Hard to get really decent AVR + Speakers capable of handling up to Dolby Atmos & DTS:X for under RM3K.. Even for 5.1/5.2 configurations... Popular brands would be Onkyo, Denon & Yamaha.. Perhaps, branded Home Theaters instead? Say from Sony or Samsung. Need to browse around audio shops for more.

If it's not the HDMI cable/TV... Then I suspect you bought a lemon unit.. It was shipped in and as a result, no warranty.. AFAIK, there aren't repairmen for android boxes as yet.. If spoilt? either one claims warranty or
Sorry.

Hi and welcome.. Sorry, but you clearly have not been reading thru the thread.. Cuz if you have, even the last few pages.. You would have known better than to ask such questions and in the manner they were asked .. The answers to all your questions have been repeated over & over.. .. This is a public forum, pls do some proper light reading or go out and buy the first box you see..

It's indeed pretty simple and with simple answers.. The only reliable sources of TV channels or videos are from legitimate sources.. E.g. YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Hypptv, Astro, iflix, etc.. Any other source is 100% unreliable and bound to fail eventually.. So don't complaint about em.. As content are illegally obtained & distributed.

Subtitles going "haywire".. I'm guessing you mean they are out of sync.. That's probably due to the provided subtitle not being a perfect match to the actual video.. Choose alternative subtitles and or play with a media player that allows subtitles offset.

IMO, stick to buying local.. Can COD and bla bla.. economy.. bla.. Power rating should be same.. Check with your seller if in doubt..

Recommendations??
Apps--- Read the thread.. Search for keywords or read backwards..
Launcher--- Visit the play store.. download your favorite... Many stick to the stock launcher.. Won't be spending much time looking at the launcher.
Xposed---- Err...this is a media consumption device.. I bet that 99% of world-wide users are more concerned about sourcing great content and its playback.. Than to think of xposed modules.. Plus, sure your not yet box is even rootable..

Wait, hidden USB ports.. Working.. Why? Wut! How?.. So bizarre.

Good job.

IKR.. I thought about it but luckily no need to open up my Neo U1, as there are images of its internals online.. No easter eggs.

They've been around awhile and so are somewhat reliable... Has a free and premium service. Tried em a couple years back and their premium streams were pretty stable, even while using a 5Mbps connection. Can't speak for their performance recently. Google the apk, they allow a 24 hour free trial. So install only on a day you would actually be available to test the premium content for the day.

Hi.. You are new here.. So excused..

This is a public forum.. CloudTV is an ehem apk..Kindly take down the images..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jan 16 2017, 12:11 AM

Both devices MUST be on the same network... Also, try registering for an Airdroid account, then add your device into it.. Should work then.

Preferably, connect from your box directly to the amplifier, then HDMI out to TV.. Check the box's audio connections.. Many boxes ship with an optical out as standard. Else, get a converter and or connect box to TV and TV to amplifier..

Look behind your amplifier.. Toslink support? use.. Else RCA as suggested.. Do not expect HD sound support if using the latter.

Karaoke? Ain't nobody got time for karaoke on android... There are dedicated karaoke devices..

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This post has been edited by voncrane: Jan 16 2017, 04:07 PM

Yeah. Connected to the same router.

By device, I meant your android box.

I'm guessing the PC speakers are connected to the box through the headset port? Try connecting the speakers to the TV's headset port instead (if it has one).. Then box via HDMI to the TV.

This depends on the firmware... Some can and others can't. if it does output sound to the TV and you don't want it.. Just mute or turn the volume down to zero on the TV.. Solved.

What talk you? I'm new generation and will take a decent AVR + speakers setup any day.. Despise soundbars. .. So you saying I'm old?

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jan 17 2017, 05:26 PM

Remind me... What type of connection is that between the box and the PC speakers? Preferably, upload actual pictures.

That's what I initially thought, until she mentioned having red & yellow connectors/ports behind the speakers.. Most PC speakers (if not all) have audio inputs as either headphone-type connectors or USB.. Perhaps both.

Nah.. No PC involved.. I believe it's just the android box, PC speakers and a PC monitor...

That's okay.. In a few years, I'm sure some museum will offer to display you..

Minix Neo U1

My earlier recommendation does not come pre-rooted.

it can be complicated.. Cuz these boxes are running an OS that was not originally designed as they are being run... Various "hackery" are being implemented to sort the issues and the newer the android version, the better it gets. Which is why, those few of us who refuse to compromise on sound quality and or other essentials, only purchase a certain (more expensive) level of boxes.. As these have better firmware and hardware combo.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jan 18 2017, 12:31 AM

Help is already available.. Read the thread.. These type of questions get asked too frequently and have been answered.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Jan 25 2017, 06:41 AM