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Amazon Fire TV (2015 Model): With Amazon Fire TV, you can access thousands of movies and TV shows instantly. Find favorites quickly or access weather and sports updates using the Alexa voice search function. Ultra HD support and a dedicated graphics engine deliver stunning clarity for your favorite entertainment.
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
Does not load up CNN or Travel channel.
I even have DirectNOW for $50 a month and 200 MB internet speed. And the new google wifi router.
I give up and will just go back to regular cable and pay the extra - for less hassle.
Cable/Satellite WINS.
I even have DirectNOW for $50 a month and 200 MB internet speed. And the new google wifi router.
I give up and will just go back to regular cable and pay the extra - for less hassle.
Cable/Satellite WINS.
My Best Buy number: 0085661684
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enjoy smart access to videos, games and apps with this Amazon Fire TV stick. Its Alexa voice remote lets you deliver hands-free commands when you want to watch television or engage with other applications. With a quad-core processor, 1GB internal memory and 8GB of storage, this portable Amazon Fire TV stick works fast for buffer-free streaming.
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
These online streaming services suck. I have 200 MB internet wifi and top of the line TV and equipment, professionally installed. I still get Lag when watching shows. And you can't watch CNN or most channels.
I compared Spectre on BLURAY vs Fire Stick and the picture HD quality is way better on traditional BluRay players. Online Streaming WILL NEVER be as GOOD!
My Best Buy number: 0085661684
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enhance your home theater audio with this Samsung sound bar system. Its Dolby Atmos surround sound technology utilizes 15 built-in speakers with four upward-firing drivers, providing a multidimensional audio effect for a cinematic experience. This 5.1.4-channel Samsung sound bar system delivers the full-quality audio of your Ultra HD and Blu-ray movies wirelessly with its 4K pass-through.
Customer Rating
5
AMAZING - sounds come from the ceiling & behind
on August 30, 2016
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
I looked at expensive AV Receiver systems and planned to drill holes in my ceiling for speaker placement. But I thought to give this a try first.
All wireless and no receiver needed. Just place the speakers under the TV and behind the sofa, then plug it in and everything self configures automatically. The height of front speaker bar does fit under most TVs - 4 inches seems typical.
All speakers work with TV cable/satellite shows, gaming, DTS bluray, online streaming. The centers speakers are bigger than cheap soundbars, so the voices are loud and clear.
If you haven't heard an ATMOS bluray, then you been missing out as the sounds do come from behind, above and all around you and it's very loud with the subwoofer. If it's not an ATMOS bluray, such as a DTS bluray or even TV cable, then the 5.1 sound comes from the artificial surround sound mechanism and it does a good job of it.
The remote kind of sucks because they make it so small with fewer buttons nowadays. About the only complaint I have.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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With a 7-speaker array and 12" wireless subwoofer, this soundbar offers high-fidelity audio with deep bass tones. The integrated Google Cast technology lets you stream music from popular media apps like Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio and others.
Customer Rating
5
Good center channel for crisp, clearer sound
on August 17, 2016
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
Wow, for $700, this is a superb soundbar!
I tested it against 3 other soundbars, including the $2,000 Yamaha ATMOS soundbar (the gold standard), and this LG blows it away with clearer sound, more bass punch. I picked up on more sound details in movies and TV shows that I did not hear on other soundbars. I been missing out.
Slimmer soundbars lack large size mid range speakers, which gives you that center channel for clearer voice.
I use it for Directv HD, iPhone music, BluRay, PS4.
My Best Buy number: 0085661684
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stream your favorite music from applications like Pandora and Spotify with this Yamaha MusicCast YSP-5600BL soundbar, which features built-in Wi-Fi for connection to your home network. The HDMI input and output make it easy to connect the soundbar to a TV.
Customer Rating
4
I blindfolded my wife to test the sound
on August 8, 2016
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
I'm using this primarily for my new LG 1080 OLED TV. I experienced Dolby ATMOS in a local movie theater and I love the ceiling speakers and overall immersive sound. So, for home, I upgraded from a typical $300 sony 2.1 channel soundbar, which by the way, has been a great sound system for many years. This yamaha with subwoofer is $2,000. Here is what I experienced for $1,700 more:
- The bass is more evenly distributed, less echo and less chaotic rumble through my living room, more crisp.
- The voice is sharper, louder and more centered.
- Overall, a richer surround sound experience.
- However, you will not hear precise sounds above or behind you, as you would assume with the marketing of ATMOS.
- The bass is more evenly distributed, less echo and less chaotic rumble through my living room, more crisp.
- The voice is sharper, louder and more centered.
- Overall, a richer surround sound experience.
- However, you will not hear precise sounds above or behind you, as you would assume with the marketing of ATMOS.
I blindfolded my wife and tested both the sony soundbar and this Yamaha on the same scenes in Transformers 4. All I had to do was switch the HDMI cable on the soundbars back and forth. The Yamaha was no doubt, sound immersive and crisper. You feel the sound into your bones.
But is it worth the extra $1,700 over a typical soundbar?
