I’d be interested in results once you’ve calibrated
Is the calibration making a difference?
I’ve not heard the full system, only front bar with the subwoofer. No rear speakers
Since you’ve had the Sony 5000 and can now compare to the N950 , what’s your take on the two?
I've done some form of calibration..but i can't find any test tones for a 7.14 setup..all I can find are demo's..which doesn't help me and my SPL..all it does is give me a vague idea that sound is coming out in the right place. My calibration is best efforts, based on what I think sounds nice from those demo's. Give me some test tones and I'll get the SPL meter out.
So..i have a fairly large room where the speakers are, so bear in mind that what I experience may well be different to other people. My rear speakers are set quite a way back from where i sit...and I'm finding them a bit on the quiet side. I've had to pretty much drop the front speakers settings to a min, and jack up the rears to max to get some sort of decent sound. I also find that the inability to alter individual speaker settings is annoying...
In comparision with the Sony ST5K.. I'm finding it better. The Sony had good clear sound but not much in the way of 'surround' or that 'atmos' effect. The N950 definitely gives you that...those rear speakers (even for me) are creating a much better experience.
The seperation on the front channels is definitely better than the ST5K as well.....
Sub..no issues there either.
I do like the more config options that the ST5K provides...but it's not a showstopper.
For me...if Samsung could just boost those rears further...I'd be very happy.
Just for context (in case other people are surprised on the rear and lack of volume).
My room is 32 feet long, by 18 feet wide. 65" tv is against the wall at one end, with the viewing position approx 12 feet away...(just trying to get that cinema viewing experience!!). The closest I can (or am allowed to) get the rear speakers to where I am sitting is about another 14 feet away.
A couple of niggles for me (but not showstoppers):
another HDMI port would be good
disable auto power off.
add an ethernet port
more information display, or (like the Sony) provide a config menu via the TV.
Cheers