SOUNDBAR vs RECEIVER vs SEPARATES - Which Home Theater is Best for YOU?

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024

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  • @yeh-ernpoh7511
    @yeh-ernpoh7511 Před 3 lety +23

    I am surprise this video isn't getting more views and likes. It is the most informative, understandable, and entertaining home theater rundown there is on CZcams.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety

      What a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much! 🙌

    • @iwinter1811
      @iwinter1811 Před 2 lety

      I agree and with some humour too haha, I was thinking of getting a Soundbar like a Sony or Yamaha thinking it will sound fantastic compared to my old work of receiver and save money and no. Hopefully some vids on brands. Great information on this site

    • @teinh22a
      @teinh22a Před 2 lety

      It's cuz of the burping...

  • @supernova82
    @supernova82 Před rokem +1

    I have been researching about the different home theatre components, and this was the perfect video to fill the gaps and help me connect the dots.

  • @Drebo1971
    @Drebo1971 Před 3 lety +6

    This was so clear and made a lot of sense. I have a sound bar and surround speakers now and one day want to upgrade. This made the different options easy to see. Especially the part about pre outs and separate amplifiers. Thank you!

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety

      You’re very welcome! Glad I could help!

  • @SanFranSicko
    @SanFranSicko Před 3 lety +2

    Dude your videos are amazingly clear and informative, it's criminal you don't have more subs. Keep it up man!

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety

      Thank you very much, Mark! Kindness like yours means so much in this era of Internet trolls. 😊🙌🤘

  • @udaykumarvatti8380
    @udaykumarvatti8380 Před 2 lety +1

    I want to upgrade from a soundbar, this video gave me a blueprint to what I can go for. Informative and well put together.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 2 lety

      Thank you very much! And good luck on your home theater journey! :)

  • @elviwilliamvalenzuela7278

    This is hands down the best home theater video on CZcams. THE END

  • @mattpipke5716
    @mattpipke5716 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks you really make this stuff palatable for a noob like myself.
    A month ago I was shopping for a sound bar, then after seeing your first two videos on how to build a system under 999 then 1500 ... I decided to go that route.
    Now after seeing this video I understand why people go to that next step with multiple amps, a rack system away from the listening environment and all the other items, I didnt understand their advantages until this video.
    It didnt inspire me to expand my build or change a single thing, as I live in a small apt, BUt when I buy a house in a few years, I will then consider that expansion and move my current set up to my new living room but build a dedicated theater room in another part of the house.
    the system I am putting together has me pretty excited right down to the speaker wire and banana clips I am using, or the AVR cooling unit, etc..
    I feel like for my space, budget and experience I am building my dream set up at this level, in part, thanks to you.
    Keep them coming I enjoy learning about this stuff.
    I spent just under 7k on this set up with a lot of savings, it easily could have been 9k had I not shopped the heck out of everything.
    This budget included a 77" Oled tv and Xbx Series X as well.
    I am building a 7.2.4 / 9.2.2 Denon x3700H/Klipsch reference + 4 r-41M surrounds,/ 2) SVS PB-1000 Pro subs, Nimbus Monoprice wire, Sewell Banana clips, AC Infinity cooler, etc...that I am 100% positive is going to be the best sounding HT we have ever heard or had.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety

      Wow...thank you very much. It’s been a process to try and decide which topic to tackle next, so I’m very grateful for comments like yours that validate that I’m on the right track so far. 😀🙌
      Just FYI, I wrote a disclaimer in the video description of my “$3,000 setup video”, but the X3700H can actually only handle 7 ear-level speaker assignments. So having a 9.2.2 isn’t possible. Whoops. I’m learning as I go, too. 😄 But it CAN handle 7.1.4, so you’re good there. Denon just wants you to pay more $$ for a more expensive AVR to have your “wide” channels. Go figure.
      Your system sounds like it’ll be just insane, tho. Good for you, being a price-watch hawk and deal finder. That’s the way to go. I’m excited FOR you, once you get that dedicated theater room. 💯🤘

  • @curtismariani6303
    @curtismariani6303 Před rokem

    I had been running a 5.1 set up for over 20 years (with the occasional AV receiver upgrade) and was really happy with it. However once Atmos content started to become more available, I felt it was time to upgrade. I’ve recently managed to squeeze a 7.1.4 setup into my living room as part of a downstairs renovation which included adding some additional sound dampening layers and ceiling isolation. I’ve had to make some slight compromises on speaker placement, but overall I’m really happy with the result. It’s as close as I’m going to get to a home cinema with the size of property I have. My next move is to add a dedicated 4K blue ray player (currently using PS5) and then I may look at a dedicated amp for the front 3 speakers. Though space and plug sockets is becoming a real issue 😱. It is so tough to find decent media units that look nice, I’ve had to modify the one I’ve had but it is at max capacity already.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před rokem +1

      Whoa! Congrats on the upgrades! And those are some excellent future goals as well. 🤘🎉

  • @pastaman6099
    @pastaman6099 Před 2 lety +1

    Imma be honest with one thing. "Balanced" XLR is just snake oil. If you're hearing interference in your speakers, just get shielded speaker wires. Don't have to unnecessarily break the bank on a pre-pro with XLR.

