The Sony Bravia Theater Quad vs. The Sony HT-A9

[@christophermblanton]

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[@neverenoughtech]

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​@neverenoughtech are these with sub better then bose ultra with sub and surround ? P.s. yes we will help u get to 40k subs 👍

[@IntotheFurther.]

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[@IntotheFurther.]

@@michael-4k4000​​⁠you know what I mean man. I’m talking about compared to those other tech KZbinrs who are obviously paid shills and way less technical & informative.

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5:23 "I sent my family on a weekend vacation, I drained the gas out of all the lawnmowers." hahahaha. That came out of left-field and was hilarious.

[@neverenoughtech]

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[@gb3496]

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[@neverenoughtech]

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[@michael-4k4000]

Yes he is. You never feel like Daniel is trying to sell you something. Where if you watch be the B the installer as an example, he is definitely making a big part of his income from KZbin, which is fine. However, he’s not paying for the products himself like Danielle is so he’s influenced by the manufacturers just as we are influenced by him. B the Installer is a perfect example of a KZbinr who started off straight up, then grew a base of customers and now he basically says everything is good such as the LG sound bar. I’m not trying to not B the installer, he seems like a nice guy and I like watching him. But it feels like a sales pitch most of the time.

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[@mircomeser7217]

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[@neverenoughtech]

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[@robertj7834]

I am planning for a fall purchase. Been researching a lot, combined with lots of trips to different places to listen to the systems in person. After a lot of turmoil, I recently settled on the Sonos soundbar/300's system. This to the chagrin of multiple salesman who are convinced that I am ruining my life with that sort of theater system setup. But this changes everything as I am 100% locked into getting the A95L and I believe that the quads will intersect with the tv to provide an elevated experience after seeing your video. I appreciate your channel and how you mix the detailed information with an entertaining and edgy commentary.

[@IdeoDLaw]

There will be a new sonos soundbar later this year

[@TravionMusic]

@@IdeoDLawdoesn’t matter. Still won’t be as good as the Quads. I demoed them in my space, and when I returned them and connected my Arc, era 300’s and sub back up. I immediately noticed the difference. Even the center channel is much less intelligible because I was using a90J as the center channel. Makes a world of difference

[@KMcCullough90]

77” A95L owner here. Have their STR-AZ7000ES AVR and use the Acoustic Center Sync function with my 7.2.4 speaker setup. I can’t recommend the TV enough, best combination of oled and processing in any tv to date and tends to be very accurate with respect to the director’s intent. A95L speakers are awesome, best in any TV I’ve heard, with ACS brings the center image of dialogue up to the center of the screen and adds a sort of “wall of sound” effect, which is super immersive. In my setup the tv speakers take over the higher frequency sounds and dialogue from the center channel speaker, which does more of the low end. Also nice is that when you pair a Sony TV with the Quad, the TV remote’s menu buttons integrate with and allow you to control audio modes directly without the Quad’s remote. Super convenient experience that isn’t talked about enough, staying in one brand’s ecosystem. You’re gonna love the A95L + Theatre Quad combo

[@TravionMusic]

@@KMcCullough90 I was strongly considering the AZ3000ES over the Quads, but I’m still in an apartment so the Theater Quads it is for me. I can only imagine how to A95L sounds man, I wish I would have held out a bit longer for it cause it’s also getting the Voice Zoom 3 feature. I agree with you also, staying within the ecosystem is finally worth it with Sony

[@KMcCullough90]

@@TravionMusic Yeah man definitely! Good thing is it’s always an option moving forward and the Quads would also be amazing for a sleeper living room setup, blending in and having the convenience of a wireless connection but delivering excellent sound. Whereas the AVR is best for a basement or dedicated home theater room setup.

[@gb3496]

I wonder how easy it would be to cover the grey cloth with black speaker cloth - so that it still looked factory... I assume it would not affect the sound quality...

[@harethbanimustafa337]

I love the tech details and reviews, but the effortless and unpretentious sense of humar takes it home :D ... and YES, subscribed!

[@neverenoughtech]

Thanks so much!

[@mosesr255]

Curious, a Traditional 7.2 with satellites vs Quad? Which one would you go with? I appreciate the Quad wont compare with bookshelves or towers but what about a simple config with satellites? Or are we seeing the end of that era? (pun unintended). I guess you could add ceiling firing speakers to make it more comparable, but keen to know your thoughts.

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I appreciate it but as you can see I’m trying to fight the algorithm … and doing a darn good job 😆

[@noahmospan5660]

I was able to pick up an A9 system with an SW-5 for $900 that was only 3 months old as the guy I bought it from dumped it for the Quads and an SW-3. I'm very happy.

[@neverenoughtech]

This guy sounds misguided - SW3 …?

[@Gundeski]

​@@neverenoughtechyes, that's how you get misguided when you watch AR's reviews. (!) He literally mentioned that SW3 would more than suffice with Bravia quad system. 😂

[@haneesh6302]

​@@Gundeski I am coming from AR'S video and he does say SW3 is enough. Is it not?

