Here's the best guide I've come across on how to use Dirac:
https://youtu.be/gjWZUZ1MeDg?si=
And Dirac Live does manage bass. According to Dirac Support:
"Yes, standard Dirac Live has always corrected the subwoofer response, taking advantage of the AVR's Bass Management."
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As you mentioned, sound is very subjective but soundbars have definitely improved and getting closer to our AVR systems. I have no idea sales figures between full hifi systems and soundbars currently, but I figure the latter is more popular with the masses and may draw the attention of audio enthusiasts like us in this thread to take a look. With the ease of installation and the quality now being put into systems like the Q990C, Sonos, Nakamichi and Sony, that closing of the sound quality gap at vastly reduced costs and convenience, I'm just saying soundbars maybe legit consideration today and in the future.
As you mentioned, sound is very subjective but soundbars have definitely improved and getting closer to our AVR systems. I have no idea sales figures between full hifi systems and soundbars currently, but I figure the latter is more popular with the masses and may draw the attention of audio enthusiasts like us in this thread to take a look. With the ease of installation and the quality now being put into systems like the Q990C, Sonos, Nakamichi and Sony, that closing of the sound quality gap at vastly reduced costs and convenience, I'm just saying soundbars maybe legit consideration today and in the future.
I mainly use it for PS5 gaming + watching movies / shows via my Apple TV.
I've started to get random failures to wake / connect to the speakers which is only fixable by power cycling.
I also had an issue playing FFVII Remake where my TV (LG OLED CX) would crash during heavy action scenes.
A FW update to the TV fixed that, but I'd likely just hook up my PS5 to the Onkyo directly whereas I currently have to hook it up to my TV.
From what I've seen in this thread and online, people tend to prefer Onkyo receivers lately.
I certainly do like how my Yamaha makes my speakers sound, but maybe I need to consider that a lot of people prefer the sound that Onkyo receivers produce.
For sure though, the deal itself is pretty great, right?
I know audiophiles hate to hear this but that's why they say sound is subjective and consumer grade audio equipment manufacturers cater for even the wild audio enthusiasts like me 😊
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I'm still an AVR setup kinda person and have recommended so in the past to family and friends, but with these better soundbars on the market now, recommend my not so involved audio friends and family these better soundbars. Cut down my involvement significantly with helping them setup or maintain their little home theater systems.
I was waiting for the nr7100 to get to this price again but the pioneer came up last week and made me consider it and after comparison I decided to spend the extra.
I was waiting for the nr7100 to get to this price again but the pioneer came up last week and made me consider it and after comparison I decided to spend the extra.
As you mentioned, sound is very subjective but soundbars have definitely improved and getting closer to our AVR systems. I have no idea sales figures between full hifi systems and soundbars currently, but I figure the latter is more popular with the masses and may draw the attention of audio enthusiasts like us in this thread to take a look. With the ease of installation and the quality now being put into systems like the Q990C, Sonos, Nakamichi and Sony, that closing of the sound quality gap at vastly reduced costs and convenience, I'm just saying soundbars maybe legit consideration today and in the future.
The issue is you're combining two different topics,sound quality and how you get that sound quality.
It's apples n oranges comparison.
Traditional setup is mainly speaker based.
Soundbars are mainly technology based.
Ultimately it's either sound quality OR convenience/aesthetics.
Object based soundtracks(Atmos/DTS:X) throws a giant wrench into that mix.
You need to set settings(ie crossovers) prior to running it which might be the issue.
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