Apple HomePod 2 Review | Don't buy one. Buy two!

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Some are arguing that the new 2nd Gen HomePod could be a tough sell for Apple, but I've always wondered if a stereo pair of HomePods could make a formidable system. Is a pair of new Apple HomePods good enough to best soundbars and other powered speakers as a full home entertainment or home theater system? I think you'll be surprised by what I found out.
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01:25 What’s new in Gen 2?
06:23 It takes two
09:04 Serious Surround Sound
11:52 Sound quality
13:42 The Bottom Line
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@Caleb_Denison Год назад

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching. Hard to rate this speaker given such a specific use case. Also, couple of clarifications: Sorry if I didn’t make this clean in the video, but any TV audio can be routed through an Apple TV to the HomePods via ARC or eARC. TV streaming apps, game console, cable box, Blu-ray player, you name it. Virtually no latency - not enough to notice, I still have to measure. Also, still testing volume control using various TVs, will update soon.

@RichardGetzPhotography Год назад

You can only connect two HomePods, correct? If you had to, would you connect a center or base also?

@moicoweegee Год назад

I was about to ask! Thank you for the clarification. One question though ... If I connect my LG 4K blue-ray player through eARC cable to apple tv (and therefore with the new homepods) will I get dolby Atmos from a dolby Atmos (ofcourse) blue-ray movie? There is no need for any amplifier or other equipment?

@lycanhd Год назад

Less speakers, less mics and is shorter.

@SaifDia Год назад

Please let us know after you measure!

@Nilzonius Год назад

Sorry for asking for a clarification, but how do I get the sound from my Xbox series x to a pair of homepods?

@rubenfuentesjr.4367 Год назад

Apple needs to update the HomePod mini to be surroundsound speakers.

@arun_gaming1426 11 месяцев назад

that would be so sick !!

@rickysekhon5706 6 месяцев назад

That would be unbeatable with ease of use🥰

@kevinblah6877 5 месяцев назад

I have a 4 HomePod speaker setup. 2 HomePod 2’s paired in living room and then paired 2 HomePod minis and labeled them “Living Room Rear”. And when you tap the power button on the remote once a menu appears that will let you select audio menu. From there I checkmark both pairs of HomePods (2 and minis) Andjust the core volume I want them to be separate from each other then back out of that menu. TIP - set the minis volume a little higher to better match the larger HomePods. From there the regular volume control adjusts like normal for both sets. Then boom I have 4 speakers booming Apple Music in my living room space. Be sure to reverse the left and right rear speakers though to match the front speakers so the left and right audio matches. Of course, this isn’t true surround sound from Apple, but it is the best option to fill a room with music or movie audio until Apple gives us an update to allow 4 speakers for a real surround sound experience. One more thing to note is when you select to add on the rear speakers it is just temporary until you turn off the Apple TV after you turn off the TV and turn it back on you will have to re-select the additional speakers again. Not a big deal though, as it’s pretty easy to do, and only takes secaonds. It would be nice if somebody showed this set up in a video as I can’t find any videos, showing this set up.

@leehawkins616 2 месяца назад

That may be good for a childs bedroom, but the HomePod Mini is only an 'OK' speaker. Frankly I find it less workable too, as if the softward isn't as good in the Mini, even though it may well be identical to the big Homepod. Having had the HP Original set up for TB I know what I would be missing if I used the Min. Like Dolby Atmost, some of the bass, maybe even other things you get on the big HomePod. But it's a used case issue. Kids bedroom would be find for a Mini. Main TV in the living room or theatre room, the big ones are so much better.

@MorbidGod391 29 дней назад

You can have two HomePod Mini’s and create a surround sound. I can’t confirm yet but I’d believe your be able to get SS 5.1 from the Apple TV 4K. But it can’t do Atmos because it can’t determine where it is like the bigger HomePods can. And I highly doubt Apple will add that into the cheaper HomePod Mini next gen (whatever they call them).

@hito157 Год назад

Apple: " We sell smart speakers" Caleb: " Nah, you sell TV speakers!" Great review.

@peat381low8 Год назад

yes. Just about sums it up. Got 2 of them on the release date at the Apple Store. Never looked back. Movies, 🎥music 🎵and using Siri for alarms and other things is amazing.