I watch primarily DirecTV, since it has a superior HD compression method than over cable, and some BluRays. The richer sound is very noticeable on BluRays that have the words DOLBY ATMOS on the disc. For regular TV, like ESPN, I don't think you will hear a huge difference, since the new Genie boxes uses the Dolby TrueHD format, not ATMOS. But, overall, a $300 soundbar is a good choice for surround sound. You pay extra just to be an early adopter and for an uptick in sound. I docked 1 star because the price should be under $1,200, not $1,599, considering the subwoofer is not included.
Side Notes:
- I noticed half of BluRays will have the competing DTS sound format, not Dolby. Fast and Furious 7 is DTS, and Transformers is Dolby ATMOS. They both sound great. The new Samsung ATMOS soundbar does not support DTS - just FYI.
- I noticed half of BluRays will have the competing DTS sound format, not Dolby. Fast and Furious 7 is DTS, and Transformers is Dolby ATMOS. They both sound great. The new Samsung ATMOS soundbar does not support DTS - just FYI.
- I bought a $180 Sony 115w subwoofer and it works great with plenty of bass. Since the subwoofer is suppose to sit 3 feet to the side of your TV, I just plugged in an RCA cable. You don't need to go wireless!
However, I found a problem. Only Yamaha subwoofers have the integration feature thats allows the sub to turn on / off along with the TV remote by ARC connection. Using other than Yamaha subs, your sub will be left on and wasting electricity and shortening it's life span. I just ordered the $399 Yamaha NS-SW200PN. The cheaper Yamaha that sells for $120, have reviews knocking it's music playback capabilities, which requires more power. The $249 Yamaha that looks like a mini sub, lacks a crossover frequency control knob. So, I am stuck with another overpriced Yamaha product for $399, just so I can turn it off along with my TV.
However, I found a problem. Only Yamaha subwoofers have the integration feature thats allows the sub to turn on / off along with the TV remote by ARC connection. Using other than Yamaha subs, your sub will be left on and wasting electricity and shortening it's life span. I just ordered the $399 Yamaha NS-SW200PN. The cheaper Yamaha that sells for $120, have reviews knocking it's music playback capabilities, which requires more power. The $249 Yamaha that looks like a mini sub, lacks a crossover frequency control knob. So, I am stuck with another overpriced Yamaha product for $399, just so I can turn it off along with my TV.
- The 5600 setup process takes over an hour. You have to read the instructions to the T and re-read it several times, if you are not a techie type.
My Best Buy number: 0085661684
I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG OLED 3D HDTV: With a curved OLED screen and 3D technology, this HDTV offers an immersive entertainment experience. Plus, webOS 2.0 provides access to popular online media services for extensive viewing options.
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
I returned the oled 4K because directv shows were fuzzy, as a result of upscaling 720 to 4k. Most tv shows are 720 especially espn, ABC, Travel channel.
This 1080 TV upscales perfectly. The black pixels are black, not dark grey.
The curve is not an issue after getting use to it.
4K will phase out and get replaced by 8K soon. But my new TV should be fine for the next 3 years.
My Best Buy number: 0085661684
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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LG OLED 4K Ultra HD TV: Bring your favorite movies and shows to life in 2160p resolution with this 4K Ultra HD TV, which features a Tru-4K Upscaler and Tru-Color Generator for a realistic picture. You can also stream your favorite films on Netflix with built-in Wi-Fi and webOS 2.0, plus access other apps with the LG Content Store.
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
98% of my TV show watching is on cable/satellite, not on online streaming. My TV shows on travel channel, espn, HBO, are blurry on this 4k. I put it side by side with my 5 year old 1080p and the 1080p wins by a huge margin.
I found out after I bought this 4k, that most TV shows and sports are 720p and when upscaled to 4k, the conversion makes it worse. I'm not sure if these TV shows plans to show it on 4k in the future. I doubt it.
And directv told me that they do not support this model where they have some 4k content. Their website lists out the brands they support.
I might have to return this to get a new 1080p OLED instead.
My Best Buy number: 85661684
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Sony 2.1-Channel Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer: Add booming bass, extra voice clarity and captivating virtual surround sound to your home theater. The soundbar is easy to mount on the wall, and the wireless subwoofer offers multiple placement options around the room. Plus, control the sound system and stream your music library or favorite Internet radio stations right from your devices.
Customer Rating
5
TrueHD & DTS via HDMI
on January 5, 2015
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
My old 4 year old samsung soundbar lacked an HDMI port, only optical.
The biggest difference is that HDMI can pass higher-resolution audio, including the formats found on Blu-ray: Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. These formats can't get transmitted across optical. Newer BluRay movies are going HD audio. I compared both while watching Transformers 4 and this soundbar via HDMI sounds like IMAX theater quality. 300W is plenty bass for smaller rooms. For larger homes, the 330W for $150 bucks more is better.
The remote has all the settings with a designated button rather than a menu to scroll through. My favorite button is called "Night" where it reduces the bass and increases voice for better late night noise reduction for the neighbors.
This soundbar is the shortest in height so it fits in front of the TV without blocking it.
The bluetooth via iPhone iTunes works great and easy. It's controlled through airplay.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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1
not BLU RAY quality
on July 15, 2014
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
I'm a regular blu ray user and experience great quality when renting through redbox, netflix.