[@tracer073]

@@neverenoughtechI was thinking the same thing, why get the 3 and not the 5

[@nitmare64]

I have the Q990D but I’m really close to buying the theater quad. Everyone loves them.

[@TheAudioBoy2024]

Buy it I wanna buy one too due to Samsung Q990D Volume Control Being very hard to maintain feels loud at volume 10-12

[@TheAudioBoy2024]

@@nitmare64 do you find the volume control to be bad also or its fine in your room

[@nitmare64]

@@TheAudioBoy2024 The volume is fine in my Livingroom. Did you have the smart things app? You can adjust things in it. It can probably help with your situation. I have the 990D and the Bravia still boxed. Once I set a few things up in my Livingroom, Ill setup the Bravia and sell the 990D

[@OptionTradingOnly]

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[@neverenoughtech]

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[@Polyfjord]

What an amazing review! Thank you!

[@neverenoughtech]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ertzgdds]

Quad vs. HT-A9, ok. But how the Quad will perform against a bigger system with large floorstanding loudspeakers? I'm owning 2 pairs of canton ergo speakers. Large front floorstanding ones and the rear speakers of this line. I'm thinking about to change these against a quad system. Sometime I will order a quad system with a sub and test this for my own. The quad are spartial 3D Sound against a more classical 5.1 system without virtual speakers.

[@locutus9]

What a great review as usual. Thanks again.

[@neverenoughtech]

Appreciate it!

[@frankievictor5863]

Thanks for a great review it was worth the wait.

[@neverenoughtech]

Glad it’s out of the house 🙂

[@zootopiashow]

I forgot to tell you I was about to get the A9, but after seeing this video, I pulled the trigger on the Quad+SW5 and couldn't be happier! Thanks for your amazing efforts.

[@matthewvetsch8744]

I have the A9…oh me want the Quad! Great video review…intelligent and funny…😂

[@FamilyAvila-ix6pf]

Here to support and comment that I like your style dude lol. Will you be reviewing the bar 9?

[@neverenoughtech]

Did the bar 9 show up at my door 15 mins before pressing publish? We’ll never know 🤷‍♂️

[@L330HH]

I surely hope he does. It’s the soundbar I’m most looking forward to.

[@FamilyAvila-ix6pf]

@@neverenoughtech thanks because the q990d showed up to my door about 2 weeks ago. It’s alright I suppose. The zoom 3 feature with my Bravia 9 is what I’m hoping to use it with. Maybe… lol looking forward to the review.

[@TheSeste]

i said it once and i will say it again..the best channel with the best narrative...

[@neverenoughtech]

I endorse - Thanks!

[@NL0Gwenster]

15:15 : regarding the loss of chromecast, i have a Sony HT-A9 for a year and never used chromecast on it. If anything, if you have a compatible Sony Bravia TV you will have Google TV OS on it and you can chromecast to the TV itself. That's how i use "cast" from KZbin, it's linked to the TV. the TV is linked to the HT-A9. But i never cast to the HT-A9 itself. Spotify is what most people will directly cast to the HT-A9. So it's not really a miss in my book that they removed it.

[@JohnnyFPV]

so how much better would this quad system be verses the bravia 9 soundbar + bravia 9 TV + 300w sub and rs5 rear speakers? Should I return all that stuff?

[@souadtahr8148]

Vous rendez la bar 9 et les rs5 vous gardez la tv et le sub et prenez le quad je l’ai beaucoup mieux qu’une barre de son vous le regretterez pas surtout si vous possédez la tv

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

Great review! Love it. Really well done.

[@neverenoughtech]

Many thanks!

[@frankbierschneider8785]

Really well done, tnx for the deep dive!

[@neverenoughtech]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@azikiwe12]

Great review. HTA9 user here. I approve. Well done.

[@manujoseph8585]

HI there...love your videos man....can you do a comparison review with similar looking AWOL thunderbeat....there is not enough reviews about that device...

[@S.T.-ym9ob]

Choices, choices.. Thanks again Daniel. I hope you do a comparison between the Quad, the Samsung Q990D, the Sonos and the Dragon.

[@S1mmz]

If you can't place the speakers any wider than a soundbar, then get a soundbar. If you can place the speakers at least 2.5m-3m which is double the distance of the Dragon, then get the Quads. Soundbars just can't compete with how wide you can make the sound stage and as Sony have actually made the sound quality miles better than the original HT-A9'S, the Quads are a worthy winner.

[@neverenoughtech]

I typically wait for end of year for the mega comparison

[@S.T.-ym9ob]

@@neverenoughtech yeah! Looking forward to it.

[@calibre00]

I feel the Samsung is unbeatable especially when price is a factor. I have heard a Sonos Arc based system and would take the full Samsung setup in a heartbeat. 2c

[@tracer073]

@@S1mmzeven better than the dragons ?

