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Recomendations for sound bar please (19 posts / 1,284 views)
Great-Blondini Great-Blondini
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Post #1 3 Jan 2021 17:18
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recently invested in a nice new Hicense smart TV but the sound lacks a little something.

Recomendations on a soundbar for it that doesnt break the bank
Thanks
M

tnuc tnuc
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Post #2 3 Jan 2021 21:19
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if tv supports it get sound bar with ARC ,e -ARC HDMI

the more input the better for other stuff ...pc...audio..bluetooth..
i have this
PANASONIC SC-HTB600EBK 2.1 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
very pleased synch with ambilight tv....
tazi tazi
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Post #3 3 Jan 2021 21:49
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In reply to Post #1
Don't know much about soundbars but for me I have 2 that have built in sub woofer as they look far better on the eye under the tv.

Edit - If you've a local richer sounds would be well worth popping in.
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #4 3 Jan 2021 21:59
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In reply to Post #1
My old Sony came with an ARC soundbar, it was ok especially as it was free but it broke down.
I didn't want to spend a fortune so bought THIS
What a pile of ****, it made hardly any difference so I sent it back.
I started to look for something bigger and better but meanwhile started using some speakers and subwoofer that were meant to be for a PC, I connected them using the TV's headphone socket and was really surprised, they sounded really good. I've stuck with them, I've heard expensive soundbars and they seem overpriced.
Great-Blondini Great-Blondini
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Post #5 4 Jan 2021 16:23
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In reply to Post #2
very pleased synch with ambilight tv....
Argh the shame, i brought an ambilight kit and found smart tv's are not all android FFS

thanks lads. any other thoughts
blackfield blackfield
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Post #6 4 Jan 2021 18:41
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Proper surround in minimum of 5.1 is the only way to go
spanker spanker
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Post #7 4 Jan 2021 21:37
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In reply to Post #6

Talking with my spark today about soundbar's best for the money by far he said were sonos !
Great-Blondini Great-Blondini
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Post #8 5 Jan 2021 09:05
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In reply to Post #6
Hi Andy,
I have full system on blu ray theatre but just when general stuff on tv there is abit of distortion sometimes
mal mal
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Post #9 7 Jan 2021 22:16
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El Bandito in Liverpool is pretty good

Mexican theme so the tequila is special

it's closed due to lockdown of course but well worth a visit when you can


Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #10 7 Jan 2021 22:38
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Twit
duggs
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Post #12 8 Jan 2021 19:43
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I've got a few sonos 1s, they do sound great, but a tiny speaker like that will always be a bit tinny sounding. I've been hoping for a cheaper subwoofer to bring the home cinema/music system together.
The sonos/ikea speakers are worth a look, I fitted some in my daughters room and I don't hear much difference compared to the 1s, less obtrusive looking too
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #13 12 Jan 2021 10:11
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Is the distortion through the tv, or assuming a full set up the amp, could it be a TV setting?
Shame to use a sound bar when you have a full set up.
Griggypiggy Griggypiggy
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Post #14 12 Jan 2021 12:19
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In reply to Post #12
have a sonos sound bar and a couple of 1's around the house, stunning for the tv and great for streaming music from your phone as well definitely recommend
duggs
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Post #16 12 Jan 2021 18:48
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In reply to Post #15
Not sure tbh, I've seen them as rear speakers in houses so I assume so. The ikea ones aren't on my network now, my daughter got fed up of me putting annoying music on to wake her up and did her own setup

I do want the sub but they're too bloody expensive
darrent darrent
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Post #17 15 Jan 2021 17:35
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I have the Sonos Arc sound bar, its incredible sound quality is great and realy fills the room
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #18 15 Jan 2021 17:48
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Does anyone think these audio systems are overpriced for example £800 for a single soundbar.
A quick look at Richer Sounds and that sort of money will get you a fair amount of hifi equipment


If you have 3 minutes to spare
LINK
duggs
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Post #19 15 Jan 2021 19:53
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Definitely overpriced

On the other hand I see plenty of people walking around with £200+ headphones, probably streaming low quality through spotify
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #20 15 Jan 2021 20:02
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Bloke in my link probably sold them
duggs
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Post #21 15 Jan 2021 20:31
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I'll have to watch that film now
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