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Drive your surround sound system with this 7.2-channel Onkyo network A/V receiver. Its support for DTS:X and Dolby Atmos help create room-filling, immersive audio in any home theater, and its HDMI outputs let you connect 4K TVs for crisp, colorful displays. This Onkyo network A/V receiver delivers smooth music streaming through popular built-in services and Bluetooth. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Customer Rating
4
Good Step Forward With Small steps Back
on July 20, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
Onkyo Has been a staple in my home theaters for several years now, and with me needing a receiver that could pass through Dolby Vision it was a good time to upgrade.
The receiver offer plenty of inputs for all of my devices and was easy to install and set up. The AccuEQ did an ok job setting up my speakers but kept bumping up my subwoofer level to insane levels. I had to manually adjust the levels on most of the speakers afterwards.
The new remote is a welcome change compared to the older ones that had what felt like a million buttons. So having a new remote that had the same functions with less buttons were nice.
Being THX certified is nice feature that was usually reserved for some of the higher end Onkyo Receivers. My only complaints have more to do with what my old receiver had that this newer one does not. On my older receiver there was a menu option that would let you set what Audio codec you wanted applied to each input when you first turn on the receiver. It was nice because I could set each input to the setting I liked and it would start up again there even if my wife or kids changed something while they were using it.
The new receiver does not have this and from what I can tell it just reverts to the last mode you were using on that input which is great if does not get touched, but my wife and kids have a tendency to accidentally change something. Which then when I turn it on I have to manually set it back to the mode I like.
The new receiver does not have this and from what I can tell it just reverts to the last mode you were using on that input which is great if does not get touched, but my wife and kids have a tendency to accidentally change something. Which then when I turn it on I have to manually set it back to the mode I like.
Besides those two gripes everything else about the receiver I love the design is excellent it looks very nice sitting in my entertainment center and the sound is great it has no problems pushing my system.
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Upgrade your home theater with this Klipsch Reference II speaker. The aluminum tweeter with linear travel suspension and woofer with an injection molded graphite cone produce clear, vibrant tones across a wide frequency range. This Klipsch Reference II speaker has a slim design that makes it an ideal match for a flat-screen television.
Customer Rating
5
Highly Recommended Center For Home Theater
on July 20, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
A big problem a lot of people have when putting together a home theater system is the center speaker. It arguably the most important one to your entire set up. Yet very often there are big and bulky, which often times makes it hard to set up in an entertainment center.
The Klipsch R-34C helps alleviate some of these issues by being smaller but has quad woofers. When I first saw the speaker I thought it would not do a very good job especially next to the huge Klipsch Towers, But I was glad to be proven wrong.
Everything I threw at it came in clear and easy to hear. even at lower volumes I did not have any issues hearing any characters speak on screen.
The design of the Unit is also very nice, with most center speakers looking like huge rectangular blocks it was nice to have a different design.
If your building a home theater system I would recommend this system and if your short on space I would recommend it even more.
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Heighten your audio experience with this Klipsch Reference Series with Dolby Atmos elevation speaker. Ideal for use in surround systems, these Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers immerse you in detailed 3D sound that brings each tune to life. The sleek, easily-mounted cabinet of this Klipsch Reference Series with Dolby Atmos elevation speaker is made of high-quality materials that enhance acoustic accuracy.
Customer Rating
5
Best Dolby Atmos speaker available
on July 18, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
I love the Dolby Atmos format, but it is hard to generally recommend any Atmos speakers because the best speakers for Atmos are different for most people. Yet these Klipsch Dolby Atmos speakers are the first one that I can just recommend to anyone.
My biggest gripe with most Dolby atmos speakers is that they are not full fledged speakers they cannot handle being "normal speakers" in a setup which I think is a big mistake.
These Klipsch speakers can essentially function as regular speakers which helps them sound better than most and because you can wall mount them or place on top of speaker you can best sound possible in your room.
The new design of the reference line is great and these look excellent.
I highly recommend them
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Experience high-performance audio with this Klipsch Reference II floor-standing speaker. The two 8-inch injection-molded graphite woofers provide deep, distortion-free bass, while the 1-inch aluminum tweeter and Tractrix horn produce clear, crisp high notes. This Klipsch Reference II floor-standing speaker handles a continuous 150W with a peak of 600W for powerful, earthshaking sound.
Customer Rating
5
Great speakers forovies or music
on July 18, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
Klipsch has a long standing in the speaker business so my expectations for these speakers was very high.
I am very happy to say these speakers blew me away with their design and sound.
Listening to music was a great pleasure. The separation of all the sounds was so great. Most speakers tend to flatten everything together and with these Klipsch I could hear everything.
