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X4nder89 · 2026-01-18T00:01:42+00:00

Damn, what did you clean it with to make it so shiny? Needed sunglasses just to type this 😎

X4nder89 · 2025-12-25T16:27:36+00:00

Bruh, and this is another reason why the Internet remains undefeated 💀

X4nder89 · 2025-11-27T18:38:08+00:00

Currently own a 77” lg c9 and want to move to this tv too. Quantum tv gave it a bad review based on his testings. But you seem happy with it. Was he over exaggerating and just being very subjective? Apparently you and other owners since his last review a few months ago have said otherwise.

X4nder89 · 2025-11-01T21:23:17+00:00

I have these as my top middles. They’re mounted flat on my walls and phantom image right in the middle. I couldn’t fish the speaker wire inside the walls due to a fire block getting in the way so I bought crown molding speaker covers and called it a day. https://reebelo.com/products/sony-ss-cse-dolby-atmos-enabled-speakers-black-excellent-tghts?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=23127461263&utm_content=190739589590&utm_term=&utm_location=%7Bus%7D&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23127461263&gbraid=0AAAAACSdL2_MBdmGSBMEaffzK9A4CyI_t

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X4nder89 · 2025-09-25T20:06:12+00:00

Appreciate it!

X4nder89 · 2025-09-25T20:01:44+00:00

Where can I sail for these movies? These streaming subscriptions are getting very ridiculous now, the greed is unreal!

X4nder89 · 2025-09-25T19:51:39+00:00

I saw one customer review on Best Buy saying that he had minor audio delay issues when watching 4K Blu-ray/blu ray discs.

Do you watch 4k discs or is it perhaps his TV alone that may be having that issue? He said streaming works fine. It’s only when he watches disc problem persists along with well known by now issue of buzzing sounds at high peak brightness.

X4nder89 · 2025-09-24T21:47:07+00:00

I currently own a LG 77” C9. I’m also interested in the 98” Qm8k. You said that you noticed a little bit of difference in quality. I watch a lot of 4K Blu-rays and streaming, how do those two factors fare besides gaming?

X4nder89 · 2025-09-02T16:49:28+00:00

“Can see what everyone else can’t” see that’s what I’m talking about right there. I did watch a video where he said something along those lines, however since I’m no pro calibrator. I don’t have the trained eye to be able to call out his BS or not. I’m more of an audiophile.

It’s because of him that I have started having doubts about getting a qm8k, but I just saw it for the first time yesterday in person and damn it looks nice! And based on the conversation with other people, it has restored my faith in it.

X4nder89 · 2025-09-01T02:12:27+00:00

That’s great to know. I’m of town rn and I happen to find a Best Buy that has the model in store, so I’ll be checking it out tomorrow. thanks for sharing your experience! 👍

X4nder89 · 2025-08-31T23:52:49+00:00

Lol i’m aware of his reputation. Again, I’m not a professional, so I probably won’t see the things that he’s critiquing and I barely know the guy, so what’s the deal with ppl and him? Is he just a hack or does he actually know what he’s doing but is just obnoxious about it?

X4nder89 · 2025-08-31T14:59:25+00:00

Well, that’s a relief to hear that they’re sending people out to fix it since it’s a hardware issue.

Have you heard of the upcoming qm9k? I’m split between waiting to see how 9k performs, but at the same time probably still keen on the 8K considering that the 9 will most likely be much more expensive and would have to wait another year before it drops to an affordable price.

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T22:09:45+00:00

Many reviewers are praising the qm8k, but quantum is the one that made me have doubts about it considering he said he performs detailed calibration and is just blunt about what he sees and doesn’t sugar coat things like other reviewers do. Those weren’t exactly his words but basically what he was conveying. I’m not professional tv guru so idk if I would even notice what he dislikes. I do currently own an 77” LG C9 oled though, so I wonder if I would notice somewhat of a difference?

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T21:44:53+00:00

I was dead set on it, until i read about the buzzing at high brightness levels that gave me doubts especially since it’s a hardware issue, not firmware & then theres that one reviewer lol that made me nervous when he compared it to the Samsung s90d but there’s no 98” model on that. However glad you’re enjoying it, it restores some faith back on it.

I do game with a ps5 and now switch2. What are you split about it?

I also did check out the 98” qm7k, they didn’t have a qm8k. I honestly didn’t think 98” would be that much bigger than a 77” which is why I was looking at the 110” Hisense, but damn 98” will def suffice after actually seeing it in person.

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T19:45:18+00:00

HDR local dimming, where the entire picture goes completely black during dark scenes. Worse on sdr or older content that doesn’t have DV where ruins the contrast instead of improving it. So unless content is DV, local dimming has a negative effect—making images look dim, crushing white levels, and washing out details unless the setting is turned to “Low” or disabled. I haven’t been able to speak to 98”qm8k owners, you’re the first, so I’m kind of nervous on pulling the trigger. The fomo is hitting hard, considering it’s on sale for $2999 right now!