[@mhfnet]

I did not have any wireless connectivity issues with my A9 even with my wireless router between the speakers. To me the A9 is WAY more aesthetically pleasing. Also more speakers in the quad is not necessarily good. The speakers in the A9 smoothly handle the frequency range until the sub kicks in. IMO if you can get the A9 for $1500 now it is a steal!

[@fieldphotos9403]

That's for the assurance , all of a sudden everyone's dissing the A9. I am looking to pick one soon

[@terror86AG]

Nah I’ve owned the A9 for years now and it still has noticeable dropouts. Stop glazing over your product and be honest you aren’t smarter than professionals and real heavy duty users. I’m gonna be looking to sell my A9s very soon and upgrading to this obviously superior behemoth. Btw I was ultra in love with my A9s regardless and have been one very very happy customer; but alas it’s time to move on

[@S1mmz]

Thanks for the comparison review :) The box was made bigger for better air flow as people were also complaining about the original boxes over heating and being noisy. One key thing you also missed off with the acoustic center sync... On the original HT-A9, the speakers and TV while they play together, they play independently. On the Quads if you have a 2022 TV model onwards (need to update to latest firmware), then the TV gets included as part of the calibration and plays in unison with the speakers so sounds much better.

[@neverenoughtech]

I figured about the bigger box. The second was a miss

[@S1mmz]

@@neverenoughtech Just thought I'd mention it. I really want someone to test the quads with the new Bravia 9 TV with its beam tweeters. A Sony rep confirmed that the front speakers and the overheads on the TV both get utilised with the Quads, so should add to the immersiveness. However, I agree with you. For me the original sounded a bit tinny and that's why I couldn't get on with them. This time round the system is so much better, that I am keeping it and wall mounting and hiding all the cables for that sexy look :)

[@TravionMusic]

2021 TVs get calibrated with the system as well

[@S1mmz]

@@TravionMusic This is the full list below that it works on with the new acoustic sync, although newer models have much better speakers so will sound a lot better, especially the A95L that utilises the whole screen. 2024 - Bravia 7/8/9 2023 - A95L/A80L/X95EL/X90L/91L 2022 - A95K/A90K/A80K/Z95EK/X90K/X91K/Z9K 2021 - A90J/A80J/X95J/Z9J

[@michael-4k4000]

@@S1mmz thanks. What about the a77L?

Thanks for an enjoyable and very helpful review. I already have the HT-A9s with the big subwoofer, they operate well and sound great - in my very sonically challenged living room. So my question was if an upgrade was worth it - given what you said, yes, I think it is.

[@pjte6748]

I subscribed, watched a number of your videos, then made the decision to buy a Sony 77 A95L, Bar 9 with a sub SA-SW5 and rear speakers SA-RS5. Sounds great, especially since I only listened to tv speakers all my life. Just like going to a movie theater at home. Thank you for what you do. Helpful)

[@neverenoughtech]

🙂

[@serdaryilmaz3947]

@@neverenoughtech where is the video? There is no BAR 9 review yet ??

[@pjte6748]

He did an overview a month ago. ​@@serdaryilmaz3947

[@neverenoughtech]

My hands on bar9 review is cooking - up next

[@serdaryilmaz3947]

@@neverenoughtech I just hope we don't have to wait that long. I wish they would compare it to Quad too

[@michael-4k4000]

Hell Yeah! Thank you for not rushing this one out to be first like Andrew Robinson, his reviews have gotten sterile and lack any depth. Your reviews are full of knowledge that one can only obtain by using the product over a period of time, not just a day or 2. Thank you again, am really looking forward to this.

[@neverenoughtech]

Well I can promise you that I will never ever ever be as slick as AR. Not in my 🧬

[@rafars2246]

Andrew puts me to sleep, and yeah he is just kissing ass so he gets another free unit to test.

[@kevkeisha]

Compliment without knocking someone else down.

[@averagejoeinvestor8770]

Yes Andrew Robinson does spend some time with the products as well, no need to knock him

[@Gundeski]

That couple is completely phony. Snobbery and show off is their trademark. What's worse, if you ever challengeed or disagree with any of their point of view, they unleash their trolls and bouncers to throw you out of their channel. You'll see they will never have a single comment of criticism as they just go about deleting those comments. Rest of the comments are all full of sycophancy. Shameful.

[@kmack112]

Both of these are literally sitting in my house, my M2 was delivered in early May, idk why I’m still watching reviews 😂

[@neverenoughtech]

And you didn’t make a video … shame!

[@thiagocarneiro2794]

Do you think this is superior/very similiar to a Dolby Atmos system 7.1.4 with 4 ceiling overhead speakers?

[@stevieg3078]

Thank you for another informative & entertaining video. I experienced the same issue during my initial optimization during set-up. I'm now waiting for the release of the Bravia 9. Yep...I will be all in.

