This week: What is Samsung’s Intelligent mode — and should you use it? What’s the difference between Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and the Sony HT-A9? Does an auto brightness limiter affect colors, too? And, the big one: The LG G4 versus Samsung S95D — what are my predictions for this year’s Ultimate OLED Battle?
LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D Predictions & More | You Asked Ep. 33
Sony surround setups
Jenkins TV writes: I have a budget of around $2,200 to splurge on an audio system, and I found two setups that can seemingly work for me since I am a ”Sonyphile” and I want a system that can seamlessly work with my recent A95L purchase. Setup A is a Sony HT A9 with a Sony SA SW5 sub 300W. Setup B includes a Sony HT A7000 soundbar with 7.1.2. Channel, Sony SA SW5 sub 300wW and Sony SA RS5 rear speakers to amp up the immersion.
My budget can comfortably accommodate both, and I know I can’t go wrong with either of these setups. But based on your professional opinion, which system can give more functionality, and which one is a better surround sound setup?
I have two answers for you. Between the two options you presented, I would personally go for the Sony HT-A9. It’s just a magically good system. The second option is no slouch, but you’ll get better immersion with the HT-A9.
The second answer is … maybe you should wait a little bit and see what kind of new products Sony has in store for this year. It might be worth waiting. I mean, you’ll still be able to get the HT-A9 if whatever Sony has that’s new doesn’t float your boat. That’s my educated gut feeling on the matter.
FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9
Leslie Lemmon writes: You say, “Sony has something like [the Dolby Atmos FlexConnect], but this is different.” I can’t see how the result is different from the HT-A9. Can you elaborate on that?
In my latest video about Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, I said “Sony has something like this, but it’s different.” So, let me explain. The Sony HT-A9 is a package system. You get four speakers and a little processor box that sends a wireless audio signal out to each speaker. You can also add a subwoofer to the system if you want…
