Thank you for the nice video on this Platin Monaco 5.1+WiSA SoundSend transmitter, Tuned by THX, WiSA Certified immersive audio speaker system!
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You guys need to make those surround speakers with a up firing speaker at a slight angle on top of those surrounds for the ATMOS effect. And maybe ability to add one extra subwoofer. 5.2.4 That would be awesome, specially with those sized speakers. Not everyone lives in a big house. I live in an apartment, but would love to have the sound separation and ATMOS with the integrated up firing speakers on the surrounds.
@ You can add a second subwoofer with no problems, it would run on the same channel as the existing one. Atmos you could also install ceiling speaker from Lithe Audio
Did you fix your "Punch" issue? If so, what are the best settings for the system via the app? I have noticed in gaming, certain effects are not "Punching" as you mentioned.
I have the Klipsch WiSA set up. It was expensive but sounds very nice. I agree that there is a lot of troubleshooting involved and it’s been a bumpy ride. First, the Axiim Link would cut in and out then I got the SoundSend and the problem went away! Was happy that my problems were over. After not too long, the app wouldn’t work, have to constantly unplug/replug the Soundsend for it to allow the app to communicate with my SoundSend. The audio does not work If you have eARC on and watch a movie on Netflix that supports Dolby Atmos so you have to constantly turn eARC off to watch Atmos content. Non stop issues but I do enjoy it when it works.
Yeah, that’s my only hesitancy when it comes to WiSA or soundbars in general. The ease of hooking it up initially is great, but troubleshooting is a pain. Hooking up speakers to a receiver with speaker wire requires more planning and labor up front, but worth it in the end since it just works with almost no troubleshooting once it’s set up. But I don’t doubt the sound quality is amazing with those Klipsch WiSA speakers. 🙌
No. WiSA technology is superior to Bluetooth when it comes to wirelessly sending an uncompressed audio signal to its certified speakers. It does technically use Bluetooth to communicate with the smartphone app to control volume levels and make tweaks to the system, but that’s the extent of it.
Looking for a wireless center speaker with atmos and sub. My wife doesn’t like speakers all over (visible) this is the max I can get away with. Any recommendations? Sonos? LG ?
Yeah, if you’re contained to a soundbar with eARC and Atmos, I’d go with SONOS Arc and Sub. I haven’t heard it in person, but I hear good things about their auto room correction technology. 👍
@@richardcordero1902 Eh, not really any Atmos alternative to Sonos. There is the Klipsch Cinema 800 that’s coming out sometime later this year that has “virtual Atmos.” But the Cinema 1200 will be the only soundbar that Klipsch is offering with actual Atmos upward-firing speakers. And that release date keeps getting pushed back. But yes…that’s one great thing about diving into the Sonos family is that Arc will work with all their speakers if you want to make it more immersive. 👍
@@ealanosborne sounds like you should reach out.... Have seen any klipsch WISA reviews. I was about myself but just got a new puppy so..... But loved the sound send with my LG projector and Arc. Looking forward to the new LG laser projector that has eARC and atmos support. Love the sound of platin 5.1 system in my smaller 12x12 room. But yes the sub lacks for my as I'm used to my bigger svs subs.
@@MrSuperman258401 I have reached out to Klipsch many times with no response. But maybe I can get more through WiSA themselves. Fingers crossed! And yeah, that Platin Monaco would be perfect in a 12x12! And I am thrilled that projectors are finally coming out with HDMI 2.1, eARC etc. It's about time!
Not sure if I'm getting it, where is the whole atmos setup? You only mention the full 5.1.2 setup at 13:12. But this whole time you're testing a 5.1 setup ( 2F 1C 2R 1SF) Where are the up or down-firing speakers?
The SoundSend has the ability to support a 5.1.2 system if you happen to purchase 2 additional satellite speakers. This system only comes with 5 satellites so you can only have either a 5.1 or 3.1.2 system. The Atmos aspect is achieved probably best by mounting 2 satellites above the TV near the corner where the wall and ceiling meet, pointed slightly down toward your listening position. On Platin’s store page towards the bottom, you can purchase a pair of satellites on their own. 👍 www.platinaudio.us/store
I already have a klipsch wisa system and I was looking into getting another one for my computer. Have you done multiple WISA systems at home? I wonder how that would work out. Thanks for the review!
