Best Enigma 2 boxes?

yabadabado · 23-07-2016 11:14AM

Also see under Product Details:
Item model number: Xtrend ET 8500 2x DVB-S2 / 2x DVB-C

STB. · 23-07-2016 01:02PM

Genghis wrote: »

Thanks greasepaint, thought the same but appreciate you confirming what I was thinking.

Be careful there are different configurations as the last 2 tuners are plug n play. The DVB-C tuners are normally hybrid DVB-C/T2 tuners, meaning they do both cable and terrestrial. You pick dvb-t2 in the configuration menu on the image. BUT Xtrend do a specific DVB-C tuner for the 7500/8500 series. These are about €10 cheaper than the hybrid tuner. They are no good for Saorview. So dont buy off that link.

Here

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xtrend-8500-2x-DVB-S2-DVB-C/dp/B00SHQDLV4/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A25XTIRIYQOTFK

Is £214 and is definitely the config that you were looking for.

and here is the Amazon germany link where you can actually choose the config (€279)

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00SHQDLV4/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The UK site is about €20 cheaper because of sterling at the moment.

Genghis · 23-07-2016 05:04PM

Thanks STB. Ordered the first item, cancelled it (hope seller handles the request okay), then ordered the second linked one per your recommendation.

Very good of you to suggest second link. Thanks all.

_Tombstone_ · 27-07-2016 05:18AM

What would be the equivalent to the Amiko Alien 2 Triple tuner on sale now?

STB. · 27-07-2016 02:22PM

_Tombstone_ wrote: »

What would be the equivalent to the Amiko Alien 2 Triple tuner on sale now?

You do realise that these Aliens are Sh4 boxes ?

MIPS boxes like the VU/Xtrend/Gigablue/TM etc have Broadcom chips and the requisite suite of OE alliance images, unlike Amiko boxes which are ported versions of E2.

yabadabado · 27-07-2016 02:26PM

Didn't tvtrade.ie have a Edision triple tuner for good value recently?

givecredit · 27-07-2016 03:08PM

yabadabado wrote: »

Didn't tvtrade.ie have a Edision triple tuner for good value recently?

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

€114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

iggy · 31-07-2016 01:16AM

Lads looking for a new toy. I've had vu zero, vu Solo 2.

Just sold my vu zero. Thinking of a vu duo 2 but can't justify the price.
I want an original box not clone with vix support.
It's basically for me so won't need to twin tuner as it'll be for live viewing.
Was looking at the xtrend et 8500 with sat and cable tuner?
The box will be going in kitchen that has a sat cable and a virgin media cable to it.
Budget max €200

Glen_Quagmire · 31-07-2016 09:18AM

What about the gigablue hd ultra which is 178 pounds on world of satellite. There is also the gigablue hd x3 which is 148.

I have the xtrend 8000 and find it very good but I'm personally not nad on the physical appearance of the 8500.

(I can't seem to post links on the phone app)

Zardoz · 31-07-2016 02:51PM

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

€114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

When you say perfectly ,how well does the external tuner perform ?
Is it just like the internal tuners or temperamental.
I know from experience that usb tuners on other receivers like the Dreambox 800 were flakey.

Greenpiece · 31-07-2016 05:58PM

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

€114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

Thanks a million for this tip. Got one for my father and loaded it with openvix and skyQ skin and really happy with this box. Compares well with my Vu Solo SE and Solo2. Waiting for the usb tuner to arrive and wondering how to use both usb tuner and hdd at the same time? Is that possible?

greasepalm · 31-07-2016 09:52PM

i have a vu turbo tuner and in setting up on sat box will require drivers downloaded from plugins first and box rebooted for usb to be used,i presume you can set recordings to internal or external drive once setup correctly.

givecredit · 01-08-2016 05:44PM

Zardoz wrote: »

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

When you say perfectly ,how well does the external tuner perform ?
Is it just like the internal tuners or temperamental.
I know from experience that usb tuners on other receivers like the Dreambox 800 were flakey.

Perfectly.

givecredit · 01-08-2016 05:45PM

Greenpiece wrote: »

givecredit wrote: »

http://www.freetv.ie/edision-os-mini-twin-tuner.html

114.56 for twin tuner with "boards.ie" coupon discount. (7.5% discount)

One of these for 6 euro makes it a triple tuner with dtt.

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_188372.html

This combination works perfectly with VIX image.

Thanks a million for this tip. Got one for my father and loaded it with openvix and skyQ skin and really happy with this box. Compares well with my Vu Solo SE and Solo2. Waiting for the usb tuner to arrive and wondering how to use both usb tuner and hdd at the same time? Is that possible?