@TheModernrenaissance Год назад

I literally searched for a video like this 20 minutes after it was posted. Perfect timing and saved me from continuing down the rabbit hole of sound bars!

@mendodsoregonbackroads6632 Год назад

It is an entry level home audio speaker with Smart capability. That’s nice that most people are fine with sound that is “good enough” the HomePod Mini is available for them. The mini sounds OK, I have one and seldom use it, the Home Pods get used all day almost everyday. The new and OG HomePods are for people that want room filling sound without paying thousands. This fits the price point of Sony and Sonos speakers.

@we8463 Год назад

It would be so great if they could release a software update that allows you to make it in a surround sound system! It would be interesting to have 5 or 9 HomePods all around!

@zZiL341yRj736 Год назад

Some one who buys 5 or 9 of these for $299 each must be be pretty god damn stupid, maybe that's why.

@MrChadder007 Год назад

^This

@Katkayz Год назад

They would be dope , I wonder why apple haven’t made a sound bar with a sub woofer. Then you could add 4 home pods .

@je-fq7ve Год назад

It is doable. Makita has a $150 18v cordless speaker that can pair up to 10 speakers.

@deecee6615 Год назад

soundbar with built in Apple tv

@lukerider756 Год назад

Love mine as a pair. One side note with “one” more piece of Apple hardware, an old AirPort Express, you can add a powered subwoofer to the mix and now, altogether it’s amazing.

@carlosdeleon6472 Год назад

Speaking from someone who is in the Apple eco system, I really enjoyed the the first gen speaker I enjoyed the sound and how seamlessly it transfers music from device to device . My older Ones will go in my room and purchase the new one for the living room.

@hiortintexasracing Год назад

I agree with this. I got two for the purpose of actually downsizing my equipment footprint for a move and I’m very pleased. As mentioned the deep bass of a subwoofer can be missed, but not by much. I also noted that the ATV will play the audio out to the pair as well as over the HDMI at the same time, so you COULD have a sub connected to your amp as well.

@samarycastro Год назад

THIS is the review I’ve been looking for!👏 Thanks for the in-depth review. Much appreciated!

@gregsmamma Год назад

I have been looking at reviews all day and been solely wanting to hear thoughts on Spatial Audio. Thank you!

@Tony-rj2bm Год назад

Hi Digital Trends, I have been watching you very recently, we’ll since 2019, and because of your awesome reviews I bought my first Oled Tv back in 2020 (LG CX) and absolutely love it. I have also purchased the same TV stand (the BDI Corridor 8179) and I absolutely love it as well, to be honest it’s my favorite piece of It all. Finally I have had 2 HomePods (2018) for the past two years, and I just sold them a week ago when I heard the new ones got announced and have them preordered for pick up this Thursday. So as I watch this review I realized we have the exact same living room tv set up, (I just copied you lol) and since you finally tested the stereo paired Homepods you can now enjoy them as daily drivers too. Great minds think alike I guess ;), but seriously thank you for your reviews, my favorite honest reviewer out there with great taste. Keep ‘em coming! The 🐐.

@chrissummers2420 Год назад

I have a pair of HomePods for my tv and love them. They work flawlessly with an Apple TV 4K and never lose connection. I’m no audiophile but I love watching movies and tv with my HomePods. I use to have a sound bar but the HomePods out perform it by a wide margin.

@DefiedFaith Год назад

Do they only work with Apple TV? What about Blu-ray players and gaming consoles?

@TrevorEditor Год назад

@@DefiedFaith They work with other devices as long you have an Apple TV 4k 2nd gen and up and an HDMI ARC port on your tv. Plug in the Apple TV into that ARC port on your TV and go into settings to enable the function.

@josephkim007 Год назад

Thank you for actually going to detail of how they sound. Thank you for also comparing them to sound bars. :)

@InfamousHp Год назад

YOU LITERALLY ANSWERED EVERYTHING I WAS THINKING! Ever since the announcement I was questioning getting 2 of these vs the Vizio ATMOS sound bar for the living room

@victuringan1429 Год назад

What did you get?

@InfamousHp Год назад

@@victuringan1429 I just bought 2 new HomePods. They sound as advertised in the video, especially given my open floor plan living room.

@georgekaradimos5596 Год назад

Are your referring to the Vizio Elevate Atmos Soundbar ?

