On today’s episode of You Asked: Is it worth upgrading to Sony’s Bravia Theater Quad if you already have the HT-A9? How much has OLED improved in the last eight years? How can TV remotes control your other devices these days? And what can you do to fix annoying audio sync issues in your system?
Why Is My TV Audio Out of Sync? Sony HT-A9 vs Bravia Theater Quad? | You Asked Ep. 51
Upgrading to the Theater Quad?
Salama writes: Is the Bravia Theatre Quad worth upgrading to from the HT-A9?
For background, Salama has been dealing with audio dropouts, which changing the wireless setting on the HT-A9 helped alleviate. If you prefer the look of flat speakers or are struggling with audio issues, upgrading to the Theater Quad could be worth it.
Sony has made significant improvements to wireless audio transmission in the Theater Quad, potentially resolving the dropout issues. Alternatively, identifying and addressing the source of wireless interference could also help mitigate the problem without the need for a costly upgrade.
Consider optimizing the placement of your Wi-Fi router and the sound system components before investing in a new system. Acoustic center sync may not effectively address the issue.
LG C4? Or the LG G4?
Jimmy from Belgium is considering upgrading their LG EF9500 OLED to the LG C4 or G4 and is unsure about the need for a new 4K Blu-ray player with Dolby Vision support.
The LG C4 or G4 offer significant improvements in contrast, HDR performance, and overall picture quality compared to older OLED models. Dolby Vision support can enhance certain content, but it depends on personal preferences and content quality. Consider budget constraints when deciding on a new disc player with Dolby Vision support.
Whither the cable box
Chris Renteria is having trouble getting their Samsung S95B to work with the Spectrum DVR cable box and is considering switching to YouTube TV.
Modern TV remotes primarily use Bluetooth for control functions, with HDMI CEC facilitating device control over the HDMI connection. Ensure HDMI CEC is enabled on the cable box to allow TV remote control. Consider upgrading an outdated cable box if it lacks support for HDMI CEC.
Utilize TV setup options to configure connected devices and enhance control functionality via HDMI CEC. Manual programming may not be necessary if devices support this feature.
The perils of audio sync
Nick Hanninen is experiencing audio sync issues with their Samsung S90C and is seeking solutions.
Troubleshooting audio sync problems depends on the equipment and connections used. Adjusting TV audio settings, selecting PCM output, and enabling passthrough can help resolve delay issues. Professional calibration may not be necessary for this specific problem.