I’ve only had access to the Platin Monaco and Milan, which are virtually the same, but the Monaco is a little bigger and tuned by THX. I did use 2 of the Milan speakers with the Monaco to make a 5.1.2 Atmos setup and it was pretty cool. I’ve also just tested the Enclave CineHome II (review coming soon), but you can’t add speakers to it. It’s 5.1 and that’s it, since the CineHub works exclusively with Enclave speakers (even though they are also WiSA certified). Interesting.
Huh…that is very odd! Maybe reach out to HBO to make sure they know about this issue. They might already be working on a fix, but it can’t hurt to let them know. 😀
So when it comes to an atmos system, what would you recommend the crossover freq set to and what db should each speaker be at? I have a 5.1.2 setup. My upfiring speakers are built into my klipsch front speakers.have the Sony str dh 790. I measured and am about 9ft from speakers (l c r ) to couch.
Hmmm, well when you have those big floor standing speakers, if your center channel’s frequency response goes down to like 40Hz, I’d set the crossover of your LCR to about 60Hz? Maybe even 50Hz? But surrounds and height channels can get by with your standard THX standard 80Hz crossover, depending on how low their frequency response goes down to. The little satellites in my system only go down to 110Hz, so my crossover frequency across the board is set to 120Hz, since my sub can handle picking up that slack. As far as db, numbers only get you so far. It’s all about your ears and how you perceive what sounds “good” in your space. That’s when speaker balancing becomes an art form. Just keep experimenting! 😀🙌
Thanks! Well, Axiim Link has the benefit of being used both on an XBOX and TV since it’s USB. Although it can’t technically decode Dolby Atmos if that was a thing you wanted to try (like a 5.1.2 configuration). The SoundSend is newer and plugs in via HDMI, so it can decode Atmos, but can ONLY be plugged into a smart tv and NOT also an XBOX. So yeah, pluses and minuses. Depends on what you want out of it. 🙂
@@ealanosborne thanks! I'm going to go with the Axiim set up for my LG 65" C9PUA OLED. It will be in a very small space, my class-a motorhome, so it will sound great in there. It's on sale right now on Amazon Prime Day for $699. Just bought it. Arrives Friday. :-)
Watching your comparison video now between Milan and Monaco. Maybe I should go with the smaller size in the motorhome. TBD! The Milan with sound send is on sale for $699 as well.
The version with SoundSend works through ARC on a smart TV. But there is still a version you can purchase that comes with the Axiim Link, which does connect to an XBOX One 👍
Seems impressive. Wonder why it’s not THX ‘certified ‘ ..apparently there is more work needed? I will explore this in the wild to see if I can hear it .. seems like for $1,000 it should be certified I would trust the product more if it was certified by a recognized audio master (Dolby /THX/etc..)
Found the answer myself already in the FAQ: "SoundSend does not support DTS-formatted audio at this time. SoundSend can decode most audio formats up to a 7.1 speaker layout, including Dolby Digital and Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, and 3.1.2 or 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos." Real pity, many blockbuster movies I have, have audio in DTS(-HD) format. DTS:X is less common, so not really needed (yet).
Picked up the klipsch theater system from watching youre video and was able to get the new yamaha on sale from costco was wondering about subwoofer placement and cable management untill i saw you put youre subwoofer on the ceiling i do have that option how happy are you with it and if you could add another subwoofer would you also put the other one up there and which would be a good budget subwoofer to go with klipsch sytem? Keep up the great work love the videos and your style learning a lot.
Hi, and thanks for the great compliments! If you wanna stick with Klipsch, their R-80SWi is basically the same wireless sub that comes with the Theater Pack. It’s on sale now for $199. That way you can stick it anywhere near an outlet and not have to worry about speaker wire. But if you just want another subwoofer and don’t care about brand, Polk Audio makes decent subs for around $100. If I got another sub, I’d put it on the ground near the opposite wall from my current sub, just to make sure I’m filling the room evenly. Thanks again for watching and your kindness! It honestly means a lot! 😁🙌
Great question! You will still be able to enjoy Atmos via ARC, it will just be compressed a little (like when you watch streaming 4K Atmos shows or movies on Netflix, Disney+, etc). eARC is for uncompressed, high-bandwidth Atmos like when you watch a 4K Blu-ray Disc on an XBOX connected to your TV, for example. But really, only musicians or audiophiles may be able to tell the difference. 😁
@@ealanosborne I added a HDFury arcana to my setup to get an earc. Little pricey but sends full atmos to soundsend and Dolby vision to my epson 6050 projector. Projector usually do not support that. This little gem makes that possible. You can really see the difference too!
