Update 11/13 - The treble on this was fatiguing with some music. With certain types of music they were outstanding but were unforgiving with female voices or trumpets.
I wanted to like them and I gave them about 50 hours , but it was too bright for my taste.
I’m currently using my xb1s as my 4k source and I was about to buy the X800 but I’ve been reading so many posts about it freezing even after the firmware update. So now I’m hesitant about buying it.
Anyone on a budget looking for a solid reciever under $300 this unit should be considered. I bought one for my dad at best buy for $250 (originally $450).....and it is solid !...Sounds awesome with plenty of power, his speakers really came alive with it...
4k is almost becoming standard these days. If you go out shopping for a higher end 1080p display you'll notice that the 4k version is only $100-$200 more. I just got a Vizio 4k TV (M60-C3) (2015 unit) 60 inch $1249 I couldn't resist , lol and I couldn't be happier with it...
Check this out :
http://www.rtings.com/reviews/tv/lcd-led/vizio/m-series-2015
I was looking for a 4k 60 inch under $1500 and I found a gem in the Vizio M60-C3 for $1249 and with the savings I bought a 3 yr warranty for $89. It's amazing what it can do with the bluray upscaling and native 4k...
Get yourself 3 Boston Acoustic A25 speakers for $149 each for the front stage and then 4 Boston Acoustic A23 speakers for the rear and sides for $139 each on Amazon.com and use whatever you have leftover for 2 BiC f12 subs for $185 each on Amazon as well
In my research and listening test I went with Boston Acoustics (A26 front channels and the A23 for rears). Could not be happier. I can listen to music for hours with no ear fatigue, and great imaging and bass for there size. (I'm using a sub as well). Another option is the cambridge audio s30
I agree, I had a similar setup with mirage nanosats and it's not the best for music. I was coming from towers and large bookshelf speakers and I just couldn't get use to them (lack of midrange)
Yes. I own the original google tv. Mostly using it for pandora and browsing sites on my tv with the chrome browser. Hbo go stopped working and most of the newer apps that require a newer flash version