@InfamousHp Год назад

@@georgekaradimos5596 yeah, the M-Series elevate but I settled for the HomePods. I wanted the sound bar months ago but they were always sold out. So availability coupled with this review made me get the HomePods.

@eckofame Год назад

The Vizio is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@blueaoki1 Год назад

This review is just what i was looking for. My use case is mostly as TV speakers and I allready have the new Apple TV 4 K. Great to see a review where the focus is on the sound and not the “smart”

@jarihakala950 Год назад

Thanks for the review Caleb. Nice job as always. I would really like to hear your oppinion (review) about the new Klipsch Sevens and Nines.

@rustychain9518 Год назад

This is the only reason I would get a HomePod…thank you for the review, I’ll be picking up a pair of these.

@spearmintaltoid Год назад

Review aside… Gotta give DT/Caleb their flowers for how far these videos have come. Been watching since 2018. Congratulations.

@joeschmoe5608 Год назад

You’ve opened my eyes to something I’ve never thought of, I’ve had my LG C8 for years and have just recently been thinking of a sound bar when I upgrade to an LG C2, although I don’t have an Apple TV 4K, I’m pretty invested in the Apple ecosystem so this would be really great

@urswuergler3969 Год назад

There are plenty of options. For a real cinematic experience I would certainly opt for a Sonos setup - one can start with two ONE gen2 devices and later extend the system to sound bar + subwoofer + two rear speakers (= ONE loudspeakers) - all wirelessly (incl. the connection to a Apple TV box). It's nice that Apple supports Dolby Atmos but don't hold your breath - it's still a stereo setup with some surround capability. The competition also supports Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Airplay, Spotify, Tidal etc. - I am in an Apple-oriented home but I still want some flexibility.

@jimmyzbike Год назад

Apple knows how to advertise. Their ad made me start looking for reviews. Thanks for the great video

@raenicholson5544 Год назад

Great review. I especially like the fact that you tend to quantify most of your remarks… tends to add a sense of balance and perspective to your reviews. Keep up the good work!

@user-ls2jg7vl2h Год назад

finally someone comparing it to good speakers and a sound bar. best review

@VitiateTheImmortal Год назад

I already love my homepod mini stereo pair as tv speakers lol I’ll probably love the full sized homepods when I get my hands on them

@pseudonym7606 Год назад

Excellent! This was the exact review I needed ❤

@jakubjodlowski8416 Год назад

Thanks for the review. Convinced to get a pair!

@khobia2 Год назад

Appreciate the review Caleb. Will pick up two of ‘em. I am in the Apple ecosystem so yeah. Already have two HomePod minis and 1st gen HomePod. Regret I never got a pair. Sucks that you can’t pair this one with the older speaker.

@robertallen8841 Год назад

My son uses that setup with his xbox and 2 minis. It’s awesome for game play. We use 2 minis in the den and our bedroom. It’s a great solution and can be done a little at a time.

@kellyjohnson6292 Год назад

Hmm I have 2 of the original. I wonder how they compare to those. Does the quality suffer because of fewer tweeters?

@AlexPlatin Год назад

Theoretically, if Apple enabled up to 4 HomePods to be connected in the future and really went for it to create a true spatial audio room sound, do you think this could rival or even surpass the sound quality generated from the Sony HT-A9 system? While watching this video I kept thinking of the similarities here!

@Chapter7Certified Год назад

I was close to buying the Sony system but if Apple enabled this feature I'd buy four without hesitation

@wmosleycr7 Год назад

@@Chapter7Certified $1329 vs $1999. and If Apple Makes a 7-9in sub for $500-750. It's a no brainer to get the HomePod HT System.

@RobertK1993 Год назад

@@Chapter7Certified Sony HT-A9 still better has High Resolution Audio

@ryanturner9114 Год назад

@@Chapter7Certified trust me, the Sony sub makes a good difference and apple would have to have a sub. Plus eARC.

@plsrhall6290 Год назад

Still using Gen1 for my home theater. Works great for my house.

@DarkEnv2 Год назад

I’ve been using a stereo set of OG HomePods with my tv for a while now and love it.

@DGYtown Год назад

Is it enough bass ?

