Emotiva XMC-2 Unboxing & Overview |Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 Dts:X Cinema Processor

[@JilesMcCoy]

I'd like to see a side by side with the new AudioControl and Monolith!

[@llang269]

JDM World the monoprice would wipe the floor with it. Not to mention it actually has Dirac working. Smh

[@JilesMcCoy]

llang269 Dirac bass Mgmt is going to be interesting too.

[@llang269]

JDM World yeah and the monoprice will have it too

[@JilesMcCoy]

llang269 Exactly. It’s gonna be cool!!!

[@pm240sx1]

I'm curious on the xmc-2 the only thing that probably needs to be upgraded eventually is the hdmi board. Since you have both the RMC-1 and the XMC-2 right there why not open up the box and see if the HDMI boards have the same hdmi boards. If they are the same I would guess future upgrade is possible for the XMC-2

[@chrismorrison1784]

The RMC1, RMC1L, and XMC2 use the same HDMI board. It will be upgradable when the 2.1 board comes out.

[@danyalreyaz7503]

@@chrismorrison1784 yeah they confirmed it as well

[@shuriken4100]

Ritchie I just have a MCX-1 are these any good? Thank you Semper fi!

[@DivineAV]

Good unboxing bro. Enjoyed it.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

welllll helloooooooo. We you driving your skyline yesterday in frisco? I saw one with a porsche behind it

[@DivineAV]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude - I wish bro, it's still in the shop getting the new engine management system. They said it was almost ready for Dyno so should be soon. I'll hit you up when I get it back! Talk to you soon man.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

@@DivineAV yeah man I passed by the DAV shop yesterday. Wondered if you dudes were around. Need to collab soon :)

[@elipolancojr3219]

Sweet video bro. With you working with dream Media guys will you still make your own videos?

[@shazza6887]

Even without room correction, how much better would you say this sounds than say a Marantz 7705/8805? On the fence between the 7705/ Xmc2, no dirac is what is making me hesitate a little!

[@vinay00420]

When will we receiving reviews on airmotiv t1, t2 and c2. Also comparing them to similar priced offerings from svs and klipsch

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

soon?

[@DTA_Crypto]

I am interested in this product but have a question. This unit doesn't come with WI-Fi so if your main router and modem are located in a different room less say upstairs, for instance, how would you use Dirac live? thx for the video I hope you do a calibration instructional video with this product, especially when or if they get Dirac live

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

the network input is just for making dirac live. You dont need to have it connected all the time and it does not have wifi.

[@dantorre7472]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Ill get mine soon. Btw show me your tattoos bro. Got mine done last week.

[@JD-nq4vb]

I am buying my speakers now, but because I don't know much yet about processors or av receivers, I don't know which to buy (I'll have 11 speakers). I want it for ONLY streaming movies (and youtube tv) and Prime Music. Any help on which to buy? ANYONE!?!

[@Emperor36]

Wow that is a beautiful unit, I can't wait to get my hands on one of them! 😆😆😆

[@javierissac2792]

i know it's kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@jaycarneygiants]

The KBar is sweet! Thx for your service

[@myhometheater7029]

Both are sweet !

[@motogp3478]

Taking delivery soon with the XPA-11, hoping bug free ??

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

zero issues with the amps. the "bugs" are in the processors that poeple are saying.

[@motogp3478]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude getting both xmc2 and xpa11

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i have the xmc-2 right now. works better than the rmc-1

[@ericbates9753]

Thanks bro for the info thinking about this being my next processor in the future

[@anthonyambrose6695]

Marantz av8805 or emotiva rmc1l? Trying to make choice.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

there are better dacs in the emotiva. the new firmware makes it better to use as well

[@elmexs76]

Nice comparison. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the differences once you get them up and running. Are you a Marine? I dig the K-bar!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

2004-2009 usmc

[@elmexs76]

Nice, we were in during the same time.

[@LarsTimme]

How did you know he was a marine?

[@LarsTimme]

Ah, the knife!

[@WilyEarthworm]

My setuo currently consists of the Emotiva unbalanced BASX-800 and BASX-700 power amps . They are ready to power a full 15.3 setup. I also own QED Performance Graphite unbalanced RCA cables to connect a pre-pro to the amps. If XLR to RCA adapters are not recommended how should I be connecting the XMC-2 to my amps? And how would this be better than using adapters? (I've just spent a fortune on 15 Neutrik XLR to RCA adapters because I read they are the best quality!) Thanks.

[@ciscojimenez1307]

Going XLR to RCA is usually fine, but going RCA to XLR is much more tricky and not advisable.

[@WilyEarthworm]

@@ciscojimenez1307 Thanks for the reply. I've been running the XMC-2 FOR A while now with the XLR-RCA adapters. No issues found so not sure what Chris was taking about. The XMC-2 certainly has plenty of issues of its own however 😪.

[@ciscojimenez1307]

@@WilyEarthworm I hear ya. I am running the RMC-1, and it's been a headache getting it running the way I like it. Awesome once it works though! Keep at it.