There are two USB slots. I use USB extension cable on front USB.

irishgeo · 02-08-2016 09:39AM

Greenpiece wrote: »

Thanks a million for this tip. Got one for my father and loaded it with openvix and skyQ skin and really happy with this box. Compares well with my Vu Solo SE and Solo2. Waiting for the usb tuner to arrive and wondering how to use both usb tuner and hdd at the same time? Is that possible?

whats the skyq skin?

02-08-2016 12:19PM

What are people's opinion on the Gigablue HD quad plus? I'm looking to upgrade from an F5s and would like something with a lot more functionality, extra tuners etc. The Vu Duo is more than I'd like to spend so the Gigablue caught my eye as it can be got for around 300 euro with the standard two sat tuners and the addition of a DVB-C2/T2/S2 tuner.

Really my questions are how good is the box and is it worth the extra money over a box like the xtrend's etc being discussed. To be honest there are so many boxes being discussed here its hard to compare them.

Also a general (and possibly silly question) on these boxes with both sat and terrestrial I assume its possible to interleave the sat and terrestrial and have them on the same epg, channel list etc (same as they would be on a sky sub?)

Zardoz · 02-08-2016 01:50PM

Tyson Some Rifle wrote: »

Really my questions are how good is the box and is it worth the extra money over a box like the xtrend's etc being discussed. To be honest there are so many boxes being discussed here its hard to compare them.

The Xtrend Et10000 is a slightly better receiver than the Gigablue HD Plus and its cheaper .
It can do everything the Quad plus can do .
Its basically the same spec as the Vu Duo 2,but the sd picture quality is better .
https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/hdtv-receiver-sat/xtrend/2099/xtrend-et-10000-hd-2x-dvb-s2-/-1x-dvb-c/t2-hybrid-tuner-white-pvr-ready-linux-full-hd-hbbtv-receiver?c=52

Also a general (and possibly silly question) on these boxes with both sat and terrestrial I assume its possible to interleave the sat and terrestrial and have them on the same epg, channel list etc (same as they would be on a sky sub?)

Yes ,its very easy to do that on any linux box.

02-08-2016 02:54PM

Zardoz wrote: »

The Xtrend Et10000 is a slightly better receiver than the Gigablue HD Plus and its cheaper .
It can do everything the Quad plus can do .
Its basically the same spec as the Vu Duo 2,but the sd picture quality is better .
https://www.hm-sat-shop.de/hdtv-receiver-sat/xtrend/2099/xtrend-et-10000-hd-2x-dvb-s2-/-1x-dvb-c/t2-hybrid-tuner-white-pvr-ready-linux-full-hd-hbbtv-receiver?c=52

Thanks it looks a good box alright.

Am I missing something or is the black one 100 euro more just for the colour? I'd prefer black but to save 100 euro white would be fine :pac:

Also I assume its the DVB-C/T2 HYBRID TUNER (as you linked) that's required for saorview.

Zardoz · 02-08-2016 03:34PM

Tyson Some Rifle wrote: »

Thanks it looks a good box alright.

Am I missing something or is the black one 100 euro more just for the colour? I'd prefer black but to save 100 euro white would be fine :pac:

The only difference seems to be the colour yes.

Also I assume its the DVB-C/T2 HYBRID TUNER (as you linked) that's required for saorview.

Yes ,that is correct.
STB has highlighted the fact earlier in the thread that the DVB-C tuner wont work for Saorview you need the DVB-C/T2 HYBRID tuner.

Greenpiece · 03-08-2016 12:12PM

irishgeo wrote: »

whats the skyq skin?

Its a user interface from Chababu
http://forums.openpli.org/topic/41643-skyq-v14-skin/

try at your own risk as may cause crashes if not fully compatible with your receiver.

Ardent · 03-08-2016 03:37PM

Has anyone bought from hm-sat-shop.de? I'm interested in that xtrend et10000 but worried everything might be in German?

yabadabado · 03-08-2016 03:55PM

Ardent wrote: »

Has anyone bought from hm-sat-shop.de? I'm interested in that xtrend et10000 but worried everything might be in German?

I bought from them before.No hassle with them at all and very quick delivery.

AngryDiMaria · 03-08-2016 06:04PM

Ardent wrote: »

Has anyone bought from hm-sat-shop.de? I'm interested in that xtrend et10000 but worried everything might be in German?

You can select english language in the initial setup when you first boot the receiver.

Ardent · 03-08-2016 07:16PM

Thanks guys, took the plunge.

AngryDiMaria · 03-08-2016 07:56PM

Ardent wrote: »

Thanks guys, took the plunge.

Best Enigma 2 boxes?

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