Watching movies was the same the separation these speakers can achieve for all of the sounds adds to the atmosphere of the movies soundtrack. It was such a joy to try several different movies and the Klipsch handle it with no problem.
Everyday after work I can't wait to get home and so I can listen to these speakers.
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Bring the sounds of the movies to your home with these Sony Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. The compact size fits neatly on top of your existing tower speakers for an easy way to upgrade your sound system. Mica-reinforced cellular cones reduce distortion, while the MDF cabinets absorb vibrations for better playback. These Sony Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers offer surround sound capabilities for an immersive listening experience.
Customer Rating
4
Solid Atmos Speakers
on July 12, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
Dolby Atmos or DTS:X are amazing audio formats, they bring some much depth to audio soundtracks. I have been a fan since day 1 and upgrade as quickly as I could when it became available.
The only issue is that everyone has a different room for their home theater so you have to try and see what works best for you.
That is what I like so much about these speakers they give you the versatility to put them in different spots to give you the best sound for your room.
These are Atmos speakers so they will not give you the range that you typically get from a normal bookshelf or rear speaker, So I do not recommend you use these as rear speakers.
In my room they worked best as height speakers, I did put them on top of my towers and they do work, but the Atmos effect was more noticeable when I mounted them as height speakers.
The speakers did everything I asked of them and they sound great. they also are excellent looking and designed very well.
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Connect your home theater components to this Yamaha 7.2-channel AV-receiver to create a central operational hub. Two HDMI outputs let you connect a television and projector simultaneously, and support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay provides handy streaming options. Dolby Digital audio technologies deliver crisp, clear sound for a true home theater experience. With 4K Ultra HD HDMI support, this Yamaha 7.2-channel AV-receiver brings bold color and rich visuals to your screen.
Customer Rating
5
A Great Receiver For A Home Theater
on June 24, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
The first receiver I had ever bought was Yamaha and I loved it. That was my first foray into home theater equipment, and I have been hooked ever since.
Most of the receiver's I've owned have been Onkyo's and that has usually been because I had been able to find one on sale. Yet I always wanted to go back to Yamaha.
I had tried other companies like Onkyo, Pioneer and Denon and even though many of those brands are good I just always wanted to go back.
So when I needed to upgrade my receiver I jumped at the chance to upgrade to this Yamaha. This receiver is perfect for all my needs. It has Dolby Vision pass through which my old receiver did not and has plenty of hdmi connections and it also has a couple of pre-outs for the front speakers.
If I have one complaint from the receiver is the remote control is not very good. It is humongous and while it does have programmable buttons it is a pain to have to scroll through the inputs when you want to change your input.
It is also not a deal breaker but my previous receiver did have a hdmi input on the front which was great if i needed to connect something quickly or temporarily without having to take the whole thing out so i could get to the back of the receiver.
Besides those very small flaws everything about the receiver has been great . It sounds amazing and being able to have all the 4k passthrough has made connecting all my devices much easier.
If you are looking for a new receiver I highly recommend this one.
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Return to simplicity with this Lenovo all-in-one desktop computer. It has an Intel Core i7 processor that blazes through various tasks, and there's 1TB of storage within its slim 23.8-inch screen, so you don't need a tower. With 8GB of RAM, this Lenovo all-in-one desktop handles multiple applications like a charm.
Customer Rating
4
Great Computer With Minimal Space Needed
on June 22, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
This is the first All In One Computer I have ever had, I normally stay away from AIO just because they usually have to compromise some of the parts to get everything into the small frame, But I needed another computer as two of my kids are getting older and started to need the use of computers and having one computer just leads to many fights.
My only issue was I didn't really have the space for another computer.
This Lenovo AIO solves the space issue and looks great. It has a lot of great features including the touch screen which I was surprised at how responsive it is. While the computer is a tad bit slower than my tower PC the computer has been able to run anything I throw at it.
This Lenovo AIO solves the space issue and looks great. It has a lot of great features including the touch screen which I was surprised at how responsive it is. While the computer is a tad bit slower than my tower PC the computer has been able to run anything I throw at it.
I will say that if you are looking to play games I would not recommend a computer like this as with the integrated GPU you will not be able to run a lot of games. But for enterprise or school work or even browsing the internet this PC has been wonderful.
If you are looking for an All In One PC I highly recommend you look into this Lenovo.
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Run programs on this 12.3-inch HP Chromebook convertible laptop. Its detachable touch-screen display lets you enjoy brilliant 2K content, and you can write and draw on it with the included Active Pen. This HP Chromebook convertible laptop has 32GB of storage, and its Intel Core m3 processor and 4GB of RAM provide smooth performance.
