How is ct800,is it good? Thanks.

1. Sharp UE630x TV
2. Sony CT800 Soundbar
3. Nvidia Shield

What is the correct connection in order to get better sound?

Thank you.

I see. That means your source passing the DD Atmos to the soundbar to decode, this is normal behaviour for AVR/Soundbar.

Back to my previous idea, if i can pass decoded LPCM to the soundbar, it will open my options. I don't neccessary need the best and loudest sound. Waifu don't allow anyway. My main concern is getting rid of my AVR to have a clean look with a soundbar which is capable of supporting everything that Netflix has to offer.

One of my options is also to have a soundbar which can connect to an external subwoofer and make use of my existing Yammy subwoofer. So i have one less headache of getting rid an equipment, and no need to introduce another one...but soundbar which doesnt comes with subwoofer options are very rare and even harder when you have some other requirements.

I think later i go Harvey Norman look see look see during lunch...hehe.

Yeah, i think only Yamaha has such options, but then only a few specific models.

Btw, i read up on DTS:X on the YAS-207.

https://www.techhive.com/article/3244136/ya...207-review.html

This DTS:X really that good? Like these i can ignore Dolby Atmos already.

Most importantly in the review:

If you are considering CT800 also take a look at YAS-207. I listened to them side by side and chose YAS-207 instead though your preference may vary.

Oh really ? What model sound bar and tv you connected through arc bro..
U mean all source connect to tv, from tv to sound bar use digital optical cable..?
If all source go to soundbar then connect to tv via optical ?
Certain things not pass through optical right..

That is not true. As long you have High speed HDMI cable with Ethernet, it is fine. Most cables today are capable of it. There is no such thing as HDMI 2.0 or 1.4 cable  its just marketing talk. The HDMI version refers to the device itself. I recommend you to buy UGREEN HDMI cables from Lazada from the official UGREEN Shop. UGREEN sells high quality stuff at great prices. Dont be con into expensive cables at Harvey Norman and such.

The reason ARC fails is there is no proper implementation by all the manufacturers. There is stronger push for eARC. So in future equipments with eARC should work better with each other. One big problem i encountered with HDMI ARC today is the audio delay...unless your TV has some options to delay the video to sync with the audio, it will be a problem.

Basically best solution is still TV streamer/player box to AVR/soundbar then to TV. It is the best bet.

That is not true. As long you have High speed HDMI cable with Ethernet, it is fine. Most cables today are capable of it. There is no such thing as HDMI 2.0 or 1.4 cable  its just marketing talk. The HDMI version refers to the device itself. I recommend you to buy UGREEN HDMI cables from Lazada from the official UGREEN Shop. UGREEN sells high quality stuff at great prices. Dont be con into expensive cables at Harvey Norman and such.

The reason ARC fails is there is no proper implementation by all the manufacturers. There is stronger push for eARC. So in future equipments with eARC should work better with each other. One big problem i encountered with HDMI ARC today is the audio delay...unless your TV has some options to delay the video to sync with the audio, it will be a problem.

Basically best solution is still TV streamer/player box to AVR/soundbar then to TV. It is the best bet.

I can't say for sure your HDMI cables back in 2008 capable of high speed or not. If wanna be sure, just buy a UGREEN cable lah...cheap only. In fact i have a UGREEN 3M cable capable of 4k60p lying around the house, bought wrongly (too long, need shorter). If you want can PM me. 

Today i went to harverynorman.. so i asked the sales person to test LGSK9 connect to nu8000 demo tv. 1 person wanted to test. Another person stopped him wanted to know why ? So i claimed i worry if ARC doesn't works between.
3rd person suggested to use optical cable instead of arc. I claimed there is some restriction.
Then they claimed yes will have problem with ARC why not just get samsung sound bar should be compatible..

I condemn samsung tv sound system itself sucks, soundbar i have no confident.
Another person challenged me do you know who build sound system for samsung is "harmon kardon" own by them.
He showed me one of the samsung sound bar which written "samsung harmonkardon" top of it..

they want ppl use additional sound system ofcoz will not design highend in tv, business factor.
Then i had no choice went to check other bars again . now diff sales person.. he suggested to get YAS207.. tested side to side. with sony 9000F...
Ofcos YAS207 tremendous i agree.. this plug and play no settings needed..
He claimed 100% sure YAMAHA and SONY ARC works but LG not. YAMAHA is true dolby they just wanted to enter market with first dts surround sound bar to kill other brands. High selling model according to him.
He asked better dont get SK9Y.. if not much source connecting to sound bar then 1 hdmi in enough..
According to him he did fix soundbars at customer house and arc not detected so use optical..

None of them talked about high speed ethernet HDMI ARC issue.. damn it..

I think you guys should be sales person there to explain customer in detail..hahaha

Which brand hdmi is advisable brothers, i personally have 3. The last i bought is kameha brand..

I can't said it is support, it is required, you need connect your multimedia devices to the Soundbar HDMI-IN and later Soundbar HDMI ARC to TV ARC.
Direct connect device to TV ARC then not support.

eARC wise is implemented even direct connect to TV eARC also work, not necessary connect to Soundbar HDMI-IN as the bandwidth is enough for it.

I get Dolby Atmos TrueHD when connect directly connect my 4K UHD Blu-ray player to Soundbar HDMI-IN and the Soundbar is showing it as Dolby Atmos.
As for Apple TV 4K local movie playback, it is decode by the Apple TV 4K as Multi-channel PCM and later pass thru Soundbar.

The sound differences is obvious it is TrueHD or DD.

I have ear wax problem also...sometimes if after done some ear vacumming by the doctor, then my ears can hear super sharp like tingling like spiderman... haha. You must try it!

just it is quite something if u find no diff between aac, dd, dd+, ddtruehd... not to mention dts, dtshdma.

perhaps your ears are permanently tuned to analogue 2.0 from the vinyls?!

Today I decide re-tune my LG SK9Y Soundbar with more options of movie selection and now I am very satisfied with it.

Really not easier to get the balance of 5.1.2 sound output.

Below is my new setting

• Sound Effect: ASC
  
• Woofer Level: 6
  
• Center Speaker Level: 2
  
• Overhead Speaker Volume: 2
  
• Rear Speaker Level: 5
  
• Rear Speaker Output: Surround
  
• Treble: -5
  
• Bass: 5
  

The main changes was Center Speaker Level from previous 0 to 2 and this give strong and clear vocal, Overhead Speaker volume also from previous 0 to 2 and this make more immersive and every single tiny sound clarity. Also I had return back Rear Speaker Output as Surround as I notice they is no sound from Overhead Speaker if I choose original sound setting and this is clearly mentioned in the user guide.

Now my output came with strong and clear vocal, deep and strong bass, immersive surround with high clarity background sound, no more over kill of high treble and over noisy background but with every single tiny sound clarity. It just simply nice and fit any type of movie.

Tested movie included

• Blade Runner 2049 - this movie sound quality is mine blowing! Astonishing!
  
• Arrival - the alien part sound is true deep.
  
• The Greatest Showman - finally the singing part is enjoyable
  
• Planet Earth II - it is so enjoyable listening to those animal, bird & insect voice
  
• Pocahontas - finally it sound it suppose.
  

In summary, LG SK9Y is ounstanding Soundbar but need some tune as the default setting by LG is very bad except the Dolby Atmos sound setting where only activate when received Dolby Atmos signal.