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- First reviewNovember 30, 2018
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HOLY COW!!! ABSOLUTE MONSTER SUBWOOFER
on May 3, 2026
Posted by: akin6172
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased the Theatre bar 9 soundbar last year , with the marketing tag that cinema is coming home. I paired it with a 65 inch Sony A95L TV, SW5 subwoofer and RS5 rear speakers. I was impressed but i knew it was lacking something in the low end. I was excited but cautious when i heard that the new Sony Sub 9 was being released. I just got it 2 days ago, Its a bit heavy and came in a big package, I knew it was going to be special. replaced my SW5 sub and let me just say this thing is a monster. I popped in my demo discs Ready player one Race scene, Monster Hunter action scene, Transformers 4 Action scene, Blade Runner 2049, Godzilla vs Kong , A quiet place Day one. Physical discs are required to get the best sound and low end, since most streaming sites are turning down the low end and compressed sound is not up there yet. This sub absolutely blows the SW5 away. It just totally changes the entire sound scape, it feels wider and i can hear little details i missed before. They say u can pair 2 of them at once, i don't really see a reason why unless u want to smash out all your windows. The bass on this thing is an absolutely a game changer. Only issue i had was pairing it with the connect app which i thought would be simpler but it requires you to pair your surround speakers again with the app which might take some time if you have your speakers hanging on a wall and cant easily get to the link button. It took me some time to get them paired again and optimized but once it was done and i heard the sound, i was blown away.
Now i am curious about how the New Rear 9 surround speakers sound because if there is such a big gap between the SW5 and Sub 9 , The RS5 and Rear 9 might also be a revolution The RS5 are already excellent and still sound amazing , so i wonder how the new ones can possibly sound any better. ANother draw back is that the new rear 9 are not detachable and need to be plugged in all the time.
You can tell that the theatre Bar 9, Sub 9 and rear 9 were all designed for each other by the new pairing light which is colored white versus the green led light on my RS5 rear and SW5 sub.
I am an early adopter of the Sub 9 and had to pay the full price at $900. Its steep but i got my money worth. Might come down later in the year during a sale. I wholeheartedly recommend this sub. Cinema sound at home delivered.
Now i am curious about how the New Rear 9 surround speakers sound because if there is such a big gap between the SW5 and Sub 9 , The RS5 and Rear 9 might also be a revolution The RS5 are already excellent and still sound amazing , so i wonder how the new ones can possibly sound any better. ANother draw back is that the new rear 9 are not detachable and need to be plugged in all the time.
You can tell that the theatre Bar 9, Sub 9 and rear 9 were all designed for each other by the new pairing light which is colored white versus the green led light on my RS5 rear and SW5 sub.
I am an early adopter of the Sub 9 and had to pay the full price at $900. Its steep but i got my money worth. Might come down later in the year during a sale. I wholeheartedly recommend this sub. Cinema sound at home delivered.
Length of ownership: 11
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Value
5
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You deserve the absolute highest quality HDMI has to offer, and Rocketfish is prepared to deliver. This Ultra High Speed HDMI Certified cable boasts an incredible 4K @ 120 Hz, 8K @ 60 Hz and even up to 10k video experience. It features a blistering fast bandwidth speed of 48 Gbps for flawless picture quality and is certified for in-wall use. It supports must-needed performance enhancers such as Quick Frame Transport, Dynamic HDR and Variable Refresh Rate for an overall unbeatable video experience. Sound quality is equally important, with support for DTSMaster, DTS-X and Dolby TrueHD/Atmos formats. It's also backwards compatible to work with all HDMI components..
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Solid HDMI cables , No problems, A little overpriced. not sure if better than cheaper options
Length of ownership: 400
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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Give you peace of Mind with your purchase
on January 1, 2026
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Great Service , have only used it once and Best buy was forthcoming in replacing the product. No issues at all
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MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI is designed for gamers with a stable, durable and DIY friendly foundation for their PC builds.
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Excellent Motherboard from MSI, Easy to install SSD and peripherals. Handles a 9800x3d and 5090 easily. Excellent product. No problems so far, lots of customization for overclocking. i just run the CPU at stock and only use the EXPO overclock for RAM, extremely stable , no crashes
Length of ownership: 110
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Boosted by AMD's advanced "Zen 5" architecture and 4nm technology, you'll feel unmatched power in every moment of high-performance gaming. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors are built with exclusive AMD 3D V-cache technology. Designed for the AM5 platform, enabled with the fastest DDR5 memory speeds, and equipped with PCIe 5.0 for incredible bandwidth.