Great review! I am interested in this system as I don’t have a lot of space for my setup. I am concerned about the small sub. Would better placement help at all in the 5.1 setup or overall was the sub a let down? I could get another wisa sub but it would be different size. Would be great to see a video on dual subs and mixing sizes. I really enjoy your channel thanks!
Thank you very much! Well, apparently there is a way to increase the volume of the sub more than what the app can do, which I found out about after I released the video. So it’s actually more powerful than I was lead to believe. Plus, since it’s low profile, it might even fit under a couch! So I would do that to make it that much more effective! 😀 But it’s still a pretty awesome system.
I have a projector set up with original klipsch hub AV receiver for wisa system. That worked perfectly after firmware upgrade. It has 4 inputs so I have my ps4, DVD player, and chromecast hooked up flawlessly. You can get klipsch rp-hub1 or Axiim Q UHD receivers would work well.
Great content as always! Having a power cord for every speaker kind of defeats the whole purpose of it being "wireless". A copper audio cable running to a receiver is hardly different. Because of the superior sound and bass, I still think the Klipsch Reference Theater pack comes out on top for under $1000 that you've reviewed in other videos, especially when paired with two R-41Ms.
Precisely. It's pretty cool to have it easily connected to a TV like a soundbar, but you're right - good ol' copper speaker wire and a receiver still outperform this system.
I have a Platin Monaco 5.1 speaker system that is connected to my LG OLED with an AXIIM Link that I hate. Sound is mediocre at best (I will never take a THX certified or tuned advertisement seriously again) and it constantly loses sync. If you can't afford Klipsch and the soundsend.....don't bother. WISA is too new. I suggest you wait.
Thank you for the nice video on this Platin Monaco 5.1+WiSA SoundSend transmitter, Tuned by THX, WiSA Certified immersive audio speaker system!
You guys need to make those surround speakers with a up firing speaker at a slight angle on top of those surrounds for the ATMOS effect. And maybe ability to add one extra subwoofer. 5.2.4 That would be awesome, specially with those sized speakers. Not everyone lives in a big house. I live in an apartment, but would love to have the sound separation and ATMOS with the integrated up firing speakers on the surrounds.
@ You can add a second subwoofer with no problems, it would run on the same channel as the existing one. Atmos you could also install ceiling speaker from Lithe Audio
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The Platin Monaco 5.1.2 is available now, will be great you can give a product review. Thank you
That may be coming soon after all! 🤫😁
8:27 there are 2 fields that says rear that are greyed out. Does this mean you can add a couple wisa speakers and add it to the system?
Correct. The WiSA SoundSend supports up to 7.1 Atmos systems. 🙌
ok the silica gel thing was funny. You get a thumbs up just for that. Your reviews are equally entertaining and informative.
Per the Platin company, you can add another one of thier subs or any other WISA certified subwoofer.
That's great that it wireless but that a lot of outlets,the power company will love that!!!!
Does anyone know if it supports multi channel LPCM? Like from the Apple TV or PS5? Thanks.
I don’t think so…
support.wisatechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/1260805596809-What-types-of-audio-does-SoundSend-support-
Did you fix your "Punch" issue? If so, what are the best settings for the system via the app? I have noticed in gaming, certain effects are not "Punching" as you mentioned.
isnt sound send intergrated in LG tvs?
There is WiSA integration in all their OLED TVs, pretty sure.
I have the Klipsch WiSA set up. It was expensive but sounds very nice. I agree that there is a lot of troubleshooting involved and it’s been a bumpy ride. First, the Axiim Link would cut in and out then I got the SoundSend and the problem went away! Was happy that my problems were over. After not too long, the app wouldn’t work, have to constantly unplug/replug the Soundsend for it to allow the app to communicate with my SoundSend. The audio does not work If you have eARC on and watch a movie on Netflix that supports Dolby Atmos so you have to constantly turn eARC off to watch Atmos content. Non stop issues but I do enjoy it when it works.