@dylanowens7902 Год назад

@@DGYtown I think so, but that would also depend on how big your room is

@JeffRauter Год назад

Excellent review! I can't wait to get mine!

@Pete.C Год назад

What a great review and interesting use case, well done and thank you!

@RUY2323 Год назад

Great review, very smart, excellent points 👏🏻👏🏻 finally someone gets it!

@oriolaaregbesola9960 Год назад

I am so happy you’re doing this. God bless you.

@KuyaArbee Год назад

LOVE THE HOMEPOD 2 setup as a pair for 3rd gen APPLE TV 4K! LOVE that you can just say Hey Siri, turn on TV or turn off TV! sure you have the remote but you no longer need to use it to do EVERY single command! LOVE The homepod 2 spacious audio! its amazingly and astonishingly clear the sound is !

@deonh9303 Год назад

Hi Caleb, awesome review at the right time for me. I loved my Gen 1 Homepod and replaced it with a Sonos Beam Gen 2 but I think I prefer the Homepod’s sound profile more. I already own an appl tv 4k 2nd gen and now need to either go Sonos sub mini or get the 2 new Homepods and sell the Sonos? Was the Beam used in your testing a 1st or 2nd gen?

@hasibackar Год назад

2 homepod in front n 2 minis in the rear...and an add-on subwoofer from apple for extra bass would be a game changer 🤘🤩

@jasonblair4057 Год назад

I have been using a pair of HomePod 1 in the bedroom as my sound system for tv and music. Yes I do have Apple TV 4K so I can enjoy the spacial audio and Atmos. I got them used and they have been great for me.

@coralreef909 Год назад

Amazing technology for sure.

@theparadoxray Год назад

Thank you for the great review. If you compare 2 2nd Gen HomePods vs Sony HTA9 with sub performance in both surround sound and music quality. Which one would you pick?

@patrikjonsson1145 Год назад

Thank you!

@Martin-my8fk Год назад

Best Tech Channel!! Greetz from Germany !!

@frugalfilmmakers Год назад

I have been 2 of the original full size HomePods with my Apple TV for years. Magical! I was using Bluetooth sound bars before as we use a projector and a blank wall for our TV. All the AV equipment(DVD,Laserdisc,HDDVD players) are by the projector and wiring speakers was a no go. The problem with Bluetooth is that is drops out now and then and has to be re-paired. There were times we had to move the sound bar to repair it. With Wifi and HomePods, problem gone. Having our Apple TV control everything is great. One volume control. With eARC the DVD automatically plays and then goes back to the Apple TV screen. Simple.

@carlossalinas6234 Год назад

Any audio delay issues since there is no wired connection between HomePod and Apple TV.

@venom5809 Год назад

"If you like Beats headphones"...😂 Not exactly the most ringing endorsement.

@TheJoaolyraaraujo Год назад

Viewing in this way as a soundbar replacement make it senses to buy it. I just think if it priced for 250 would sell a lot more. And they could make it the profit difference by selling numbers. Also made the Siri more ubiquitous.

@Chapter7Certified Год назад

I love spatial audio but only trust it to an extent. I'd buy immediately if you could pair 4 for surround sound

@jeromederouette2922 Год назад

awesome detailed review!!!!

@ErwalDeeas Год назад

Just saw you hit and surpassed 1 million subs. Congrats!

@markwilson2699 Год назад

Thanks! I love my HomePod (1st Gen) pair for excellent stereo sound. And now I ordered a pair of (2nd Gen) HomePods to listen as is or use together to make a ‘quad stereo sound’ with Apple Music. Hope it works. Will let you know.

@fkknight1 Год назад

I understand that you can’t pair the Gen 1 with the Gen 2. Better check that.

@markwilson2699 Год назад

@@fkknight1 hi, thanks for your response. My thinking was having two separate pairs of HomePods (stereo pair of Gen 1 & a stereo pair of Gen 2 speakers) which can play separately Apple Music through them. But…. next Monday 2/6/23 when I receive my Gen 2 HomePod speaker pair, I’m going to set up across the room from my Gen 1 HomePod speaker pair, and stream Apple Music through both pairs at same time, which will work (called Apple about this and they said yes 👍), and it should fill the room up with ‘a quad sound’, not true surround, but a fake surround sound. I will update next week to reveal how well this sounds.

