[Mashie Saldana]

It's time to sit back, have some popcorn and enjoy the show. I have a feeling quite a few forum members will disagree with this list.

 

[PixelPusher15]

Uh oh....

 

[PixelPusher15]

It's time to sit back, have some popcorn and enjoy the show. I have a feeling quite a few forum members will disagree with this list.

 

[M0ltar]

I’m ready to take in the festivities.

 

[harsh]

Why are AV processors that can't do full HDMI 2.1 in the running?

 

[J. Atkinson]

It's time to sit back, have some popcorn and enjoy the show. I have a feeling quite a few forum members will disagree with this list.

I welcome members sharing their favorites in the categories.

 

[J. Atkinson]

Why are AV processors that can't do full HDMI 2.1 in the running?

What exact feature do they not have that you need?

 

[luv2fly3]

I welcome members sharing their favorites in the categories.

I'll start.

I disagree with the Roku Ultra as a best streamer. I've owned an Ultra and switched to an Nvidia Shield several years back. The capabilities and customization of the Shield are far superior to the Roku. Even direct streaming from Plex was a challenge with the Roku. The Roku excels in being very easy to use, but as far as an overall capable device, with full customization of the video and audio output to match the display and audio devices, the Shield is much better...in my opinion.

I do fully agree with the choice of the Anthem AVM 70 for under $5K, although truth be told, I haven't used much else. But I love my AVM 70 and even with some of its "bugs" and quirks, it's still an amazing piece of AV tech, especially given all ARC can do with it.

Not sure I'd agree with the Sony 325 as the best projector under $10K either. Having seen my Sony 385 against a JVC NX7, head to head, the NX7 is superior for sure. It's much brighter and the HDR tone mapping isn't even in the same class. While I know the NX series is being replaced by the new NZ models, the NX is still availble so I'd sure give the nod to the JVC, even as a Sony owner.

 

[J. Atkinson]

I'll start.

I disagree with the Roku Ultra as a best streamer. I've owned an Ultra and switched to an Nvidia Shield several years back. The capabilities and customization of the Shield are far superior to the Roku. Even direct streaming from Plex was a challenge with the Roku. The Roku excels in being very easy to use, but as far as an overall capable device, with full customization of the video and audio output to match the display and audio devices, the Shield is much better...in my opinion.

I do fully agree with the choice of the Anthem AVM 70 for under $5K, although truth be told, I haven't used much else. But I love my AVM 70 and even with some of its "bugs" and quirks, it's still an amazing piece of AV tech, especially given all ARC can do with it.

The Shield was second in votes. The Roku Ultra for the price is pretty sweet.

 

[Archaea]

Any chance AVSForum would like to submit one of the recommended best of class Sony's to our KC Projector Shootout in early Jan? They'd be head to head vs. JVC NZ, NX series and Epson 5050UB:

Kansas City Projector Shootout (Jan 8th-9th)

Straight off the heel of the hugely successful theater crawl with @youthman last weekend I am organizing a full blown projector shootout for the Kansas City area. He has agreed to come and film. This shootout will include the below projectors as of now… JVC NZ8 @M0ltar JVC NZ7 @M0ltar JVC NX7...

www.avsforum.com

Current contendors:
JVC NZ8
JVC NZ7
JVC NX7
Optoma 50X
Epson 5050
Epson 3800
Sony VW-295ES

 

[cricket9998]

No offense, but I stopped reading at roku being the best streamer and a Sony being the best PJ under 10k… no way.

 

[Chirosamsung]

Roku???!?!!? Seriously lol

 

[PixelPusher15]

I’m just a bit stumped by the 325ES pick, and the 3 year old Sony AVR under $1k. It’s woefully outdated compared to many other options.

What is the reasoning for these two Sony picks?

 

[J. Atkinson]

No offense, but I stopped reading at roku being the best streamer and a Sony being the best PJ under 10k… no way.

But you didn’t read the intro at all or you’d know it’s a favorite list more than a true “best” because that would be impossible to do in every category.

The Sony 325ES is a rather nice piece of gear.

Arguably one could argue one of the DLPs might be better or perhaps a JVC unit.

 

[J. Atkinson]

I’m just a bit stumped by the 325ES pick, and the 3 year old Sony AVR under $1k. It’s woefully outdated compared to many other options.

What is the reasoning for these two Sony picks?

Besides a DLP model and a JVC the 325ES has very little competition.

The NX series vs the 325ES is a showdown for sure. JVC placed second in every projector category from $25K down.

The NZ may replace it next year but we have to wait to get one to review fully.

As for the receiver that’s easy. It was awesome when it came out and just plain works. With Denon and Yamaha having HDMI issues and Onkyo and Pioneer not delivering product it was a category where an old solid unit can win out.

 

[KermitThor]

@PixelPusher15 what are your thought on the Seymour Neo?

 

[goldmanr2004]

We are honored to be named as the Best Soundbar for our Fusion Reference Soundbar.

 

[M0ltar]

But you didn’t read the intro at all or you’d know it’s a favorite list more than a true “best” because that would be impossible to do in every category.

The Sony 325ES is a rather nice piece of gear.

Arguably one could argue one of the DLPs might be better or perhaps a JVC unit.

I don’t see where it says favorites. There is talk slot best products over and over and over. So if this is a favorites list instead shouldn’t that be said somewhere?

EDIT: never mind. I reread it and it says favorites in the middle. Maybe out that in the title though? Kind of misleading.

 

[J. Atkinson]

I don’t see where it says favorites. There is talk slot best products over and over and over. So if this is a favorites list instead shouldn’t that be said somewhere?

EDIT: never mind. I reread it and it says favorites in the middle. Maybe out that in the title though? Kind of misleading.

Generally all Best of lists are favorites. Best is entirely subjective.