[Technology] Sound Bars

[jamie (not that one)]

Just bought a new TV (nothing outrageous - 55" 4k smart TV) and want to get a sound bar for the first time.

Any recommendations or things to look out for? Would prefer one without the separate sub if the integrated subs are decent enough.

 

[LamieRobertson]

What make of tv did you go for and why?

 

[jamie (not that one)]

What make of tv did you go for and why?

Samsung because a mate has one and I liked the quality.

 

[jamie (not that one)]

Really it was a price/quality balance. I can't bring myself to spend a grand on a TV knowing the technology will be outdated in a year and they'll be available for 500€.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Really it was a price/quality balance. I can't bring myself to spend a grand on a TV knowing the technology will be outdated in a year and they'll be available for 500€.

K...and yes I know what you mean...a grands a lot...I bought a new one about three months ago...50inch Hisense which suited the size of the room ..and just under £500...I'd already got a Bose (bottom of the range) sound bar..judging sound but also it’s small footprint . ..I’m sure you will get plenty of advice on here

 

[BBassic]

I bought a super cheap Taotronics thing in a Black Friday sale a couple of years ago.

It's better than the speakers in the telly but that's about it. I'm not entirely fussed with audio quality though.

 

[gazingdown]

If you get a recent Samsung soundbar then it will integrate nicely, one remote does both etc.

 

[Mr Bridger]

Team Sonos!
For the simple fact you can hang it upside down (like I have) and it still says Sonos , so you don't feel like a dick and still feel chuffed with yourself.

 

[heathgate]

Samsung because a mate has one and I liked the quality.

I have the Sonos Playbar with a Samsung tv... good combo.... I also have five other Sonos speakers around the house ( 1 x ne ... 2 x : 1 .. 2 x : 5 ), so I suppose I would recommend this brand.

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[Notters]

Think of your neighbours. It's like living in 'nam for us.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Hate Sonos with a passion

 

[driller]

Sonos

 

[RustyKent]

Hate Sonos with a passion

Ditto

 

[Is it PotG?]

Sonos is akin to Apple, the sheep product.

 

[RustyKent]

Yamaha for me, but agree that a Samsung would give seamless integration.

 

[blue-shifted]

I just don't understand sound bars at all.

Surely if you are spending £500, £1k, 2K whatever on a TV, you'd also expect it to have good quality sound?

Wouldn't get one on principle

 

[jamie (not that one)]

This.

I also have a Samsung TV and Samsung soundbar.

Because they're all "smart", it effectively becomes an extension of the TV all quite seamlessly.

Plus the sound is awesome.

I think if you went for another brand it might complicate things.

I'm looking at this: https://www.samsung.com/uk/audio-video/soundbar-t400/

 

[Playmaker]

Recently bought a Sonos Beam to accompany a new Samsung TV (with Sky Q mini) in Bedroom - All seamlessly integrates (just require the Sky remote).

The sound bar is superb and represents good value at just £369 https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/home-cinema/best-soundbars

 

[jamie (not that one)]

I just don't understand sound bars at all.

Surely if you are spending £500, £1k, 2K whatever on a TV, you'd also expect it to have good quality sound?

Wouldn't get one on principle

Ultra thin TV means no space for large speakers.

 

[Superphil]

This.

I also have a Samsung TV and Samsung soundbar.

Because they're all "smart", it effectively becomes an extension of the TV all quite seamlessly.

Plus the sound is awesome.

I think if you went for another brand it might complicate things.

You're right, I bought an LG OLED TV, because it has (had) the best quality picture, and bought a Smasung soundbar with rears and a sub. They do all work together fine, but it was a faff to set up, and even now sometimes the ARC connection fails and I have to restart the whole thing. Love the Samsung soundbar though, and it has ATMOS which is superb on a 4K Bluray.