Should You Buy A Soundbar?
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Soundbars are all the rage these days among folks who are unsatisfied with their TV's weak built-in speakers - but does it make sense to buy one?
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They need to make a video comparing sound bars and surround sound at various price points.
Check Digital Trends video with the same search you’ve commented above.
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Soundbar, not soundboard. Kinda mis-stepped with that joke there.
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For bedrooms, efficiency apartments, and college dorm rooms, soundbars rule. For living rooms either a traditional surround sound setup or a pair super high quality stereo speakers.
I bought a nice samsung with a wireless sub that sits next to my comfy movie watching chair and I freaking love it. It's also got great sound when playing music and the bluetooth connectivity means I can use my phone as a stereo any time I want.
forgotn1 - Exactly what I'm planning to do! Glad to hear you're enjoying the experience :)
Yes! We have a Bose soundbar, and it works surprisingly well, and because I have a hearing issue which causes me to not be able to hear certain sounds based on the range of sound. It also took the giant 20-year-old speakers off the wall.
A few years ago i bought my whole family soundbars, they're great improvements for a not to much price tag.
Two active speakers, they're cheap these days, you get proper stereo and setting them up is as easy as a soundbar.
I don't really get them, unless you really have no space.
I would agree with you and add that a 2.1 setup for the extra bass is great, relatively cheap and simple with not too many cables
it's just a simple solution which is very cheap (everything below 300 I would say). If you want more, go for stereo-speakers with a good amp/dac (I think you can get a really good setup for 500 bucks and you can expand it later)
My GF bought us a sound bar because our TVs speakers perform poorly. I'm leaning towards a receiver and a 3.1 set up for now. The only issue I see is that with those larger speakers it seems as if the louds and quiet noises are very intense. We don't want to deal with turning down and up the volume constantly. I've experienced this at my friend's house he has an old school 90s receiver and speakers probably of the same age. Is there a way to fix this?
Noah Willson So you're trying to take away the dynamic range that sound engineers purposeful put in? There's some options on some receivers. But honestly that's exactly how it's supposed to be. If you don't like it then it sounds like you just need a cheap sound bar.
b headphones are nice but have no real surround, it's just stereo. Plus the bass with an actual subwoofer is totally different than headphones. Feeling it with your whole body instead of just your ears make it much worth it.
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I would say you are probably better off buying a pair of stereo speakers (and maybe a subwoofer). Yes, the speakers in the soundbar are bigger than the speakers in your tv, but they are still pretty small. Soundbars are pretty expensive for what you are actually getting.
You're paying for gimmicks and simplicity instead of sound quality, really.
Cavey has got it right. The soundbar is not designed to give you the optimal sound or bang for the buck. It's purpose is to be easy to install, compact and non obtrusive all while providing a better sound than the built in speakers. For best sound you will have to go with a receiver and large boxy speakers, and if you want the surround experience there will be quite a lot of wires needed to drive something like 7 or 9 speakers and up to 2 subwoofers.
In short, if the WAF is in anyway important then you risk ending up with a soundbar, but if sound is important then you will want a full blown audio system with big honking speakers.
ybra Stereo speakers are fine, but it's not the best quality though, if you ask me. Since there is no real surround sound, I would rather buy a soundbar instead.
Ayyye so when's the sound bar round up and recommendation to follow up.
That was surprisingly accurate and to the point, while skipping the other details that wouldn't benefit the average person.
Excellent job!
Always been a head phones type of guy. But I guess I’ve been considered to get a sound bar. I just need two of them and use them as headphones! Vol 100 please!
*ears bleeding out*
STILL WORTH IT
if you live alone I suppose
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almost all of my life i've spent using headphones thinking that i was enjoying more of the audio, boy was i wrong after i experienced the quality of a hi-fi for the first time
at least now you will be able to mute real life while still having computer sounds
Just get bookshelf speakers and listen to them in near-field positioning. It's very similar to headphones in terms of soundstage, actually.
