is an elite internal release group of the 1337x torrent community , known for high-quality, efficient x265 (HEVC)
is their most prominent and prolific member, specializing in feature-rich releases that balance small file sizes with superior visual and audio fidelity Core Philosophy: Quality vs. Size
Unlike "mini-encode" groups like YTS/YIFY, which prioritize the smallest possible file size often at the expense of audio and video quality, QxR and Tigole focus on: HEVC/x265 Encoding:
Leveraging the efficiency of the x265 codec to provide 1080p and 2160p (4K) content that looks significantly better than standard scene releases of the same size. High-Quality Audio: qxr tigole
Tigole releases frequently include multiple high-bitrate audio tracks (like 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound) and original subtitles, which are often stripped by smaller-sized release groups. Transparent Rips:
Their goal is a "transparent" encode, meaning the file is visually indistinguishable from the original Blu-ray source to the human eye while being significantly lighter in storage. Technical Popularity
Because of their consistency, many users set up automated media management tools like to specifically seek out these releases. Custom Formats: is an elite internal release group of the
Users often create "Custom Formats" in Radarr using Regex—such as (?=.*Tigole)(?=.*QxR) —to prioritize these files over others. The "Tigole Standard":
For many in the home media community, a "Tigole rip" is considered the gold standard for archiving a movie collection without needing dozens of terabytes of space required for full Remuxes (uncompressed Blu-ray copies). how to configure Radarr to automatically download these specific releases?
When you see a release labeled QxR with tigole in the description or internal notes, expect: API debugging: Inspect API requests/responses
| Feature | Typical Value / Note |
|---------|----------------------|
| Video Codec | x265 10-bit (Main10@L4.0 or L4.1 for 1080p) |
| Audio | Usually AC3 5.1 (640kbps) or Opus (for multichannel efficiency). Sometimes DTS-HD MA passthrough for high-end releases. |
| Subtitles | PGS (bluray) or SRT, often remuxed from the source. |
| Metadata | Preserves original chapters, forced subs only flags. |
| Encoding Settings | crf=17-19, preset=slow, no-sao=1 (often), deblock=-1:-1 (tuned for grain), psy-rd=1.5-2.0, aq-mode=3. |
| File naming | Movie.Name.Year.1080p.BluRay.x265.10bit.QxR (tigole often not in filename but in .nfo or mediainfo comments). |
Q: Is Qxr Tigole one person or a team? A: "Qxr" is the team. "Tigole" is the leading encoder. It is generally accepted that Tigole is the primary creative force behind the group's quality standards.
Q: Why can't I find Qxr on The Pirate Bay? A: The Pirate Bay has lax moderation. Fake Qxr torrents containing viruses are rampant there. Stick to verified trackers.
Q: Do Qxr releases have Dolby Vision? A: Some newer ones do. Check the release title for "DV" or "DoVi". However, most are HDR10 to ensure compatibility with all 4K TVs.
Q: Are Qxr releases better than REMUX? A: No. A REMUX is mathematically perfect. Qxr is visually transparent (99.9% the quality for 30% of the size). For archiving, REMUX is king; for daily watching, Qxr is king.