If an active system like this doesn't have proper limiters to prevent it popping the tweeter like this when pushed, it's worthless. Doesn't matter that most people won't do it (disregarding that 91 dB isn't excessively loud for max volume), it shouldn't be excused.
What I miss in the review is a verdict on the main issue that people have with the A9: audio drop outs. Other reviewers have said that with the Quad, this is pretty much a thing of the past. I’d like to hear your verdict on this.
Yes, the dropouts are a thing of the past. I have my control box hidden away in a cupboard and I've had zero dropouts since I've been using it. No issues either if someone walks in front of a speaker.
@@S1mmz for me, the drop outs happen because of having a router in the same room. I turn the mesh node in the room off whenever I am using the A9 and the drop outs disappear instantly. Hoping I wouldn’t need to do this with the Quad.
@@lukevanderwaalMy router is in the same cabinet as the quads control box, alongside a Sky box, Zidoo Z9X, Philips hue box, plus several other smart devices and it's 100% solid.
Did you test the speakers further apart than the picture? As thats no further than a soundbar and pointless. The quads really shine when they are 3m to 3.5m apart. There's quite a few changes as well. The subs have been improved with the new 360 v2 calibration side of things. If you use a Sony tv as the center, it now gets included with the calibration of the speakers and plays in unison instead of no calibration and independently like the previous model. The introduction of the mid range driver has massively made the sound a lot fuller and better than the originals. Also, two huge upgrades are no drop outs and the fact if you or someone else sits off center, you don't lose the center channel anymore so that it sounds like it is coming directly out of the speaker you are sat closest to, both really annoying features of the previous model.
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
I disagree with several points on this so-called review. Regardless, the M2 is a much better upgrade than the A9 and the M2 is superior to the Samsung Q990D in terms of Atmos/360 spatial audio and sound accuracy.
The Theater Quad offers some great improvements overall, but you're right that the HT-A9 are definitely still a great pick, especially at a discounted price!
Without the centre channel, one will have to put up with a phantom centre, better known as a stereo image. A perceived stereo image only works well when the main listening position (MLP) is directly in between the stereo speakers. If one is off axis, one is off sound. Resulting in an unintelligible dialogue
I have A9 for 2 years, the phantom center work from wide setting positions. It is doing better job than my other system monitor audio bx2 with Yamaha AV@@totalplonker824
If an active system like this doesn't have proper limiters to prevent it popping the tweeter like this when pushed, it's worthless. Doesn't matter that most people won't do it (disregarding that 91 dB isn't excessively loud for max volume), it shouldn't be excused.
What I miss in the review is a verdict on the main issue that people have with the A9: audio drop outs. Other reviewers have said that with the Quad, this is pretty much a thing of the past. I’d like to hear your verdict on this.
Yes, the dropouts are a thing of the past. I have my control box hidden away in a cupboard and I've had zero dropouts since I've been using it. No issues either if someone walks in front of a speaker.
@@S1mmz for me, the drop outs happen because of having a router in the same room. I turn the mesh node in the room off whenever I am using the A9 and the drop outs disappear instantly.
Hoping I wouldn’t need to do this with the Quad.
@@lukevanderwaalMy router is in the same cabinet as the quads control box, alongside a Sky box, Zidoo Z9X, Philips hue box, plus several other smart devices and it's 100% solid.
Drop outs are done mab
Had dropouts with a9 but not the quad, works flawlessly
Did you test the speakers further apart than the picture? As thats no further than a soundbar and pointless. The quads really shine when they are 3m to 3.5m apart.
There's quite a few changes as well. The subs have been improved with the new 360 v2 calibration side of things. If you use a Sony tv as the center, it now gets included with the calibration of the speakers and plays in unison instead of no calibration and independently like the previous model.
The introduction of the mid range driver has massively made the sound a lot fuller and better than the originals.
Also, two huge upgrades are no drop outs and the fact if you or someone else sits off center, you don't lose the center channel anymore so that it sounds like it is coming directly out of the speaker you are sat closest to, both really annoying features of the previous model.
For watching Dolby Atmos movies you suggest the q990d is usually better from your video?
I have it for 4 months, Im not impressed honestly :(
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
For a long time, as the price of Chanel increased, I no longer thought I could afford it. I think I'll be happy that I have the kislux as my travel bag that I don't have to take care of. By the way, I'm sure no one will have a hard time telling the difference. Thanks for the comparison.
You either posted this in the wrong video, or you're not using your speakers correctly.
@@Mr21scottlol
kislux versace bag is so cute
thank you nice review
Thanks for watching!
I disagree with several points on this so-called review. Regardless, the M2 is a much better upgrade than the A9 and the M2 is superior to the Samsung Q990D in terms of Atmos/360 spatial audio and sound accuracy.
I disagree with your “so called” disagreement. 😂. 👍🤪🏳️🌈
@@user-hf8ie8mf3n The Q990D is overhyped. I have it for 4 months now and its not that great :(
En el momento en que vi el bolso kislux , supe que tenía que tenerlo.
In my opinion, you should be looking for the ht-a9 for a third of the price right now. I grabbed a set and they are outstanding.
The Theater Quad offers some great improvements overall, but you're right that the HT-A9 are definitely still a great pick, especially at a discounted price!
Yes A9 and invest in Sony TV with center channel is the ultimate setup.
Lots of BT dropouts., Not worth it
@@nitmare64 haven’t had a single drop out in a month of owning it. Might be different for others though.
@@9blunted You are the unicorn of the bunch. I truly believe you but there's thousands and 100's of thousands of complaints about the BT issue
Just buy good stereo towers
Not everyone wants big towers and wires. That’s why Sony made this.
@@pagodad8079 wow 2 wires is not like 12 around
Center performance is over hyped. Just enjoy it and you Will feel the sound actually coming from the center
Without the centre channel, one will have to put up with a phantom centre, better known as a stereo image. A perceived stereo image only works well when the main listening position (MLP) is directly in between the stereo speakers. If one is off axis, one is off sound. Resulting in an unintelligible dialogue
I have A9 for 2 years, the phantom center work from wide setting positions. It is doing better job than my other system monitor audio bx2 with Yamaha AV@@totalplonker824