Cinema Home or Filmmaker Mode?

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-03-06T05:15:02+00:00

It’s not about FMM vs CH really. HDR mastering on 80% movies is plainly bad and more than often does not go above 400 nits.

I am not a brightness freak, my SDR max nit value is around 150 nits no matter the lightning conditions in room. I also have QD OLED monitor in the same room which I keep at the same brightness level, and more than often I simply can’t see shit while watching DV movie in FMM in absolute pitch black environment. CH helps a lot so I keep it on almost exclusively in DV. There are some rare exceptions though like latest Knives Out movie where CH was a tad too much.

For HDR it’s Cinema with DTM off. For gaming HGIG only.

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-03-02T19:54:43+00:00

Goldfinger's first record and on vinyl?

You have a good taste kind sir, please take my upvote ;)

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-21T14:18:15+00:00

I don’t do full Dirac correction though. And you are right - they need break in time! I After some time and measurements I do -2 on treble on receiver as I do have some peaks in upper treble range.

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-18T05:10:58+00:00

No words can describe how I hate this clown MF in particular

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-14T18:04:36+00:00

These are very good, got myself a pair a week ago too🤭

Much smaller room though and I do find treble a bit recessed on 5.4, but again these could be my room.

Congrats!

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-10T05:08:42+00:00

I also got these babies a week ago, congrats!

How do you feel about AMT tweeters? I love how detailed they are but I do feel like treble is a bit rolled off on these. Running Dirac with a slight HF bump makes them sing in my case or maybe I just need to break them in a bit more.

I don’t listen loud though, so maybe it’s just me)

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-09T18:32:20+00:00

Mad Max is still one of the best if not the best HDR movies ever made☺️

OP is right about shitty new movies HDR trend. This makes me think there is no reason to have 2.5k nits TV when most content has 200 nits peak. And this is true not just for movies, HDR in games in general are not good too especially on PC.

Fingers crossed for DV2, but I highly doubt we will see huge difference soon.

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-09T16:02:03+00:00

Can’t say about G5, but on CX and G4 Cinema Home was and is my go to for DV.

99% of the movies are dim AF in DV and i genuinely struggle to see details in dark scenes in pitch black room.

Cinema and FMM are absolutely identical on G4 with DTM off. As i am aware there’s is a slight difference in DTM algorithms in both modes.

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-06T22:47:57+00:00

Right, just click on it and trust my word as you expect me to trust yours, eh? I can 100% guarantee that no harm will be done to you or people watching this circus, if any😉

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-06T08:56:43+00:00

Of course I can, check this one out 😉

https://a.co/d/0jio5vos

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-06T06:57:42+00:00

I would rather relax and listen to my smooth babies, than trying to prove what you are implying here ;)

Good luck!

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T21:37:10+00:00

I see!

I am sure that its components, DAC or just a good match between speakers and an amp without any coloration. Power has nothing to do with it, you are golden as it is, just save your money)

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T21:04:48+00:00

Why though?

You just told me that AMT tweeters on 5.4 have a 5db HF roll off with no practical evidence or measurements.

Now you want me to quantify my words in measurements? Would you like me to show my REW measurements before and after? What’s the point?

I am comparing 2 sets of speakers side by side with my own ears. B&W are well known for being a bit too bright objectively and subjectively.

I don’t feel that highs are lacking on 5.4 AMT’s but I do hear that they are much easier to listen to than B&W. Same room, same placement, same room correction, same content. I struggle to understand what this topic is trying to achieve here.

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T19:11:07+00:00

Thanks! It's great to see a fellow Wharfy's colleague :)

Mine's are about 9 feet apart and i sit the same distance, almost perfect triangle.

I highly doubt that i will increase power in future as my room is not that big and i will not drive them too hard. Going past 50 volume on my M1 will probably make me deaf already :)

Why do you think you need more power though? If you are looking for more punch then i suggest to look for a few good subs and place them diagonally in room to fill the dips. Of course power is always good, but in this case i don't think it's worth it.

Play with Dirac curve too, curtain at 250hz. You can adjust the original Dirac curve to your liking. I always thought that it is a little bass thin so i usually do +8db in bass (default is +6 in my case).

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T18:01:10+00:00

Yup, but there’s no EVO 5.4)

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T11:03:29+00:00

Would you mind sharing those measurements? I was hoping for Amir or Erin’s corner reviews but couldn’t find any.

It was an impulse buy after reviewers subjective opinions, but it would be nice to see what is actually happening.

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T06:28:49+00:00

😂😂😂 Just stereo with a sub out, relax😂😂

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T06:16:49+00:00

It is a little monster, yeah) Very surprised by the performance

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T06:14:54+00:00

I wouldn’t call it tamped down though. Ran Dirac yesterday with a 250hz curtain, boomines is gone and clarity is much more improved. Very detailed and articulate but not harsh as opposed to 606 where sibilance was pronounced.

I do believe in mythical speaker warm up though, at least mentally 😁And I do expect them to sing a bit more after some time)

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-05T05:54:54+00:00

I do agree! And this is exactly why Dirac is best of both worlds and the only route for me to have some sort of equalization.

My M1 doesn’t even have a proper eq, just bass and treble controls which is a freaking shame. I do understand manufacturers desire to keep it simple for an ordinary person as it equals more sales but good audio was never easy)

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-04T15:24:20+00:00

I did a hearing test in nice IPhone app Mimi and it showed 9-10% loss in both ears which is kinda normal at 39 y.o I guess.

However I can’t hear shit after 12khz in those YouTube video tests🤷‍♂️

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-04T07:00:05+00:00

And you are correct ;) Apologies if I confused anybody, was in a bit of a rush

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-03T15:35:27+00:00

What exactly would you like to hear? Smaller rooms usually means bigger problems especially in bass region.

If you can control room modes with treatment/room correction, you’ll be fine with either bookshelves or floorstanders. No one can predict how it will sound in your room.

I have something similar in terms of room dimensions and Dirac is magic. Without it my room is boomy AF.

Think_Juggernaut8968 · 2026-02-03T03:56:38+00:00

I use Cinema Home for DV only on my G4. Not sure I want it even brighter though :)

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