@markwilson2699 Год назад

I received and hooked up my new HomePod (2nd Gen) pair and once dialed in with the Apple stereo pairing, they sounded great 👍 Then while they played Apple Music, I added my HomePod (1st Gen) stereo pair to also play and yes!! the sound was perfect with all four playing around me. I’m happy it turned out as I had hoped. Each stereo pair volume can be adjusted from the app or on top of each paired HomePod.

@greghoughton6189 9 месяцев назад

fantastic info, thanks

@anthonywall1228 Год назад

Sticking with the mini’s. You can’t beat the sound for the price. I have one in every room.

@tonyward9554 Год назад

Thank You ! The best review I have listened to so far and there have been a few. I do not understand why Apple has limited the HomePod2 to a “stereo pair”. Why not at least 4 HomePod2 ? Hopefully one could have the sound coming from all around you. I have a pair of the original HomePods on one TV and a SONOS Arc system on another. Most of the time we are happy with the HomePods. The SONOS Arc, sub-woofer and surrounds are clearly better but cost considerably more. They are in a room setup for movie watching but often just easier to stay in the one room. The HomePods take up limited space for everyday use . Totally agree with your comment buy two not one.😊

@tonkem Год назад

I have an older Sonos playbar that drops connection every so often, but I also have sonos sub with it. How would just a playbar with sonos sub compare to the dual HomePods? I am about to have to purchase another playbar/arc from sonos, since i have invested in the subwoofers as well. Any comments on if the HomePods together would be better than an ARC and a full size Sonos Sub? Thanks for your help.

@tonyward9554 Год назад

@@tonkem Hi Tonkem : I have done no scientific testing. I did try the SONOS Arc alone and was impressed by its capability. From my ears perspective it sounds better than two HomePods. It is a much bigger piece of equipment and has more speakers so not surprising. It also costs considerably more! I upgraded the SONOS Arc with a Sub to enhance the base response and added two SL Ones as rear speakers. I considered buying two SONOS Play 5 Generation 2 as side speakers but was put off by the cost. I was trying to get better surround sound. SONOS is rumored to be developing a replacement for the SONOS SL including an upfiring ATMOS speaker. Perhaps they will do this for the side channels as well. The dealer recommended I buy a second Sub as one tends to notice the “bangs in movies” seem to come from the same place. The extension of the original ARC has improved the surround sound but at a considerable cost and mor kit in the room. My pair of HomePods are not as good but are remarkably good for the price I paid. I just wish Apple would allow 4+ HomePods 2 to be connected together for truly immersive sound. Personally I prefer my two HomePods to my two SONOS SL’s. Suspect the price difference is not significant. Annoying when people expect the HomePod Mini to be as good as the HomePod 2. I understand that most people have budget limitations. I think a pair of HomePod 2’s is better than buying one and is a great alternative to a Soundbar.

@zoestertoaster27 Год назад

Great review and great information. I would also love to see/hear your opinion on a similar setup with the Bowers & Wilkins Formation speakers -- specifically the FLEX speakers as a stereo pair used as an AirPlay output for the Apple TV. The Formation speakers can also be paired with the Formation Bass. Again, great review, this type of setup offers a great option away from soundbars and traditional AV Receiver/Speaker setups.

@ChristopherFonseka Год назад

So very tempted to upgrade my Gen 1 Beam to a pair of HomePods

@PeterEmery 3 дня назад

I used 2 white HomePods as a stereo pair attached to my Apple TV 4k for around 18 months before one of them utterly stopped working. Finances were tight, I couldn't afford a new replacement so I bought an Apple refurbished unit because I had to have my stereo pair. Fast forward to April 2024: I return from an extended hospital stay to find the original HomePod had also failed, with the refurbished one still working. My financial status had improved significantly so I bought a pair of Apple Refurbished 2nd generation HomePods, this time opting for the darker Midnight colour. No longer having a pair of original HomePods to compare the replacements to, I can't say their audio output is any better or worse but it is nice to know the room temperature on request. I totally agree: do not buy a 2nd gen HomePod, buy two of them.

@HerrAndrikAnd Год назад

Yeah, seriously considering replacing our current kitchen/dining area setup of two older B&W 685S/Denon PMA-50 with a stereo pair HomePods 2. Mainly for improved user experience as we only the current setup with Bluetooth which takes just a bit too long to connect and fire up the amp

@MrZombikilla Год назад

Okay, you made me preorder a second one. Looks fun, Have two minis

@BenjaminLupton Год назад

Brilliant review!!!!!

