I'll certainly pass that one on!

However, remember that if you're using a single source (e.g. an Apple TV) with multiple streams / apps, then a source-based gain offset will not help - however, this is already true on an Eclipse/Harmony for example, as you probably already know.

Oh - and another thing Geoff - while you are viewing this topic.

I know you cant say anything about future product pipeline but we could really do with you passing on a message to TPTB in Struer for some slinky-slim ceiling speakers for our 5.2.X or 7.1.X Theatres. Something where I don't have to book the builders 6 months in advance to do major wall/ceiling cavity excavation to hide amplifiers and fat drivers etc... Something perhaps with minimal wiring as well for ease so when we relocate our living quarters, the new habitants will never believe there was a loudspeaker there in the first place.

Thanks so much!

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Received a software update today to my Theatre.  Initial impressions are the previous problems have been solved.

I also got the update. I haven't noticed anything different. What has been solved for you?

Multiple presses of a button on the BR1, such as skipping through channels, or fast forward or rewind of a dvr’d program would cause the Theatre to disconnect from the screen, screen would go blank other than a message saying it had disconnected, screen would then come back on, say it had reconnected, but might switch sources and change volume level.

I still haven't received the update on this side of the pond. The two big issues I'm hoping it might fix are (1)allowing us to use speakers connected via Wisa with Beoreceiver 1 and (2) fixing the issue of the Theatre not powering on the LG TV. I've been finding that I keep seeing the message in the app to integrate the LG TV even after I have done that.

Geoff's explanation makes sense about how Dolby Atmos could be a reason for a change needed in the volume level. I had never been able to use Dolby Atmos with B&O before the Theatre. I just do REALLY hope that the True Image upmixing will be fixed to allow MORE Beolabs beyond the 7.1.4. The whole point of True Image upmixing seemed to be allowing more B&O speakers to fill out the soundstage. Yet, now we've actually LOST speaker roles that were previously allowed in the Beosystem 4.

Also, an explanation for why we can't use the side front-firing speakers of the Theatre to add to the center channel role would be really welcome. Is it because the sound signals would interfere with the middle speaker?? It would just be nice to have an explanation so that we don't see this as just an oversight or flaw in the software programming.

If the Theatre at least had support to forward LIGHT/CONTROL signals to the BLI I could program a macro to let me turn on the LG TV. I paid $3000 more for an LG C2 for the very purpose of having a seamless integration with the TV!

Also, I've found that not only does the Theatre not show up in the Moment to use its speakers, but also I can't even JOIN what's playing on the Moment with the Theatre.

I still have a problem with the LG not turning on if I select satellite and it has been off for a long time.  Other sources start immediately and then can start satellite.  Also, hoping for Receiver 1 support. I read elsewhere online that an update to the app is coming soon that resolve the Receiver 1 issue.

My installation is not for a few weeks yet - but interested in the not powering on issue.

Not sure what model / version of LG panel you have, but I havent heard of many having this issue. I would have thought that turning on the Theatre would at a very basic level definitely turn on an LG C/G 1 or 2 series no problem.

But again, I'm not in possession yet myself, so not entirely clear exactly what the issue is.

 

Regarding Atmos speakers, can't we use the Beosound Shape on the ceiling?

It is a very weird problem.  It is a G2 panel.  The problem only occurs when wanting to turn on satellite.  It is not present with any other sources, the sources built in to the G2 turn on promptly. Sometimes when turning it on, the audio comes on briefly, then stops, then the audio and picture both come on.