[@WilyEarthworm]

Totally concur with that. For me CEC is a mess. I can't watch my blu-ray player unless I disconnect my nVidia shield. If I don't the processor will switch back to the Shield's HDMI input. Crazy! So many bugs but the SQ is out of this world. Infuriating. And WHERE'S DIRAC???

[@jeffron100]

I'm looking forward to the comparison of this and the RMC-1

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Another great overview man! Awesome looking unit. Solid looking build. Great looking front panel, I really like the minimalist look. Great sturdy looking feet. You know me, I LOVE all those inputs. 8 HDMI inputs are a thing of beauty! Believe it or not, with the amount of components that I use, I would use most of the HDMI inputs! love the digital outs, still have a CDR. Thanks for another great video. I totally agree with you on the use of XLR adapters.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

holy crap all 8 hdmi?? what you got man?

[@hi-fihaven2257]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Cable Box, Roku Ultra, AppleTV 4k, Sony UBP-X800M2, PS4, XBOX1X, Cambridge audio CXC CD Transport. Marantz UD-5005 for SACD, DVD-A.

[@supernovamoore6175]

Emotiva has to get with the times, that remote is prehistoric, and what premium device doesn’t use the network jack for firmware updates.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

A ton of high end gear doesn't do firmware updates via ethernet connection because the connection isn't stable. They don't want to turn a piece of high tech into low tech because the customer loses internet at the wrong time. USB is quicker and 100% more reliable than updates via internet. All remotes are cheap. Most people are using a universal remote when they have such high end gear.

[@supernovamoore6175]

Tristan Jones I’m sure more use it, than those that don’t!

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

@@supernovamoore6175 and you would know this because you are a dealer of high end audio video gear? You are just speaking of your own experiences with your own AV gear. I get it. Everyone is right in their own mind.

[@supernovamoore6175]

Tristan Jones no because the network jack on the back is a industry standard for most products, high end or not.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

@@supernovamoore6175 yes it is there to stream audio from the internet. Many high end receivers do not allow firmware updates via the internet. Which is more stable USB or internet to update a receiver?

[@avtechman77]

That Home Theater Dude.. Which do you prefer Marantz AV8805 or Emotiva XMC-1?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

i sent back the 8805 sooooo...

[@avtechman77]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude Hopefully they add IMAX ENHANCED to the XMC-1

[@LarsTimme]

Was it the dirac live that made you send back the 8805?

[@maynd6144]

What do you do if you want 2 subs? Back in the day I tried to Y off of a receiver but it seemed to cut my signal in half to the sub. We’re talking several years ago on a Marantz. Maybe things have changed?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

daisy chain. one signal goes to one sub then on the output of the sub another signal goes to the input of your second sub. Better signal transmission :)

[@maynd6144]

Got it, makes sense. Thanks man

[@tazoriginal]

What does it mean to have the speakers fully differential?

[@raymondayala5355]

Less noise and humm when connecting Amps. Some amps power and they’ll be a little hissing sound from the speaker when nothing is being played. Fully Differential keeps it VERY quite when it’s supposed to be and gives awesome dynamics.

[@maynd6144]

Where would you say Emotiva sits among other brands such as Marantz, McIntosh, Arcam, NAD ect? Not price wise, sound performance amongst these manufacturers. Thanks

[@JilesMcCoy]

Not a comment on sound but I'd expect this pre/pro to be competing with AudioControl, Monolith, and Acurus. The "budget" 16 channel fleet. I'd expect to see Denon jump in one day with a 16 channel prepro... maybe Onkyo too.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

sound performance is supreme. The dynamics are defined and the sound stage is well balanced without distortion

[@JustMe77]

If it had Dirac Live and BluOS, it would be perfect. For the same money i would get the NAD T777, a beast and all about real Watts and pure sound. With Dirac Live and BluOS. Without Dirac Live, what ever kind of speakers you got, forget it. I mean realy, Dirac Live makes your speakers open and do what They are meant to do.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

we will see when it happens, already the sound is much better than what im used to

[@ultimateone624]

Hey Chris still waiting on the follow up review on that xmc 2. Happy Holidays ✌

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yeah you are right. I can send you a link to the vid. I may not have it available for public eyes for 3 weeks. I am going to CES and there will be tons of videos from there and I still have to record 35+ videos

[@Bhuwan749]

Sir, tell me about Sony Z9F homether iam from India

[@eddietours3728]

question how would this av compare to the marantz sr7013

[@danyalreyaz7503]

The Marantz isn't even close.

[@boltonic]

Does this support eARC?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

im almost positive, but i need to verify

[@Nelia3287]

Yes it said it right there on one of its hdmi outs

[@jiriza84641]

KBAR, KBAR KaaaaaaBaaaaar, Love it!! Great review!

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

hahaha

[@swarm8772]

just want to make sure, the xmc2 hdmi is not upgradable, its not 100% clear with the wording on the product page as it implies that it is

[@chrismorrison1784]

All their processors are upgradable, says on the product pages. Main reason why they push that their products are modularly built.

