Soundbar 【Skywave X70】 Affordable Value, Redefining Home Theater

John

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I. Unboxing
The 110cm matte black soundbar with a fabric grille blends effortlessly into any home style without looking out of place (I love minimalism😃).
The wireless subwoofer and rear speakers completely eliminate the hassle of wiring, making it perfect for those who hate messy cables (like me🤩).

II. Installation and Connection

HDMI eARC One-Touch Direct Connection: Automatically recognizes the TV upon power-up, no complicated setup required.

App Assist: 9-band EQ adjustment available, switching to "Cinema" mode for instant results.

Bluetooth Mode Disabled: When connected to Bluetooth, the rear speakers are automatically disabled, leaving only the soundbar and subwoofer.

Device Recognition Delay: There's a 2-3 second delay when switching input sources, so impatient people might want to be patient.

III. Sound Quality
1. Movie Immersion

Low-Frequency Dominance: The 10-inch subwoofer delivered devastating power during the nuclear explosion scene in "Oppenheimer," with the sofa resonating clearly and distortion-free. Vocal Clarity: With "Standard Mode" enabled, dialogue was consistently clear, even during explosions.

2. Music Performance

The mid-range was rich when playing pop music over Bluetooth, but high-frequency detail was slightly stiffer than on the Sonos.

The lack of Wi-Fi support prevented high-bitrate streaming, creating an invisible ceiling in sound quality.

3. Game Compatibility

Cyberpunk 2077's ambient sound effects were accurately positioned, but gunfire lacked the punch of the Sony HT-A9.

IV. Other Verifications
1. Dolby Atmos Compatibility

The system correctly identified and decoded Disney+ Atmos sources, with a strong presence of the overhead channel.

However, when playing local TrueHD 7.1 files, the system required manual switching to PCM output, otherwise the rear channels would sound abnormal.

2. Amazing Upmixing Algorithm
The effect of converting YouTube stereo videos into multi-channel audio is stunning.

V. Pain Points for Improvement
Firmware Stability: Version V17 still occasionally experiences popping noise when waking from standby mode.
Rear Speaker Control: The volume cannot be adjusted independently, and the presence of the rear speakers is weak when they are far away.
Closed Ecosystem: No Wi-Fi, DTS decoding support, or AirPlay/Chromecast.

Overall, it was a very pleasant shopping experience. I hope that Wi-Fi functionality and independent rear volume control can be added via OTA in the future! I'll keep an eye on it! I'll continue to use and test it, and hope for more wonderful experiences.🤗20251010-122750.jpg20251010-122707.jpg
 
This review is fantastic! 👍 Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to provide us with this extremely detailed, objective, and insightful user experience report.

Regarding your suggestions for improvement: We fully understand the pain points you've pointed out, such as the disabling of the rear speakers in Bluetooth mode, the lack of Wi-Fi support, and the inability to independently adjust the rear volume, are crucial for users seeking a flawless experience.

Your voice is the core driving force behind Ultimea's continuous development. We sincerely hope that you will continue to use and test it, and bring us more valuable discoveries in the future.

Thank you again for your outstanding contribution! We look forward to sharing more of your exciting experiences with the community. 🙌

Sincerely,
The Ultimea Team
 
This review is fantastic! 👍 Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to provide us with this extremely detailed, objective, and insightful user experience report.

Regarding your suggestions for improvement: We fully understand the pain points you've pointed out, such as the disabling of the rear speakers in Bluetooth mode, the lack of Wi-Fi support, and the inability to independently adjust the rear volume, are crucial for users seeking a flawless experience.

Your voice is the core driving force behind Ultimea's continuous development. We sincerely hope that you will continue to use and test it, and bring us more valuable discoveries in the future.

Thank you again for your outstanding contribution! We look forward to sharing more of your exciting experiences with the community. 🙌

Sincerely,
The Ultimea Team
Thank you for your recognition! I will continue to share the most authentic user feedback. Looking forward to experiencing Ultimea's ongoing progress in future firmware updates
 
Great post! 🙌
Thanks for sharing. With my X40, eARC runs smoothly and Atmos on Disney+ works perfectly;

Keep testing and sharing—your tests help the community a ton. The best is yet to come!

🎬🍿🤗
Thank you so much for the compliment! In my testing, once the HDMI signal stabilizes, these speakers truly perform far beyond their price point. I did notice, however, that on my X70, some local TrueHD files still require manual PCM switching
 
Thank you so much for the compliment! In my testing, once the HDMI signal stabilizes, these speakers truly perform far beyond their price point. I did notice, however, that on my X70, some local TrueHD files still require manual PCM switching
Concerning that poping noise in wake up mode, try to factory reset your unit and go to setting in app IR pass-through and make sure it's off also I let the soundbar wake up with the lowest setting of that weird Chinese sound ;) after I did that problem was gone.
Have you got examples of true HD files so I can reproduce them and see what is happening? Good luck and happy testing(y)
 
Concerning that poping noise in wake up mode, try to factory reset your unit and go to setting in app IR pass-through and make sure it's off also I let the soundbar wake up with the lowest setting of that weird Chinese sound ;) after I did that problem was gone.
Have you got examples of true HD files so I can reproduce them and see what is happening? Good luck and happy testing(y)
The official website also recommended a similar solution to me, and it seems to be an effective temporary solution for now. But honestly, having to worry about the volume every time I turn on the device is a bit tiring 😅.

I sincerely hope that Ultimea can work harder and completely resolve this popping issue from the root cause through subsequent firmware updates, so that we can truly enjoy booting up without worries!
 
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