[haxel666]

I am using himedia q5
With latest firmware and wrapper
Yamaha rxv677 7.1 amp
Benq w1070 ( not 4k)

I have it setup to bitstream
Audio and get 7.1 dts hd, true hd etc
Ive watched hundreds of movies since owning this device 3d iso format mkv x264 etc
It plays full 3d frame packing for 3d iso files with menus etc also hsbs etc all perfectly

And had no picture stutters or playback problems with audio drop outs.

I also use a gigabyte 2955u pc but find the picture quality far superior on the himedia even when changing al intel picture settings following the guide on these forums. intel hd setup turning of enhancements, film mode etc, Biggest problem is the blacks dont look black no matter what you do compared to q5 spent many hours trying.
This also bitsreams all formats dts hd ec in kodi using wasapi hdmi i also disabled my onboard sound card in bios.


Only thing i am lacking is true h.265 10 bit support it doesnt playback 5.1 flac audio in those files only had few which came out in last week like that plays them as 3 channels but video quality is fine. Im thinking thats my amp at fault but researching that atm.

I am always looking for something better but playback wise the q5 has not let me down on any videos so far was interested in q10 pro but put off by comments on here about 23.976 stuttering not sure why i not experienced that on the q5.

Is there anything better out there what does all the q5 does and more?

would the video picture quality be better if i upgraded the 2955u brix for an i6 intel nuc with later intel hd graphics?