Yeah, that’s my only hesitancy when it comes to WiSA or soundbars in general. The ease of hooking it up initially is great, but troubleshooting is a pain. Hooking up speakers to a receiver with speaker wire requires more planning and labor up front, but worth it in the end since it just works with almost no troubleshooting once it’s set up. But I don’t doubt the sound quality is amazing with those Klipsch WiSA speakers. 🙌
This happened to my on my Sony XH90 but then when I enabled Audio pass-through on the TV, the issues with Netflix and Atmos went away.
So how do you further increase the volume of the subwoofer beyond what the app allows?
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Thx much.
Have tried the enclave wireless surround sound 5.1 with THX certification?
Would like hear your thoughts of your findings.
I haven’t tried the THX version, but I do have a review video of the step below it (CineHome II).
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Does this support bluetooth? Would like to connect it to tv via Bluetooth
No. WiSA technology is superior to Bluetooth when it comes to wirelessly sending an uncompressed audio signal to its certified speakers. It does technically use Bluetooth to communicate with the smartphone app to control volume levels and make tweaks to the system, but that’s the extent of it.
Since the sub with this is so weak, could I purchase, say, Klipsch's WISA subwoofer and use it with this system?
Yes, at least in theory. I’ve never tested that out personally, but SoundSend should be compatible with any WiSA certified speaker. 👍
This set or samsung q950a? I just ordered q950a 2days ago.
Love the entertaining and informative videos, thanks so much!
Looking for a wireless center speaker with atmos and sub. My wife doesn’t like speakers all over (visible) this is the max I can get away with. Any recommendations? Sonos? LG ?
Yeah, if you’re contained to a soundbar with eARC and Atmos, I’d go with SONOS Arc and Sub. I haven’t heard it in person, but I hear good things about their auto room correction technology. 👍
@@ealanosborne thanks. Is there a better alternative to Sonos? Can you add Sonos one or Sonos Play Or Sonos SL?
@@richardcordero1902 Eh, not really any Atmos alternative to Sonos. There is the Klipsch Cinema 800 that’s coming out sometime later this year that has “virtual Atmos.” But the Cinema 1200 will be the only soundbar that Klipsch is offering with actual Atmos upward-firing speakers. And that release date keeps getting pushed back.
But yes…that’s one great thing about diving into the Sonos family is that Arc will work with all their speakers if you want to make it more immersive. 👍
Can the unit push 5.1 wirelessly over optical?
Yep! It has both HDMI and optical inputs on the SoundSend device. 👍
Sounds like you need to get some klipsch WISA speakers and sub to test out the sound send unit properly
I wouldn't mind testing that setup at all!
@@ealanosborne sounds like you should reach out.... Have seen any klipsch WISA reviews.
I was about myself but just got a new puppy so.....
But loved the sound send with my LG projector and Arc.
Looking forward to the new LG laser projector that has eARC and atmos support.
Love the sound of platin 5.1 system in my smaller 12x12 room. But yes the sub lacks for my as I'm used to my bigger svs subs.
@@MrSuperman258401 I have reached out to Klipsch many times with no response. But maybe I can get more through WiSA themselves. Fingers crossed! And yeah, that Platin Monaco would be perfect in a 12x12! And I am thrilled that projectors are finally coming out with HDMI 2.1, eARC etc. It's about time!
@@ealanosborne well not WISA aside, could probably hook you up with SVS to review some gear
@@ealanosborne I run a FB HT group have done a lot of networking over the years ...
How is music on the soundsend? Can you play music in surround or a simulated surround?
Yes, there are a few upmixing modes (including Music) available on the Soundsend app that allows music playback in surround mode
Not sure if I'm getting it, where is the whole atmos setup? You only mention the full 5.1.2 setup at 13:12. But this whole time you're testing a 5.1 setup ( 2F 1C 2R 1SF) Where are the up or down-firing speakers?
The SoundSend has the ability to support a 5.1.2 system if you happen to purchase 2 additional satellite speakers. This system only comes with 5 satellites so you can only have either a 5.1 or 3.1.2 system.
The Atmos aspect is achieved probably best by mounting 2 satellites above the TV near the corner where the wall and ceiling meet, pointed slightly down toward your listening position.
