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Sound bar or receiver
Posted on 11/17/21 at 11:05 am
Posted on 11/17/21 at 11:05 am
My outdoor amp/receiver crapped out. TV is a Vizio V505-G9; sound bar sounds easy. Vizio makes an V & M series that look pretty similar except the M supposedly supports Dolby atmos. What do you experts think
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Posted on 11/17/21 at 11:14 am to Kjindave
I choose soundbar, even knowing the sound is inferior, because of ease of use. With my ATT TV remote, I press on, and everything comes on at once-TV, ATT box and soundbar.
My next set up may be that new Sony 4 speaker deal. I have to do some more research.
My next set up may be that new Sony 4 speaker deal. I have to do some more research.
Posted on 11/17/21 at 11:29 am to AlxTgr
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I choose soundbar, even knowing the sound is inferior, because of ease of use. With my ATT TV remote, I press on, and everything comes on at once-TV, ATT box and soundbar.
My next set up may be that new Sony 4 speaker deal. I have to do some more research.
for the average joe or those of us who gave up a ridiculous AVR setup for a wife and kids
a soundbar is the best investment you can make. the current crop of soundbars that support atmos, wireless satellites and sub are 95% as good as a dedicated setup without the installation hassles of the latest dolby "dot" layouts, constantly throwing away and buying a new AVR because the "dot" didn't exist when you bought the current AVR and of course an overly complex integration. if a newer dolby format aka atmos or new "dot" configuration comes out its waaaay cheaper to buy a new soundbar that supports this than overhaul your AVR solution that you built your media room and speaker wire runs around.
downvotes incoming but there's no reason for anyone unless you're investing in a dedicated media room and component closet to go with anything but a soundbar.
This post was edited on 11/17/21 at 11:31 am
Posted on 11/17/21 at 11:41 am to CAD703X
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downvotes incoming but there's no reason for anyone unless you're investing in a dedicated media room and component closet to go with anything but a soundbar.
Have a downvote.
That statement is just silly. I have a nice piece of furniture that houses all of my equipment in the living room and no soundbar can hope to come remotely close to my setup.
This post was edited on 11/17/21 at 11:48 am
Posted on 11/17/21 at 12:27 pm to SG_Geaux
you don't think something like the samsung 11.1.4 soundbar is a capable surround setup without the hassles or running speaker wire and wringing your hands over the best/latest AVR?
rtings review
rtings review
Posted on 11/17/21 at 11:12 pm to CAD703X
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you don't think something like the samsung 11.1.4 soundbar is a capable surround setup
Well since the con on that review is Okay Atmos Performance I would say OK. I'll give you capable.
Capable does not equal good, great, excellent.
No doubt that soundbars have their place, the average consumer would be satisfied with one, but they can't touch a good dedicated setup.
This post was edited on 11/17/21 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 11/18/21 at 9:59 am to Kjindave
I've had a AV receiver for a long time, but have recently investigated sound bars (for an main floor TV). Our "TV/movie" room is in the basement. Watching this thread with interest...
This post was edited on 11/18/21 at 10:01 am
Posted on 11/18/21 at 11:16 am to Kjindave
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My outdoor amp/receiver crapped out. TV is a Vizio V505-G9; sound bar sounds easy.
SONOS Beam, unless you already have a good pair of speakers outside or you have a very large space.
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downvotes incoming but there's no reason for anyone unless you're investing in a dedicated media room and component closet to go with anything but a soundbar.
You a clown brah
Posted on 11/18/21 at 1:41 pm to TigerWise
quote:True, but he's not wrong.
You a clown brah
Posted on 11/18/21 at 2:54 pm to Kjindave
In my living room, I've been using a Sonos Beam the last couple years. It's fine and a definite upgrade over the TV speakers. My home theater has a dedicated 5.1 setup and I know it's far superior. However, I generally only use it to watch blu ray movies which is like 10% of my overall usage. The other 90% is in the living room.
