HDTVTEST (Vincent Teoh) Discussion Thread

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Auditor55

If you don't have a PS5 keep your current receiver.

I wouldn't need a new one even if I did

[Jay Mammoth]

Can’t wait working 2.1 hdmi and Dirac. The Onkyo RZ-50 will be mine

[martinstraka8282]

Originally Posted by samlop10

What are you replacing your Epson with? I used to have a 5030.

I have almost pulled the trigger on an NX5 a few times now, but I think at this point I'll see what the rest of this year might bring for new announcements. I got the new TV in November, now the receiver, then I'll move on the getting serious on the projector.

Originally Posted by andreasy969

I'm also looking for a new receiver and would like to get a ClassD one (hence Pioneer or Onkyo), so this has me optimistic as well. This one won't be for me yet, but here's hoping for new ClassD models later. Not dead yet.

It is at least a step in the right direction, last year was a mess for hdmi 2.1.

Originally Posted by Auditor55

Buying an expensive A/V receiver for gaming

Its a fair point. Game consoles or PC is the only reason you'd need it.

My current receiver is pretty old, so it doesn't even have Dolby Atmos which is a selling point for my situation. That and the rear channels don't work anymore.

[Auditor55]

Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

Can’t wait working 2.1 hdmi and Dirac. The Onkyo RZ-50 will be mine

I have some beachfront property in Arizona for sale, are you interested

[andreasy969]

Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

Can’t wait working 2.1 hdmi and Dirac. The Onkyo RZ-50 will be mine

Originally Posted by martinstraka8282

It is at least a step in the right direction, last year was a mess for hdmi 2.1.

Don't want to make this an Onkyo thread, but a Canadian pre-order with specs has been posted in a German forum yesterday (?) as well: https://www.2001audiovideo.com/en/pr...-onkyo-tx-rz50

And I got some shit for pointing out that Dirac is a dealbreaker for me, when I realized that Dirac requires an internet connection (for licensing purposes). Mind you that I really wanted to get a Class D Onkyo or Pioneer receiver, but DRM can kiss my ass (especially with a crucial receiver feature). I'll be looking elsewhere and will be fine without Dirac.

[I DO BLU]

Samsung QN95A (US QN90A) 4K Neo QLED Mini LED TV Review - YouTube

[martinstraka8282]

Originally Posted by andreasy969

Don't want to make this an Onkyo thread, but a Canadian pre-order with specs has been posted in a German forum yesterday (?) as well: https://www.2001audiovideo.com/en/pr...-onkyo-tx-rz50

And I got some shit for pointing out that Dirac is a dealbreaker for me, when I realized that Dirac requires an internet connection (for licensing purposes). Mind you that I really wanted to get a Class D Onkyo or Pioneer receiver, but DRM can kiss my ass (especially with a crucial receiver feature). I'll be looking elsewhere and will be fine without Dirac.

Yes, that was the first link I saw posted. There's now at least 3 canadian authorized retailers offering pre-orders with one of them coming in $200 less than the other 2 via instant rebate.

I hear you on DRM. It appears to just be inherent to Dirac, so if you want it, it comes with the territory.

I'm a lot more concerned with finally having Dolby Atmos for a 7.2.4 setup and not having to manually swap cables as I've had to for a while now.

[Jay Mammoth]

Originally Posted by Auditor55

I have some beachfront property in Arizona for sale, are you interested

Makes no sense, move along.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by Jay Mammoth

Can’t wait working 2.1 hdmi and Dirac. The Onkyo RZ-50 will be mine

Ambition

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by andreasy969

Don't want to make this an Onkyo thread, but a Canadian pre-order with specs has been posted in a German forum yesterday (?) as well: https://www.2001audiovideo.com/en/pr...-onkyo-tx-rz50

And I got some shit for pointing out that Dirac is a dealbreaker for me, when I realized that Dirac requires an internet connection (for licensing purposes). Mind you that I really wanted to get a Class D Onkyo or Pioneer receiver, but DRM can kiss my ass (especially with a crucial receiver feature). I'll be looking elsewhere and will be fine without Dirac.

You could go higher on the ladder of rock solid quality sound level ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF3q...ature=youtu.be

▪︎https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...ocessor.23763/

[andreasy969]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

You could go higher on the ladder of rock solid quality sound level ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF3q...ature=youtu.be

▪︎https://www.audiosciencereview.com/f...ocessor.23763/

Umm, no, thanks. And (opposed to the new Onkyo/Pioneers) doesn't even have 40 Gbit HDMI (but only 18Gbps), which is a dealbreaker as well. (and ridiculous considering the price point IMHO)

I like the idea of a pre-amp, but those setups are simply way overpriced, so integrated suits me just fine. I also never liked the introduction of analogue connections with such setups - that's like one step back again in my book.

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by andreasy969

Umm, no, thanks. And (opposed to the new Onkyo/Pioneers) doesn't even have 40 Gbit HDMI (but only 18Gbps), which is a dealbreaker as well. (and ridiculous considering the price point IMHO)

I like the idea of a pre-amp, but those setups are simply way overpriced, so integrated suits me just fine. I also never liked the introduction of analogue connections with such setups - that's like one step back again in my book.

It's all ok; Denon, Marantz make good receivers for $500. Plug your 4K OLED TV (Sony or LG or Panasonic) to one of their HDMI outputs and enjoy Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Stream 4K HDR from Netflix or watch ... say T E N Ǝ ꓕ 4K Blu-ray with the subtitles on, or Godzilla vs Kong 4K Blu.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by I DO BLU

Samsung QN95A (US QN90A) 4K Neo QLED Mini LED TV Review - YouTube

Must mention LG Must mention LG Must mention LG Must mention LG

[lgans316]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Must mention LG Must mention LG Must mention LG Must mention LG

The Q in QLED reminds me of the Q is CasiQ (Casio).

[Auditor55]

Originally Posted by andreasy969

Umm, no, thanks. And (opposed to the new Onkyo/Pioneers) doesn't even have 40 Gbit HDMI (but only 18Gbps), which is a dealbreaker as well. (and ridiculous considering the price point IMHO)

I like the idea of a pre-amp, but those setups are simply way overpriced, so integrated suits me just fine. I also never liked the introduction of analogue connections with such setups - that's like one step back again in my book.

Overpriced to the millennial gaming demographic, not overpriced to the baby boomer audiophile demographic.

[Agent Kay]

Onkyo is audiophile now? Laoalaoallaoal

[andreasy969]

Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

It's all ok; Denon, Marantz make good receivers for $500. Plug your 4K OLED TV (Sony or LG or Panasonic) to one of their HDMI outputs and enjoy Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Stream 4K HDR from Netflix or watch ... say T E N Ǝ ꓕ 4K Blu-ray with the subtitles on, or Godzilla vs Kong 4K Blu.

I am still buying a tad more expensive, because I just like having a solid metal front for example, but there are reasonable limits.

Originally Posted by Auditor55

Overpriced to the millennial gaming demographic, not overpriced to the baby boomer audiophile demographic.

Yes, the voodoo is still strong with audio. I think that's because with audio you cannot show the bullshit as clearly as you can with video nowadays - it will still always sound miles better. I've had a hard enough time with clear objective digital facts with some people, arguing about what they are hearing is completely pointless.

[Auditor55]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Onkyo is audiophile now? Laoalaoallaoal

Hey don't knock it

[I DO BLU]

LG C1 Gets New Game Dashboard + CX to Get 4K 120Hz Dolby Vision, But What about C9? - YouTube

[LordoftheRings]

A rare breed here in North America, but not in the UK and other parts of Europe ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iANp...ature=youtu.be