[@neverenoughtech]

I’m only signing up for all the soundbars … not all the soundbars and TVs … though I am interested in that pairing

[@S1mmz]

​@@neverenoughtechThere's a review up on Techradar with the Quads and Bravia 9 TV together.

[@mytrung]

Right now Sonos has their new arc ultra out. Curious how their bundle with 2 300s, sub and the ultra would fair against this

[@mecampbell30]

Would you choose this over a budget AVR (JBL Stage 2)? I don't watch a ton of TV but I do like sports. Also, the appearance of my living room matters and I don't want a ton of AV equipment.

[@mihirmahale8519]

Hi, I plan to get the Sonos Arc + sub Gen3 + era300 system. My question is, is it worth buying this system now, given the rumors of a new Sonos soundbar supposed to be launched later this year?

[@whitecrowuk575]

Sonos is weak because it doesn’t upmix at all. If source is stereo that what it will output same for 5.1. Whereas any other product will including this Sony so you always can enjoy utilizing all speakers/woofers.

[@carroux4050]

I wonder why they do not add just a center speaker as well... Wouldn't that solve most issues?

[@andrewchiu6226]

Would love to see a Quad vs Dragon throwdown. Easlen Osborne did a quick comparison at the end of his Quad review, and his assessment seems in the direction of where I'd think it would go. You can't replace true speaker separation (advantage Sony), but you can't replace higher quality speaker drivers (advantage Nakamichi.) But bottom line - what is the better HT experience?

[@neverenoughtech]

I think it comes down to taste with those two. But I can give the comparison the proper treatment

[@dougdavisofficial]

Read my mind. After the Illegal Sonos Setup I looked high and low for the Quad vs. Dragon vs. Sonos Illegal and more or less stumbled on all the answers here! Keep up the good work! You are killing it and freaking drop the mic funny! Wonder if Millenials and GenZ appreciate the dry sarcasm...who cares....ha!

[@neverenoughtech]

To the last question - Gen Z - definitely not

[@Icipher4]

Can the SW5 sub hold a candle to the Sonos sub? Thinking of making the switch to the quad system but don't want to be really let down by the subwoofer.

[@wulfrunian77]

Glad I discovered this channel on my search for reviews of the Sony Quad. Great content and dryer jokes than a nun's you know what! I have a question around the Quads that I hope can be answered on here. Can the system compensate effectively for a room setup where the TV and sofa are on the left of the room, where one speaker would be near the TV (probably just above it) and the other say 3 metres to the right same height? Or is it best to just have the two speakers situated near the TV?

[@karthikr177]

Great review as always ...❤

[@neverenoughtech]

Appreciate it!

[@Johnzilla2179]

I had the Dragon for a few weeks but ended up returning it. The sound was loud, but I felt it was brittle and shrill no matter what I did with the settings. This was particularly true on non-Atmos content, like classic movies that only have mono or stereo tracks (I don’t do upmixing, I like to hear the sound as it was originally intended). With that in mind, since the Quad is neck and neck with the Dragon as depicted here, would that maybe be the superior pick for someone like myself? And what about the Bravia Theater Bar 9?

[@neverenoughtech]

I’d say that if you are not into upmixing none of these are for you. The quad is really meant to sound field everything … you may be better off with traditional components

[@Johnzilla2179]

@@neverenoughtech Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I don’t really have the space for AVR or components and the missus already told me no, anyway. That’s why I was initially interested in the Dragon, but I found it disappointing. I currently have the Q990B, but I feel like it has a lot of glitches and quirks, so I was looking to upgrade. I’m also curious about the Bravia Theater Bar 9, but the reviews tend to favor Samsung when it comes to bars (though that one is new enough that it hasn’t gotten much coverage).

[@LaughMuBai]

Great review, and the brief SONOS comparison was what I was after thanks! Sounds (pun) like the QUAD is for me...

[@Pixel_Box]

Wouldn't them removing Chromecast be an almost non issues if you're also using a Sony TV as they have Chromecast built in so earc would just output to the speakers anyway?

[@neverenoughtech]

Well not everyone has a Chromecast TV. And sometimes it’s nice to keep the TV out of it if you just want music.

[@jamesrecon14]

Awesome review!

[@neverenoughtech]

Thanks!

[@thyreason]

Great review as usual

[@neverenoughtech]

Thank you much!

[@wilmerfuentes6402]

Dragon or quad, best sound?w / one u recommend?

[@neverenoughtech]

I think it depends on your goal

[@tracer073]

@@neverenoughtechwe need more bro, too vague of answer which system is better for what?

[@tomdrums4607]

I have a Marantz Cinema 40 and a 7.2.4 Canton speaker setup that i am seriously considering selling and just getting the quads. Am i crazy to think this system would be close enough to the real thing and make me happy?