On Platin’s store page towards the bottom, you can purchase a pair of satellites on their own. 👍
www.platinaudio.us/store
I already have a klipsch wisa system and I was looking into getting another one for my computer. Have you done multiple WISA systems at home? I wonder how that would work out. Thanks for the review!
I’ve only had access to the Platin Monaco and Milan, which are virtually the same, but the Monaco is a little bigger and tuned by THX. I did use 2 of the Milan speakers with the Monaco to make a 5.1.2 Atmos setup and it was pretty cool. I’ve also just tested the Enclave CineHome II (review coming soon), but you can’t add speakers to it. It’s 5.1 and that’s it, since the CineHub works exclusively with Enclave speakers (even though they are also WiSA certified). Interesting.
I have to switch to TV speakers every time I use HBOMax. It's very odd and particular.
Huh…that is very odd! Maybe reach out to HBO to make sure they know about this issue. They might already be working on a fix, but it can’t hurt to let them know. 😀
So when it comes to an atmos system, what would you recommend the crossover freq set to and what db should each speaker be at? I have a 5.1.2 setup. My upfiring speakers are built into my klipsch front speakers.have the Sony str dh 790. I measured and am about 9ft from speakers (l c r ) to couch.
Hmmm, well when you have those big floor standing speakers, if your center channel’s frequency response goes down to like 40Hz, I’d set the crossover of your LCR to about 60Hz? Maybe even 50Hz? But surrounds and height channels can get by with your standard THX standard 80Hz crossover, depending on how low their frequency response goes down to. The little satellites in my system only go down to 110Hz, so my crossover frequency across the board is set to 120Hz, since my sub can handle picking up that slack.
As far as db, numbers only get you so far. It’s all about your ears and how you perceive what sounds “good” in your space. That’s when speaker balancing becomes an art form. Just keep experimenting! 😀🙌
@@ealanosborne Appreciate your response, as you can see I'm a fan of your vids and subbed already. I used your content to shop and get started!
I have a 2020 LG that will work with Axiim link. Is there a benefit to just buying the sound send version instead? Thanks for the great video!
Thanks! Well, Axiim Link has the benefit of being used both on an XBOX and TV since it’s USB. Although it can’t technically decode Dolby Atmos if that was a thing you wanted to try (like a 5.1.2 configuration).
The SoundSend is newer and plugs in via HDMI, so it can decode Atmos, but can ONLY be plugged into a smart tv and NOT also an XBOX.
So yeah, pluses and minuses. Depends on what you want out of it. 🙂
@@ealanosborne thanks! I'm going to go with the Axiim set up for my LG 65" C9PUA OLED. It will be in a very small space, my class-a motorhome, so it will sound great in there. It's on sale right now on Amazon Prime Day for $699. Just bought it. Arrives Friday. :-)
Watching your comparison video now between Milan and Monaco. Maybe I should go with the smaller size in the motorhome. TBD! The Milan with sound send is on sale for $699 as well.
Going with the Milan SoundSend. The smaller speakers will work better in the my set-up. Thanks again.
@@BulldogMedia707 Oh nice! Always be on the lookout for those good sales! 🙌
Do you know if it works with Xbox one first gen?
The version with SoundSend works through ARC on a smart TV. But there is still a version you can purchase that comes with the Axiim Link, which does connect to an XBOX One 👍
Seems impressive. Wonder why it’s not THX ‘certified ‘ ..apparently there is more work needed? I will explore this in the wild to see if I can hear it .. seems like for $1,000 it should be certified I would trust the product more if it was certified by a recognized audio master (Dolby /THX/etc..)
Where did you get those speaker mounts
Monoprice Low Profile 22 lb. Capacity Speaker Wall Mount Brackets (Pair) Black www.amazon.com/dp/B00KFSP82C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DpneGb7JN193N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
@@ealanosborne gracias
Thx for the review. Does the WiSA SoundSend also supports DTS formats (including DTS-HD and DTS:X)? If so, it is something I will buy asap!
Found the answer myself already in the FAQ:
"SoundSend does not support DTS-formatted audio at this time. SoundSend can decode most audio formats up to a 7.1 speaker layout, including Dolby Digital and Digital+, Dolby TrueHD, and 3.1.2 or 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos."