  • @PrezidentHughes
    @PrezidentHughes Před 2 lety +1

    I plan on getting a stereo receiver as a soundbar replacement. 99% of soundbars under $400 are only stereo anyway, but with less proficient drivers, aren't two-way, and can't stereo-image properly because of the fixed nature of the left and rights channels therefore they have to employ psychoacoustics which most TV's already have built-in anyway. So that's why I'm opting for a stereo receiver. Plus, I don't have the need for the many HDMI inputs, optical and coaxial inputs, and phono outputs of an av receiver. And a lot of lower tier av receivers have various HDMI problems anyway or you have to wait on "promised" functionality, so why bother, especially seeing as I'm not setting up a 3/5/7.1 surround system.

  • @neomis0119
    @neomis0119 Před 3 lety +2

    So according to this I’m at the top end of tier 3. 9.2.2 Dolby atmos receiver (pre outs)with a dedicated 3 channel amp for my front three. In an apartment. Yeah I’ll pass on stage 4 for a while, I don’t want to get kicked out, I actually chose my apartment to be a corner unit on the ground floor for this reason, I share 2 less walls for people to complain.

  • @2081calin
    @2081calin Před 3 lety +2

    Good information, I am already at the big leagues , I’m running a av Marantz 8805 + 2 8077 power amps going separates, it was the best decision I ever made I know they’re expensive but they worth it every penny

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome! I’ll be there some day!

    • @2081calin
      @2081calin Před 3 lety

      @@ealanosborne , it is night and day difference Believe me it’s worth it , thanks

  • @ENGBriseB
    @ENGBriseB Před rokem

    Got that right. They are very well made and a great sounding speaker the Wharfedale Diamond Range.12.3 maybe better sounding for the money against their bigger brother the 12.4.

  • @gliveron
    @gliveron Před 3 lety

    Absolutely best AV sound help video that I've ever watched. Great Job and Thanks!!

  • @junflores7143
    @junflores7143 Před rokem +1

    Hi Ealan. I enjoyed so much your CZcams videos. I recently purchased a Wharfdale Evo 4.4. I am planning to just setup a 3.1 system. So I already am planning to get an Evo 4.C as my center speaker and a subwoofer maybe on Black Friday, lol. Now, with all those speakers, can I just hook them up on an AVR or do I need Seperates as you discussed on this video. This is for music and movies to relax after stressful day at the office. Hope you can help me.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před rokem

      Yes, you can definitely just hook those up to an AVR to start with, since the recommended amp power starts at 25 and 30 watts respectively for those Wharfdale speakers.
      BUT…the 4.C can handle up to 150 watts, and the 4.4 can handle up to 200 watts, so I would have an eventual goal to utilize external amps that can truly push those speakers to where they shine. But I get it - everything is so expensive right now, so one step at a time. 😁🤘

  • @brng1755
    @brng1755 Před 3 lety +1

    I would recommend room Treatment after a simple 5.1 setup

    • @KyleRattay
      @KyleRattay Před 3 lety

      That’s what I did with a Denon 5.1 at receiver and infinity speakers on sale all less than 600$ 100 times better than any sound bar and better than any speakers I’ve had in my entire life plus 5 year warranty. Saved all the boxes too just in case.

  • @jayireland561
    @jayireland561 Před 3 lety +1

    Great channel! Looking forward to more content.

  • @Alex4SiliconValley
    @Alex4SiliconValley Před 3 lety

    I have a Yamaha 7.1 bookshelf speaker system at home and it sounds great for movies and music. But for everyday watching TV I use my Klipsch SoundBar 40 with subwoofer. It sounds so good I often think I have the Yamaha on. What I really like about this soundbar is that on the remote you turn down the subwoofer ease so if you want to watch TV and NOT wake everyone up you can do that. So it goes really low in volume or very high with good base from the sub. Its only an 8” sub too, But sounds good. Just like My Klipsch Pro Media 2.1 for my computer.

  • @sivakumaranantharaman8483

    Crystal and clear .. thanks

  • @stitchg6060
    @stitchg6060 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome job on this video. Thanks!