[@shemsureshot]

In my opinion the quad is a very nice way out for someone who wants to get out of a traditional home theatre system, if that’s you go for it. As for comparisons I don’t know the canton speakers but I know the C40 well and would say it’s a fair few notches up in quality of sound over the quad, and has more connectivity. If I were in your shoes I would stick with the C40 as it’s still new and maybe in a few years time replace it with the future version of the quads as the gap will likely be closer between the two systems by then.

[@Music.Movies.67]

@tomdrums4607 Marantz Cinema 40 AV Receiver is much better than Sony Quad speakers, this is just a life style product. Marantz Cinema 40 AV Receiver is for proper Home Cinema Enthusiasts. If not happy with sound from Marantz Cinema 40 try different speakers, l suggest Monitor Audio Silver 100 7g Standmounts C250 7g Centre 50 7g For Rears SVS PB 2000 Pro Subwoofer

[@tomdrums4607]

I am very happy with my whole system, but I just think it is all a bit much to have in my living room. It is quite appealing to me to get rid of it all for a close enough, makes barely any difference, compact system like this.

[@Music.Movies.67]

@tomdrums4607 ​I only use 5.1 with my Marantz Cinema 70s with Emotiva BasX A3 Power Amp and l am more than happy would not swap it for a Sony Bravia Quad system. You don't even get a centre speaker, which is the most important speaker of a home cinema setup

[@KurageSama]

Good review, I'm looking forward to the bar.

[@neverenoughtech]

You and me both!

[@sobeautifulsrilanka]

So the Quad is better than everything else except the Dragon, which it's about equal to?

[@MrOreo-ey1lf]

$2500 without a sub is crazy to me...🤔

[@neverenoughtech]

And to many others

[@michael-4k4000]

$2,500 plus an additional $700 is fair. Think about what Bose use to charge for their lifestyle systems. $4,000 & that was 25 years ago. Is $3,200 a lot now? Yes. Is it reasonable compared to what was sold in the past? Yes. Is the quad worth over $3000 that’s up to. you. I was able to pick up the A9 for $1100 without a sub. It’s definitely worth around $1600 with the sub. I did use the system for about a month without any sub at all.. I would have to say it sounds amazing without a sub and a sub just adds the low frequency that gives the movies more impact as you well know. The system is 100% usable without a sub though and if you’re coming from just TV speakers, it will sound night and day as your TV has zero bass. Living with the AI was a joy 😊😊

[@NinjaTurban]

I just picked up the 990D last week. would you say the new Quad is better even with the price difference?

[@neverenoughtech]

Yes

[@FamilyAvila-ix6pf]

@@neverenoughtechdamn I just bought the 990d lol now is this without the sub? lol

[@neverenoughtech]

Not better without the sub

[@NinjaTurban]

@@neverenoughtech time to make a return, appreciate the feedback and thanks for the review!

[@michael-4k4000]

@@NinjaTurban the Quad might be slightly better, but its a lot more money then the 990C/D and its probably not worth the extra $1200 (including the subwoofer). I will say this, I tried the A9 and 990C and I liked the A9 a lot more, the A9 had this magical vibe to it and had a very vide sound stage. But if money is an issue, and it always is, the 990C/D is better for dialog and comes with the subwoofer for less then the quad without the sub. You can wait till the Quad goes on sale in November.

[@krokodilen31]

Think i stick with my hta9 for a while doesn't seem worth the upgrade even if they lool amazing. Thanks for a good video.

[@Nathann556]

I think that's a fair comment. If there is any difference it's not worth an upgrade at this point

[@michaelghanem2811]

Amazing reviews honestly [ Should do Sony Bravia Theater Quad VS Q 990 D ] Quick one for a small home theater - Really small [ Back seats against the wall ] Do i go for the Samsung Q990D already purchased waiting delivery Or i return it and go for Sony Bravia Theater Quad Already have a new Bravia TV

[@neverenoughtech]

As I mentioned in the end of the review I prefer the Quad … with a new Bravia it makes more sense … I don’t think the D is special

[@Mr_Latte_UK]

Always enjoy watching your videos and thanks again. No centre channel or, TV as a centre channel, mmm but what happened to the importance of a good center channel for movies/dialogue etc? Get it that the wider soundstage may bring its own benefits, espically with music but size of the room matters too and needs to be considered. I would love to see you try a Sonos setup but replacing the additional E300 you added with a pair of 5s. This way to bring more stereo abilities over an ARC but deliver the better musical abilities the 5 are meant to offer. Or, what about dual Move 2 as additional stereo speakers, that can then also be used in other rooms when needed?

[@S1mmz]

Hopefully Sonos new soundbar due in September would allow two Era 300's at the front as well as add DTS, would then be the perfect setup. Phantom center isn't that bad though, it's miles better than the original HT-A9 and some people with wired separates run phantom centers these days.

