Any recommendations for a decent soundbar to go with my 55" TV? My budget is around $500. I'm looking at the sonos beam but not sure if that is the best choice with all the boxing day deals going on atm.
Thanks
Soundbar Recommendations ~ $500
Licekopii on 25/12/2020 - 17:47
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Not everyone has the room/need for a proper 5.1 or 7.1 setup. A lot of people want a minimal simple plug and play soundbar without their living room looking like a multimedia or cinema room. How do you know OP doesnt live in a small apartment or they want it for their bedroom TV?
I dont really understand why people offer this advice for people specifically wanting a soundbar. Its like someone wanting advice on what Scooter/Moped to buy and someone coming in saying dont bother getting one, get a Harley-Davidson instead. Its literally not what they are asking for or about.
I’ve gone from a decent $4K 5.1 system to a Beam + Sub. Love it.
Is this the sonos sub?
Yes Sonos sub.
After Black Friday I tested out the Sonos beam and the Yamaha ATS 2090/Yas 209 and decided on the Yamaha. It includes a Sub while the Sonos doesn't and so suited my needs better, although I think the beam + it's sub would be a better system, but also 3x the price. The Yamaha is a little cheaper than the Beam too.
We just purchased HT-X8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos / DTS:X Single Soundbar with built-in subwoofer, the reason being as I heard that the Dolby Atmos was great sound qty and we wanted the least expensive one. got it for 499.
still waiting for a ship date
Wow, $500 on a paltry 2.1 setup with simulated Atmos. You did not purchase well.
OK, Hot shot show me what or where I could do better under 500???
This unit not only has an extra speaker but a proper wireless subwoofer unit to make it 3.1 audio. It's also 376W vs the Sony's weak 200W.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/panasonic-3-1ch-dolby-atm…
Both have fake simulated Atmos as they do not have dedicated upfiring speakers.
Samsung version: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/samsung-series-6-hw-t650-…
There's plenty more if you do some research.
You can also look at the used market and get a proper 5.1 surround setup in great condition for $200.
@Hybroid: Panasonic is not bad but I do not have space for a separate sub the other one is over 500 and it too has a separate sub.
I think 🤔 I made a good choice and the best one for me. Thanks for trying. I did google for days and most that were better were way over $500 which was beyond my limit.
You can get a used proper surround sound system incl receiver for less than that much. A 5.1/7.1 setup is miles better than any soundbar. That would be my recommendation.