Welcome back, we’ve finally recovered from CES in Las Vegas. This week, we’ve received a multitude of excellent questions. From the emotional journey of choosing between the Samsung S95C or S90C, to Zen and the art of eARC, to questions about ATSC 3.0 tuner speed and ports on TVs.
TV-buying journey
Jon Accamondo is contemplating between the Samsung S95C and S90C for personal use with a preference for gaming and movie-watching. Jon wants to make an informed decision to avoid feeling like he has settled after making the purchase.
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Jon is open to getting the S90C, but is considering stretching for the 95C. Recommendations are given, based on logical and emotional reasoning.
ATSC 3.0
Ron wants to know about slow performance in the tuner of an A80L TV set, and how it relates to ATSC 3.0. Clarification is sought, and insight is provided on the ongoing developments in ATSC 3.0.
AVR connections
Jeremiah, a new user of 4K TVs and newer HDMI, ACR, and e-ARC inputs on devices, needs advice on using AVRs with various devices. Recommendations are provided on hooking up devices to the TV and AVR, making day-to-day usage comfortable for the family.
Audio outputs
Karl and Aaron bring up the issue of soundbars not having enough HDMI inputs and the lack of two simultaneous audio outputs on modern TVs. Insight is provided into why the current TV designs might not have specific inputs and outputs based on cost and industry norms.
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