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Why can’t i find a video about soundbars that tells me what I want to know which is whether it will replace audio out of my tv and whether the volume up/down on the remote will work normally or if I have to have a separate remote for the soundbar?
I have razer leviathan and i really like the sound it just amazes me that a tiny sound -bar produce such a great sound
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he almost sounded like jello apocalypse when saying that
I think a sound transducer attached to the couch is best.
Get dem low frequency vibes.
I currently have the ViZio 36" SB3651-e6 model sound bar system in my bedroom and living room, and I find it a good balance of performance and simplicity for a smaller environment such as an apartment. It supports all the typical formats Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1, Dolby Plus 5.1. It won't receive a bitstream of the lossless codecs such as TrueHD, or Master Audio from DTS. However, it will receive lossless audio if it's sent as PCM 5.1 say having the Blu-ray player decode the audio, and send it as PCM vs sending it as a bitstream. These systems have a wireless sub, and rear speakers so they provide a genuine 5.1 experience vs simulated. I've been quite happy with the performance. and they are well priced for what you get. They also come with Google cast Audio built in so you can stream music to the sound bar directly as well. Bluetooth is also an option. One other thing, they do support cast multi device so they will also work with a music group for multi room audio.
I already have a surround setup. And my 32" Sony Trinitron widescreen CRT TV has pretty good built in stereo speakers and it even has a built in subwoofer.
Broke ass
*BASS = T H I C C*
Yeah better make sure your $50 vizio sound bar can receive those lossless audio formats.
Hey oh! I bought that Samsung Sound Bar combo you featured for $80 on Black Friday and I couldn't be happier. Atmos really is a game changer and movies that implement it well leave an impression like the Netflix exclusive Okja. The main problem I've discovered is movie producers not supporting Atmos but not utilizing it properly, like with say Pixar's new movie Coco sounded the same as (to me anyways) as the 4k remaster of the Harry Potter collection which uses DTS:X but decided to use the older Dolby Pro Logic 2 codec (which may be an issue with Vudu or the soundbar idk)
I just up/down graded from a 7.1 surround system to a 3.1 soundbar because my new puppy wouldn't stop digging the cables out of the corners along the wall. Overall, I like it. It took some getting used to, but I like it. One thing that sucks though is I can't hear Tracer sneaking up behind me anymore :(
All I could see was his eyes switching between the script and the camera
Dhruba Dasgupta And now that's all I can see.
if all you could see was his eyes, I have some news for you..
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I love my soundbase, it was cheap on ebay (around 120$CAD), the Zvox 220. I have it under my 24" bedroom TV which I use for all non-epic TV shows and streaming. Sure, when I watch a bluray rental or big movie I always use my 7.1 system and everyone should use surround speakers for audio-intense stuff, but for watching comedy shows a soundbase or soundbar is perfectly adequate
If im simply watching tv or A blu ray on my 4 yr old LED tv, and sound bar, will it matter if I use HDMI or optical in this case? Which part of my setup needs to be Atoms for the HDMI requirement you mentioned to kick inn? In confused sorry.
JDM Cesar atmos is just marketing. Get yourself a cheap Sony soundbar connect it via optical and you're done ( cheap soundbar doesn't have hdmi nor dts codec both useless for average joe).
Eh... sound bars are like pretty much all tightly integrated systems: overpriced for their performance.
My soundbar was $200 (HT-ct80) it sounds pretty good
but a pair of bookshelf speakers (or active speakers) would be better
I can tell you what my least favorite kind of bar is: the "genius" bar.
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If you have Sony BRAVIA, ours were W600B, you don't need sound bar, you only need an active subwoofer. You can connect the subwoofer input from the 3.5mm headphone jack of the TV and to the rear connector of the subwoofer, our Boston Acoustics Subwoofer has 4 inputs for left and right channel. I do need to cut the other end to expose the wires, add some ferrules and then connect them to the sub. Set the headphone jack settings as a subwoofer and boom, low frequency sounds will be router to the headphone jack to your subwoofer while the TV speakers will be the one to provide high frequency.
You can also buy their Sony BT Subwoofer but it's not worth it and kind of expensive.