[@neverenoughtech]

The mapping assists with phantom channel strength - and the bigger the room the more benefit you get from the four piece setup - I reviewed the Sonos arc with fives

[@andrewmccorkell3184]

Great review, Daniel! Would the quad (or A9 for that matter) still sound good in a living room where the couch is against the back wall and you can't get the speakers properly behind you? Can they be placed on side walls in line with the couch or must the rears face the fronts? Thanks!

[@neverenoughtech]

You really want them behind you. I have not explored whether the optimization process works with multiple orientations … I still need to explore some facets of this system more … which I will

[@S1mmz]

​@@neverenoughtech They work fine to the sides as long as slightly behind the seating position. Pointing the speakers so they face each other and fire across you still works wonders and doesn't ruin the bubble at all. Keeping the speakers at the same height seems to make more of a difference this time round than toeing in / slideways etc.

[@Zoranurai13]

Yeah works fine. Not ideal but no kind of system is in that setup. If anything the quad does it the best.

[@shemsureshot]

If your sofa is up against the wall these can still be wall mounted to the back wall as long as they are not too close to anyone’s head. This is why they are flat. The further away from your head, the better in this arrangement (eg put them on the wall either side of the sofa).

[@jaytclark13]

Love watching your videos! I’ve got an Sonos ultimate immersive set that I’m completely happy with but love watching your videos anyway. You do a fantastic job! Just wanted to give you shout out..

[@neverenoughtech]

Helps to hear … thanks!

[@jaytclark13]

⁠@@neverenoughtechYou’re welcome 🙏 truly next level reviews. Hopefully Sonos delivers the dragon slayer. Looking forward to that video if they do..

[@Sky-8646]

Please made a video sony theater quad vs dragon nakamichi..

[@neverenoughtech]

KZbin hasn’t banned it yet …

[@paulyoung22]

I think you should work on a slightly drier delivery. Great review, thank you.

[@neverenoughtech]

I’m far drier IRL

[@cabronesse386]

This guy is a darn good entertainer, subscribed! LOL

[@Kvsanal78]

How is it compared to a 5.1.2 home theatre system in similar price range ?

[@RJArrayCPA]

Would you pair this Quad system with an Ultra Short Throw Projection setup? I'm considering a 120-132" ALR screen. Any recommendations on a UST brand, i.e., Epson, AWOL, Hisense, Etc.? I'm just hoping this Quad system has enough power as I have a pretty big open concept room. Thanks, great review!

[@neverenoughtech]

Not an expert but recently reviewed this (with quad) which was pretty slick.

[@randomname9758]

I chuckled a lot at the snark and eye roll throughout the entire review. 😆 Edit: LOL Battle Ship Earth !!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@neverenoughtech]

What’s so funny about BSE 😏

[@michael-4k4000]

Daniel is very funny. thanks for watching, please like and subscribe.

[@neverenoughtech]

Is this drinking buddy Mike?

[@abhi4ify]

Hello Daniel .. The Quad have 4 additional drivers as compared to A9 .. However, the total system output remains same 500W .. What are your thoughts on that?

[@neverenoughtech]

That you can add drivers and not watts and maybe do other things and the system can sound better. The system never got super loud but most really don’t need it to. Samsung and the dragon have so much of the volume range that is uninhabitable

[@TheEthNick]

No centre channel & one input are my main gripes. How would I go about connecting a dedicated 4K Bluray player, Cable TV box, Streaming box, PS5, etc?

[@neverenoughtech]

Tv

[@riley6723]

Your reviews are top notch! I’d love to see a review of “if your living is shaped like A,B,C, or D? This systole or that system are your most conducive choices .” With people who have couches against the wall (cough cough,me). Or awkward speaker layouts etc. I’ve yet to see someone cover all those

[@jgabriel6657]

Hello! Great comparison. But may I ask a question. HT-A9 for 1211.10 including tax or Quad for 2050 including tax? I already have the sw5 sub. Use case is gaming and movies and never going to be for music. Thanks!

[@neverenoughtech]

This totally depends on how much 1000 is worth to you … if it materially impacts your financial position go A9 if it’s part of your disposable income Quad

[@jgabriel6657]

@@neverenoughtech disposable. But I also like to get the most value out of money. I guess the question really is whether the Quad has $1000 worth of improvements

[@jgabriel6657]

Hold the phone! Ended up finding an open box at audio advice at 1999 then they had a 15% coupon. 1800 ish with taxes. Less than 700 dollar difference, too good to pass up

[@davidhart8552]

Just subscribed. Forgive me for having delayed! Now gotta decide on tv choices. Sony A95L, A80L(83) or LG G4. Samsung S90C. Stay tuned!

[@neverenoughtech]

Dialed in

[@R0bR0y512]

Having used a ht-a9 on a 24 foot wide wall uhz50 projector...the sound was awesome...i couldn't hear where the speakers are placed at. Didnt have a sub either.

