If an active system like this doesn't have proper limiters to prevent it popping the tweeter like this when pushed, it's worthless. Doesn't matter that most people won't do it (disregarding that 91 dB isn't excessively loud for max volume), it shouldn't be excused.
91DB isn't "excessively loud", are you sure about that? 91db can do hearing damage over time. its also louder then anyone would actually go. Serious, if you care about your hearing, do not listen to volumes that loud. Over time, you will loss your hearing, and thats not good.
@michael-4k4000 91 dB IS loud, but for a home-theater use-case it equates to playing back a movie soundtrack at 14 dB below cinema reference, assuming the 91 dB is the peak sound level you'd experience. That is loud by lost metrics, sure, but not dangerous as a peak or short term loudness
What I miss in the review is a verdict on the main issue that people have with the A9: audio drop outs. Other reviewers have said that with the Quad, this is pretty much a thing of the past. I’d like to hear your verdict on this.
Yes, the dropouts are a thing of the past. I have my control box hidden away in a cupboard and I've had zero dropouts since I've been using it. No issues either if someone walks in front of a speaker.
@@S1mmz for me, the drop outs happen because of having a router in the same room. I turn the mesh node in the room off whenever I am using the A9 and the drop outs disappear instantly. Hoping I wouldn’t need to do this with the Quad.
@@lukevanderwaalMy router is in the same cabinet as the quads control box, alongside a Sky box, Zidoo Z9X, Philips hue box, plus several other smart devices and it's 100% solid.
While this is something I’d watch, genuine consumers looking to go that route hardly ever need someone to tell them what they want, and those that do, trust “the person” at their local electronics store who hypes up some system as “meets all your needs.”
In my country there is a sale now, Denon AVR-X580BT - 8K ir Dolby TrueHD and speakers • Polk T50 • Polk T30 • Polk T15 For everything 600€ would it not better? And also 3 times cheaper?
Have the Quad and had the A9 in the past. Both systems are very good, amazing even. The Quad is better in terms of less/no drop outs, sounds slightly better. I like the A9 speaker look a lot better and you could hang the A9 on the wall with one screw. Wish they kept the same design. The Quad speakers are not really small, they are thin, the dimensions with the stands are like 12”x 11.5”. Wish you had the option to add a sound bar as a center channel, like the phantom center, but nothing beats a dedicated center. Also wish you had option to add a 2nd subwoofer, however, you dont really need it, that depends on your room though.
Did you test the speakers further apart than the picture? As thats no further than a soundbar and pointless. The quads really shine when they are 3m to 3.5m apart. There's quite a few changes as well. The subs have been improved with the new 360 v2 calibration side of things. If you use a Sony tv as the center, it now gets included with the calibration of the speakers and plays in unison instead of no calibration and independently like the previous model. The introduction of the mid range driver has massively made the sound a lot fuller and better than the originals. Also, two huge upgrades are no drop outs and the fact if you or someone else sits off center, you don't lose the center channel anymore so that it sounds like it is coming directly out of the speaker you are sat closest to, both really annoying features of the previous model.
You have no way of knowing that there are "no dropouts" for everyone anymore. And to say that adding a few tiny tiny drivers has "massively made the sound a lot fuller and better" is ridiculous.
@@Mr21scott I owned the original model and now have the quads and the introduction of the mid range driver has made a big difference to the sound. There are multiple owners across the Facebook group and multiple forums who have the quads and all have experienced no dropouts.
The Theater Quad offers some great improvements overall, but you're right that the HT-A9 are definitely still a great pick, especially at a discounted price!
Without the centre channel, one will have to put up with a phantom centre, better known as a stereo image. A perceived stereo image only works well when the main listening position (MLP) is directly in between the stereo speakers. If one is off axis, one is off sound. Resulting in an unintelligible dialogue
I have A9 for 2 years, the phantom center work from wide setting positions. It is doing better job than my other system monitor audio bx2 with Yamaha AV@@Totalplonker
I disagree with several points on this so-called review. Regardless, the M2 is a much better upgrade than the A9 and the M2 is superior to the Samsung Q990D in terms of Atmos/360 spatial audio and sound accuracy.
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
If an active system like this doesn't have proper limiters to prevent it popping the tweeter like this when pushed, it's worthless. Doesn't matter that most people won't do it (disregarding that 91 dB isn't excessively loud for max volume), it shouldn't be excused.
91DB isn't "excessively loud", are you sure about that? 91db can do hearing damage over time. its also louder then anyone would actually go. Serious, if you care about your hearing, do not listen to volumes that loud. Over time, you will loss your hearing, and thats not good.
@michael-4k4000 91 dB IS loud, but for a home-theater use-case it equates to playing back a movie soundtrack at 14 dB below cinema reference, assuming the 91 dB is the peak sound level you'd experience.
That is loud by lost metrics, sure, but not dangerous as a peak or short term loudness
What I miss in the review is a verdict on the main issue that people have with the A9: audio drop outs. Other reviewers have said that with the Quad, this is pretty much a thing of the past. I’d like to hear your verdict on this.
Yes, the dropouts are a thing of the past. I have my control box hidden away in a cupboard and I've had zero dropouts since I've been using it. No issues either if someone walks in front of a speaker.
@@S1mmz for me, the drop outs happen because of having a router in the same room. I turn the mesh node in the room off whenever I am using the A9 and the drop outs disappear instantly.