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No - buy actual speakers
richardsim7 sound bars are actually speakers too..
Sure, but it is inconvenient to buy 5 of them for a minimalist surround speaker setup. ;-)
Speaker systems are pretty expensive tho
@@unstablerupture6983 No they aren't. Look for used stuff
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Wasn't expecting much from my supermarket soundbar (only paid £20 for it on Manager's special, but they were on ebay and selling for more than double - so if I don't like it, I can probably flip it).
Wow! considering there was no sub, there was bass that just wasn't there in the TV's own speakers - also had another feature that it could split and stand on two bases as towers at the sides...
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Sound bars only make since of you have money to burn and even then they are probably for people that care more about looks than sound quality. You can do so much better with a 2 half good speaker setup for under $200 and it'll sound better than the $1500 sound bar
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There are times that good soundbars become affordable, but if it's money to burn to look for, the full home theater set up is one of them. Those big speakers aren't that cheap. The cabling prices can depend on the cable. Optic may be fast in response, but copper wiring can do a good job when made and done well.
you are very wrong. lepai 2020+ Dayton air b652s is less than $200 and would sound better than $900 sound bars
Wait..sound bars can cost that much? Oof. That's more than my Klipsch floorstanding speakers + bookshelf speakers + Sony receiver. Oh, but real sound equipment is just too much of a hassle to put together.
Still better than TV speakers though. ☺
Sound bars are usually less than $100. Where did you come up with those numbers?
I have one for my computer who comfortably seat under my main monitor, simply because even the smallest stereo speakers take way too much space for no reasons, mostly vertical (and with triple monitors setup this is not practical). So for little space (after all, I don't need the space under my screens) I have a really good sound device more than powerful enough for a computer environment, I can even game on it without troubles.
Switching from a traditional speaker setup too a soundbar was hard but I needed the space. Finding the right audio signature with sound bars can be a pain. I actually left my physical 5.1 audio setup too a 700$ 5.1 soundbar and hated HATED the audio signature. I then down graded too a 200$ Soundbase and while not sounding as good as a physical 5.1 audio setup it was decent enough for me too give it a pass due to the reduction of space it took compared to the soundbar and the physical audio setup.
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Man, this video came at the perfect time. I was wondering all day should I buy the soundbar... Thankfully, after this video I know what to do! Thanks!
I got an LG soundbar when i got the 'smart' TV,and it sounds great.I had a sound card,speakers,etc,etc,and it was a mess,although it sounded fine.It's just too much complication for the amount of TV I watch,and I am fine with good sound,so the LGs are clear,quick,and adequate,taking up little space in comparison.I have studio and audiophile gear,and most of the time,I dont even use any of it,unless I am recording.I came up in the time when DJing meant carrying crates,amps,preamps,speakers,and like with home audio,it just doesnt need to be complicated,expensive,and mysterious.Just get it,try it,and see if it works for you,or take it back..easy...
Yes and no. If you want less wires and more simplicity then yes soundbars are good if you get the right one. Otherwise soundbars were never meant to replace A/V receivers and other proper speaker setups, so obviously if you want better more convincing surround sound whether you're aiming for 5.1, 7.1, or Atmos/DTS:X then just get a receiver and your choice of speakers/subwoofers and enjoy.
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I have an old 1990s era DENON stereo and from the audio red/white ports of the TV or Blu-Ray player, I plugged it into the AUX in on it and the sound is fine. I am no audiophile nerd who needs Dolby/Atmos, THX, whatever perfection. If it sounds fuller, and through my old stereo, it does I am happy. Lot's of people have old stereos, like mine and re-purposing them like I have would make a lot more sense than a soundbar. Who really gives a flick about audio perfection, my DENON, stereo came with custom JBL speakers for a good sound from music CDs, and now it provides good sound from TV, from either Blu-ray, Streaming content or even old-fashioned broadcast TV.
As the phones are going Bezel less can we expect the camera under the screen like on screen fingerprint reader and also other sensor going under the screen ?