Customer Rating
5
This is What The Future Of Chromebooks Should Be
on June 19, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
Let me start off with this when Google first announced chromebooks I thought they were a good idea that one day could compete with Laptops. Fast forward several years and laptops are not the big player in the market Tablets are. So when I read about this HP Chromebook that while still a chromebook could be used kind of like a tablet I thought that is a good idea but will probably not work very well.
I am glad to report that it works great, This is what I believe chromebooks should lean towards being this hybrid between tablets and laptops. Everything works great and the system is very responsive and easy to use. Dont get me wrong chrome OS still needs more work and I thin more apps need to become compatible for this to really take hold, but I think this is a very good start.
The system looks really good and it feels like a premium product the build quality is excellent and the battery life has been very good so far. being able to use it like a Tablet has made it easier to use on the go than I expected and the stylus pen it came with work really well.
Overall there is not much I can complain about except that chrome os needs more apps, But I think that will happen over time.
until then I still Highly recommend if your in the market for a chromebook to get this one.
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Listen to your favorite playlists with these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones. They're equipped with the Google Assistant for instant help with a range of tasks, and their silicon support fittings keep the headphones in place while you're active. Use these Sony wireless noise-cancelling headphones' Ambient Sound Mode when you need to stay aware of your environment.
Customer Rating
4
Solid Earbuds With Ok Battery Life
on May 31, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
I do not have too much experience with earbuds as I am usually someone that uses over ear headphones, But i found myself needing some earbuds for when I am driving to and from work.
So far these have been great, I appreciated the fact that they have different earbud sizes in the package so you can switch them if the size they come in does not fit.
The sound quality was much better than I ever expected from earbuds, while it never quite rivaled what you get from really good over the ear I was surprised how good they sounded.
My only big complaint about the earbuds is the battery life, you get about 3 hours a charge on the headphones and the case can hold 2 charges so you can use them for about 9 hours before they need a charge. while that is pretty good for one day use trying to stretch that out for multiple days is tough without having to recharge the case.
The unit will tell you the battery level by telling you if it is high, medium or low. I wish it could give you a percentage to give you a better idea of how much time you have.
overall these are very solid earbuds that sound great but have a average battery life.
My Best Buy number: 0954809698
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Enjoy cinematic sound with these Sony digital surround wireless headphones. Their four sound modes optimize the audio of whatever you're watching, and their 30m range lets you move freely around your home without missing a moment of the action. These Sony digital surround wireless headphones have a 17-hour battery life for hours of uninterrupted listening.
Customer Rating
4
Great Sounding Sounding But Lacking Inputs
on May 29, 2018
Posted by: masc360
from Hollister, CA
Before I get to any negatives I want to say that I love how these headphones sounds. I honestly was not expecting much more than a pair of wireless headphones with which to watch movies and I was surprised on how comfortable they were and how three dimensional the sound was.
My wife and I recently had a new baby so often times I cannot watch movies at loud volumes. So I have had to change my habits when watching movies. These headphones have been great in being able to have the loud explosions and sounds without having to wake up the baby.
The headphones are extremely comfortable and very easy to use for long periods of time, I was easily able to sit and watch a whole movie and not even think about the fact that I had headphones on.
Even though the headphones sound great and are easy to use they do have some issues.
My first issue with them is the connection option you are limited to a 3.5mm input one optical input and an ARC Hdmi out. now the last one is very important. If these headphones are the only thing you will be using with any of your components than the arc input helps out but does limit you to whatever audio signal can pass along.
My first issue with them is the connection option you are limited to a 3.5mm input one optical input and an ARC Hdmi out. now the last one is very important. If these headphones are the only thing you will be using with any of your components than the arc input helps out but does limit you to whatever audio signal can pass along.
If you are like me that has a sound bar connected to ARC because you have more components than your sound bar can handle then you have an issue the ARC input is useless to me. I think this could have been handled better if they had one HDMI input and the HDMI out the could handle ARC or pass through and HDMI signal.
Some of the newer 4K players do not have optical outputs so this makes you rely more on the ARC feature on your tv rather than if you had an HDMI input. Almost all 4K players have dual HDMI out with one dedicated to audio.
Input issue aside my other big gripe is the Sound settings or sound processing you can add. There are 4 total sound modes Cinema, Game, Voice or standard (no added processing). The problem is the unit is made to handle surround sound audio so when receiving a 5.1 or higher sound it is already giving you a surround type sound in the headphones and the additional modes just add extra processing and frankly make them sound weird.
when watching movies the cinema mode makes voices sound odd and drowns out and ambient or side noise. the voice mode also has somewhat of a similiar effect. Game mode when playing games seems to take the bass to 11 but that seems to be it.
I found it to be a much better experience just using standard mode without any of that added processing.
If your in the market for some headphone to watch movies these are great with some caveats and some issues in regard to connecting your devices to it.