@marcoskirsch Год назад

Can a pair of HomePods be effectively used as a general replacement for a soundbar? I don’t mean when watching video on an Apple TV. But as a sound output for your cable box, Xbox, etc. Specifically, even if it’s possible at all… does it work well or is there too much latency?

@xavier3880 Год назад

Thanks for the review. So it is much better than the A95K TV speakers? Voices are clear your said? I am so tired of putting the volume up when watching voices scenes and down during action scenes. You did not have that issue with a pair of 2 Homepods?

@rreichar1 Год назад

Nice job! Did you ever get to try the 1st gen HomePods as a stereo pair or home theater system? We used them for a few months and I had few complaints with the sound. I ended up replacing them with a pair of Klipsch The Fives and a sub but not necessarily for better sound. One of our HomePods would lose the stereo pairing overnight. I tend to start Apple Music every morning when I get up and having to re-pair the speakers every morning was a hassle. I liked the original HomePods and still use them in the kitchen and bedroom. I wish that Siri was a little smarter but otherwise I have no complaints. To me they sound way better than the Mini version. I may try them as a stereo pair again as there have been many updates since I fired them from that job.

@thomastreteski Год назад

Great Review! 2 home pods or samsung HW-990B?

@Y-J65 Год назад

I purchased these as a pair and they sound phenomenal for a something so tiny. The arc feature is a game changer with the HomePods being able to play everything through them. Apple need to make a sound bar or allow multiple HomePods to be paired for this to be a complete system.

@pauljohnfox 4 месяца назад

I felt that price relative to performance the HomePod Mini was a way more impressive product. I didn’t know about how to use ARC until recently but now that I do that does change things a little. The next issue is the size and form factor. It’s hard to place them cleanly with a 65” screen. That’s a LOT of space between the speakers and they’re so tall they can’t sit in front without blocking the screen (even on “sound bar,” configuration).

@zakking859 Год назад

I have two HomePod gen 1. Is it worth it to upgrade?

@kevinblah6877 5 месяцев назад

@lonepalm73 Год назад

Would love to know if you set these up in Bitstream or PCM When paired with TV for home theater?

@tasos.k Год назад

I ordered two of them to use as computer speakers. What are the alternatives for the same price tag?

@whistleraj Год назад

I appreciate this video. I have had some interest in a HomePod. I also hate the audio sound from my TV.... and already have a Apple TV 4K. Perhaps the HomePod stereo pair is in my future.

@BridgingtheGeekdoms Год назад

Bought 2... Started off great the first 2 days everything sounded great... Then i had issues with them connecting to my Apple TV 4k and my iPhone. Had to completely reset both Homepods to get them back on track. Hoping this is a one time thing.

@jasheeky Год назад

Beam gen2 + sub mini vs 2 HomePod gen2?

@GilbertDTrang Год назад

I have the first generation, would buying a second gen weigh in just as good as this video suggests with the 2 second generation HomePods?

@ajithsimon Год назад

Will this stereo pair can replace HT-A9? in terms of ATMOS effect?

@dcama85 Год назад

Do they only play content from the Apple TV? Nothing connected to the TV externally? (ie: gaming console or Blu-ray)

@SoundMarsh Год назад

would you prefer the homepod pair over sony a5000 soundbar??

@a_handle_that_is_not_taken Год назад

How would you compare a pair of these HomePods to Samsung Q990B?

@gerardobustos3389 Год назад

Congratulacion calet from CHILE siempre veo tus novedades que nos mantienen al dia en audio y video,eres un persona muy grata y explicas muy bien,AGUANTE DIGITAL TRENt

@thombthumb3032 Год назад

I just set up my new Homepod pair and connected to my 65" LG C2... WoW! I watched Intersellar and the "low bass" is insanely good. They vibrated the footrest and coffee table in front of my couch. No way should you "buy just one". Buy the pair and figure out how to pay for the extra later. BTW- My Sonos Play 5 and paired Play 1 group is still amazing for audio but dedicated Homepods for TV audio gives me more options for delivering Sonos Group audio throughout the house now.

