On today’s episode of You Asked, we delve into some intriguing questions: Will a Mini LED TV outlast a Direct Lit one? Is a 100-inch television too large for your space? And what could be causing your Sony headphones to mute your music unexpectedly?
Headphones Muting Themselves?
Jason asks: My Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones sound great, but sometimes they pause the music on their own. I hear a tone, and then the music cuts out and resumes after a few seconds. It happens more often when I travel, especially at the airport. Any idea how to fix this?
Hi Jason, thanks for reaching out! It sounds like your headphones are sending out a notification. I ran a few tests, and it appears your issue might be tied to the Adaptive Sound Control and some specific settings within the app.
This feature adjusts the headphone settings based on your activity, such as Staying, Walking, Running, or Riding in a Vehicle. By default, while Staying or Riding, they use Noise Canceling Mode, but during Walking or Running, they switch to Ambient Sound to keep you alert to your surroundings.
However, it looks like the notifications from this app are interrupting your music. To stop this, go to the Sound Connect App, navigate to Adaptive Sound Control, and tap the three dots in the upper right corner to access Settings. Disabling the notification tone should resolve the issue.
Which Lasts Longer: Mini LED or Direct Lit?
@adhipratama3347 asks: Which TV technology will last longer for extensive daily use: Mini LED or Direct Lit LED?
The answer is yes—Mini LED TVs tend to last longer. The physics are quite simple: Mini LEDs are smaller, allowing for improved picture control. They only light up the needed areas, resulting in better contrast and HDR viewing without overusing the backlight.
Conversely, Direct Lit TVs utilize their backlight more frequently. This results in wear and tear at a faster rate. Hisense has announced that their Mini LED TVs should last around 50,000 hours, although actual lifespan varies based on use.
Is 100 Inches Too Big?
@GOLFADDICT65 asks: I’m looking for a big TV for my 12 by 14-foot room with no windows. I’ll be sitting 8 to 10 feet away from the screen. I’m excited to immerse myself in sports and movies. Should I choose the 100-inch Hisense U8N, 98-inch TCL QM8K, or 83-inch LG C5?
This sounds thrilling, but with your setup, I recommend the LG C5. Your windowless room will be bright enough, eliminating the need for extra nits from Mini LED options.
The OLED picture quality of the LG C5 is superior, especially at your ideal viewing distance of 8 to 10 feet. Larger TV sizes can actually feel overwhelming; at such close proximity, even 83 inches could be considered too big. In fact, online calculators suggest that at 10 feet, 83 inches is still beyond the recommended size.
While I understand the desire for an immersive experience, opting for an OLED will significantly enhance your viewing quality.
MacBook for Photo Editing?
Katie asks: I’m looking to purchase a personal laptop. I like the idea of a MacBook since I use Apple devices, but it’s been a decade since I last used one. I want to start photo editing. What do you recommend?
Katie, a MacBook is a solid choice for you, especially the MacBook Air equipped with Apple Silicon. The latest M3 and M4 chips offer substantial power for your daily tasks and creative endeavors.
If you plan on doing heavy photo editing, consider upgrading to more Unified Memory. For light editing, 16 GB should suffice. Just make sure your storage exceeds 256 GB, as that can fill up quickly. Go for at least 512 GB or 1 terabyte if possible.
Given your existing Apple devices, a MacBook will streamline your experience. Additionally, check various retailers for deals on slightly older M3 models.
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