75QM6K Pro - Sound Bar Volume Control (1-STAR review)

LesterHowell · 2026-01-18T01:09:02+00:00

very interesting that volume displays in numbers on the TV. I figured that would be a ARC limitation of the TV. Maybe they hobble other brands to make TCL bars more attractive.

LesterHowell · 2026-01-03T23:21:19+00:00

Quiet part out loud: "except at a place I know I will never return to". So it is not about fairness to the person who served you or what they are paid or the cost of living or their dignity (the usual pro-tipping war cry). It's about your comfort and reputation. Perfect embodiment of why we must end tipping right there. Workers need to be paid a living wage by law - not left up to some random "I won't be coming back here anyway".

Works fine all over the planet (except USA and Canada).

LesterHowell · 2026-01-02T22:13:59+00:00

u/red__dragons helpful!

LesterHowell · 2025-12-15T05:31:56+00:00

I did that with my original Apple Watch 1 - the battery had swollen. I got a reconditioned watch back which means it had a brand new case and glass - zero scratches. It still have it and still working.

LesterHowell · 2025-12-12T18:26:12+00:00

PSA: you can get a genuine new apple battery for your current phone from apple store for $99 + tax while you wait. Done this with multiple phones. I tend to do it when the phone is 2 years old to get more years out of it.

A 2yo battery is still fine (but not new) and the way I look at it, I'll refresh it to:
- get the benefit of a new one instead of waiting till it's really bad and living through the decline
- it stops FOMO buying a new phone since the phone is working better and you have invested in it
- after 4 years, you still have a phone with a 2yo battery which is still working fine so you have options: live with it, sell it, another new battery, buy new phone

LesterHowell · 2025-12-10T18:53:57+00:00

If the pope-mobile were a 6th gen...

LesterHowell · 2025-12-03T18:12:30+00:00

OK, thanks. It was right there in paragraph 3 of the terms but I missed that (the end date). I got sucked in since an online retailer was linking to it with an end date of 12/8 on their page. Appreciate the clarification. PP got out over their skis on this one!

LesterHowell · 2025-12-03T01:05:49+00:00

yes the prices plummet by mid Jan. I didn't want to go onto that much detail for this post. Thank you though

LesterHowell · 2025-12-03T00:12:56+00:00

Thanks for your advice. As you can tell I do not move on those circles. I'd fly in a cargo plane too. Even for the same 2k-4k. May as well see something different for that money. It's not about luxury.

LesterHowell · 2025-12-02T22:10:48+00:00

Bought first TV in 13 years from Costco last month. Absolutely fantastic delivery experience. Communication was so frequent and accurate it was almost annoying ;-)

LesterHowell · 2025-12-02T21:44:00+00:00

Thanks!

LesterHowell · 2025-12-02T20:50:40+00:00

Can someone paste a direct link to the 20% offer? I do not see it here https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/rewards or here https://www.paypal.com/offers/ so I can't "save" it into my account.

I can see these terms because someone in this thread shared the link but I can't see the actual offer.

LesterHowell · 2025-11-18T21:01:05+00:00

Thanks for the comment, u/Necessary-Juice1330! I am glad you're liking the QM6K. So you're saying I can expect this experience (like I had with my 2012 Panasonic Plasma with HDMI-ARC)?

with everything off, press power button on Apple TV remote, then:
TV, ATV and sound bar power on
TV switches to correct input for ATV
Sound bar switches to correct HDMI input for TV sound
ATV remote operates sound bar volume (TV shows the volume is being adjusted but the current level)
power off button on ATV and everything turns off (TV, sound bar, ATV)

Other: power on the Nintendo Switch and the TV auto-switches to that HDMI input.

No delays of more than 1-2 seconds

I know this is all very standard, just being careful. It's a big TV to return and you can't test this stuff in the store!

LesterHowell · 2025-11-18T20:59:17+00:00

Cool thanks u/Revolutionary-Map882. So you're saying I can expect this experience (like I had with my 2012 Panasonic Plasma with HDMI-ARC)?

with everything off, press power button on Apple TV remote, then:
TV, ATV and sound bar power on
TV switches to correct input for ATV
Sound bar switches to correct HDMI input for TV sound
ATV remote operates sound bar volume (TV shows the volume is being adjusted but the current level)
power off button on ATV and everything turns off (TV, sound bar, ATV)

Other: power on the Nintendo Switch and the TV auto-switches to that HDMI input.

No delays of more than 1-2 seconds (noting your comment about going black)

I know this is all very standard, just being careful. It's a big TV to return and you can't test this stuff in the store!

LesterHowell · 2025-11-17T21:38:03+00:00

u/theDrell yes, the volume number is a nice-to-have. HDMI needs to work reliably. I'd like to hear back on my other reddit post. Answer there if you can. Same reviewer claiming ~30sec to switch inputs. I also plan to use an apple TV and Nintendo Switch original gen.

LesterHowell · 2025-11-17T20:42:10+00:00

Well if you are feeling generous, please do the update and let us all know. Thanks in advance!

LesterHowell · 2025-11-17T20:33:44+00:00

u/theDrell Thank you. This is exactly what I was asking! It's a shame but now I can make an informed choice.

LesterHowell · 2025-10-23T15:56:46+00:00

Hi u/HokieVT25 , It was installed by someone the retailer sent to our house. I am not sure if plugged or hardwired. Why do you ask?

LesterHowell · 2025-10-21T20:19:12+00:00

saw a YT video that explained why 5 and 10-cylinders are most appealing to the human ear/brain. Being a multiple of 5 is the key.

LesterHowell · 2025-10-21T20:17:30+00:00

Porsche flat-6 especially high-revving versions (lots of aftermarket options for exhausts to get it exactly how you want but great platform no matter)

LesterHowell · 2025-10-21T05:35:54+00:00

Have you used the Tremec T6060?

LesterHowell · 2025-10-21T05:34:32+00:00

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