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Explore a new world of personalized home theater audio. The SRS-NS7 Wireless Neckband Speaker uses Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer technology to envelop you in the rich audio of your favorite shows and movies, while being unobtrusive to others in your home.
Do these have 3.5mm jack or do they only connect via bluetooth?
It comes with a little puck that connects to devices through optical cable or the speaker can connect directly through Bluetooth. No 3.5 connection
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The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air wireless PC gaming headset delivers immersive 3D Audio surround sound for next-level PC gaming. Hear game audio from all directions, including from above and below with exclusive 3D Audio surround sound. Syn Pro Air is also equipped with Turtle Beach patented Superhuman Hearing sound setting - proven to improve your game play by 40%. Stellar Wireless technology provides an exceptional 2.4Ghz low-latency wireless connection for PC, plus an included USB-A to USB-C adapter lets you connect to other devices with ease. The long-lasting 24-hour battery lets you play all day, and night, and rapid charging provides 5 hours of battery life on just 15 minutes of charge. Stay cool under pressure thanks to athletic fabric-wrapped memory foam ear cushions with ProSpecs technology. Adjust between 16.8 million vivid colors in two different lighting zones visible through the Bionic Shell earcups and sync up with other ROCCAT AIMO-compatible devices. Download NEON on PC for even further customization and configuration including 3D Audio, custom 10-band audio EQ settings, activate Superhuman Hearing, adjust lighting and more.
Will these work with PS4/ps5 and what's the driver size?
They will work on PS5 but the volume wheel does not work to control the volume you have to use PS5's digital control to change it.
I believe they have 50mm drivers
I believe they have 50mm drivers
2 years, 10 months ago
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Stay productive with this 13.3-inch Lenovo Yoga laptop. Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 chip provides speedy processing power, and the 8GB of RAM lets you multitask smoothly between programs. This Lenovo Yoga laptop has a 128GB solid-state drive for fast boot times, and it provides up to 22 hours of battery life for multiday use while unplugged.
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Enjoy premium sound from a streamlined package with this Sony sound bar. The Vertical Surround Engine ensures an easy fit in your entertainment space, and the 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos technology supports an immersive experience. This Sony sound bar operates on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for streaming your favorite songs, and it comes with a wireless subwoofer to improve bass output.
Dose this have Dolby Atmos???
Experience stunning Ultra HD content with this LG Blu-ray player with multi-HDR compatibility lets you enjoy the full image quality and features of an HDR TV. This LG Blu-ray player has two HDMI outputs to accommodate a HDTV and a cable box. This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs.
I am interested in the new LG UP970 4K Blu-ray player. the limited info out now indicates it has two HDMI ports out. one is 2.0 and the other is 1.4. my question has to do with the slower one. is this full spectrum, both audio and video?
The First Port Is For Video and Audio and the Second Port IS for Audio only as I understand. The Point of the feature is so you can connect your 4K tv to get all of the features and benefits of 4K UHD but if you have a receiver that cannot pass that through you can still send Audio to your receiver.
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Experience stunning Ultra HD content with this LG Blu-ray player with multi-HDR compatibility lets you enjoy the full image quality and features of an HDR TV. This LG Blu-ray player has two HDMI outputs to accommodate a HDTV and a cable box. This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs.
I'm so confused with the answer here,the LG-UP970 support dolby atmos yes or not?
Experience stunning Ultra HD content with this LG Blu-ray player with multi-HDR compatibility lets you enjoy the full image quality and features of an HDR TV. This LG Blu-ray player has two HDMI outputs to accommodate a HDTV and a cable box. This HDR-compatible, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player offers 4x the resolution of a standard Blu-ray player. The built-in UHD upscaling technology enhances the picture quality from standard Blu-ray discs and DVDs.
has this player had an update yet to support dolby vision?
No LG on their website says the tentative date for the Update is 8/18/2017
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Grill and brown food to tasty perfection all-year-round with virtually no smoke thanks to the Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill. Advanced infrared technology and special reflectors guide heat to the grid for delicious, evenly grilled food. The drip tray underneath remains cool so there is up to 80% less smoke and minimal splattering when cooking.
did it char like an outdoor grill? Thinking about getting this since we can no longer have outdoor grills in our complex.
yes it can char like an outdoor grill, it is great for indoor use.
6 years, 10 months ago
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
If this works with Nest system will it work with Ecobee* system? I We decided against the Nest system due to the class action suits regarding house fires. I would love to add this to our home.
Only options for other devices in the Menu is Nest, Smarthings, and Hue
7 years, 6 months ago
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Can google home speak or answer to foreign languages. Google now does speaks multi languages, but I don't know about google home can do this. I know Alexa can't speak foreign languages.
In the Options menu I only see option for the assistant language to be in english
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