Caeden
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Lanx
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oh yea i remember this tv, i helped a friend over the phone, i find out that earc is on hdmi 2,
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I ended up going this route but I bought the Onkyo rz30. They go on sale regularly for $750. It did take some tweaking to get 120 passed through to the Xbox series x, but that’s about it.
TX-RZ30 9.2 Channel AV Receiver | Onkyo
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Going from a sound bar to real speakers is pretty nice. I’ve spent the last year buying klippisch to series speakers on sale. Definitely not something to do on a small budget, but the sound is great.
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Caeden
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I’ve just got a set of Harmon Kardon 5.1 on mine. I think that one I got is technically 7.1 and I’ll do that eventually but my speakers were pricey and still really good. Guess I could buy another satellite set. I also have an awkward geometry I’m working in which would probably mean some drywall to make it look good. Right now I have hidden cable guides.I ended up going this route but I bought the Onkyo rz30. They go on sale regularly for $750. It did take some tweaking to get 120 passed through to the Xbox series x, but that’s about it.
TX-RZ30 9.2 Channel AV Receiver | Onkyo
The Onkyo TX-RZ30 AV Receiver offers 100 Watts Per Channel, Dirac Live Out of Box, Works with Sonos Certified, THX Certified and More. Shop Now!onkyo.com
Going from a sound bar to real speakers is pretty nice. I’ve spent the last year buying klippisch to series speakers on sale. Definitely not something to do on a small budget, but the sound is great.
I looked at the Onkyo too. I used an Onkyo for a long time before 4k etc showed up.
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I use this splitter on an OLED tv that only has 2 HDMI 2.1 ports. Works without issue for my PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X, Switch 2, and PC.
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I use the Pioneer Elite version of that Onkyo. It's a great receiver and well worth the money if you need its features. The Onkyo version is the only option left though, since PAC dropped Pioneer after all the bankruptcy stuff was done and unless you buy used it's almost impossible to find Integra receivers other than the ultra high end these days too.
That said, anyone looking for a budget receiver or just something for a small room, take a look at the Yamaha RX-V4A. Can't beat it for the price (~$425 from Amazon or Best Buy) if all you need is 5.2 surround at most. Plus it supports wireless speakers for the rear channel if you don't feel like running speaker wire all over your room.
That said, anyone looking for a budget receiver or just something for a small room, take a look at the Yamaha RX-V4A. Can't beat it for the price (~$425 from Amazon or Best Buy) if all you need is 5.2 surround at most. Plus it supports wireless speakers for the rear channel if you don't feel like running speaker wire all over your room.
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I looked at Denon, Onkyo and Yamaha models at the same price point and they all looked good, and had good reviews. I chose the Onkyo because it included Dirac basic with the unit(they offer to sell the sub module for 300ish). I’ve used it every time I add speakers, without the sub module, and it’s been good enough for me.
Right I have a 5.1.2 atmos speaker setup, but once I get the rear surrounds on my list, it’s I’ll be at 7.1.2, which is my goal.
Right I have a 5.1.2 atmos speaker setup, but once I get the rear surrounds on my list, it’s I’ll be at 7.1.2, which is my goal.
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Rajaah
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What's eARC? I'm out driving right now but yeah I think I remember seeing the label back there.
I googled it earlier and it said that all of the LG C1's HDMI ports are 2.1, but I don't remember that being the case when I bought it...also it says there are four HDMI ports, but there are only three that I know of (it's a 65 inch). So uh
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Lanx
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earc is where you plug your 5.1/7.1 all in one sound system into so that no matter the source (hdmi 1/3/4) it will play audio out from there and also allow universal control
usually it should just be hdmi1
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Utnayan
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Yep I use eARC for my pc rig. PC to HDMI on the OLED (hdmi 2.1 with gsync and low latency mode) back to my x2800h full Atmos, hdr, 120hz. All I do when I have it boot up is select my sound source either nova pro wireless or theater. Xbox wireless controller and boom. Goodbye consoles and stupid subscription forever.
Rajaah
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That's right, I remember now. I got a sound bar / surround sound system back when I bought the TV, and it used that. Ended up not keeping it because the TV's innate sound system is plenty for me, I'm not much of a sound connoisseur.
Liking the Pro so far, the games it improves to a great degree might be few, but it sure does make them look nice. Horizon 2, Death Stranding 2, and Stellar Blade all get massive, massive buffs from the Pro. RE9 and FF7 Rebirth get some nice increaes too, but neither knocks my socks off. They both seem a little flat, and the character models don't look as smooth as the surroundings in FF7.
TLDR, it's very nice when it actually works on the game you're playing. Is the Pro worth $750? Hell no. Is it worth $900? Fuuuuck no. It would be a solid purchase at $500-600 for someone that doesn't have a PS5, and it'd be a solid upgrade at $300-350 for someone who does. ...that's it.