Hoping I wouldn’t need to do this with the Quad.
@@lukevanderwaalMy router is in the same cabinet as the quads control box, alongside a Sky box, Zidoo Z9X, Philips hue box, plus several other smart devices and it's 100% solid.
Drop outs are done mab
Had dropouts with a9 but not the quad, works flawlessly
Sony quad theatre no 1 sound quality pure cinema theatre ❤
review floor standing speakers and home theatre receivers please
While this is something I’d watch, genuine consumers looking to go that route hardly ever need someone to tell them what they want, and those that do, trust “the person” at their local electronics store who hypes up some system as “meets all your needs.”
Could anyone compare these to a full Sonos arc ultra setup?
In my country there is a sale now, Denon AVR-X580BT - 8K ir Dolby TrueHD and speakers
• Polk T50
• Polk T30
• Polk T15
For everything 600€ would it not better? And also 3 times cheaper?
Quad is waaay better than the A9 so eh not sure what you heard or what tv and set up you had when reviewing them ..might be time for a new tv
Have the Quad and had the A9 in the past. Both systems are very good, amazing even. The Quad is better in terms of less/no drop outs, sounds slightly better. I like the A9 speaker look a lot better and you could hang the A9 on the wall with one screw. Wish they kept the same design. The Quad speakers are not really small, they are thin, the dimensions with the stands are like 12”x 11.5”. Wish you had the option to add a sound bar as a center channel, like the phantom center, but nothing beats a dedicated center. Also wish you had option to add a 2nd subwoofer, however, you dont really need it, that depends on your room though.
For watching Dolby Atmos movies you suggest the q990d is usually better from your video?
I have it for 4 months, Im not impressed honestly :(
@@nitmare64 You are unhappy with the quad or the Q990D?
@@nitmare64 The quad or the Q990D?
@@dk4wncp Quad! The surround sound and sound stage is unmatched.
@@codykonior 990D, its just not that good, It gets praised so much and i honestly still dont know why. The sound stage is mediocre at best.
Did you test the speakers further apart than the picture? As thats no further than a soundbar and pointless. The quads really shine when they are 3m to 3.5m apart.
There's quite a few changes as well. The subs have been improved with the new 360 v2 calibration side of things. If you use a Sony tv as the center, it now gets included with the calibration of the speakers and plays in unison instead of no calibration and independently like the previous model.
The introduction of the mid range driver has massively made the sound a lot fuller and better than the originals.
Also, two huge upgrades are no drop outs and the fact if you or someone else sits off center, you don't lose the center channel anymore so that it sounds like it is coming directly out of the speaker you are sat closest to, both really annoying features of the previous model.
You have no way of knowing that there are "no dropouts" for everyone anymore. And to say that adding a few tiny tiny drivers has "massively made the sound a lot fuller and better" is ridiculous.
@@Mr21scott I owned the original model and now have the quads and the introduction of the mid range driver has made a big difference to the sound.
There are multiple owners across the Facebook group and multiple forums who have the quads and all have experienced no dropouts.
Hi,
Can you recommend what should i set eveything to in the app for ideal everyday home use? Thanks
thank you nice review
Thanks for watching!
In my opinion, you should be looking for the ht-a9 for a third of the price right now. I grabbed a set and they are outstanding.
The Theater Quad offers some great improvements overall, but you're right that the HT-A9 are definitely still a great pick, especially at a discounted price!
Yes A9 and invest in Sony TV with center channel is the ultimate setup.
Lots of BT dropouts., Not worth it
@@nitmare64 haven’t had a single drop out in a month of owning it. Might be different for others though.
@@9blunted You are the unicorn of the bunch. I truly believe you but there's thousands and 100's of thousands of complaints about the BT issue
En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.
Center performance is over hyped. Just enjoy it and you Will feel the sound actually coming from the center
Without the centre channel, one will have to put up with a phantom centre, better known as a stereo image. A perceived stereo image only works well when the main listening position (MLP) is directly in between the stereo speakers. If one is off axis, one is off sound. Resulting in an unintelligible dialogue
I have A9 for 2 years, the phantom center work from wide setting positions. It is doing better job than my other system monitor audio bx2 with Yamaha AV@@Totalplonker
I disagree with several points on this so-called review. Regardless, the M2 is a much better upgrade than the A9 and the M2 is superior to the Samsung Q990D in terms of Atmos/360 spatial audio and sound accuracy.
I disagree with your “so called” disagreement. 😂. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
@@user-hf8ie8mf3n The Q990D is overhyped. I have it for 4 months now and its not that great :(
"I can't handle anyone disagreeing with me, therefore I'm calling this a 'so-called review'". 🤣🤣
Can you reccomend what is the ideal setting that should be done in the app for everyday home use? Thanks
I'm so calling all disagreeing agreeers to agree to disagree
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
Just buy good stereo towers
Not everyone wants big towers and wires. That’s why Sony made this.
@@pagodad8079 wow 2 wires is not like 12 around
@@pagodad8079 😂😂 People don't want towers and wires, so they go get 4 speakers, a control box, and a sub? Got it. SMH can't fix stupid.
@@Mr21scottits still 2 towers less :p
Ya 1979 is calling you. While the rest of us will be watching full surround 5.1.2 ATMOS
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
You either posted this in the wrong video, or you're not using your speakers correctly.
@@Mr21scottlol
kislux versace bag is so cute