ULTIMEA Skywave X50 5.1.4ch at $449.00 for Room-Filling Dolby

A wireless 5.1.4 setup for movie nights and game sessions

Amazon price

$449.00

Customer rating

4.6

Customer reviews

300

Typical price over 90 days

$484.99

Difference

$35.99 (7 percent)

The ULTIMEA Skywave X50 5.1.4ch Wireless Surround Sound is built for the viewer who wants sound to move around and above the seating area. Its 5.1.4 channel layout adds height channels to the usual front, center, and surround positions, which supports overhead effects like rain or a helicopter passing above. The included subwoofer uses Gravus Ultra-Linear Bass technology to reach down to 28Hz, giving explosions and low-frequency effects real weight without needing a separate sub purchase.

With 760W of peak power and a NEURACORE engine that processes up to 17 channels at 24-bit/192kHz, this system aims to fill a room rather than just sit under a TV. The dual 5GHz wireless transmission handles the connection between the bar and its surrounds and sub, so you don't have to run speaker cable across the floor. We'd consider this a strong match if you want immersive, cable-light surround without buying each piece separately.

Connecting sources and keeping the full 4K picture

The Skywave X50 passes 4K HDR video through its HDMI connection, so a game console or streaming stick can route video to the TV while the bar handles the audio. If you plug sources directly into the bar, check that your TV supports the same HDR format you rely on, because the passthrough only carries what the source and display both accept.

The wireless surrounds and sub still need power at their locations, so plan for an outlet near the back of the room even though no speaker wire runs there. For the height effect to work as intended, confirm that your source material is mixed for height channels; the bar can upmix some content, but native Dolby Atmos or DTS:X tracks make the overhead cues far more convincing. If you use a newer console or disc player, a quick look at its audio output menu will tell you whether it's set to bitstream or PCM before you judge the result.

Matching the system to your space and deciding when to skip

Rooms where you sit roughly centered and have space behind the couch for the surround speakers will get the most from the 5.1.4 layout. The wireless rear channels and sub let you place them without tripping over cable, which suits apartments and living rooms where clean installation matters. The wood-finished subwoofer and metal grille with rose gold accents give it a finished look rather than a boxy plastic one.

Skip this if your TV stand has no room for a soundbar with a dedicated sub, or if you need a system that runs entirely on battery power. Also pass if you already own a receiver and passive speakers you're happy with, since the Skywave X50 is a self-contained system rather than a component. At $449.00, it sits below the typical price of about $484.99 over the last 90 days, which makes this a fair moment to move if the wireless setup fits your room.

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