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Hey Matt, thanks so much dude, really appreciate it. I checked out your channel too and subscribed and will catch up on your videos soon. Yeah it was the London 10k, it was awesome wasn’t it, I already signed up for next year as I enjoyed it so much. Ok so things have changed a lot for the Action 5 pro now for us low light runners. It was shocking at first but the first firmware helped with stability and the more recent one has massively helped the super night mode at 60p. The action 4 is still brilliant, but for our used case I think the 5 is now worth the additional investment. The other option depending on your used case is the pocket 3. It’s not waterproof and not as rugged but the sensor is way way better for low light. If you get it and use the battery extension and the wide angle lens adapter it’s very good. If you watch my video of the Saucony 10k from a few months ago that was done with the pocket 3 and it’s the best quality both for day and low light. 🫡

I’ve only had the chance to briefly test it once so far in the low light and I must say the results are encouraging. I need to do a few more tests but it looks like they’ve improved super night a lot with less sharp footage and the ability to change the frame is helping with the stability. Looking good 👍

@@Runningonthemind I was thinking the same, might still stay with the 5

@@robstuart1385 ok fair enough, each to their own opinions. What do you suggest for running or action in low light and I will test your suggestion besides mine and we can see the difference.

@@James-zu1ij without a shadow of doubt yes. The 300s are levels above the ones 👍

@@Runningonthemind Thankyou. I think. Lets hope black Friday has a goo deal.

@@shanique995 you are welcome. I did a review of the first firmware and posted it a few weeks ago, it improved a lot. There is a more recent firmware which I’m gathering video footage for at the moment but on first look it looks to have improved again. I think now it’s a safe bet 👍

Wait, never mind. I see the update!

Yes! Great to have you as part of the channel, I appreciate it a lot. Have a great evening 🫡

You’re welcome. I think these settings will work fine on the 4 yes, as they are mostly designed to give the most stable footage with regards to the rocksteady stability and that is the same on both 4 and 5. I have a 4 as well so I will test them together at some stage and post the results 👍

@@Runningonthemind That's crazy, if so, the supernight mode is a bit broken. Would be nice to see that in the near future. Keep on doing the good work!

@@Knenemeka you’re very kind, I appreciate you taking the time to leave such lovely feedback 🫶🏻

It needs power my friend from the outlet 👍

Hard to argue. I’ve a race this weekend and I’m going with the Metaspeed over the alphas 👍

Thank you. I updated it last night so will give it a test this week. Seems like they have worked on supernight and given us the high frame rate which I asked for in this video. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

I saw that too, I’ve not had a chance yet but I will get around to it. Hopefully there is some further improvement 🤞🏼

Thanks so much for taking the time to share a comment, I appreciate it as I think unsponsored videos (for the most part) offer something different and a level of trust that can be helpful. It’s nice to know that people appreciate that. Have a great rest of the weekend 🫡

Sorry to hear that man, sounds like you had the same experience as me… it’s a shame as it doesn’t need to be that way with a better app and some clear instruction from Sonos. Interesting what you mention about trueplay, I think I will give it another go to see what happens. Appreciate the positive feedback my friend, have a great weekend 🫡

Thank you dude, appreciate it. The mount is fine I believe with the ultra also. Yes the best way to do it based on feedback I’ve had from this review is to remove the subs and surrounds from the original Arc and then reconnect them after you’ve added the ultra to the system. If you add the ultra first it will mess everything up (like it did for me) and you’ll then have problems and likely have to factory reset. You’re welcome, enjoy the ultra 👍

@@Runningonthemind Thanks so basically just unplug the sub and 100s from the wall?? My friend was on with tech support for 2 hours before getting things fixed. I think he had to factory reset the other speakers and wifi before adding the ultra. Then tune the ultra with his iPad. Did you have issues tuning your system??? Thanks!!!

@ remove the subs and surrounds from your arc set up, so they are all separate, then add the arc ultra and then add the subs and surrounds to the ultra. You shouldn’t have to reset or get tech help if you do it that way. The issue is if you add the ultra first as it thinks the subs and surrounds are still associated with the arc original and the system can’t find them after the system does the update to have the ultra working as it should.

@@Runningonthemind Thanks!!! I have the ultra sitting here...Thats what this weekends project it! Ill put the old arc in my bedroom then we can listen to music or what not in there too! Thanks so much!!!! Again the video is awesome! Im waiting to get my Sonos ceiling speakers and amp installed. Then I'll have 2 extra 100s for the garage and or office.

@@Runningonthemind So I got the ultra set up....thanks for the tip on removing the subs and surrounds! Setup was a SNAP!!!! I think the Ultra provides more full sound. The voices on the screen are clearer....I definitely can hear the difference!!! Was it worth $1000 upgrade considering I got my Arc 3 months ago...so in reality the ultra cost me 1800 lol Now what do I do with my Arc. The Ultra is a keeper!! Great video mate!

