mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 minute ago, msgreenf said: You can. But you can't have OSD and audio concurrently Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk You can’t play music and have the OSD on TV? That’s crazy, would seem so basic to know what you’re listening to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Then buy an ea3Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 That was never then intent of an ea1. There is a reason its simpler. It's like saying it's crazy I can't haul 10000 lbs w a car. Why do I need a truck? You need to design (and pay) for what you want Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk eggzlot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Then buy an ea3 Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk I have three rooms with one TV and two zones the Idea of buying 3 EA3s to simply play sound on two more speakers in the same room, is a bit much what you’re saying is the EA1 is not designed for one room, it’s designed for one zone, bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Ea1 was never designed for audio. Can it do it yes. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, msgreenf said: That was never then intent of an ea1. There is a reason isn't simpler. It's like saying it's crazy I can't haul 10000 lbs w a car. Why do I need a truck? You need to design (and pay) for what you want Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Sort of, but it’s more like it’s $600 to tow 9,000 lbs, but to tow 10,000 pound you need to pay $1,500 an EA-1 will run the 7.2.2 theatre but to play sound on two speakers above pool table 20 feet away in the same room, triples the cost, seems a bit odd, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 minute ago, msgreenf said: Ea1 was never designed for audio. Can it do it yes. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Okay, I’m more confused now Why is an EA-1 not for audio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 just my opinion but if it was designed for audio it would have had audio outputs like an optical audio port or RCA. It only has HDMISent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 And I'm not aware of an ea1 outputting 7.1 audio. It outputs stereo Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 Just now, msgreenf said: And I'm not aware of an ea1 outputting 7.1 audio. It outputs stereo Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk I guess I need to see a wiring diagram or illustration, if it doesn’t do Atmos or audio, etc, and you don’t like the OSD, I’m confused at what the heck people us an EA-1 for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I think you need to talk to a dealer. As this forum is not getting you where you need to beSent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I think you fundamentally misunderstood the purpose of a controller. It's not an avr. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 minute ago, msgreenf said: I think you fundamentally misunderstood the purpose of a controller. It's not an avr. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk I know it’s not an AVR, I view the EA-1 as basically a hub to use a C4 remote to control my AVR, but doesn’t seem like it can do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I think at this point you need an in-person conversation to get the level of clarity you're seekingSent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Just now, mod220 said: I guess I need to see a wiring diagram or illustration, if it doesn’t do Atmos or audio, etc, and you don’t like the OSD, I’m confused at what the heck people us an EA-1 for? First, you are way over-thinking this. EA-1, Atmos? The EA-1 is a controller. Yes, it will do one stream. But is a controller. You have Denon AVRs that handle the ATMOS, etc. The HDMI from the EA-1 gets you the on screen display and Now Playing for what you are streaming from the EA-1. But it is a controller, not an AVR. Use your Denon HEOS to distribute your audio. The EA-1 can "control" that, I'm pretty sure. I have no experience with HEOS, but I do know the Denon AVRs are well supported. You really would benefit from an onsite visit with an integrator. Just make sure you know what you want before they show up on site. SMHarman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, msgreenf said: I think at this point you need an in-person conversation to get the level of clarity you're seeking Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk My local C4 rep built my system, wired my home, all with the idea of a EA-3 or EA-5 as a master, then using EA-1 for all the other 2 zone rooms, which I’m now learning won’t work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Then talk to him. He should back what he sold yaSent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Elvis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Then talk to him. He should back what he sold ya Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk I just can’t believe I’m the only one with two zones in one room: theatre/pool table family room/kitchen master bed/bath And I don’t see people here running EA-3s all over their homes i appreciate all your help, I’m just very confused and disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 I have 11 zones of audio in my house. I don't treat what you are talking about as one room. Technically my basement has 1 large room and it's 3 rooms in c4. Tv room, billiard and bar. Each has their own experienceSent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod220 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, msgreenf said: I have 11 zones of audio in my house. I don't treat what you are talking about as one room. Technically my basement has 1 large room and it's 3 rooms in c4. Tv room, billiard and bar. Each has their own experience Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk How many C4 controllers do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 How many C4 controllers do you have?1 ea3 and 1 ea1. Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 55 minutes ago, msgreenf said: I have 11 zones of audio in my house. I don't treat what you are talking about as one room. Technically my basement has 1 large room and it's 3 rooms in c4. Tv room, billiard and bar. Each has their own experience Sent from my Pixel 3a XL using Tapatalk Which one has the best experience? Assume the bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, ejn1 said: Which one has the best experience? Assume the bar? what do you mean best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, msgreenf said: what do you mean best? Lol I would hire you as my dealer just for the site visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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