Are Stereo Paired HomePods good enough to replace a Home Theatre Sound System with the Apple TV? We hit play on our Zoom H6 audio recorder and compared both setups. Let’s see what conclusions we can pull from this test.
HomePod: https://bhpho.to/2G378Wi
Apple TV 4K: https://bhpho.to/2JQWCDc
Dolby Atmos speakers: https://amzn.to/2JKhhwY
Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/2t4NN2r
—
Our video gear: https://kit.com/AppleInsider/video-production
Price: $95.95
Magnavox MM441 3-Piece CD Shelf System with Digital PLL FM Stereo Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Remote Control in Black | Blue Colored Speaker Lights | LED Display | AUX Port Compatible |
KEY FEATURES: Tray loading CD player, total 30W RMS output (2 x 15W), programmable CD player, digital PLL FM stereo radio, decorative blue color lights, LED display, built-in USB port for audio playback, clock display, connects to any audio device vi... (as of November 19, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $46.95
Magnavox MM435-WH 3-Piece Compact CD Shelf System with Digital AM/FM Stereo Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Remote Control in White | LCD Display | AUX Port Compatible |
MULTIPLE OPTIONS: Play your music the way that suits you! Choose between the CD-R / CD-W compatible CD player, AM/FM radio, 3.5mm aux port, or the Bluetooth wireless technology. LCD DISPLAY: Large LCD screen that makes reading what's on display easy ... (as of November 19, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $98.00
Sony STRDH190 2-ch Home Stereo Receiver with Phono Inputs & Bluetooth
Amplify and enjoy your home audio experience in the comfort of your home 100 watts x 2 (8 ohms, 1 Kilo Hertz). Speaker impedance - 6–16 ohms Phono input, 4 stereo RCA audio inputs, 3.5 millimeter input, stereo RCA output Built in Bluetooth lets you w... (as of November 19, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $176.99
Are you some type of special?
If you have a chance to audition these in your own home and unless you have a very small room, say like a dorm room, I think a lot of people will steer well clear of the Homepod.
The dramatic sound profile from a small size might superficially appeal to some, to each their own and all that good stuff, but if you want something that sounds neutral/natural, that sounds anything like the original source, you might find yourself very disappointed if you are used to a good budget separates system, say. I found myself unsubscribing from several channels that gave the Homepods glowing reviews without context; if you like a dramatic sound and don’t think you will find it fatiguing after a while, they are good at what they do in a small room, a nice piece of design that caters for a not inconsiderable space-pressed niche but a terrible replacement for a decent budget separates system, either way, never mind a home cinema set up. Certainly Homepod reminded me just how important it is, with your hard earned money, to audition things yourself in your own home and be a little wary of glowing reviews that seem to work their way through the thesaurus of superlatives.
Best review! Subscribing!
ur front speakers are angeled far too much
on the other hand a great comparison. Apple homepods or any multiroom solution is just for low backround music, and nothing else. So glad u showed the world that expected something else
Are you a troll? Cause this is a stupid comparison. And so are you clearly.
You should have your subscriptions rescinded. Are you seriously comparing a home theater system with separate components with a couple of homepods?
The homepod sounds like it is at the bottom of a well.
This is absolutely stupid
I’m sure the home pods are good for PC speakers. That’s all they’re good for.
stupidest review ever
:/
Damn dude ur chuncky those man boobs.
No mamen es como comparar un pinche tsuru con un Ferrari hahahaha nmms
This is the dumbest video I’ve watched all day! If the clip u watched was too low in volume, find another video. If u can’t, then turn down the home theater system to match the HomePods. And why r u comparing speakers + subwoofers to just speakers??? U should compare speaker to speaker, period. I can’t believe u r really this stupid.
Tbh the volume is not even at the same level
I was hoping that the Homepod would be sufficient to replace my holder stereo system that includes a woofer, but unfortunately it just doesn’t. I purchased the Homepod last night, and while I like the convenience of Siri demands, I’m not “blown away” by the sound. I would need to purchase another Homepod to get closer to the stereo system. I know that’s obvious, but I was hoping the technology of the Homepod would indeed bounce off the walls as claimed and give a stereo effect. To me it doesn’t. I’ll keep my Homepod because of current and future Siri features, but it’s not going to replace my stereo system.
lol all those salty dumb fanbois
Wow this channel is trash.
Terrible review.
The home pods only have 1 woofer each and it’s not even that big (that’s what she said xD) so wtf where you expecting???
Dude my vintage stereo system puts out $8000 sound, I paid close to nothing for it.
$2000 sound is still good though, if it’s a stereo system.
6 minutes that arent coming back.. couldn’t finish the video… i guess i enjoyed the comments more
Whata stupid comparaison, next time test ECHO DOT against your ATMOS system LOOOOOL Also the Homepod should be lower (coffee table level) to get better basses.
Where did you get this Clip?
Question, why the heck did you not used the movie from iTunes?
We all know the sound output from the system would be greater probably by 5-8 times. Sound quality i think would be a better comparison here. HomePod stereo pair would work a lot better in a smaller room like a bedroom. The HomePod just wasn’t designed to be like a boom box/sound blaster, its smooth sound quality over sound output which is why it cant distort and is so small.
I like this video. Its intresting!
Useless crap of a video
Why waste $300, when you have siri on your phone?
HomePod is simply designed for music playback not for video play back, yet can be used (as one of Apple believes is to create a grea music experience).. 2. you comparing as you mentioned an insane 3500bucks comparing to 700(2 homepods), plus how much more space your 5.1 need is incomparable ) 3. If I may be quite rude, your bar is for deaf people, homepod is more than enough loudn + is just about sound quality (that crispness from the bar sometimes is too itchy for ear) again, different people different rooms, different preferences…… but one thing to remember HomePod is been designed for Music not Movies mainly 😉 My square 5ft room is brilliant with a pair of HomePod ) is bouncing back amazingly
This is a really bad comparison thumbs down!!!!!!!!
Waste of time review. 30 seconds in I knew this was stupid.
Daft comparison
I’ll put the home pods in a bedroom but not for the front room. Definitely a huge difference