Isn't it common wisdom to avoid 3rd party service contracts and go with manufacturer extended warranty only.. Due to reliability? Or is it not true for some 3rd party extended services? Why?
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Your sound bar led will indicate Atmos . According to my research most of the Dolby Atmos sound bars anyways are gimmicky unless it is a high end one ( even then your ceiling should be not more than 9-10 feet). Please correct if am wrong but isn't 90 % of content on Netflix n other streaming apps are 5.1 . So instead why not invest in a good 5.1 soundbar ...
lightgamer
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I've even seen some 2.0/2.1 soundbars adding a tiny upward-firing driver and calling it Atmos. Some claim Atmos even without an upward-firing driver and just delivering 'virtual atmos' which is pure marketing.
Getting a 3.1 soundbar should be the minimum. If you can afford more, go for a 5.1 one. If you can afford more, go for a 7.1 soundbar and if you have an even higher budget, then only look for Atmos (something like the new Q950A)
Also, Atmos gives a lot of headaches too. Gets broken all the time with updates in some apps and almost no TV supports TrueHD based Atmos, so transcoding breaks it anyway. The whole Dolby ecosystem is cancer IMO and hampers innovation of royalty-free codecs and standards, and is so fragmented that it's a bad experience for consumers as well.
For new consumer electronics and appliances, you can buy the Extended Warranty Pro+ plan within 180 days of purchase of new product.
Only an Home theatre setup n actual physical ceiling speakers will give you the true Atmos effect but apart from all the wiring mess it is quite expensive !!!.
It is not only the lack of of rear or height speakers but since Atmos is object based how each individual sound are separated and then assigned to a particular speaker is very vital. If not done properly it will be a fragmented mess . 3.1 or 5.1 soundbar with a dedicated center speaker/ channel is more logical.
It is not only the lack of of rear or height speakers but since Atmos is object based how each individual sound are separated and then assigned to a particular speaker is very vital. If not done properly it will be a fragmented mess . 3.1 or 5.1 soundbar with a dedicated center speaker/ channel is more logical.
We don't know what happened, I am sure MI will replace that.
EW is must buy with MI TV
Donivlapog
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You are 100% right. Audio solutions are like a riddle inside a mystery wrapped in an enigma - the higher you spend the more complex space constraints can become and may disturb the neighbours and family members. You'd have to fix accoustics too. The so called expensive Atmos soundbars with their upward firing mechanisms might cost 65+ and might just give you goosebumps during a Mission impossible BGM. It is better to go for HTIB 5.1 solution.
My Sony HTRT3 for 19k does a fine job so far with my LG cx. And there is a Sony IV 300 with a little bit of messy wiring for 23k (flipkart) with dts compatible surround sound that will do for most human ears what a 1 lakh worth of budget cost cutting adhoc home theater setup can sound(Denon 250bt based ones with book shelves and subwoofer). For a even lesser price for 14k there is a Sony Hts20r which is entry level and might not be that satisfying. There are choices that's all. It's a needle in a haystack find to get the right one that can satisfy you till the end. You might end up becoming a audiophile.
Michelangalo
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Most budget/ bundled home theatre system below 50 lakh are just decent and won't provide a complete satisfactory experience. Things really turn around in 50+ to 2 lakh budget. I personally feel HT should be built in parts and not bought as a bundle. In my case I first got the reciever and tower speares . Then the subwoofer and later the center channel and rear speakers. I am yet to buy Atmos speakers.
vizeta
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I got a call from the MI service partner for Demo/Installation today. i enquired about the Extended warranty. It sems, they are providing cost effective warranty plan. as per him the EW package worth ~1500/- would cover Panel for 2+1 years and other Electronics hardware would be covered for 1+1 years.
Do you have a link to official specs where it shows it can do Dolby Atmos Passthrough? I am trying to find it to double confirm, before i finalize a 3.1.2 atmos or a 5.1 soundbar.
Edit: Found it, never mind. It does mention atmos passthrough.
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Where did you buy the TV from? MI or FK? Can this EW be availed after the installation? Also, who is the service partner?
When watching Incredible Hulk on PrimeVideo, at about 00:03:15 there is a scene which pans over a town with lot of houses. It has lot of judder with Motion smoothing Off, so i tried different Motion Smoothing Options(Clear, Standard, Smooth) but none of it seemed good and the frames seem to stutter(if thats the right term for this effect)
What are the best settings to smoothen something like this? Is it the inbuilt prime video app may be?
I normally dont like motion smoothing as i mostly watch movie content, i think i see the judder sometimes though not a pain , but this particular scene looked real bad.
What are the best settings to smoothen something like this? Is it the inbuilt prime video app may be?
I normally dont like motion smoothing as i mostly watch movie content, i think i see the judder sometimes though not a pain , but this particular scene looked real bad.
Relax, just watched the hulk on my cx lg and the judder is present . Wont term it a lot but is easily noticable. Unless you get this on other movies , forget it.
No problem. Once you finalize a soundbar, please let us know which soundbar did you choose.Do you have a link to official specs where it shows it can do Dolby Atmos Passthrough? I am trying to find it to double confirm, before i finalize a 3.1.2 atmos or a 5.1 soundbar.
Edit: Found it, never mind. It does mention atmos passthrough.
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manindra.mukherjee
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not sure on this .....please check the fine prints. I called up Mi service center and they told me that they can offer 1 year EW on the TV (except the panel which is already covered under 1+1 ) at 3799 which is also listed in their website. The service is provided by zopper
Sure. I am inclining towards samsung q800t which is 3.1.2, got lot of positive reviews except for the atmos effect. Still wondering though, if the atmos effect is not good, will it be better than a 5.1 soundbar or not. Since most of the content is not Atmos anyway, not sure if we are better off with a 5.1 soundbar, or if the 3.1.2 can perform similarly with 5.1 content.
Will update once i finalize.
Love4sound
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When looking for a sound bar don’t be concentrating to much in atmos. Look for positive feedback on vocals. Many sound bars provide dynamic sound stage and surround effects but fail with vocals.Sure. I am inclining towards samsung q800t which is 3.1.2, got lot of positive reviews except for the atmos effect. Still wondering though, if the atmos effect is not good, will it be better than a 5.1 soundbar or not. Since most of the content is not Atmos anyway, not sure if we are better off with a 5.1 soundbar, or if the 3.1.2 can perform similarly with 5.1 content.
Will update once i finalize.
vizeta
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I bought it from MI website. I think, yes... you can check with your installation person.
Not sure about the service partner. It was a bit difficult make good 2way communication due to language issue.
Thanks for cross checking on lg cx.
Just tried on my other TV (samsung Frame 50), judder is there. But, there is an option in samsung FrameTV to set Judder Reduction level , with Motion smoothing still turned off. The scene looked good with that. May be it adds unwanted effects in other scenes.
Will see if MI Q1 has any similar settings to reduce the judder without introducing any other effects.
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