17-Apr-2022, 13:03
I have had this Dione soundbar for ten days, here are my first observations for my connections.
The soundbar is connected by HDMI eARC to a 2018 Samsung TV, I have not tested the optical connection.
In TosLink optical link, we will have a speed of up to 96 kHz at 24 bits for two uncompressed channels thanks to the S/PDIF standard.
The Earc HDMI connection can reach a speed of 37 Mbit/sec and accepts all audio formats, in addition you can adjust the volume with the TV remote control and when you turn the TV off or on, the sound bar do the same.
For clarification, in HDMI ARC you will have compressed 5.1 and a lower bitrate than HDMI eARC which can have high bitrate and uncompressed, object-based up to 24bit/192kHz.
Due to bandwidth limitations, high resolution audio formats such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio cannot pass through the optical or coaxial digital audio output. A reduced version of the high-resolution audio track will be sent instead to take advantage of the audio formats.
I noticed that sometimes the soundbar does not turn on at the same time as my TV, you have to turn the soundbar off and on again, this is specified by Devialet, this may be due to the model of my TV, I think Devialet will fix this in future updates.
I noticed that my TV decoder connected to an HDMI input on the TV, I only have 8 TV channels broadcasting in multichannel, this is indicated on the Devialet application.
The YouTube app installed on the Samsung TV only streams in stereo, no multichannel, however the YouTube app I have on Xbox Series X streams perfectly in multichannel.
The prime video application installed on my television broadcasts all the films in multichannel.
I tested San Andreas, Oblivion, The Fifth Element, the sound reproduction is superb, no need for a subwoofer, the voices are well centered and sound superb, the two passive radiators on each side of the orb allow and accentuate this diffusion of voices impeccably, many details are transcribed, we are in the film.
When I listen to music and then want to turn off the sound bar, you have to use the Devialet application or one of the sensitive keys located above the sound bar.
If you want to reactivate it later, you have to go through the sensor button on the sound bar.
For the moment, we do not know how to use the remote control of the Devialet speakers and there is no possibility of multiroom audio either in the Devialet application.
When streaming music by Airplay, there is no choice to switch to voice mode as well as cinema mode, these modes only work so far by streaming music via Bluetooth.
However, I am continuing my tests, I am going to compare the broadcasting of films with my two last generation Devialet 103 dB speakers, I formerly had two Reactor 900 W speakers which I replaced, because I wanted a broadcast on three-way, they were very musical, but I felt something was missing for me, however I think I will only have stereo broadcast for movies.
I also have to compare against the two soundbars I've owned before, a Yamaha YSP 2200 as well as the Samsung HW-K950 soundbar.
I took the Dione because I wanted a simple all-in-one system and so far I'm satisfied with its sound, it's true it's very expensive, for the price you can turn to something else, it will not appeal to everyone, it's like for Devialet loudspeakers.
There are some improvements to be made, it has just been released and I am sure that Devialet will improve the sound reproduction and rectify the imperfections with updates, I will report the rest of my report on the forum according to my impressions, See you soon.
The soundbar is connected by HDMI eARC to a 2018 Samsung TV, I have not tested the optical connection.
In TosLink optical link, we will have a speed of up to 96 kHz at 24 bits for two uncompressed channels thanks to the S/PDIF standard.
The Earc HDMI connection can reach a speed of 37 Mbit/sec and accepts all audio formats, in addition you can adjust the volume with the TV remote control and when you turn the TV off or on, the sound bar do the same.
For clarification, in HDMI ARC you will have compressed 5.1 and a lower bitrate than HDMI eARC which can have high bitrate and uncompressed, object-based up to 24bit/192kHz.
Due to bandwidth limitations, high resolution audio formats such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio cannot pass through the optical or coaxial digital audio output. A reduced version of the high-resolution audio track will be sent instead to take advantage of the audio formats.
I noticed that sometimes the soundbar does not turn on at the same time as my TV, you have to turn the soundbar off and on again, this is specified by Devialet, this may be due to the model of my TV, I think Devialet will fix this in future updates.
I noticed that my TV decoder connected to an HDMI input on the TV, I only have 8 TV channels broadcasting in multichannel, this is indicated on the Devialet application.
The YouTube app installed on the Samsung TV only streams in stereo, no multichannel, however the YouTube app I have on Xbox Series X streams perfectly in multichannel.
The prime video application installed on my television broadcasts all the films in multichannel.
I tested San Andreas, Oblivion, The Fifth Element, the sound reproduction is superb, no need for a subwoofer, the voices are well centered and sound superb, the two passive radiators on each side of the orb allow and accentuate this diffusion of voices impeccably, many details are transcribed, we are in the film.
When I listen to music and then want to turn off the sound bar, you have to use the Devialet application or one of the sensitive keys located above the sound bar.
If you want to reactivate it later, you have to go through the sensor button on the sound bar.
For the moment, we do not know how to use the remote control of the Devialet speakers and there is no possibility of multiroom audio either in the Devialet application.
When streaming music by Airplay, there is no choice to switch to voice mode as well as cinema mode, these modes only work so far by streaming music via Bluetooth.
However, I am continuing my tests, I am going to compare the broadcasting of films with my two last generation Devialet 103 dB speakers, I formerly had two Reactor 900 W speakers which I replaced, because I wanted a broadcast on three-way, they were very musical, but I felt something was missing for me, however I think I will only have stereo broadcast for movies.
I also have to compare against the two soundbars I've owned before, a Yamaha YSP 2200 as well as the Samsung HW-K950 soundbar.
I took the Dione because I wanted a simple all-in-one system and so far I'm satisfied with its sound, it's true it's very expensive, for the price you can turn to something else, it will not appeal to everyone, it's like for Devialet loudspeakers.
There are some improvements to be made, it has just been released and I am sure that Devialet will improve the sound reproduction and rectify the imperfections with updates, I will report the rest of my report on the forum according to my impressions, See you soon.
