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Posted by: Adam
Thank you for exiting the physical media game. You're truly one of the worst retailers ever. I can't wait to close my Best Buy Credit Card as I will never make another purchase with your store. This Steelbook not being available is the last straw. Amazon wins again.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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beware of MGM digital copies
on December 22, 2021
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
Digital code for Itunes only. I use Vudu and Movie Anywhere. This is no fault of best buy. But MGM needs to get their act together.
Length of ownership: 2
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enhance your movie and audio experience with this Samsung Acoustic Beam Q Series sound bar. The 8-inch subwoofer and 1.5-inch tweeters produce powerful room-filling sound, while the included remote control lets you adjust settings and handle playback effortlessly. This Samsung Acoustic Beam Q Series sound bar has Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio smoothly, and the wall-mountable design allows for a customized setup.
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5
Solution for lip sync issues
on July 24, 2020
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
This sound bar really packs a punch. You get Dolby Atmos for a great price. Once you get this set up properly you won't have any issues.
If you have read about Samsungs higher end sound bars you are probably aware of lip sync issues. Well, it reared its ugly head after I got everything set up. My initial set up was through HDMI Arc from the sound bar to my Samsung Q70R TV. Everything seemed great at first. My apps (Amazon Prime, Netflix, Vudu, Disney Plus, HBO Max, etc) worked flawlessly. It even showed on the sound bar when Dolby Atmos was being pushed out when available content supported it. Same goes for my 4K player ( I do have a an older 4K player that doesn't pass through dolby, so that's my issues not the sound bar. I'll eventually update that). But it worked flawlessly. Even the sound that isn't Atmos is amazing. The wireless rear speakers really make a difference ( you still have to plug into a separate small receiver, but not the woofer or soundbar).
So now here came my lip sync issues. My Xfinity cable box. As soon as put that on, lip sync issues. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't perfectly synced and that was enough to bug me. You could adjust the sync on the soundbar but after 10-15 minutes, it would get out of whack. I found a fix though. I connected my Xfinity cable box directly to my soundbar (Unplugged the cable box HDMI cable from TV and plugged it directly into the other HDMI port on the soundbar, leaving the arc to arc connection from the soundbar to the TV as is). I went to my TV source options and selected soundbar, turned the sound bar source from HDMI arc to HDMI, and boom sound and picture and no lip sync issue. Now you lose Atmos for your cable box this way, but Xfinity doesn't really have atmos content anyway, and this thing still packs a punch. And the bonus is you still get Arc and Dolby sound for everything else (TV apps and 4K player). Because my TV and soundbar are both Samsung, when I switch back and forth from apps to cable box, to 4K player, it switches from Arc to HDMI as needed. I was surprised it would be that intuitive.
I am so happy I found this fix because the sound was so magnificent that I didn't want to have to return this soundbar. I've done extensive research and it seems HDMI arc and cable boxes have this issues across the board. I hope this review helps anyone who runs into this problem and feels defeated!
Length of ownership: 1
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Value
5
Ease of Use
4
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Must have for fans
on February 19, 2020
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you like the Bad Boys movies and you've upgraded to 4K, this is a must have!
Length of ownership: 539
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Damon and Bale deliver
on February 19, 2020
Posted by: Adam
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One of the best movies that came in 2019. Damon and Bale are a dynamic duo.
Length of ownership: 15
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Tarantino delivers per usual
on February 18, 2020
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
You really felt like you were transported back to late 60's Hollywood. DiCaprio and Pitt delivered. You will either love or hate the spin on the Tate murders. I personally enjoyed the spin. Tarantino dialogue and character development was superb.
Length of ownership: 74
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Phoenix delivers in this DC masterpiece
on February 18, 2020
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really enjoyed the direction Phillips took in this Joker origin story. It definitely isn't for everyone, but Phoenix really shines as Arthur Fleck slowly slipping out of sanity and into Joker.
Length of ownership: 46
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![21 Bridges [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1761d452-76e9-4a7f-b606-0b49302121b2.jpg)
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Chadwick Boseman shines
on February 18, 2020
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really enjoyed this cop action flick. Chadwick Boseman doesn't disappoint.
