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Hisense AX5125H
Hisense AX5140Q
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Hisense AX5125H
Hisense AX5140Q
The Hisense AX5140Q is an updated version of the Hisense AX5125H. The successor soundbar features two additional up-firing drivers, an aesthetic and functional redesign, and better sound performance across the board. Its expanded sound enhancement feature set gives the AX5140Q the edge even outside sonic characteristics, making it the better option. If you can find the AX5125H for significantly cheaper, it may be a worthwhile option, since the performance isn't that different, but the AX5140Q will be most people's go-to due to its still-competitive sub-$500 price.
Variants
- AX5125H (Black)
- AX5140Q (Black)
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Full Comparison
Design
Style - Bar
Style photo - bar
Style - Subwoofer
Style photo - sub
Sub Wireless
Enclosure
Style - Satellites
Style photo - satellites
Satellite Wireless
Dimensions - Bar
Dimensions photo - bar
Width
Height
Depth
Dimensions - Subwoofer
Dimensions photo - sub
Width
Height
Depth
Dimensions - Satellites
Dimensions photo - satellites
Width
Height
Depth
Mounting
Bar Mounting Holes
Satellite Mounting Holes
Mountable Bar
Bar Brackets Included
Mountable Satellites
Satellite Brackets Included
Build Quality
Build quality photo
In The Box
In The Box photo
Sound
Stereo Frequency Response
Stereo Setup
Raw Frequency Response
Frequency Response Small
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Tested Preset
Slope
Standard Error
Low-Frequency Extension
High-Frequency Extension
Stereo Frequency Response With Preliminary Calibration
Frequency Response Calibrated
Suggested Preset
Suggested Bass Setting
Suggested Treble Setting
Slope
Standard Error
Low-Frequency Extension
High-Frequency Extension
Stereo Soundstage
Crosstalk
Crosstalk Error
Stereo Dynamics
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
DRC @ 90dB
DRC @ Max Volume
Center
Center Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Slope
Std. Err.
SPL @ Max Volume
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
Surround 5.1
Surround Setup
Frequency Response
Localization
Slope
Std. Err.
SPL @ Max Volume
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
7.1 Rears
Height (Atmos)
Height Setup
H Frequency Response
Localization
Slope
Std. Err.
SPL @ Max Volume
Weighted THD @ 80dB
Weighted THD @ Max Volume
Sound Enhancement Features
Room Correction
Dialogue Enhancement
Auto-Volume/Night Mode
Subwoofer Level Adjustment
Bass Adjustment
Treble Adjustment
EQ
Surround Level Adjustment
Rear Level Adjustment
Height Level Adjustment
Virtual Surround
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs - Bar
Physical Connections Bar Photo 1
Physical Connections Bar Photo 2
Optical Audio In
HDMI Out
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
Full HDMI In
Analog Audio In 3.5mm (Aux)
RCA In
USB for Files
Ethernet
Subwoofer Output
Audio Format Support: ARC/eARC
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS:X
DTS-HD MA
PCM Channels
Audio Format Support: HDMI In
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
DTS
DTS:X
DTS-HD MA
PCM Channels
Audio Format Support: Optical
Dolby Digital
DTS
PCM Channels
Audio Latency: ARC
ARC Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
PCM-5.1 ch
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
Audio Latency: HDMI In
HDMI Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
PCM-5.1 ch
Dolby MAT (PCM) Atmos
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus Atmos
Audio Latency: Optical
Optical Latency Video
PCM-2.0 ch
Dolby Digital
Video Passthrough To TV
1080p Max Refresh Rate
1080p @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
4k Max Refresh Rate
4k @ 120Hz @ 10-Bit
4k @ 4:4:4 Max Refresh Rate
8k Max Refresh Rate
HDR10 Passthrough
HDR10+ Passthrough
Dolby Vision Passthrough
HDMI Forum VRR Passthrough
FreeSync Passthrough
G-SYNC Passthrough
ALLM Passthrough
Wireless Playback
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Playback
Chromecast built-in
Apple AirPlay
Spotify Connect
Additional Features
Interface
Interface photo
Display
Bar Controls
Controls photo
Remote
Remote photo
Voice Assistants Support
Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Apple Siri
Microphone Mute
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Hi, we didn’t feel the need to turn Dialogue Enhancement in our test scene (which features action and dialogue both exclusively and simultaneously). The surround options are Off, Pure, and Pro. Little has changed in how they operate from the AX5125H to the AX5140Q. It is an upgrade, but I wouldn’t say it’s worth spending unless you’re dissatisfied with the AX5125H.
If you’re in the USA, you can also check out the AX700. After emailing with a Hisense rep, the differences are that it has slightly less power (likely in the sub), and doesn’t support the Hisense TV features. If you’re not in a large room, the slight disadvantages will likely be worth the additional savings compared to the AX5140Q.
This looks like a sizable upgrade from the ax5125h. Can you comment on how well dialogue enhancement works in movies? Also, I tend to use my ax5125h in AI pure surround mode. Is there a similar option in this unit?