[@abhi4ify]

Hello Daniel .. when you tested the systems, at what volume levels you test?? could you also pls if possible share your HT-A9 settings .. TIA

[@neverenoughtech]

Due to significant differences between streaming lossy 5.1 and atmos and blue rays - and how dramatically any one movie/series uses upward firing channels and rear channels- I don’t have a particular setting for you - I’m always adjusting based on content … I do tend to test some at an intense level to get a sense of the full force but mostly I listen to 60% of what would be loud enough to hurt hearing. The quad and A9 do not get as loud as flagship soundbar setups so I tend to have it at a higher % volume … other than this I keep the sound field on - if there is an auto mode I keep it there - and I keep height settings at default or highest

[@richardburn]

Great review thanks! I’ve been struggling with 360RA on my quad, I now see that this format is only supported via the HDMI input, not airplay or Bluetooth, just thought it worth mentioning as it seems a backward step from the HA9.

[@neverenoughtech]

Gonna clarify in my next review -- casting was an option in the A9 and that’s not the case any more need to go HDMI

[@smkaz81]

Great content 👌 Question, can you connect something like a sonos port or heos to the quad to make it part of a multi room system 🤔 Keep up the great content 👏 👌

[@neverenoughtech]

The only input is HDMI so Sonos could get around to getting a streaming box with HDMI

[@aleksanderaleksandrov168]

Mmm finally a nice review 😊

[@JohnSeitz]

Gonna have to watch this later tonight. Just brought home today the Sonos arc and 300 setup as it’s on sale. But have been eyeing the a9 or the Quad - but the extra $1000 has me perplexed ha. I’m fine getting the quad - but yeah. The Arc setup is kinda amazing (only hooked up the arc so far to see if dialogue is good enough. It seems to be fine but so many reviews say it’s poor. The surround effects with just the bar are really hard to stop gloating about. My traditional 5.1.2 setup doesn’t replicate sounds as good. That said - do you think the Sony would improve on that? Thanks in advance

[@neverenoughtech]

Well I have a few sentences towards the very end of the video you might want to find

[@JohnSeitz]

@@neverenoughtech love the review!!! So since the quad with sub is about $279 less than a dragon. Will the dragon throw equivalent or maybe better??

[@aaronpresley3232]

If you had the Sony 98x90l would you pair with quad and sw5 or keep Sonos Arc 2 subs and 2 era 300s or maybe add 2 more 300s up front for illegal setup? Really torn keep up the good work great review!

[@colasugar9093]

When watch Dolby Atmos movies with Quad, do you suggest to leave Sony 360(sound field) on or off? Thanks

[@neverenoughtech]

On - it’s meant to be on

[@roperv123]

I enjoy your no-nonsense, practicable, humorous videos, How about a comparison with the Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 and the Sony HT-A9?

[@neverenoughtech]

Maybe the HTA92 and dragon

[@roperv123]

My bag...I meant Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 and the Sony Theater Quad.

[@TheRickAustin]

Curious what speaker stands you are using in this video or others you would recommend for the Quad?

[@neverenoughtech]

PERLESMITH Universal Floor Speaker - amzn.to/45eV14E

[@anthonyhardison3398]

Will this system work if you have a soundbar system already and just ditch the rear speakers from it and the subwoofer?

[@neverenoughtech]

Perhaps technically with HDMI splitting but not recommended … it doesn’t come with a sub so that’s not the issue

[@KevinWelbeck]

Are you doing a dragon vs quad review? I know yours would be perfect and much needed

[@neverenoughtech]

Sounds like something I might do

[@bharathramjee7508]

Please please pease, that would be amazing. I need to stop watching reviews and buy something. Quad or dragon 🧐. Your review will shape the destiny of my ears. Appreciate the hard work that goes into each review 🙏

[@TamilMazhai-xq4dt]

That receiver USB port support to the hard disk?

[@riley6723]

I was going to ask Andrew Robinson this….If you had the Quad,A9,and both Q990’s playing the same movie,listening position, everything. And you closed your eyes and the systems got switched back and forth (like “A&B”)? Could you distinctively tell which one was which? And if so? Which one gets the 🏆

[@neverenoughtech]

You could definitely tell the difference - especially Samsung v Sony - quad for the win

[@riley6723]

@@neverenoughtech welp….looks like ill be saving up to test the quad out. My only concern is my couch is against the wall. But that would affect any system.

[@WhisMui]

Hi, I have HT-A9M2 and I love it. I have also old Galaxy Note 8 phone and I never have problem with calibration.

[@neverenoughtech]

Trading my iPhone in when the store opens

[@dperez520]

How much better is this system compared to the sonos arc + era 300s setup?

[@neverenoughtech]

The 300s have a lot of promise -- I think the front hardware needs to be updated to get a more official sound … there is a transitional kind of vibe going on - so I would say the quad sounds more fully thought out. But I sense the real comparison will happen when/if Sonos officially allows 300s in front and rear … otherwise it is a bit apples and oranges.