  • @Threedaysextension
    @Threedaysextension Před 3 lety +1

    Great info! Would like to see a budget home setup ( speakers & receiver) in your next video. Maybe $1,000 budget

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety

      You’re in luck! I already have one about

    • @Threedaysextension
      @Threedaysextension Před 3 lety

      Great! Man i love your channel. Making it more fun to watch with your sense of humor. Keep it up. In a year or two you'll get your million subs.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety

      @@Threedaysextension Thanks so much! These kinds of compliments are what keep me going! 😄 I’m trying to not be just another reviewer on CZcams, so I’m glad there are some out there who get a kick outta my wackiness. 😁🙌

  • @luanslabbert5316
    @luanslabbert5316 Před 2 lety

    So clear.. Made so much sense, I can now see sounds (Q_Q) Thank you!

  • @rayking507
    @rayking507 Před 2 lety

    Hi, has anyone tried the budget pre pro’s like IOTA and Tonewinner makes. And how do they compare to mid tier avr’s. Thank you.

  • @kfl611
    @kfl611 Před 2 lety

    The possibilities are endless if your budget is bottomless.

  • @d.ritzer
    @d.ritzer Před 3 lety

    For the ones that do not want to spend to much on a soundbar
    Some good active speakers with a sub out

  • @GeoFavTech
    @GeoFavTech Před 2 lety

    Need to do broadcasting they need ur unique point of view. Awesome to see that with audio reviews. Nice 👍!!

  • @richsmif
    @richsmif Před 3 lety

    Rather comical but loved it. I have a onkyo 607 from yesteryear and trying to work out what to get next and if it sounds better.

  • @surendraakula4738
    @surendraakula4738 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Video thanks for info

  • @rahuls4863
    @rahuls4863 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, this is so helpful :)

  • @jc74435
    @jc74435 Před 2 lety

    Yeah, just buy a good soudbar with dedicated sub and surround speakers and you'll get 95% of the home theater experience for a fraction of the price.
    Edit: having said that, I love to learn more about this stuff and would love to one day have a dedicated system. For now I'm waitinf for a Samsung Q950A, hoping it will give me a nice experience in my small apartment. Just subed to you channel so keepmthe videos coming

  • @sj460162
    @sj460162 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Im stuck between expensive seperates or all in one systems which include blueray, amp and speakers. Would you advise on whether an all in one system would be good enough at budget level?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! And maybe check out this video of mine (below). If you’re already thinking about getting separate components and wired speakers, there’s nothing wrong with starting small - even a 2.1 system with a 7 channel receiver to allow for expansion. 🤷‍♂️
      czcams.com/video/PSPY79TuVoY/video.html

    • @sj460162
      @sj460162 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ealanosborne Thanks bit im suddenly very sad to discover my old tv has no arc hdmi output to form the loop for hdmi formats like dolby plus and dts x. I only have optic.

  • @davoncci
    @davoncci Před 2 lety

    Amazing! Damn awesome video

  • @Pancake8274
    @Pancake8274 Před 2 lety

    Now I Know! Thanks for amazing explaination! Instant sub here.

  • @AD-zz1fr
    @AD-zz1fr Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, Love your content. Just wondering if there is a conversion device that can convert the height channel audio to be played to the surround back channels of an older non-atmos receiver? I have an older Pioneer SC LX72 and prefer to keep it if there's such a device rather than having to upgrade.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 2 lety

      No, sorry. The receiver itself will need to show the Dolby Atmos logo on it to be able to decode Atmos metadata properly. And I don't know of any device out there that could "upgrade" a legacy receiver to be able to decode Atmos.

  • @russ.tech2you
    @russ.tech2you Před 3 lety

    Very well explained and funny to boot...new sub

  • @sachd5121
    @sachd5121 Před 3 lety

    Very slick video. Nicely done

  • @mado0000
    @mado0000 Před 2 lety

    Great content. Thank you!

  • @julioli1168
    @julioli1168 Před 2 lety

    Excellent explanation Ealan. I wonder if you can advise me on this: My TV room is small, so for regular TV programming I use a Yamaha soundbar. For movies I have a blu-ray player to play DVDs hooked up to a 5.1 surround sound system. Today, I find myself watching more movies through streaming services. I am ready to upgrade to a Denon AVS-760h. How do I connect my soundbar and the speakers to the receiver if I wanted to operate the speakers separately? To watch regular TV using the soundbar and be able to switch to 5.1 speakers when I want to watch a movie.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 2 lety

      Hmmm...well, you could send 5.1 audio to your sound bar through your TVs optical (aka Toslink) output, since almost all sound bars have an optical input. So when you're watching TV, make sure and choose the "optical" audio setting. Then make sure your Denon S760h is connected to your TV via its ARC/eARC HDMI input. When watching movies through your smart TV's streaming platforms (Netflix, etc) make sure you choose the ARC audio setting, instead of Optical. Make sense?