This 300 has too many visible pixels and was grainy. I suspect the up conversion was poorly done.
I googled this issue and found that each blu ray development is done with differently quality results.
What's great about it: Classic movies
What's not so great: bluray conversion poorly done
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Samsung Media Hub turns your tablet into a handheld media streaming center, allowing you to conveniently purchase movies, music, games and more. TouchWiz lets you set up your home screen functionality just how you want it, making navigation a breeze.
Posted by: sonytheoneandonly
from LA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I thought I would save a bundle with this samsung but after some use, I felt cheated on the graphics and screen quality. I gave in and forked out more $ for an iPad Retina since I read eBooks and edit photos.
As I get older, my eyes need higher resolution. This samsung is great for kids for games and such.
The samsung Note had much better graphics though.
My Best Buy number: 0085661684
My Best Buy number: 0085661684
What's great about it: Low Cost
What's not so great: Low screen resolution
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enhance your home theater audio with this Samsung sound bar system. Its Dolby Atmos surround sound technology utilizes 15 built-in speakers with four upward-firing drivers, providing a multidimensional audio effect for a cinematic experience. This 5.1.4-channel Samsung sound bar system delivers the full-quality audio of your Ultra HD and Blu-ray movies wirelessly with its 4K pass-through.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5Terrible Soundbar unable to pair
By Rick
Let me start buy saying i am a huge Samsung fan. This soundbar was a flop though. I have the 450 already and i like it better especially for $200 vs $1300. The 950 has clearer sound but you have to crank it up to 40 and max is 50. My 450 sounded just as loud at 30 i had the side by side.This is because the 950 gets 18 watts at 4 ohms for all 11 speakers on the soundbar vs the 450 gets 40 watts at 6 ohms for all 4 speakers. Not to mention rear and sub would not pair as another reviewer had this same problem. Even if the speakers had paired I still would have returned it.
sonytheoneandonly
LA
September 12, 2016
You have to read the manual and set it up properly. It works for me.
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Launched in 2011, this design established the trend of paper-thin TV antennas. Universally compatible with all HDTVs, the Mohu Leaf 50 offers the benefits and powerful performance of our notorious design coupled with the Jolt Switch USB in-line amplifier to reach a 60-mile range. Control TV signal amplification in real time with a simple ON/OFF switch. When it’s "on", TV signals are increased for clearer picture and sound, sometimes receiving channels beyond your antenna’s standard range. When it’s "off", amplification is bypassed while TV signals are still filtered from FM and cellular interference. When plugged into your TV’s USB port, the amplifier only draws power when the TV is on, saving energy, or use the included USB power adapter with any standard wall outlet. Perfect for suburban areas, compact living spaces, single-TV homes, dorm rooms, RVs…take this efficient antenna just about anywhere you go. Easy to set up and easy on the eyes. Multi-directional UHF and Hi-VHF elements receive TV signals from both sides, so you can show either side of the black or white reversible design or paint the Leaf antenna for a customized look. Note: The range of this antenna will vary greatly depending on the height, power, and frequency of signals coming from the TV tower, as well as the height of the antenna installation, the terrain, and obstacles between your home and the broadcast towers. Find your TV towers and channels by using our free Antenna Point app on your android or iOS device.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good Option For Local Channels
By perryplatypus
from Lewisville TX
We cut the cable cord and but still wanted to have the option to watch local channels. Best to mount high and close to a window.
sonytheoneandonly
LA
can save favorite channels?
January 24, 2017
Can this filter out channels you don't want through the menu guide? Or do you just enter the channel number on remote when you want to change channels?
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Enjoy a consistent connection to the web with this Google Wi-Fi setup. The single access point is ideal for use in smaller homes of less than 1,500 square feet, giving you the ability to connect your tablets, laptops or phones. This Google Wi-Fi system provides a reliable signal that can be shared by multiple devices at once.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Best Mesh network on market
By BIGGRUSS
from Cibolo, tx
I have a google OnHub, and wanted to add a Google WIfi to reach those hard to reach areas in my home. I have a 3k Sq/Ft home, and have over 26 devices linked to my wifi network at once. I have devices in my garage and back yard. My speeds and dropping has always been a issue in my farther reach devices. Since adding google Wifi I have had no drops, I am getting all the speeds I pay for (200MB) and can stream all my devices at once with no degradation of service. Its so good, that I called and dialed down my internet speed because I don"t need it. Saving an extra 20 a month on internet service. I am about to drop my service again and see my results. Bottom line, is there is a reason there sold out all over the internet, and double the price on ebay. This works...Period, mesh networking is the future, its easy on the wallet and worth every penny.
sonytheoneandonly
LA
should I get OnHub?
January 26, 2017
should I keep my OnHub which I just bought? Or exchange it for this google wifi?
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With a 7-speaker array and 12" wireless subwoofer, this soundbar offers high-fidelity audio with deep bass tones. The integrated Google Cast technology lets you stream music from popular media apps like Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio and others.
How does the bass sound?
Yes it's heavy. Bass is sharper than the cheaper soundbars.
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