Customer Rating
5
Believe the Hype.. Gaming/Productivity CPU Beast
on October 12, 2025
Posted by: akin6172
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have been hearing great things about the Ryzen CPU for years but I was loyal to stay in the Intel space and not make the switch. The final nail was my experience with the I9 14900k , This 14900k was a hot, power hungry CPU that wasn't worth it. I made the investment and switched to the AMD 9800x3d, The first thing i noticed was how premium the material for the CPU felt compared to intel which felt cheaply made. I changed my board, installed the CPU with absolutely no issues. This thing runs on roughly 60% less power than the 14900k and temps are much better under load. My case fans just don't suddenly ramp up. This 9800x3d idles between 39 to 42 degrees based on case fans and ambient, Under load like gaming it doesn't get higher than 60 degrees unless it is a CPU intensive game where it might get close to 75 degrees. This thing is a gaming beast , I run it with a 5090 card and the frame times are consistently smoother and FPS is higher than the 14900k. It is just an overall better gaming experience than the 14900k using less than half the power and better temps. It has been a stress free experience with no system crashes, just make sure u update to the latest Motherboard Bios and AMD drivers. I highly recommend this AMD CPU for first time builders or anyone on the fence. Just wish it was under 400 dollars
Length of ownership: 29
Mobile Submission: False
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The perfect choice for creators, IT professionals or everyday users, the latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung~s pioneering technology.
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Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product, Samsung is clearly the leader with SSD and NVme storage. Download the magician software and update the firmware.
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: False
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With faster read/write speeds of up to 7,250/6,300 MB/s*, larger storage capacity of up to 4TB with TurboWrite 2.0 and 73% ** greater power efficiency compared with the 990 EVO, the 990 EVO Plus makes large editing, file transfer or gaming tasks go smoother and faster. It~s the perfect productivity boost helping you tackle a busy day full of work (or play).
Customer Rating
5
Must buy for any gamer, it changes everything
on June 27, 2025
Posted by: akin6172
Verified Purchase:Yes
My first fore into PCIE gen 4 drives. previously, I have upgraded my CPU to the top of the line. i have upgraded my GPU to the top of the line but I never got that gaming experience that i always wanted. Going from a regular 560mb/s SSD to this 7400mb/s NVME was the missing piece. My games looks incredible, textures are sharp, no stutters, particle effects and physx are just amazing. i fired up Spiderman at max setting 1440p with Raytracing max. it runs smooth like butter and raytracing looks amazing. This gen 4 Nvme was the missing piece of my gaming puzzle and has mad my 4080 super finally step up. Highly recommend for any gamer, just buy it.
Length of ownership: 26
Mobile Submission: False
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Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and heavy-workload professionals who want blazing fast speed. Sequential read/write speeds up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s
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Amazing NVME SSD , great for gaming or productivity. Everything is super responsive/fast
Length of ownership: 25
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The pinnacle of gaming monitors. Complete your battle station with a premium LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor. Built for gamers, it delivers the latest hardware, specs, ergonomics, sleek design and sensory experience. With gaming-focused features like NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, 1ms GTG response times, pro-level customization and fast, vivid Nano IPS panels, you're sure to gain an added edge.
Customer Rating
5
The Best in Class, Excellent 32 inch monitor
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: akin6172
Verified Purchase:Yes
Only had this for 2 days but I can already say it is the best 32 inch monitor I have ever used, If u are on the fence and scared about 32 inch monitors , u will be amazed. Previously used a 27 inch, I was very skeptical about getting a 32 inch monitor due to my previous experience with textures looking blurry at this screen size and resolution. Fear not, i don't know how LG did it but everything looks sharp and textures look detailed and intact even at this screen size , the detail u will see is mind blowing. Everything is smooth with G-sync with no blurring at Overdrive set to Fast. Also, this monitor gets very bright to overcome reflections. Colors are excellent. This is a worthy investment.
Length of ownership: 1
Mobile Submission: False
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Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Display Quality
5
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Hear a remarkable theater-like surround sound experience at home with BRAVIA Theater Bar 8. Featuring 11 speakers and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, rediscover your favorite movies with perfectly optimized spatial audio designed to envelope you with every intricate sound just as the creator intended. And expand the experience with optional wireless subwoofer and rear speakers.
Customer Rating
4
Restrained from Greatness
on July 15, 2024
Posted by: akin6172
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a hard review to write because this bar 8 should easily be 5 star but it is held back by some bad Sony decisions. This bar beats the A7000 and A5000 hands down from previous generation. The remote is limited and should have included the rear speaker controls maybe Sony didn't expect you to buy the rear speakers. Requires App to install the bar which might lead to future problems if app loses support from Sony. 360 spatial Sound field mode which is the selling point works better if you have a dedicated subwoofer and rear speakers. I have the SW5 and SR5 speakers supporting the bar, which integrates better with the sound field compared with the A7000. if u are watching movies from an uncompressed source like a physical disc, this bar is incredible. this is the best atmos experience I have ever heard from a soundbar. From a compressed source like streaming from netflix or itunes it sounds okay but the difference is really obvious. Sony has removed the sound modes cinema, music, auto in favour spatial sound, dolby virtualizer, and neural x. The latter 2 sound terrible. Sony needs to put in a center speaker control in the app to help increase voice volume. This sound bar needs a firmware update to enhance compressed audio quality and give users more controls like center channel and EQ settings to tailor the sound to how we like it because this 360 spatial mapping doesn't work in every scenario.