@techsamurai11 Год назад

How close are they to the Sony HT-A9 with the obvious limitation of 2 vs 4 speakers?

@ecuggz Год назад

Could you explain if you think a dual stereo HomePod can compete with the Sonos arc? Much appreciated

@ivannedyalkov Год назад

What about just one HomePod for a small apartment? I’m thinking of replacing my soundbar sometime soon and I’m torn between HomePod and Sonos Beam.

@MrLukeyhym Год назад

Given ATV4k + 2x Homepods comes out a similar price, would you opt for Sonos Arc instead if you already have Sonos products?

@ElMacho0423 Год назад

When I first heard about matter I thought this would be a great setup with the Apple TV, maybe I’ll try it out since they don’t take as much space for the sound

@aaronsilva92 Год назад

Hello, great video! just wondering if you have one talking about two echo studio as a home theater as well, that be great thank you

@Memo-GT Год назад

Could you use your tv as center speaker ?

@apuz13 10 месяцев назад

I have two HomePod mini’s and just ordered a regular HomePod. I plan on using all three with my Apple TV as a home theater. I am going to put the two mini’s behind me and the regular under my TV. Do you think that will sound good or just put all three under the TV?

@steverobinson2389 Год назад

Can you connect HomePods using Firestick with the App TV app?

@theelysium 11 месяцев назад

I use my HomePod thermostat daily. Thermostat is used with the Home app and other automation features.

@juanrodriguez7153 Год назад

Not sure if you have a video on best multiroom speaker system like sonos or denon, etc. Would love to see. Ty BTW great channel

@paulbourdin5477 Год назад

Hi, can’t wait to see your review between the HomePods 2d gen vs Sonos Era 300 with Apple TV 4K…!!! 😊

@LCopJunior Год назад

Hello, I saw a massive subwoofer on your video. Do they work in conjunction with the second generation HomePods? Thank you.

@watchcommander2012 Год назад

Great video I was going to get the complete soundbar package but I’m now going to get two of these v2 HomePods to go with the Apple 4K TV. It would be great if a future software update would allow you to add HomePod minis into the mix having two of those behind you would give it another dimension again.

@bradmeyer13 Год назад

Was just thinking about this while watching and 100% I almost think it would be stupid not to do that haha

@georgekaradimos5596 Год назад

How would you compare the home theater surround sound experience compared to the Vizio Elevate Dolby Atmos Soundbar?

@MrRipsta703 Год назад

I’ve been fighting if I should buy dual Second gen HomePods and do this setup. I bought 2 SYMFONISK bookshelf speakers from ikea and have this set up in my living room and love that I can expand it. I’ve been meaning to see if I could also do this with Airplay 2 enabled tvs. At least the bookshelf speakers are Sonos so I can add a sub and more speakers for a more immersive sound.

@richroggio Год назад

Hi Caleb, I used to own 2 of the previous gen HomePods in stereo but I gave them away due to the lack of bass. I used them with my Apple 4k TV setup. other than the lack of bass they sounded good. I used them mostly for my music. I've since replaced them with 2 Bose S1 Pro speakers in stereo along with the Bose Sub 1 subwoofer and I am fully satisfied with the whole sound. Thanks Caleb.

@rr1461 11 месяцев назад

Your homepods must be faulty or your arrangement is not right. The stereo has more than enough bass.

@emmanuelcoleman9986 Год назад

So do the work with regular tv viewing also how does it work with PlayStation or Xbox consoles

@dsquareddan Год назад

After just watching MKBHD & Dave2D reviews, your review is the only one that actually talks about sound quality experience in a proper way. MKBHD I usually love, but his review wasn’t good at all. Dave2D at least tried to do a frequency response and touched on stereo pair, but the review felt rushed and didn’t really have them setup in a good way.

@brightmanfan Месяц назад

The mainproblem I have with using HomePods Gen 1 or 2 is volume, can't get enough volume a lot of times, I end up switching over to my AVR/Speaker system.

@eastman40 Год назад

For music, clearity, accessibility and loudness purposes, isn't the Sonos Ray Beam Gen 2 better!

@Camrographer 10 месяцев назад

What would it sound like to have four Homepods? Two in front and two behind the seating. Would the TV take advantage of the ARC and other sound effects processing?