You should only get a soundboard if you have an irrational phobia of affordable traditional speakers and you hate having money.
And you give into advertising and gimmicks, rather than sound quality.
I hate cables and not wireless stupid looking speakers
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I think the audio might be wonky with this epp at least.
I love my Polk Audio sound bar I got. It's dated now, bought it back in 2010. But still sounds great.
I have 5.1 speakers system in my living room but my tv is only 1080p plasma
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okay you guys need to stop this trend you're going through with all the channels you have regarding the bad puns. It's just lazy writing and easy to reach humor. It was funny the first 10 times now it's just getting really old. Like linus :) That being said I love you guys (and Linus) and all the hard work you put into any content your produce across all your channels. Cheers!
bendover junior nice spineless end to the comment
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Optical (TOSLink) doesn't have _the bandwidth_ needed for high def audio? What? How can that be?
I have a Panasonic OLED TV with the sound bar and I won't to turn the soundbar off and use my 7.1 surround. Is this advisable and can it be done.
LG SJ9?
Brobert Get the new SK9Y or the SK10Y models, they're better than last year's SJ9.
short answer: no
I got a sound bar for my 50in TV last year, and it was a HUGE upgrade from the built-in speakers. The video quality was good, but the sound was crap. To me sound is just as if not more important to the viewing experience than video. Mine is a Vizio 5.1 system. The bar has center, left and right. Then there's a wireless sub woofer and rear speakers.
2:35 Someone get a first-aid kit, cause that was a sick burn!
Iaccidentallysoldmyspacebarinsteadofmysoundbar,nowwhat?
simple answer: NO
buy real speakers instead
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Not everyone these days want speakers everywhere & just crave for simplicity but I do agree a regular speaker setup is better than several soundbars though.
I have a 60$ bluetooth speaker plugged into my tv, Works fine.
X A N A X D E E no cinematic bass tho lol
You made the video pleasant to watch and the information clearly to understand. You didn't go overboard and act like a goose. I enjoyed this video and hope that you may continue the format in new videos. Don't make too many puns or funnies in other words, don't go on. You done very well here, and I enjoyed it.
I was over somebody house who still running a 20 year old big fat 55 inch (I THINK) 4:3 Hitachi. Don't get me wrong the image quality was trash being so old, but I was shocked by how good that old behemoth's speakers sounded vs my 900e speakers or the LG's in the house, so much more bass lol
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I bought an LG sound bar for £70 on sale, the subwoofer adds so much more detail to explosions, gun sounds etc (not overkill though) sound is also more clear when people talk.. huge upgrade. night and day difference. I can't stand tv speakers now.. imagine if i upped my budget to £150-£200😮
I got one cause i wanted a single unit speaker for my second display setup... Not expensive and works really well.. wasnt expecting bluetootj but ill take it
I end up going with a soundbar. Has external 200watt RMS 10in sub woofer. Little much for an apartment. But i didnt want to do a full decked out theater set up in an apartment. Though i have multiple headphones depending on what im doing when i dont want to piss off the neighbors.
I have one on my work's surplus dell monitor it works great.
My livingroom & rec room A/V setup are both 7.2 systems. I probably will upgrade to a Dolby Atmos 7.2.2 system in next year or so.
*Soundbars* appear to be a an easier way to setup your home theatre as it's also wireless being it's main sell point (but beware, because mixing using bluetooth audio with your DJ Mixer has lag and not useable if you monitor via headphones).
I have *VIZIO_E65-E1_65in* and I was wondering if the HDMI-Arc will be able to power on any Pioneer receiver when the TV's in use?
P.S. *"Chromecast all the way"*
I've been heavily debating whether to get this sound blaster Katana soundbar for my pc setup..
Is that Graham from The Recording Revolution at 3:09?! I love that guy!
I have Kanto YU4 speakers which I have connected to my PC and TV, would you guys recommend me getting a soundbar that's under $1000 usd or should I stick with my speakers?
