Standby behavior is flexible: the speakers can be awakened over Bluetooth, so users do not have to walk over to the primary speaker after it sleeps.
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Control button responsiveness
Cons: Status indicators, Cable management
Bluetooth and HDMI wake quickly, but USB-C, optical, and AUX may require the remote or app. The aggressive default sleep behavior can interrupt quiet content, though firmware and app settings...
Pros: HDMI ARC, Low-volume performance
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
Automatic standby works, but waking from an idle state can take roughly seven to eight seconds. That delay is long enough to miss the opening seconds of content unless playback...
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: On-device controls, Auto-off and standby behavior