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cyrobytes
post May 12 2019, 11:12 PM

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Just bought the Samsung HW-N950. Sound quality is superb especially on Dolby Atmos sources. However, i am encounter the TV ARC issue with my Q10 Pro, most probably is the HDMI CEC issue, will buy a hdmi CEC less adapter from taobao to eliminate the problem.
Other than that, everything is very good.
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post May 13 2019, 08:52 AM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ May 13 2019, 12:21 AM)
This sound bar cost RM 6.5k, if sound not ok then die lo tongue.gif

I think the problem should be solved by just connect your Q10 Pro to the sound bar HDMI-IN.
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Haha...i bought it at a good price in Lazada + maybank15% discount <4000 MYR.
Q10 Pro itself is no problem (hdmi to soundbar). Problem is when play netflix from tv, only have video without sound. Need to reboot Q10 Pro then only solve the problem.

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post May 18 2019, 03:11 PM

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QUOTE(cyrobytes @ May 13 2019, 08:52 AM)
Haha...i bought it at a good price in Lazada + maybank15% discount <4000 MYR.
Q10 Pro itself is no problem (hdmi to soundbar). Problem is when play netflix from tv, only have video without sound. Need to reboot Q10 Pro then only solve the problem.
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Update: After put in the HDMI CEC Less adapter to the tv box, i have solved the TV ARC handshake issue. Now i can play the Netflix with sound.
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post Jun 2 2019, 02:22 AM

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QUOTE(MorningBoyz @ Jun 2 2019, 12:11 AM)
OK good. then checked spec sheet, LG SK9Y got:
1x optical in
1x 3.5mm in
1x HDMI in (4K HDR pass through)
1x ARC HDMI out (4K HDR  pass through)

So will my setup like this correct?

1) PS4 pro HDMI out connect to TV HDMI in + optical out connect to LG SK9Y optical in
2) TV box HDMI out connect to LG SK9Y HDMI in
3) LG SK9Y ARC HDMI out connect to TV ARC HDMI in

This ensure my PS4 pro can play 4K HDR direct to TV but audio will be using optical since PS4 pro dont have dobly atmost (unlike xbox one S).
Then I will be able to play 4K HDR video content from TV box with 4K HDR pass through LG SK9Y to TV.
Then with ARC HDMI between LG SK9Y and TV, occasionally I can play movie/audio direct from TV to LG SK9Y without TV box (though this may not work as per read in this thread).

Correct?  notworthy.gif
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QUOTE(jhleo1 @ Jun 2 2019, 12:23 AM)
Why not PS4 to SK9Y then TV. Just simple with two HDMI cables connection since SK9Y can do 4K HDR pass through from PS4 to TV.
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Like what jhleo1 said, PS4 -->SK9Y. You can play your blu ray movie with Dolby Atmos. Setup as below link
Setup
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post Jun 10 2019, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(skyforcerld @ Jun 10 2019, 01:17 PM)
Answering the original topic from 2013 in 2019.

I am glad to say soundbars are pretty good nowadays and can reolace separate components setup for typical users (not for the picky die die must have 9.2 speakers setup people...smile.gif )

Soundbars sure have come a long way!
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Nakamichi have the 9.2ch soundbar, claimed number 1 soundbar in USA.

Nakamichi Shockwafe

Can't find any shop selling here though.
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post Jun 12 2019, 07:51 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Jun 12 2019, 10:04 AM)
maybe few years down the road, only u guys find out, this nakamichi has always been assembled at your back yard only, kekekekekek
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Lol, from what i know, most of the Sony audio product are assembled at Penang plant.
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post Jun 26 2019, 06:44 PM

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post Jul 8 2019, 10:47 AM

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I can't find a competitive rear stand for my N950 rear speakers too. Just put on the wall shelf at the back.
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post Jul 8 2019, 03:37 PM

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i placed the speakers angled facing forward
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post Sep 24 2019, 09:56 PM

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QUOTE(unclesox @ Sep 24 2019, 11:24 AM)
im looking for n850. its 2018 model. anyone can recommend me where can i get it with the best price?
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I am using N950, so far so good. Dolby Atmos really great but DTS-X is just ok

 

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