I've got an old-ass 2.1 LG sound bar I bought nearly 7 years ago, $220 at time of purchase. It's functional and can get quite loud (80W bar, 200W sub), with what I'd call "good" sound quality. Not likely to replace it until I have to, because I'd want something equivalent, which would be... not cheap.
James should do more vids, so that others can't. I like him. He is able to speak in a way I can understand. It's all full of vocals and vowels, there is plenty of complete words.
Of course I have to get used to NOT constantly rewind to finally, after the third time or so, get what the host wanted to tell me.
Surprised, relieved, happy. Thanks, James.
And sorry, other one. Go to a trainer.
Soundbar is great for my projector room. I don't want wires going everywhere and the speaker on the projector sucks (obviously) so this was a great compromise. I really only watch TV or movies on it and I don't care about surround with that kind of media. I use headphones for gaming which sounds better than my old 5.1 ever did.
Does adding a soundbar introduce any input lag or synchronization issues? Are they any good for responsive gaming?
Thanks for putting a link for the video mentioned in this one...
Any speaker setup with rear channels > without. I have a cheap 200-dollar vizio soundbar with rear channels and its such an amazing experience vs my friend's yamaha HS8 for movies and other surround sound experiences.
Is there is some issue in audio stnc
Is it worth getting a large format display, or using digital signage, to game and work on? Ie: Samsung QH65H, or QM105D?
I remember once when I watched a TH-cam video by a guy with a really deep voice, the bass caused my desk to shake quite a lot.
Right on time, I'm planning to get a soundbar but I want the subwoofer to be external and not integrated so I can put that thanggg right where I want :)
2:33 - Ouchhh!
Has the optical audio connection really that far behind? I guess fiber connects are lower bandwidth things, like streaming.
Could I use a soundbar in place of my 5.1 pc speakers or should I set up my speakers on my tv
A short list of good bang-for buck setup suggestions for increasing levels of performance would add an awful lot to videos such as this. Also be a concrete way to address the "it depends" effect for a large number of viewers.
which sound bar i should get? Does anybody have any recommendations for me??
I got my soundbar because lack of space and it was really good priced. Original price was 600 euro and I got it for 250 with extra satellite speakers which costs 200 on their own and 1 year TIDAL HiFi which is also 200+ for a year.
Love this guy more videos with him please.
I was thinking about getting an LG 2:1 DTS X soundbar but it has an audio format of Dolby digital. I heard that Netflix and prime doesn’t support DTS X. Do you know what that means?
They're just different audio formats. DTS usually sounds better because it is mastered louder and more dynamically vs Dolby. DTS:X is simply a take on DTS where you have height channels, similar to Dolby Atmos.
It's great that popularity of soundbars is promoting more advances in sound engineering in order to bring to them the possibility of audiophile/reference grades of sound reproduction. However, traditional setups will remain the better value for getting great sound quality, while also providing an upgrade path for exceptional sound reproduction. And hopefully these new sound technologies get applied to the components of traditional setups.
I bought the HK N850 soundbar for $500 (retail $1000). But after seeing this, I'm not sure if I should sell it and get a real surround sound system. Money and space is not an issue for me. Would an actual surround sound system be better for the cost/performance?
I HIGHLY recommend getting a sound bar if you have a multiple devices. But not just a soundbar, get one that's comes with a separate Bluetooth subwoofer. It's an absolute game changer. First of all the sound bar gets extremely loud. If I want the base, it's there. Secondly, you can connect multiple devices easily. I have my tv and computer right next to each other so I only have to worry about one audio system. It has so many ports ranging from auxiliary, HDMI, optical, and even USB. It also has Bluetooth and comes with a remote allowing for easy control and switching from one syatem to another. I mainly use my computer and tv, never at the same time though so I don't even have to worry about switching inputs, mine does it automatically.
Yes it can be expensive, but I've used mine every single day and have never once run into a problem with it in the 3 years I've had it now.
Edit: I also want to add that they take up very little space as it can just sit under your tv, or you can even mount it under your tv on the wall
I had gotten Bose soundtouch 300 one year ago, they are amazing!