Real pity, many blockbuster movies I have, have audio in DTS(-HD) format. DTS:X is less common, so not really needed (yet).
@@hawkhawk Yeah, I honestly prefer DTS:X, but Dolby won the popularity battle. Oh well.
@@ealanosborne dolby atmos and dolby vision i believe is supported by the Hollywood elites not 100% sure
Picked up the klipsch theater system from watching youre video and was able to get the new yamaha on sale from costco was wondering about subwoofer placement and cable management untill i saw you put youre subwoofer on the ceiling i do have that option how happy are you with it and if you could add another subwoofer would you also put the other one up there and which would be a good budget subwoofer to go with klipsch sytem? Keep up the great work love the videos and your style learning a lot.
Hi, and thanks for the great compliments! If you wanna stick with Klipsch, their R-80SWi is basically the same wireless sub that comes with the Theater Pack. It’s on sale now for $199. That way you can stick it anywhere near an outlet and not have to worry about speaker wire.
But if you just want another subwoofer and don’t care about brand, Polk Audio makes decent subs for around $100.
If I got another sub, I’d put it on the ground near the opposite wall from my current sub, just to make sure I’m filling the room evenly.
Thanks again for watching and your kindness! It honestly means a lot! 😁🙌
Does it do DTS?
Unfortunately it does not. 🤷♂️
Love your videos, Ealan. Quick question. If my TV only has ARC and not eARc, will I not be able to enjoy dolby atmos?
Great question! You will still be able to enjoy Atmos via ARC, it will just be compressed a little (like when you watch streaming 4K Atmos shows or movies on Netflix, Disney+, etc). eARC is for uncompressed, high-bandwidth Atmos like when you watch a 4K Blu-ray Disc on an XBOX connected to your TV, for example. But really, only musicians or audiophiles may be able to tell the difference. 😁
@@ealanosborne I added a HDFury arcana to my setup to get an earc. Little pricey but sends full atmos to soundsend and Dolby vision to my epson 6050 projector. Projector usually do not support that. This little gem makes that possible. You can really see the difference too!
@@michaelrasmussen9690 Whoooaaa! Jealous! 😃
Great review! I am interested in this system as I don’t have a lot of space for my setup. I am concerned about the small sub. Would better placement help at all in the 5.1 setup or overall was the sub a let down? I could get another wisa sub but it would be different size. Would be great to see a video on dual subs and mixing sizes. I really enjoy your channel thanks!
Thank you very much! Well, apparently there is a way to increase the volume of the sub more than what the app can do, which I found out about after I released the video. So it’s actually more powerful than I was lead to believe.
Plus, since it’s low profile, it might even fit under a couch! So I would do that to make it that much more effective! 😀 But it’s still a pretty awesome system.
@@ealanosborne ...interesting. So how do you further increase the volume of the subwoofer beyond what the app allows?
I totally sub'd cuz of the silica jokes.
😄🙌 Thanks!!!
I probably would have gone with wisa if I didn't have a projector setup.
I have a projector set up with original klipsch hub AV receiver for wisa system. That worked perfectly after firmware upgrade. It has 4 inputs so I have my ps4, DVD player, and chromecast hooked up flawlessly. You can get klipsch rp-hub1 or Axiim Q UHD receivers would work well.
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Great content as always! Having a power cord for every speaker kind of defeats the whole purpose of it being "wireless". A copper audio cable running to a receiver is hardly different. Because of the superior sound and bass, I still think the Klipsch Reference Theater pack comes out on top for under $1000 that you've reviewed in other videos, especially when paired with two R-41Ms.
Precisely. It's pretty cool to have it easily connected to a TV like a soundbar, but you're right - good ol' copper speaker wire and a receiver still outperform this system.
That subwoofer should go under your couch if it fits.
It will be better than vizio 5.1.2 sounbars
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Get out of here silica gel!
Would have been a better review if you didn't try to be a comedian. Just the facts ma'am, just the facts!
I have a Platin Monaco 5.1 speaker system that is connected to my LG OLED with an AXIIM Link that I hate. Sound is mediocre at best (I will never take a THX certified or tuned advertisement seriously again) and it constantly loses sync. If you can't afford Klipsch and the soundsend.....don't bother. WISA is too new. I suggest you wait.
7.1 is good