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JBL Bar 800 - listening
Despite intensive attempts, I was unable to disable the factory Smart automation mode, which permanently took over control of the soundbar. Neither the combination of buttons on the traditional remote control (as indicated in the user manual) nor searching for the appropriate function in the mobile application helped. Most users will not look at the manual at all and will not even be aware of the existence and interference of the "Smart Guy".
JBL Bar 800 will not disappoint lovers of emotions, especially cinema, but also music. This system plays powerfully and boldly, with strength and momentum that it extracts from practically any material.
It has a feel for... not so much nuances and different atmospheres, but the needs of the user, who, after all, by agreeing to set up a large subwoofer, expects a "return" on such an investment.
This set has ambitions to replace a home cinema system, and certainly the ability to sound a large room. Regardless of whether we play music or a movie, JBL will have its way and we will be drawn into a sonic brawl. The exposure of the band edges is unceremonious, the spatial tendencies are obvious already in music mode.
With movie soundtracks, we will appreciate not only the freedom, but also the location of apparent sources, which is unique to soundbars, provided that we place the surround speakers at the back.
In the integrated formula, the space is less spectacular, but the Bar 800 makes up for it nicely with virtual tricks. I decided to lower the level of the effects channels a bit (the soundbar offered a medium level).
The bass is abundant, juicy, expansive, objectively excessive, but it balances the brilliant action of the high tones, so its tempering would lead to brightening. The Bar 800 can play very loudly.
W ramach serii Bar, JBL proponuje obecnie aż pięć soundbarów. JBL Bar 800 znajduje się w środku tej stawki i jest najtańszym modelem z ...
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Samsung HW-Q930C - listening
Samsung probably spied and eavesdropped on what we like (and what we don't like) in AUDIO, and tailored the test unit (and maybe each one in the factory settings) to our somewhat outdated, purist expectations.
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the Samsung HW-Q930C I was really surprised from the very beginning by the quite balanced, reasonable, calm sound. Without any screaming, sharpness, booming.
Samsung gave up, it doesn't want to make a thunderous impression right from the start, this role was taken over by JBL .
Everything (almost) is possible to achieve, and therefore to adjust, but I would not recommend making a revolution, but I would stick close to the output option (subwoofer level - 0). Treated in this way, it will reward you with good extension, agility and consistency with the operation of the strip itself.
The midrange is clean and calm, the high tones bring vibrancy, but are not as offensive as with the Bar 800. I got the best results in the Standard setting , which is supposed to be free of manipulation and strange effects, but another surprise is the performance of the surround variant, in which Samsung also did not speed up dangerously and did not spoil the "normality". Of course, there are more impressions here, but not from all sides -
first of all, the central channel works harder.
Adaptive mode is the furthest from neutral, although the effects obtained depend strongly on the material and are somewhat unpredictable. At times the sound can be quite dynamic, only to lose good balance in favor of, for example, an overly exposed midrange.
Samsung HW-Q930C is universal even in Standard mode for music and film. It can create a clear panorama, create a climate, will not spare emotions, but will allow you to relax.
Wybrany do tego testu model HW-Q930C jest w firmowej hierarchii drugim od góry wśród w sumie sześciu i ma wyjątkowo rozbudowaną, wręcz ...
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Polk Audio Magnifi Max AX - listening session
The Polk Audio Magnifi Max AX is the largest model in this group, which in an expected way translates into the potential to sound large rooms. This is served by a large range of dynamics, which, however, does not manifest itself in speed, but rather in freedom and saturation.
The sound has the makings of power, but no tendency to aggression. It is also not exemplary neutral and "monitoring", but it can be considered "cinematic", which for a product of this category can be the greatest compliment.
It is not a device for "critical" listening, but if we use it to play music, it will not cause any problems. It will not sharpen details or dirt, it will present a sound that is comfortable for the ear , "uncommitted" and universal, with good tonal balance, although we have some influence on this with the help of adjustments.
Compared to its competitors, especially in contrast to the expressive Ambeo Mini, the sound of the Polk Audio Magnifi Max AX is more serious and at the same time more delicate, softened, warmed. The bass takes an important position, it is well integrated, does not blow and does not lag behind.
The subwoofer located in the corner of the room played massively , in which case I obtained the best results by turning it down slightly, but placed against one wall it did not require any correction - it created a solid and pleasant foundation, also thickening the midrange.
The entire profile is slightly darkened, the high tones are subtle, clean, fresh, with "breath". Even if it is not an insightful and precise presentation, it has a lot of culture and even a bit of refinement.
Soundbarowa oferta Polka jest liczna, ale cenami dopasowana do możliwości 90 procent zainteresowanych tego typu produktami. Dziesięć modeli ...
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