Soundbar Apollo S90 Opinion and Recommendations

Nutron

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I ordered this just a few days ago, so I was quite surprised it turned up so fast. It was packages very well and everything was wrapped for protection. Putting it together was easy and the sub was already paired, so the whole process was very quick.

The sound is very nice and it works well along side my much larger external sub. With the App I could fine tweak with an equaliser but many of the functions on the remote control were not available on the app. It also pairs happily with the TV to allow adjustment of the volume from my Samsung remote. I'm happy with the sound thus far and it puts out far more volume than I will ever use.

That said, I have some observations and recommendations.

1. Why can't I adjust the individual speakers? you can only modify the rear speakers as a pair and the subwoofer, the other speakers are just as they come. I've had two Sony surround systems over the last twenty years as they last very well and they both had full adjustment on each speaker output to account for positioning.

2. The app needs work, there is not enough functionality. I'd rather use my phone than have another remote in the way in the living room.

3. The rear speaker cables are long enough to go around my house but my speakers are only 30cm from the sub, so it would be nice to have some shorter ones too. It would also be nice to have some attachments for alternative external speakers as I have plenty of existing speakers that I would like to have used.

4. The LED lighting is nice but doesn't really have any adjustment for level other than on any off.

5. I know it's quite a reasonable price for what you get but my previous sony systems have lasted nearly a decade each an if I went to a shop in the UK to buy a system, UK law would protect me for upto six years under the Consumer Rights Act. So to only give one year warranty and wanting to charge for any more is worrying; if it doesn't last five years, it isn't worth the money. Also the system I have isn't showing as available for extended warranty or even in the app as compatible despite it working. I guess they don't sell that many of these or they are too new?

That's it for now, I'm happy with the purchase and looking forward to enjoying it with the back lighting tonight. If you could add individual speaker adjustment function to the app, that would really improve my experience.

Many thanks.
 
I ordered this just a few days ago, so I was quite surprised it turned up so fast. It was packages very well and everything was wrapped for protection. Putting it together was easy and the sub was already paired, so the whole process was very quick.

The sound is very nice and it works well along side my much larger external sub. With the App I could fine tweak with an equaliser but many of the functions on the remote control were not available on the app. It also pairs happily with the TV to allow adjustment of the volume from my Samsung remote. I'm happy with the sound thus far and it puts out far more volume than I will ever use.

That said, I have some observations and recommendations.

1. Why can't I adjust the individual speakers? you can only modify the rear speakers as a pair and the subwoofer, the other speakers are just as they come. I've had two Sony surround systems over the last twenty years as they last very well and they both had full adjustment on each speaker output to account for positioning.

2. The app needs work, there is not enough functionality. I'd rather use my phone than have another remote in the way in the living room.

3. The rear speaker cables are long enough to go around my house but my speakers are only 30cm from the sub, so it would be nice to have some shorter ones too. It would also be nice to have some attachments for alternative external speakers as I have plenty of existing speakers that I would like to have used.

4. The LED lighting is nice but doesn't really have any adjustment for level other than on any off.

5. I know it's quite a reasonable price for what you get but my previous sony systems have lasted nearly a decade each an if I went to a shop in the UK to buy a system, UK law would protect me for upto six years under the Consumer Rights Act. So to only give one year warranty and wanting to charge for any more is worrying; if it doesn't last five years, it isn't worth the money. Also the system I have isn't showing as available for extended warranty or even in the app as compatible despite it working. I guess they don't sell that many of these or they are too new?

That's it for now, I'm happy with the purchase and looking forward to enjoying it with the back lighting tonight. If you could add individual speaker adjustment function to the app, that would really improve my experience.

Many thanks.
Hi,Nutron
Thank you for choosing our product and taking the time to share such detailed user experiences and suggestions for improvement! ✨ Your feedback is invaluable to the Ultimea team, and we deeply value every user's practical experience.

🔊 Regarding Individual Speaker Adjustment:
Your request for "independent adjustment of each speaker" is a very professional and reasonable requirement, especially for users who prioritize precise soundstage tuning. We will submit this feature suggestion to the product development team and strive to add more detailed channel-level adjustment capabilities in future app or firmware updates.

📱 App and Remote Control Integration:
I completely agree with your point—the mobile app should be more comprehensive and convenient, and even gradually replace the remote control. We have noted the issue where the current app doesn't cover all the remote control's functions, and we will focus on improving the app's operational integrity and experience consistency, truly achieving "one phone, one control."

🎛️ Accessory Flexibility:
Your suggestions for "shorter cable options" and "external speaker compatibility" are very practical! We will evaluate the possibility of introducing cables of varying lengths or adapters to better adapt the system to diverse home audio environments.

💡 LED Lighting Adjustment:
Currently, only having an on/off control is too simple. In the future, we will explore adding multi-level brightness and even color temperature adjustment to ensure beautiful lighting without disrupting the immersive viewing experience.

🛡️ Warranty and Service Compatibility:
We understand your concerns about warranty duration and reliability. Our current model of a one-year basic warranty plus a paid extended warranty may not fully protect consumer rights, especially compared to local UK regulations.

Thank you for your appreciation of the sound quality, ease of use, and viewing atmosphere! 🎬We look forward to providing you with an even better experience through future upgrades!If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Happy exploration!
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