Length of ownership: 16
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
4
Ease of Use
4
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13th Gen Intel Core i7-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i7 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
13th Gen Intel Core i7-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i7 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
13th Gen Intel Core i7-13900K desktop processor. Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, and PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 support, DDR5 and DDR4 support, unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core i7 desktop processors are optimized for gamers and productivity and help deliver high performance. Compatible with Intel 700 Series and Intel 600 Series Chipset based motherboards. 125W Processor Base Power.
Would the Noctua chroma black be enough to cool this hot cpu? Or should i just do an AIO?
The Award-Winning~ LG OLED C2 Is Better Than Ever. The versatile LG OLED C Series has gotten even more impressive with brighter colors, a new, more advanced processor and a sleeker, slimmer bezel. Self-lit LG OLED pixels create beautiful picture quality with infinite contrast, perfect black and over a billion colors, now even brighter.~ Make the impossible possible with our latest ~9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, engineered exclusively for LG OLED to automatically adjust your settings to improve picture and sound qualities based on whatever you~re watching. Just add popcorn to get in the action the way directors intended on movie night with FILMMAKER MODE~and enhance every moment with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos for the ultimate home theater experience. Be at the top of your game with NVIDIA G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium and VRR to experience real-time action stay. The LG OLED C2 is designed slim and sleek with a new silver bezel so you can focus on the screen and nothing else ~ not to mention the new, lightweight composite-fiber material that takes a load off installation.~ It~s not just OLED. It~s LG OLED. The gold standard in OLED TV from the creators of OLED.
The Award-Winning~ LG OLED C2 Is Better Than Ever. The versatile LG OLED C Series has gotten even more impressive with brighter colors, a new, more advanced processor and a sleeker, slimmer bezel. Self-lit LG OLED pixels create beautiful picture quality with infinite contrast, perfect black and over a billion colors, now even brighter.~ Make the impossible possible with our latest ~9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, engineered exclusively for LG OLED to automatically adjust your settings to improve picture and sound qualities based on whatever you~re watching. Just add popcorn to get in the action the way directors intended on movie night with FILMMAKER MODE~and enhance every moment with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos for the ultimate home theater experience. Be at the top of your game with NVIDIA G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium and VRR to experience real-time action stay. The LG OLED C2 is designed slim and sleek with a new silver bezel so you can focus on the screen and nothing else ~ not to mention the new, lightweight composite-fiber material that takes a load off installation.~ It~s not just OLED. It~s LG OLED. The gold standard in OLED TV from the creators of OLED.
The Award-Winning~ LG OLED C2 Is Better Than Ever. The versatile LG OLED C Series has gotten even more impressive with brighter colors, a new, more advanced processor and a sleeker, slimmer bezel. Self-lit LG OLED pixels create beautiful picture quality with infinite contrast, perfect black and over a billion colors, now even brighter.~ Make the impossible possible with our latest ~9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, engineered exclusively for LG OLED to automatically adjust your settings to improve picture and sound qualities based on whatever you~re watching. Just add popcorn to get in the action the way directors intended on movie night with FILMMAKER MODE~and enhance every moment with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos for the ultimate home theater experience. Be at the top of your game with NVIDIA G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium and VRR to experience real-time action stay. The LG OLED C2 is designed slim and sleek with a new silver bezel so you can focus on the screen and nothing else ~ not to mention the new, lightweight composite-fiber material that takes a load off installation.~ It~s not just OLED. It~s LG OLED. The gold standard in OLED TV from the creators of OLED.
The Award-Winning~ LG OLED C2 Is Better Than Ever. The versatile LG OLED C Series has gotten even more impressive with brighter colors, a new, more advanced processor and a sleeker, slimmer bezel. Self-lit LG OLED pixels create beautiful picture quality with infinite contrast, perfect black and over a billion colors, now even brighter.~ Make the impossible possible with our latest ~9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K, engineered exclusively for LG OLED to automatically adjust your settings to improve picture and sound qualities based on whatever you~re watching. Just add popcorn to get in the action the way directors intended on movie night with FILMMAKER MODE~and enhance every moment with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos for the ultimate home theater experience. Be at the top of your game with NVIDIA G-SYNC, FreeSync Premium and VRR to experience real-time action stay. The LG OLED C2 is designed slim and sleek with a new silver bezel so you can focus on the screen and nothing else ~ not to mention the new, lightweight composite-fiber material that takes a load off installation.~ It~s not just OLED. It~s LG OLED. The gold standard in OLED TV from the creators of OLED.
Is the C9 significantly different than the C2 model?
I had the C9 before getting the C2. C2 has better blacks, u will immediately notice the blacks are much better.I also noticed the clarity,colors and contrast in Dolby vision content and HDR is better in the C2 especially Red. The motion is definitely better, in fact the C2 has the best motion in a TV so far. It is buttery smooth. I also have a Sony A90j and the C2 is better in motion of fast moving objects.Also if you use a soundbar , the Earc is better compatible. One big problem I had with the C9, If u watch movies from an external bluray player or streaming box, previously on my C9 , the 4k content was dimmer and the colors were washed out. The C2 looks much better and the colors don't wash out. I have no regrets upgrading and the difference is noticeable.
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