Reliability varies sharply by firmware and network environment. Some later tests were stable, while early units suffered pairing failures, disconnects, volume bugs, and sound dropouts.
Pros: Chromecast compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Cons: Rear speaker cable length, Gaming HDMI passthrough
Reliability is the most serious recurring concern. Several owners report intermittent connections, sound cutouts, streaming failures, unexpected power behavior, or a defective first unit.
Pros: Stereo imaging accuracy, Subwoofer
Cons: Wi-Fi streaming reliability, Dolby Atmos height effects
A small but serious group reported audio dropouts, crackling, static, channel failure, or complete failure within weeks. These cases turned otherwise useful units into returns.
Pros: Bluetooth range, optical
Cons: Home theater integration, Headphone output quality