u/Absinth987

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a high-end Google TV / Android TV box to complete my home cinema setup. I need a device that balances enthusiast-level performance with "it just works" reliability for my family.

My Setup:

• TV: Hisense 65U8Q (2025 Model, Mini-LED).
• Soundbar: Hisense AX3120Q (3.1.2, supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X).
• Connection: Box → Soundbar (HDMI IN) → TV (eARC).

My Usage:

• Apps: Primarily Stremio / Nuvio with Torbox (Debrid). Occasionally Kodi + Torbox.
• Content: A mix of daily family streaming and high-bitrate 4K Remuxes (60-100GB+ files).

Key Requirements:

1. Family Friendly: The box must be used by my young daughters and the rest of the family. It needs a stable UI, a reliable remote, and no "weird" bugs that require a reboot every two days.
2. Lossless Audio Passthrough: This is non-negotiable. I need the box to pass TrueHD/Atmos and DTS-HD MA / DTS:X bitstream directly to my soundbar.
3. Dolby Vision Profile 7: I know full FEL is only possible with CoreELEC (Ugoos AM6B+), but I DO NOT have the time or patience for sideloading a second OS or tinkering with bootable SD cards. I need the best possible DV P7 (MEL/RPU) handling within the official Android/Google TV environment.
4. No Low-End Gear: I am NOT interested in the Google TV Streamer as it lacks the high-end audio passthrough support I need.

My Questions:

• Should I still consider the Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) in 2026?
• Are RockTek G2 or Homatics Box R 4K Plus stable enough for a family-only setup while still handling heavy Remuxes?
• I see new S905X5 boxes hitting the market with AI-SR and better thermals. Is there an officially certified (Netflix/Google) S905X5 box that handles lossless audio perfectly yet? Or is it better to wait a few more months for a "Homatics V2" or similar?

I appreciate any insight from people running similar high-bitrate setups with soundbars!

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a high-end Google TV / Android TV box to complete my home cinema setup. I need a device that balances enthusiast-level performance with "it just works" reliability for my family.

My Setup:

• TV: Hisense 65U8Q (2025 Model, Mini-LED).
• Soundbar: Hisense AX3120Q (3.1.2, supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X).
• Connection: Box → Soundbar (HDMI IN) → TV (eARC).

My Usage:

• Apps: Primarily Stremio / Nuvio with Torbox (Debrid). Occasionally Kodi + Torbox.
• Content: A mix of daily family streaming and high-bitrate 4K Remuxes (60-100GB+ files).

Key Requirements:

1. Family Friendly: The box must be used by my young daughters and the rest of the family. It needs a stable UI, a reliable remote, and no "weird" bugs that require a reboot every two days.
2. Lossless Audio Passthrough: This is non-negotiable. I need the box to pass TrueHD/Atmos and DTS-HD MA / DTS:X bitstream directly to my soundbar.
3. Dolby Vision Profile 7: I know full FEL is only possible with CoreELEC (Ugoos AM6B+), but I DO NOT have the time or patience for sideloading a second OS or tinkering with bootable SD cards. I need the best possible DV P7 (MEL/RPU) handling within the official Android/Google TV environment.
4. No Low-End Gear: I am NOT interested in the Google TV Streamer as it lacks the high-end audio passthrough support I need.

My Questions:

• Should I still consider the Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) in 2026?
• Are RockTek G2 or Homatics Box R 4K Plus stable enough for a family-only setup while still handling heavy Remuxes?
• I see new S905X5 boxes hitting the market with AI-SR and better thermals. Is there an officially certified (Netflix/Google) S905X5 box that handles lossless audio perfectly yet? Or is it better to wait a few more months for a "Homatics V2" or similar?

I appreciate any insight from people running similar high-bitrate setups with soundbars!