Hi
Yes - still happy.
The upgrade issue seems to be linked to the IOS units used. Older iPhone failed - while a newer iPad Pro does the job in 1 or 2 attempts.
The Axiim updates also seemed to have cured the timing issue - so my beef with the setup as of now, is when turning TV on - it sometimes misses the WISA speakers, and defaults to internal speaker.
It is an easy fix (just switch to WISA on TV setup), and probably a LG issue more than a Axiim error.

Otherwise still a happy bunny.

I will share some of my experiences.

I have an LG C9 and 2xBL17 with the Axiim Link since december 2019.

Initial setup is surprisingly easy, basically plug and play, love it.

Latency is an issue. There is about a 100ms delay initially and it is noticeable in lips not syncing. I can not see a difference changing from Bitstream to PCM. Also  I have all latest updates on TV, Link & speakers. Over time if the TV is on for many hours the latency will be really bad and it feels like it could be like a half second delay. Uplugging and replugging the Axiim Link USB cable resets the latency back to 100ms (which is still bad).

Using the Axiim Link connected to a computer will have virtually 0 latency, so there seems to be an issue with LG/Axiim not working well together.

Another issue that I had for a while was that my 5GHz WiFi and the WISA connection would interfere. Every time I turned on the TV, the Apple TV would disconnect from the WiFi and the speakers would connect and disconnect, switching between red and green light for like three minutes before everything stabilised. I tried setting different channels  (36-48) on my router but it did not help.Changing the region in the Axiim Link app from "Europe" (which I should have since I'm in Sweden) to "USA" solved this issue for me. Maybe I'm using some illegal frequences now but it works : )

Hi guys, I did a factory reset on my TV and that seems to have solved the latency issue :D

Now I have a new issue though :P which might be more connected to my setup rather than a general issue.

I added two more speakers for a 4.0 setup. Now I have two BeoLab 17 and two Harman Kardon Citation Surround. The Axiim Link does a great job converting Dolby Digital 5.1 to the correct speakers and I'm happy with that.

As one can expect when having mis-matching speaker models, the output levels between the B&O and the HK speakers are not equal. Luckily there is a setting in the Axiim Link app to change "per speaker volume". The problem is that, depending on if I change the volume via the TV remote or the Axiim Link app, I need to put different settings the the "per speaker volume".

When changing the volume via the TV remote I need to put +10 on the B&O's and -10 on the HK's. This is as far as the sliders go in the app and still it's not quite a perfect match.

When I change volume in the app, the corresponding settings need to be 0 on the B&O's and +4 on the HK's. This gives a better match in terms of volume between the speakers.

For me this means I can no longer use the TV remote to change volume, which is such a bummer because it is so much more cumbersome to open the app, wait for the connection and fiddle with the small slider (with is very inconveniently placed in the bottom of the screen where the iPhone app-switcher touch surface is, so you need to be really precise so you touch the slider and not accidentally switch apps).

Hehe sorry for spamming but I'm gonna add one more thing to my list of issues :)

If I use the LG remote to change the volume, usually it works but sometimes it takes up to 10 seconds for the change to actually happen in the speakers. Using the app always works.

Hi I got LG NanoCell with A7 gen2 processor and similar B&O speakers. I’m not about to change from stereo to 5.1 in my setup, can someone please assist?

gd61 wrote:

 

Hi

First post here - so please be gentle!

I have just bought a LG C9 55”, an Axiim Link WISA transmitter and 2 x BL17, 2x BL18 plus a BL 19 secondhand during the Black week.

Everything plugs in and works fine – but I still have a few question I hope someone can share their experience on.

1: I am missing a Center Channel Speaker – as 5.1 sounds pretty silly (movies without dialogue)

I am considering a BL 7.1 with a BL Receiver 1 as one option – but is looking for any experience on how they will integrate sound- and connection-wise

Other option could be a Klisch RW-34C or Axiim’s own Center Channel. Sharing of any experience with these units will be much appreciated.

 

2: There seems to be a slight Latency issue – and the LG user guide is not very helpful in how this can be countered

There is a AV Audio Adjustment under Sound – but the Help speak about  a +/- setting, while the TV just has a numeric value.

I tried change the Sound Source from the Topset Box (a YouSee Humax box) from Bitstream to PCM and that seemed to help somewhat.

Best regards

 

Assist in what? What is it that is not working for you?

Hi, got some feedback from Axiim, apparently LG TV in Asia does not support WiSA 5.1 channel, Only 2.0 channel available, such a bummer.

Hi All

Sorry for adding to an old thread, but it seems the most relevant one.

I have a 7.1 HT system, all Beolab, and a new LG OLED G1 tv. My Klipsch wisa hub is getting old and need replacing.

I have tried in vain to buy a Axxim Q hub as a replacement, but it appear to only be available as part of a speaker package.

Is a Axxim Link, or a soundsend USB stick wisa transmitters an option, when you have multiple sources, some without volume control? ( i know they are only 5.1)

Are the issues with volume control and latency mentioned in this thread still a problem for the Axxim Link? My speakers certainly also need volume adjustment to avoid the 7.4 center speaker from overpowering everything else.

How is the Beolab speaker software updated? can the link/stick do it, or do I need to (again) take all the speakers/ R1 boxes to my B&O dealer?

ORCA99

Hi All

Sorry for adding to an old thread, but it seems the most relevant one.

I have a 7.1 HT system, all Beolab, and a new LG OLED G1 tv. My Klipsch wisa hub is getting old and need replacing.

I have tried in vain to buy a Axxim Q hub as a replacement, but it appear to only be available as part of a speaker package.

Is a Axxim Link, or a soundsend USB stick wisa transmitters an option, when you have multiple sources, some without volume control? ( i know they are only 5.1)

Are the issues with volume control and latency mentioned in this thread still a problem for the Axxim Link? My speakers certainly also need volume adjustment to avoid the 7.4 center speaker from overpowering everything else.

How is the Beolab speaker software updated? can the link/stick do it, or do I need to (again) take all the speakers/ R1 boxes to my B&O dealer?

ORCA99