14N Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi All, Been starting to look at sound bars, to 'enhance my TV viewing experience'. If you believe the hype, it seems that having one of these slim bars below your TV can replace the 4 satellite and subwoofer surround sound speakers. Can it? I don't currently have any kind of home cinema sound set up, so this seems a good option as I won't have to trail speaker cable around the living room. Has anyone got, used or recommend a sound bar? I'm thinking of waiting for the sales to see if I can pick up a deal on one. Are they any good? Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Read up on biscuits thread, that should give you enough info for starters. A bar is good for one reason, can't afford a decent surround sound setup. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Or lack of space IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 A sound bar is certainly one up on anything that your TV can produce, but will never be the same as surround sound. Have a look at ones that are available, then look at surround speakers in the same price bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Well, after buying Martin's 19's and then also just buying a set of 4 winter tyres for my current wheels, so I don't bugger my new wheels up over the next few months, the "can't afford much else" category is one I fall into! Can you point me in the direction of rtbiscuit's thread please mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Here you go http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/65253-any-knowledgeable-audio-hifi-buffs-out-there/page__hl__hifi Biscuit has done very well in terms of kit for your bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Excellent. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 i had great fun researching and learning, have to say i've very happy with my setup which cost me all in £400, and you'd spend about that on a decent soundbar. best bet is to go somewhere you can listen to them., and try and get one with a seperate sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan27 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm a bit of Hi-Fi buff myself and have had plenty of equipment over the years. What I would recommend if money is tight initially is buying a set of stereo speakers and a sub-woofer, but with a amp that is capable of "surround sound". That means you can add a centre speaker and rear speakers at a later date if you want to. If you are mainly using it to play the sound from the TV, then most broadcasts are only recorded in stereo anyway. Most amps with try to turn the stereo recording into surround sound (e.g. playing voices out of the centre speaker) but I wouldn't recommend this. Music listening is always better in stereo for the same reason. If you are wanting it for playing blu-rays and//or gaming then a surround sound is the way to go from the outset, but if not then a good quality stereo setup is recommended. And as I said, if you get a surround sound amp then you have the option to add surround speakers at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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