ULTIMEA - Nova S80

I believe the nova s80 has a sub out. I have the s90 and added a Polk psw10 it’s almost the perfect sound bar. Just wish it had app connectivity

The s80 uses an app I think that lets your fine tune the sound with an equalizer. The sub is fine that comes with it. I have it under the couch for the vibrations and the Polk in the corner to fill the room. I love it but I’m not an audiophile I wanted a complete easy setup that didn’t break the bank. And every other comparable system is 1k +

Ι had the d60 and the nova s80. They are temu quality speakers, they are toys. They are barely worth 50 euros let alone 300. You can buy an actual soundbar at this pricepoint. Samsung q600, q700, q800 whatever. Check also on the used market

I feel like people are used to the worse speakers and then they buy a temu quality product like the Poseidon and get confused with what's what.  Ultimea ( I had experience with d60 and nova S80) sells 50$ speakers for 200-300.  For the love of god, for anyone reading you don't need to be an audiophile to understand these stuff are garbage. If you listen to an actual soundbar like a Samsung q series (any q series from Samsung) you will understand you are buying toys from ultimea. Only the fact that a surround speaker weighs  less than 300 grams should tell you about the quality of the product that you are buying. I will also add to the fact that their updates permanently have issues, the offers they make are completely false they change the price one day and tell you that it's on 50% discount while it sells for that price since release. They are as scam as it freaking gets

What did you end up doing? I was looking at the s80 but you don't make me want to buy it, are you sure you used atmos compatible content? connected with hdmi e-arc? you should have heard some vertical sound :/ Also your experience about the soundbar (central channel) is also disappointing but not that surprising I suppose. Wonder if the D80 is worth it over it.

This is my review for nova s80 (want to change to D80): Finally, I received my "Nova S80" set here in the UK after waiting for about a month. The bonus soundbar arrived much quicker, and I’ve already reviewed it separately. Now, onto the Nova S80. The beautiful description on the website influenced my choice—I was initially considering the Poseidon D60. Packaging and Setup: The packaging is excellent, with all necessary cables, screws, and mounts included. Setup takes around 5–10 minutes (depending on your level of skill). First Disappointment: No batteries for the remote. A minor issue, but still annoying. After finding some batteries, I connected the system to my projector (from another brand) via Bluetooth. Second Disappointment: Bluetooth does not transmit Dolby Digital sound, let alone Atmos. The rear channels only deliver mono sound when connected via Bluetooth. If you’re using a third-party projector (not sure about Ultimea’s own projectors), you’ll need an HDMI cable running from the projector to the soundbar. This setup won’t look as neat as the marketing pictures unless you’ve pre-installed the cables behind the walls. However, if 5.1 sound isn’t a priority, Bluetooth can still be used. Soundbar Design: The soundbar comes in two parts, likely for easier packaging. However, the connector between the two is very short, preventing a wider stereo field. The stereo base is quite narrow, and the central channel blends too much with the left and right. You’ll only notice stereo effects if you’re sitting about a meter from the bar. Sitting further away (as you would with a 3-4 meter projector setup) blurs the sound and effects. Expecting too much from a soundbar might be unfair, but a wider, more immersive sound would have been appreciated. Surround Channels: The surround channels benefit from long cables and deliver effects much better than the main unit. Still, separate left and right external channels would have been a much better choice. Subwoofer: The subwoofer delivers solid performance with a wide volume range. However, it lacks a power switch, which could be a useful addition. The Promised Atmos Experience: This was the main reason I bought the system. Reflected ceiling sound? Height effects? Unfortunately, no. All Atmos effects are mixed within the soundbar, with no proper ceiling reflection. Test tracks fail to deliver sounds to their intended positions. While the right and left directions are accurate, there’s no height perception. Another Issue: Possibly a faulty unit, but the surround channels are noticeably louder than the front. Considering most viewers are seated closer to the rear channels, this creates an imbalance. Increasing the front volume also raises the overall volume, making the rear channels overpowering and drowning out dialogues. Lowering the volume with the remote (remember, no batteries included) creates another issue. At a level of -3, the rear channels turn off completely, and at -2, it’s already quite loud. App and Firmware Issues: I hoped a mobile app might resolve the issue, but no. This set isn’t supported by the app (at least I couldn’t find the S80 in the list). Firmware updates? No instructions provided, even though the reviews mentioned recommendations for updating. Conclusion: This is a £200 soundbar, not a £2000 one. So it’s easier to overlook the inconsistencies in the Atmos performance. Dolby Digital 5.1 works fine, and music playback is decent. If you’ve never experienced a proper home cinema setup and have only used your TV’s built-in speakers before, this system will definitely give you a WOW effect. I’d recommend it as an entry-level sound system for appreciating the sound design in films. For those familiar with high-quality audio, this is a decent, portable option that delivers on its price point but doesn’t aim for greatness. I’ll give it a generous 4 stars. 3 seems too harsh, but 4 feels like a stretch—yet the price justifies some of the shortcomings.

$80? I just paid $299 for it! You got a bargain in comparison. I've read that the new update also improves the surround speakers. Do you find that to be the case?

I'm pleasantly surprised with the quality. Take this from someone who has never owned a surround sound system before. I live in a small apartment, so my needs are not great when it comes to a sound system. I initially had an issue with the bar connecting to the subwoofer, but it seemed to be my error. I immediately updated the firmware out of the box, but had to roll it back to factory to pair them. Afterwards I had no issues with pairing. Sometimes the bar loses the earc signal and defaults back to arc, but can't figure out if it's an issue with my tv. I just cycle through the inputs on the bar and it usually comes back. The bass is quite good, and the surround sound speakers are quite punchy even at 50 volume. They can also be adjusted individually from the bar and subwoofer. I figured for 299 it was worth a chance with a 2 year warranty. Again, I'm not a very experienced or needy audiophile, but it suits my needs. Hope this helps.

The soundbar is still going. Even with the most recent update , this really annoying thing happens where the Earc connection gets lost between my TV and the soundbar, and I have to shut everything off and on again, sometimes multiple times. It's inconvenience, but not sure if it's a TV or soundbar issue

Il a raison , cette marque fait partie des produits temu, tester 2 modèles , 2 modèles ultimea D80 et s80, les 2 avaient des soucis, le sav est déplorable, ils ne connaissent pas grand choses .......