[@eliwalsh1425]

I like like this unit but it bugs me that it doesn't have both balanced and unbalanced options like the Anthem pre-pro. This eliminates it and makes the Anthem a better option for me.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

anthem avr and processors are great overall. Best sound transmission comes from balanced connections. The worst thing is spending the big bucks on your new gear and you hear hum or buzz from an unbalanced line. Thats just my two

[@eliwalsh1425]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude I can get that. From a listening distance of 7 feet from my center channel and 9 feet from the Left and Right channels the "hum" isn't audible for me. I have to put my ear up to the tweeter to hear any hum.

[@maynd6144]

The RMC-1 looks a lot meaner in my opinion.

[@motogp3478]

Want one butJust checked the forums, Still glitchy... And sales suck right now...

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

couple days since you said this the first time, but my xmc-2 works great. Also, how you know about sales? You in the biz?

[@motogp3478]

If their willing to give 600 off after spending 4k then they should give it to you on same purchase, not the next one ? How much $$$ do they think we fucking have ?!? Especially when I'm already spending over 5k...

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

huh?

[@motogp3478]

Emotiva forums still posting glitches, if u know their current promos, pretty self explanatory.

[@morbus74]

Are you absolutely sure that knife is big enough to open that box.. ;D

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

Marines... open stuff with the proper gear

[@brysonspider-manfan9896]

Awesome

[@CanonMike68]

Will you be getting the RMC-1L?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

maybe... its the same as the rmc-1 just not expandable and its still fully differential

[@JustMe77]

To expensive for what you get. I returned my Emotiva RMC 1 and got the NAD T777.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

what didnt you like about the rmc-1?

[@manniyakeez]

♥️

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

RMC-2 LOOKS BETTER THEN THE RMC-1 FRONT PANEL IN MY OPINION.......

[@raymondayala5355]

You mean XMC-2

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

I know it is THTD when I see AV gear and a big ass knife.

[@TheWaywardtraveler]

Did I just see a marines best friend make a cameo appearance?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

you mean a marines underwear? You dont get dressed without it

[@jamshidhatami77]

خیلی عالی وحرفه ای

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

متشکرم

[@fasalkl.1039]

O my god

[@whatarushlod]

I waited several minutes to find out what the hell this thing is... preamp?? Amplifier??? Receiver??? Power conditioner??? Instead of just saying numbers and letters, why don’t you specify what the unit actually is, during the introduction.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

......... did you read the title??

[@rayd1809]

Those Emotiva's sure are sexy. Makes me think about trying them out over my tried and true Marantz.

[@alphazoomii9408]

I bet you couldn't tell the difference between the Marantz and that Emotiva. It's just a processor. I have the 7012 unit paired with the Outlaw 5000 for the front 3 speakers and honestly I can't really blindly tell they are powered by an external amp vs the other speakers that are powered by the Marantz itself. Save your money and just enjoy the Marantz.

[@rhdtv2002]

@@alphazoomii9408 I guess what can come into play is you have 4ohms speakers then its better to get separates

[@llang269]

Another buggy incomplete Emotiva processor. They sound great when they work, sad part is they rarely work.

[@randysalsman6992]

Your source?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

get him randy.

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

which one of these do you own?

[@llang269]

Randy Salsman all you have to do is go on Avs forum and you can read all the problems. But I’ll do you one better my buddy was about to buy the Rmc and our dealer told him to wait for Emotiva to workout all of the bugs.

[@llang269]

That Home Theater Dude 😂😂

[@Amin786]

first!

[@paulwenzel8914]

Jeez.. emotiva’s are sexy

[@pyrolinn2088]

Both units are overkill for 99% of the users out there. Get yourself a used Marantz 7702mk2, 7703 for well under 1k and enjoy life...

[@LarsTimme]

Pyrolinn you Will not get Dirac live though...

[@pyrolinn2088]

They do come with Audessy, probably not that much difference

[@LarsTimme]

Pyrolinn the difference is actually quit big! I’ve had booth and Adyssey is not as good as dirac

[@pyrolinn2088]

@@LarsTimme Perhaps, you might be that one percent that needs every bit of high tech and willing to pay for it. For most of us, it really isn't worth the thousands more. BTW the Dirac isn't even operational yet...

[@LarsTimme]

Pyrolinn I Use a Cheap NAD T758 V3 (look it up!). It’s the cheapest unit with Dirac and it sounds wonderful. It’s as cheap as a Marantz SR7013 but with Dirac it sounds so much better Regarding price I’m with you, it’s much better to find something cheaper. Not worth it at All to pay for a processor like unless you absolutely need 16 channels of processing

[@elipolancojr3219]

Sweet video bro. With you working with dream Media guys will you still make your own videos?

[@ThatHomeTheaterDude]

yes. my channel is still my channel and will continue to be. Anything i post about dreamedia is for cross promotion. They dont own my channel and I dont own theirs. We are just two dudes helping one another out.

[@elipolancojr3219]

@@ThatHomeTheaterDude sweet glad to hear.

[@LarsTimme]

Glad to here! Your channel is superb!