this soundbar.
Seems like Sony never bother to do any promo for this soundbar.
BTW, any place to look more besides than Sony Center and HN?
And any review on Philips CSS5530?
This Philips is so similar but slightly difference then HT-RT5.
Need some input and advise...
Cheers
This post has been edited by mujinkun: Dec 22 2015, 11:29 AM
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mujinkun
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Dec 22 2015, 09:47 PM
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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Dec 22 2015, 09:04 PM) Don't need to keep asking about the CSS5530. There's a reason why until today there are no official reviews out there. If Philips don't want to send out review units then what to do? It's not like it's damn cheap to just suka suka buy and do review on it. Ahahaha...its keep me wondering why the salesGuy from Desa wanna me visit them to do some audition on the Philips, they said this Philips can beat Yamaha... |
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mujinkun
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Dec 23 2015, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Dec 23 2015, 12:00 PM) Store audition =/= home/room usage. Environment is one of the biggest factors in sound quality of which many people don't seem to realize. What you hear in store will not be what you hear at home. Even if the audition is done in an audio treated room in their store, that would still be different than that of your home. Philips isn't sending out their CSS5530 for who knows what reason. Everytime I ask, they say if I want a B5 instead or not. I don't, because I already have the HTL9100 which sounds damn near like the B5. Oh I wish that our local dealer have similar T&C as overseas part such as: a) Purchased and return if not satisfy within stipulated time. b) A good coverage of warranty. |
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mujinkun
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Dec 23 2015, 02:43 PM
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Its keep me wonder why Philips keep pushing B5 instead of CSS5530, is there any clues? Sound no good?
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mujinkun
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Dec 26 2015, 05:58 PM
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Harvey Norman Sunway dont have a stock for HT-RT5.
Sehhh...
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mujinkun
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Dec 26 2015, 09:34 PM
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Dont know why HT-RT5 is sold out...is it due hot items or got some promo kaw kaw?
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mujinkun
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Dec 28 2015, 11:51 AM
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A person that looking for a soundbar is a person that do need the improved sound but with less wiring here and there, and that the main reasons this thread is create up. We do understand that no soundbar will match a full AV setup, but we do have faith that someday in nearest future we do find a matchable candidates...
Cheers
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mujinkun
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Dec 28 2015, 11:52 AM
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BTW, the lowest possible price for RT5 is RM1999 from HN rite? And DesaSoundTheater will not bring its rite?
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mujinkun
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Jan 2 2016, 08:41 AM
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Hi.
2nd day on the 2016, 1st question,
what brand to look for high speed HDMI cable?
cheers
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mujinkun
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Jan 2 2016, 08:48 AM
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2nd Question,
and where to find a rear speaker wall bracket in Klang Valley?
Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, KL, any where in Klang vallley.
Cheers
This post has been edited by mujinkun: Jan 2 2016, 11:14 AM
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mujinkun
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Jan 2 2016, 08:13 PM
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What is the maximum cable to search for?
3m?5m?
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mujinkun
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Jan 2 2016, 11:48 PM
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Since I read a lot of review from master SSJBen, Finally bought the HT-RT5 from Harvey Norman...
Ahahahaha...
Connecting with my 4 years Old Samsung TV for ARC, only that I got some issue with my TV sometime cant communicate with the RT5 after turn off the TV, need to reconnect the HDMI then, its good to go.
Still thinking, is it due to cable supplied with the RT5 or my few old still working perfectly Samsung LED TV...
Should I need a new High Speed HDMI?
This post has been edited by mujinkun: Jan 3 2016, 01:42 AM
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