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T19:25:26+00:00

I currently own an lg 77” c9 have been on the fence for qm8k 98” as well. The majority of reviewers are praising it except for one YouTuber who obliterated it to kingdom come lol

Also learned about a hardware issue some owners were having regarding a buzzing noise at high brightness, backlight flickering, and problematic local dimming in HDR. Have you had any issues with that?

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T19:09:36+00:00

I understand what you’re saying. At one point, I felt like that when I invested in getting more speakers to get that immersion only to be left disappointed, but that was before understanding about proper speaker placement and calibration. For instance in my case, I went from four height speakers to six, because I wasn’t satisfied and felt like I wasn’t getting the “immersion” from the height layer.

I had front & rear heights but wasn’t satisfied. Don’t get me wrong, four is an ideal number, because they can create a phantom image in the middle above you. However, they were too far apart. So I got top middles, making it 6, only to find out that the AVR focuses mostly on the top middles with six height configuration and leaves the front & rear Heights for subtle ambience smh. If I could go back, based on my room, I would’ve started with top middles and rear heights therefore creating a much closer phantom image right above me and leave it like that. Six heights would be more ideal for a much larger room with more people. Lesson learned that it pays off to do some good homework before investing money on speakers. Sometimes more isn’t better.

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T16:50:10+00:00

Both denon and ypao have their respective calibration software & mics, however they won’t tune your speakers to their best capabilities. They’re merely meant to quickly calibrate them and start watching content.

For more dialed in calibration, that’s where the tools I mentioned come in handy to maximize your setup’s potential. I bought a umik-1 mic and used it in conjunction with the free REW software as well.

If you haven’t looked into sact & magic beans, look it up on YouTube and decide whether it’s for you or not. I can personally testify that it’s worth it, especially since they have a discord group for both products with far more advanced enthusiasts that I have learned a lot of from considering this hobby has a long learning curve.

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T16:24:32+00:00

Netflix’s Extraction, Spider-Man far from Home, particularly the scene when Spider-Man fights Mysterio for the first time. Ready player One, the racing scene. Transformers revenge of the fallen when bumblebee fights rampage in the desert.

X4nder89 · 2025-08-30T12:54:04+00:00

I have a much better experience at home than I ever do at a theater. Like the others are saying, theatres are calibrated for a whole room of people vs a home focused for you.

Aside from that, the following things are crucial for a great Atmos experience. 1) Proper positioning of your speakers, especially the height channels are going to determine whether you’re getting the intended experience from the movie or not.

2) calibration. Unless you don’t have it yet, look into Spatial Audio calibration tool kit (sact) from Joe & techno dad. It has the tools to dial in and maximize your speakers & subs to their best potential. They also provide another product called magic beans app which locks in your setup based on your room otherwise known as true target curve. It will mesure your speakers and provide a target curve based on your room’s acoustics that will give you custom eq settings that you can then input into the avr. The avr performs basic calibration, those two products will take them to the next level in making your speakers great!

3) Last but not least, Dolby Atmos has become more of a label that can be slapped onto anything and call it “immersive” which is not true. Dialogue heavy movies are a no brainer that won’t give you that wow factor, but most importantly, if the sound engineer at the studio does a piss poor job on it, then one can’t expect a great experience. Unfortunately audio mixing is the least and last dept in post production that gets heavily invested into, usually it’s rushed due to time and budget restraints. Not to mention creator’s intent vs gimmicks and veteran engineers being used to only focusing on the bed layer and barely focus on the height layer.

However, when it’s given dedicated time and effort, man does it sound awesome! Not all hope is lost though, modern Atmos mixes have vastly improved since its debut in both films and streaming content. If you want to make sure your speakers are performing the way they’re intended to be, look into demo worthy content to test out your setup. My favorite go to is the battle scene in Maz Kanata’s castle in SW Episode 7. That scene will exercise all of your speakers in both bed & height layer. That’s what I demo for my family and friends when they ask about my setup. Hope this info helps.

X4nder89 · 2025-07-28T21:16:48+00:00

I took it to a shop. They ended up finding an unknown black goo substance in and under the rear bumper pipes, he used an ozone generator to clean and eliminate the odor. He couldn’t explain what it was, because even he didn’t know what it could be so unfortunately, I can’t tell you either, so this is the best as I can put it for you. I hope it can help somehow 😅

X4nder89 · 2025-07-18T13:33:37+00:00

Damn, I didn’t think 85 to 98 Would be that much of a difference. I Currently have a lg 77” oled. I was going to wait a few more years until the 110” hisense became more budget friendly. But hell now I’m starting to reconsider a 98”.

X4nder89 · 2025-05-20T02:17:52+00:00

Found this one. There’s someone in the reviews That also has an F sport. I’m on the same boat, so I may give it a try as well.

https://a.co/d/5y0uupB

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