😂😂😂 actually probably one day 😂😂

Thanks my friend. I personally don’t have enough experience in the novablast 4 but from what I’ve seen from other reviewers is that it’s capable of a HM yes. It won’t give you the propulsion of a bunch of the other racing shoes but it’s comfortable and well built 👍

@Runningonthemind My friend I thank you for your honest opinion

Really appreciate this feedback, means a lot that people can get value from my reviews. They are great headphones for keeping you aware, I use them every morning now on my runs 👍

I would upgrade if your TV has eArc and your viewing content has Atmos or listening content has spatial audio. You might not get full benefit of the Arc Ultra if you listen to stereo or 5.1 content only.

You are very welcome, thanks so much for taking the time to comment 🫡

Hi Rob, honestly I’m not sure on this one. I tried to dig and find the answer but didn’t find anything. Sorry man 🫡

@@jeremyhunter3388 great to hear that, totally agree. Im deliberating getting a second sub but not 100 convinced it needs it now after the improvement in base on the ultra. Have you tested how much of a difference there is between having 1 on versus 2 at the same time?

@ nope I haven’t done that yet. I also had the same issue as you with the update. That was frustrating.

Great advice and thank you, retrospectively I wish I’d of done this and saved 90 minutes. Hopefully others will read this and do it I the order you suggest 👍

@@bpa602 I believe it does yes 👍

As a stand alone I think it had a lot of room to improve for sure… I needed the help from the surroundings and the sub. The Ultra is a decent improvement in my opinion 👍

Ha - that mate. I’ve still got room.. for every new pair I get Josh gets a rotation of an older one 😂😂

Welcome dude - the original is still epic, great set up 👍

Appreciate you taking the time to share a comment. You’ll be very pleased I certain, for mid tones where dialog sits there is a huge improvement over the arc. Dialog is clear and crisp, clarity is excellent without sounding digital. Let me know how you get on when you get it 👍

I have the v1 Arc (dual Gen 3 subs+Fives surrounds) on LG OLED 77C1. I set my OLED eArc HDMI to bitstream/pass thru and not to PCM/Auto. PCM/Auto can process the audio within the TV and then send it to the soundbar. Sometimes the PCM/Auto can send stereo with very low dialogue center channel or underperforming rear surrounds. Did this to my 3 OLEDs with a Beam v1, Beam v2, and v1 Arc and dialogue is loud clear. If that doesn't work; then, it might be a TV thing not working with the soundbar.

@@mrgold3591 This! Checking your TV settings to make sure the TV isn't messing with the audio output is definitely the first place to start if your high end soundbar isn't performing as you'd expect.

​@@mrgold3591 Soundbar should be designed to work with any kind of tv signal and properly massage to give better sound...

@@Runningonthemindcame a day early. IMMEDIATE difference. Very happy and I sold my arc for a great price to help cover the cost. Happy days.

Very kind my friend, appreciate the support 🫶🏻

@Runningonthemind you are always welcome sir 😃

I’m a fan of Bose also, but for me Sonos is better for my used cases. 👍

@Runningonthemind Awesome ! Thank you kindly for replying and giving your take 🙏 I'm waiting for the Black Friday to pair this with an LG G4 I have two G3's currently and I can't wait to have a soundbar to go with it 😀 I have some pretty decent floor standing speakers in my main living room but the Dolby Atmos should also be good for 🎶 music no ? Im not expecting amazing things it will be more for movies but if I can pair them with some 300's and a sub gen 4 at a later date I could move my Whalfadale Opus 2's downstairs. Happy listening and thanks for taking the effort to make a video for us all !

Thank you mate. I’m actually going to wall mount this soon, the reason I have it towards the back is that we have a 3 year old and I’m trying to keep it out of reach until it’s wall mounted 😂

100% agreed. I do wonder if they should do a pop up message when it find the arc ultra to say we should run an update before adding the arc to the system. Then it should ask if it’s replacing the arc already in the system. Shame as the rest of the experience has been very good 👍

Sonos got you covered but you didnt know, you can remove the surrounds and the subs from the original arc then install ultra and just connect them to it

@ that is exactly what I was hoping to do, to move them over but the update kicked them out of the system. I think if I’d of done it in slightly different order my result would have been less time consuming but it would be great if Sonos added some pop up messages to give this guidance when trying to add the arc ultra (at least I think that would be helpful). Thanks for the input, it all helps when people look through the comments to see best practices 👍

I upgraded my Arc (dual gen 3 subs+Fives) with the Arc Ultra. I removed the dual subs and fives before replacing the Arc (used the same Arc cables/power for Arc Ultra). No problems adding each sub, the fives joined as a pair, and doing TruePlay (iphone 13 Pro Max). The Arc Ultra and the Sonos smartphone app did require a software update at install. I moved the Arc into the master bedroom to replace my Beam Gen 1, Gen 3 sub, and Symfonisk bookshelf rears. Used the same procedures and zero issues removing, adding, and TruePlaying the old Arc. Moved the Beam Gen 1 to a TV without any soundbar in spare room.

I personally don’t know as I don’t have that set up, but hopefully somebody in the comments can help answer your question 👍

Really appreciate the positive feedback David, I believe you’ll be pleased if you do. I’m now deciding if I should add another sub.. it doesn’t need it… but 😂😂

You are welcome, thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment 👍