[@BorisYeh_]

The room space matters, I bought this system first come out, too tight nor close layout would be ruining the 360 mapping. The all 4 speakers must face direct front, not even a bit strange angle, otherwise the sound just won't sync cohesively, darn just took my almost weeks to place them right. Great comparison, my loved A9 just has a real successor.

[@S1mmz]

Isn't the case with the quads. My rears face each other as my sofa is against the wall and there's no gaps in the sound whatsoever, as tested with the various Atmos demos on disk. Seems height placement this time round is more important, as having them at different levels (even though Sony says you can) is what I found ruined the sound, whereas angling the speakers or sideways rears did not.

[@BorisYeh_]

@@S1mmz I placed rear speakers as you did but not that spatially sounded. As my opinion, I would suggest you move sofa up front half or one foot, creat a breathing space for them, even uplifting the rears, above my ears as I placed. As Daniel mentioned, I watched DUNE 2 so many times when I adjusted the rears, as the result, right behind and above your sitting spot and ears (not right asides) will give the better Sony so called phantom virtual enhancement.

[@S1mmz]

@@BorisYeh_ Hi, I can't really move the sofa unfortunately. I did try it as a test and it still sounded better with them to the sides at ear level with the top driver and inch above my head (they are still behind me by like 30cm). The speakers are all equal in distance. My fronts are 3m apart and my rears are 3m apart. I'm not also sat directly next to a speaker like some people do which is why I feel it makes a massive difference. I've ran various demos like the Atmos Amaze demo which when it does the full 360 run around there's no gaps. The helicopter demo which just utilises heights also goes round the entire room with no gaps. Then I also tried the conductor where she swings from the rope front to back, then right to left, again no gaps. When I had them directly behind me, the rears were too quiet that I had to have them on max. I found this wasn't balancing the system like I wanted, as I've made sure every speaker level matches the same 75db reference point with an SPL meter. I'm undergoing some house renovations currently, but that will be complete within 3-4 weeks of which I'll then be adding the Sony A95L into the mix. I will once again test the speaker positions just to be 100% certain as everything is then getting wall mounted with cables hidden.

[@BorisYeh_]

​@@S1mmz the quads just not easy to pleased. Btw, the flat ceiling is another key to even 4 height speakers, I tried Blade Runner 2049, the first 20 mins sence just happened to demo all the 12 phantom speakers, from near to far, ground to sky. Wish your renovation and new TV will bring the match you like.

[@awesomehli]

Gosh darn it. Sold my A9 year ago and was hoping you'd go all Colonel Sanders on the new quad! Might be time to replace my trusty 990b for the quad... But only if I can snag one sub 2k, which is likely by end of year. Love your style! You need to be at 400k subs by now!

[@shaq6772]

A9 wasn't good ? Samsung soundbar is actually better ? I am looking into buying can you share your experience 🙏

[@weakpig]

Hi NE, great review as always. My home has a high ceiling (5 metres). What is your opinion on how well Quad works in a high ceiling environment like mine? Can the ceiling height effect be adjusted in Quad's settings to cater for this?

[@neverenoughtech]

I’ve found the bigger the space the more grand and spacious the sound. You might lose a bit of laboratory type precision but I bet you’ll be mighty impressed overall

[@JoeyMa1996]

Is it better to plug an apple tv to the Quad receiver or straight to the TV?

[@neverenoughtech]

For sound it’s always safest to plug straight into the quad as the TV can do funny things before passing on the audio - especially if you have not selected the correct settings. If you know what you are doing and your TV has eARC then it probably doesn’t matter a whole lot … especially since the quad can pass 4K/120

[@dizzzzy001]

Debating between a 990D or getting the quad. I mainly watch movies and shows on a Samsung oled tv. Would you recommend the 990D since it has Q-symphony or pick the quads ?

[@neverenoughtech]

If money is tight then the D … otherwise I much preferred the quad over the D. With these kinds of products I think you should always think about a return strategy as it may not compliment the room, your specific taste, and I’d say more than phones and laptops - this product category is more prone to defects.

[@Gundeski]

You can't be serious, did you do a thorough comparison to run all kinds of non Atmos older movie tracks, Dolby HD and DTS MA than very latest Atmos mix ones? I have my doubts if this Quad is good for all use cases as 990D.

[@eliomarnahr201]

Thank you!!! Are there hints for other manufacturers developing this type of product? (i.e. Samsung) It seems superior to Dolby’s new Flexconnect (not yet available)

[@neverenoughtech]

Samsung may at some point increase the number of speakers that can be paired via Q -symphony - they are kind of half there. Sonos seems well positioned to offer something similar with their flexible eco system … but other manufacturers seem more far fetched

[@bgaviator]

If my wife sits off to the side on our main couch, will the phantom center sound bad to her? Only 2 of 3 of us can sit center to the tv at a time so someone is always sitting off to the side on the opposite perpendicular wall.

[@neverenoughtech]

I think you acclimate but the person off to the side will have a degraded experience … probably more than a soundbar system