I have another set of good speakers in storage and wanted to use them in the living room but there is no space to add an AVR, run wires etc without alot of work to make it look nice. So I settled for the soundbar.
Well I was finally able to get hold of a Sonos Amp which is sitting right where the Beam was on top of the fireplace. I hooked up two front floor standing speakers and it is so much better now.
I'm pretty impressed with the Sonos Amp and highly recommend it if you want something better than a soundbar but not all the fuss of a full AVR system. Just to be clear; you will need to buy two front speakers, but this lets you choose whatever you want. I'm even considering buying another Amp to power two rear surrounds.
I wasn't sure how well it would work with no true center channel, but the phantom center the Amp does is pretty good.
I have another set of good speakers in storage and wanted to use them in the living room but there is no space to add an AVR, run wires etc without alot of work to make it look nice. So I settled for the soundbar.
Well I was finally able to get hold of a Sonos Amp which is sitting right where the Beam was on top of the fireplace. I hooked up two front floor standing speakers and it is so much better now.
I'm pretty impressed with the Sonos Amp and highly recommend it if you want something better than a soundbar but not all the fuss of a full AVR system. Just to be clear; you will need to buy two front speakers, but this lets you choose whatever you want. I'm even considering buying another Amp to power two rear surrounds.
I wasn't sure how well it would work with no true center channel, but the phantom center the Amp does is pretty good.
Posted on 11/18/21 at 11:04 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
True, but he's not wrong.
He is wrong.
I have a discrete 5.4.1 setup in my living room. All the equipment is in a nice cabinet in the living room. I can quite literally shake pictures off the walls and piss off the neighbors in the next house if I want to. It's awesome.
No soundbar will do that.
This post was edited on 11/18/21 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 11/19/21 at 9:21 am to SG_Geaux
quote:He's not.
He is wrong.
quote:No one has claimed that.
I can quite literally shake pictures off the walls and piss off the neighbors in the next house if I want to. It's awesome.
No soundbar will do that.
Posted on 11/19/21 at 2:25 pm to AlxTgr
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He's not.
This was his statement.
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there's no reason for anyone unless you're investing in a dedicated media room and component closet to go with anything but a soundbar.
At best it is opinion. I don't have a dedicated media room and I love home theater so mine is in my living room.
He said there is no reason. I just gave you a reason.
Posted on 11/20/21 at 7:01 pm to SG_Geaux
Meh, I guess I read it differently than some.
Posted on 11/21/21 at 1:16 pm to AlxTgr
Just got a steal on this soundbar setup at NFM.
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Vizio M512a-H6. $350 instead of $500. 8.2 overall rtings review. Wireless sub. Dolby atmos. Upward firing speakers. Two satellites. For the price, this should be terrific while still be discrete in the living room.
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Vizio M512a-H6. $350 instead of $500. 8.2 overall rtings review. Wireless sub. Dolby atmos. Upward firing speakers. Two satellites. For the price, this should be terrific while still be discrete in the living room.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 11:12 am to lynxcat
this guy gets itPosted on 11/22/21 at 11:27 am to CAD703X
I am torn between upgrading to a better Vizio or going over a grand on the Samsung or that Sony deal.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 2:21 pm to Kjindave
It’s hard to find a decent AV receiver right now. The Sony ht-a9 that people are raving about is pretty expensive for what it is. You need a sub to pair with it or it’s pretty anemic. At >$2000 for a sound bar replacement, I think Sony is asking too much.
IMO, if you’re considering a sound bar you would probably be happier with a 3.1 setup and you can always expand it as budget allows.
IMO, if you’re considering a sound bar you would probably be happier with a 3.1 setup and you can always expand it as budget allows.
Posted on 11/22/21 at 2:52 pm to Ricardo
quote:the atmos soundbars have had about a year to evolve so i would definitely get one that supports atmos. not sure about the gimmicky vizio elevate though but it looks cool
IMO, if you’re considering a sound bar you would probably be happier with a 3.1 setup and you can always expand it as budget allows.
This post was edited on 11/22/21 at 2:53 pm
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