  • @gregrichard9192
    @gregrichard9192 Před 2 lety

    Separates for the win

  • @dorelgradinaru1762
    @dorelgradinaru1762 Před 3 lety

    Great video. When I whin the lotto you and me will have some work to do. 😁

  • @angelcaraballo3002
    @angelcaraballo3002 Před 3 lety

    Awesome...very informative 👌

  • @monroethegreat7539
    @monroethegreat7539 Před 3 lety +1

    I need some advice, Am pretty new to Home Theater, I have The Denon AVR-X3700H, I am running all 9 channels, I do think the Denon AVR-X3700H is alittle under powered at 105 watts per ch, I was thinking of either Returning the Denon AVR-X3700H and getting the Denon AVR-X6700H, Or should I keep the Denon AVR-X3700H and get a external amplifier which will be better?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety +1

      Well, the X6700H has more power per channel, can handle front “wide” channels, slightly better processor, can process 13 channels instead of 11, has Auro 3D support along with Atmos and DTS:X, and other little bells and whistles like SiriusXM, Pandora and more zones if that’s your thing.
      But if you don’t care about all that, and just want to use it for movies and music mainly, I’d definitely go for external amps with your 3700H. Even the 6700H will benefit greatly from using external amps. It’s just a matter of if you care about Auro 3D or maybe someday having the option of a monster 9.1.4 system, etc. Then go for the 6700H. But I think the 3700H with ext amps is a better bargain. 🤘

    • @monroethegreat7539
      @monroethegreat7539 Před 3 lety

      @@ealanosborne ok thanks any external you would recommend?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety +1

      @@monroethegreat7539 Emotiva BasX line is literally the best bargain out there right now, but are sometimes sold out because of it. Here’s a link to the 7 channel amp, but they have a 2, 3, 4, and 5 channel as well. 🙌
      BasX A7 - emotiva.com/collections/amps/products/basx-a7-seven-channel-power-amplifier?aff=11

    • @monroethegreat7539
      @monroethegreat7539 Před 3 lety

      @@ealanosborne what do you think of the Marantz MM7055?

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety +1

      @@monroethegreat7539 Oh, well that’s getting into the big leagues, haha! 😄 It’s a great amp, and usually accompanies the Marantz AV7706, for example, which is a preamp…no internal amps whatsoever. That’s my goal sometime in the future - to have a preamp and ext amps instead of a receiver.
      But if you can swing an MM7055, hell yeah, go for that! 🤘

  • @oldsnwbrdr
    @oldsnwbrdr Před 3 lety

    I want a soundbar for simplicity but there isn’t one I’d buy right now. Some might sound good but they are all bug infested. Plus I’d really like to watch my DTS blu rays and there are very few eARC TVs that will pass through DTS via eARC.

  • @Zoranurai13
    @Zoranurai13 Před 3 lety

    God those drawings are way too cute

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks! Check out my Etsy shop that has some digital prints you could hang on your very own walls! 😄 🙌
      www.etsy.com/shop/ArtbyEalan

  • @alessimc
    @alessimc Před 3 lety

    Great stuff.

  • @fredsalfa
    @fredsalfa Před 2 lety

    I think I’ll just go to the movie theatre it’s all done for you there

  • @mohamedmeeran841
    @mohamedmeeran841 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic thanks❤🌹😊

  • @georgefitzhugh6455
    @georgefitzhugh6455 Před 2 lety

    Subbed!

  • @amalkatrazz
    @amalkatrazz Před 3 lety

    I guess no sense going high end if you live in a 30 sqm studio

  • @ParticFXDaniel
    @ParticFXDaniel Před 3 lety

    nice video ^^

  • @NeoDon1
    @NeoDon1 Před 3 lety

    My AVR cost me $2500 Marantz SR7015 Help!

  • @satsrunner6741
    @satsrunner6741 Před 3 lety

    You’re the Bill Nye of A/V

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 3 lety +1

      Damn straight! You’ve successfully identified my biggest influence. Education with humor! 😄🤘🙌

  • @lanojoseph
    @lanojoseph Před 3 lety

    Information overload 😂

  • @Pranav-vx6ox
    @Pranav-vx6ox Před 2 lety

    Omg why can’t literally ANYONE explain it like this. I swear most home theatre enthusiasts are the most smart ass people who will laugh when you ask you ask the basics. I’m a newbie to the sound systems. The best way to kill a hobby is to be rude to the newcomers. Makes sense why people are getting into sound bars even though AVR is superior.

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! I sure try and be inclusive to all home theater enthusiasts, from newbies to audiophiles 😁🤘

    • @Pranav-vx6ox
      @Pranav-vx6ox Před 2 lety

      @@ealanosborne damn you responded to me. Now I’m gonna have to subscribe 🤣. love your vids

    • @ealanosborne
      @ealanosborne  Před 2 lety

      @@Pranav-vx6ox Woohoo! 😁🤘