Length of ownership: 4
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Looks amazing in 4K
on February 18, 2020
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
Film - I really enjoyed this film when I saw it theaters. I pre-ordered as soon as it was available through best buy. It's definitely not Saving Private Ryan, but works in it's own way.
Steelbook packaging - I liked the sleeve they added to this. You normally don't get that and it really adds a cool touch.
Length of ownership: 4
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![Game of Thrones: Season 8 [SteelBook] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
This set contains every episode from the thrilling final season of the hit HBO series based on George R.R. Martin's series of novels, following the brutal power struggle for the Iron Throne of Westeros.
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5
4K looks SUPERB
on February 14, 2020
Posted by: Adam
Verified Purchase:Yes
This season had a few episodes that appeared very dark when watching on HBO. That is not the case here. I am so glad I picked this up. I hope we get seasons 2-7 in 4K soon!
Length of ownership: 5
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This release brings together every entry into Peter Jackson's critically-acclaimed The Lord of the Rings trilogy, based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Hobbit Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship embark on a dangerous quest to destroy the One Ring, and with it, its maker, the Dark Lord Sauron, in order to save Middle Earth forever. Included here are The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5great set but PLZ Bestbuy take care of products
By piddy
First well done on the audio/vido quality of the movies. there is a real BIG difference if you have a 4k tv, 4k cables, 4k player, and dolb atmos sound system if have all those at your home. Even the the dark scenes or when you see Sauron in Morder, the battle scenes of Helms Deep Look great. My q7 soudbar is set only on 30 out of 100 volume and the battle of Gondor is geeking me out. The War cry of the Gondor Battles during Rohans March is geeking me out.
Now for the packaging and steelbooks I can honestly say there is some serious issues going on that bestbuy should address. Luckily I been ordering 2 copies or back up copies of every steel book case I get and I can honestly say “ BUY 2 copies of each steel book” You can always return the damage or least damage set back to any bestbuy and get a full refund if its unopen with original packaging. I been doing this for all my steel books and not once have I ever had a bestbuy employee refused my return. Plus it helps if u show them your receipt, but in most cases I just tell them my order number and thats it.
The extras or trailers, appendices etc are missing from the set, the only little minor issue I have is no extras but audio commentary only. Luckily I kept my old 2 dvd sets and blurays, so the trailers, documentaries, etc still have but would be nice to have more shelf space and just 1 set with all the extras not a book shelf of the same movie.
I didnt get any missing discs, nor crack discs, luckily it was just minor plastic tears, and thats it. see my pictures of the set and your find there is hope for guys looking for a little to no damage LOTR steel case set...
Other than the damage or missing disc problems the sets are great if you can find one. Lucky for me I preordered the first 5 minutes when bestbuy started the preorders and I told my buddies to preorder 2 copies of each too so best of luck to guys finding it. Yes the digital code does redeem as 4K too! Previosly on Game of Thrones 4k set only HD but thats not WB fault (set never said 4k DIGITAL COPY), some people have to understand that when guys say digital copy there is a “type” or many versions of a digital copy that most guys wont know. Digital could mean hdx, UHD, or just a standerd download version that could be hd/4k/480i. Anyways if you have a movies anywhere account( which you should you will be able to redeem lord of the rings as a 4k version which is playable on any movies anywhere app.. Since I have vudu, itunes, connected to my movies anywhere account I can view lotr 4k in either one without having to pay for each version. This is why you should redeem all your movies in movies anywhere first, so you dont have to keep paying to watch it in vudu, apple, google, sony etc.
Am happy with the set now if they only they can come out with a special features only set or the rumored bluray set with most or all the extras included my lord of the rings set is complete
Adam
December 4, 2020
Next summer they are releasing the middle earth collection. It will include all 6 films, extended and theatrical in 4K and blu ray, plus all the extras you are talking about. I went out and bought this set anyway (still waiting for it to finally arrive) because I already own the blu ray and extras of both trilogies, but I expect a lot of fans will be double buying here.
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This set contains every thrilling episode from the hit HBO series based on George R.R. Martin's series of novels, following the brutal power struggle for the Iron Throne of Westeros.