Best Soundbars to Buy Right Now in 2024 | TV Audio Upgrades for Every Budget
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
- We roundup all the best soundbars you can buy right now. From the budget-friendly models right up to wallet-busting, wall-shaking, ear-splitting Dolby Atmos extravaganzas like the Nakamichi Dragon, and everything in between. We cover all-in-one solutions, systems with subwoofers and a couple of soundbar alternatives to ensure you find one that meets your needs.
BUY THE SOUNDBARS
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🛒 Roku Streambar: amzn.to/3uMU8SJ
🛒 Vizio M213AD-K8: amzn.to/3NHfKa3
🛒 Polk Magnifi Mini AX: amzn.to/48az6Ma
🛒 Vizio M51AX-J6: amzn.to/488AY8j
🛒 Vizio M512a-H6: amzn.to/3RxhIfk
🛒 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra: amzn.to/3RyQMvw
🛒 Sony HT-A7000: amzn.to/47PdsNR
🛒 Yamaha True X 50A with True X 1A: amzn.to/41gJLTr
🛒 Sennheiser Ambeo Plus: amzn.to/46PItQz
🛒 Sony HT-A9: amzn.to/476hjVT
🛒 Sonos Arc: amzn.to/3RzQIf8
🛒 Sonos Era 300: amzn.to/3Ngaj1t
🛒 Sonos Sub: amzn.to/3Nf9Lsr
🛒 Samsung Q990C: amzn.to/47Jtk4u
🛒 Nakamichi Dragon: amzn.to/485TtdC
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🛒 Roku Streambar: howl.me/clbLxcd5IZd
🛒 Vizio M213AD-K8: howl.me/clbLxKKckx9
🛒 Polk Magnifi Mini AX: howl.me/clbLzTpXE4R
🛒 Vizio M51AX-J6: howl.me/clbLAt8qlVu
🛒 Vizio M512a-H6: howl.me/clbLAZfk5zK
🛒 Samsung Q930C: howl.me/clbLBox4hBq
🛒 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra: howl.me/clbLCob59eS
🛒 Sony HT-A7000: howl.me/clbLDepSLgk
🛒 Yamaha True X 50A: howl.me/clbLDZJD8nR
🛒 Sennheiser Ambeo Plus: howl.me/clbLEtXTatW
🛒 Sony HT-A9: howl.me/clbLFjec1HR
🛒 Sonos Arc with Era 300s & Sub: howl.me/clbLF14zxyp
🛒 Samsung Q990C: howl.me/clbLGoyKeZ5
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Roku Streambar Review: • Roku Streambar 3.1 Hom...
Vizio M213AD-K8 Review: • Vizio M-Series All in ...
Vizio M512a-H6 Review: • Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 D...
Yamaha True X 50A Soundbar: • Yamaha True X 50A Soun...
Sony HT-A9 Review: • Sony HT-A9 Home Theate...
Sonos Era 300 Review With Arc, Sub: • Sonos Rules Dolby Atmo...
Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 Review: • Nakamichi Dragon 11.4....
Nakamichi Dragon vs. Sonos: • Nakamichi Dragon vs. S...
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:24 Roku Streambar
02:20 Vizio M213AD-K8
03:54 Polk Magnifi Mini AX
05:00 Vizio M51AX-J6
06:20 Vizio M512a-H6
08:08 Samsung Q930C
09:26 Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra
10:04 Sony HT-A7000
10:21 Yamaha True X 50A with the True X 1A speakers
11:04 Sennheiser Ambeo Plus
11:46 Sony HT-A9
13:24 Sonos Arc with Era 300s & Sub
14:28 Samsung Q990C
15:02 Nakamichi Dragon
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I bought the Vizio M213ad-k8 last year based on your review and recommendation of it. I have zero complaints on the sound quality and impressive bass for what it is. The only gripe I have is it very occasionally will not turn on and it needs to be unplugged and "reset" and it works just fine again. I would recommend this to anyone who just wants a soundbar only.
I own the 930c and it is an amazing experience. Between the well balanced subwoofer performance and the Dolby Atmos effects, I am completely satisfied and blown away by it.
Samsung makes it that good??
I've got the 910C and I was wondering if the upgraded sorround speakers would work with this
@@toai2 Surprisingly, yes, they do. I have the 930B soundbar system and I just love it and blown away by it even after 1 year of daily usage.
Does it make your walls tremble 😮
@@yanijuarez2118 Yep. It makes my walls tremble. Depends on the scene. But, there is a scene from Netflix series Night Agent when there is an explosion on a subway and he (the main character) lies on the ground and there is a very very low frequency rumble in that scene. This is the show off when someone come visit and ask about the sound system.
Hi Caleb! I bought the M51ax-J6 with your recommendation 6 months ago and have absolutely zero regrets. The sound quality is fantastic and having 5.1 surround sound with virtual atmos (thanks to my slanted ceilings the up firing speakers would’ve been wasted on me) I can honestly say it’s the best setup for my situation. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
HOW DO YOU LIKE IT? i am about to buy it right now. I have a TCL Q7 tv and I LOVE IT. 10/10 perfect! But I tried their Q class 5.1 surround sound and the box and TCL website lied , it only has a 5.5 inch sub , not a 6.5 inch as labeled right on the box. A quick tape measure test and sure enough, it's only 5.5 inches.. LIES!!!! That alone makes me want something else. but the BASS IS NOT CONTROLLABLE enough. I have to crank the volume really loud in order to get the bass up. On your soundbar, m51ax-j6, are you able to keep the volume pretty low and crank the bass up really high? LOTS OF THUMP without the soundbar blaring loud?
Have the Vizio M512A-H6 with a 70" in the living room & WE LOVE IT. Fantastic.
As for the Vizio All in One - It's paired with a 55" in the bedroom & it sounds GREAT too.
Dialogue clarity is top notch. Got one for my daughter's apartment as well. Excellent simple solution for a very reasonable price.
How much did you pay for it? I can't find the price anywhere
@@stormysummer162 M512A-H6 $499. All in One $150 (as I recall - It's been a while)
I love the Vizio All-In-One. Especially with living in a one bedroom apartment, I didn't have really any extra room for any additional speakers or a subwoofer. The All-In-One does exactly what I need it to do! Great Recommendation!
I have the Vizio All-in-One soundbar in my family room. It’s a solid choice for a medium sized room. As he said, the stereo separation is pretty good and it surprisingly has great low end. I only use it for TV and movies. Music sounds subpar on it but for $150, it’s hard to argue.
Awesome video! I bought the Vizio M512a-H6 about six months ago and absolutely love it! It offers a really great Atmos and 5.1 experience. The fidelity of the sound also felt like a huge upgrade versus the basic LG soundbar I upgraded from. And the subwoofer is designed to be placed in the back of a room, making it way easier to set up in rooms where a traditional home theater wouldn’t work. For the price I feel like I’m getting way more than I should be.
Agreed I got it on sale for $300 one year and it truly does feel, look and sound more premium than it should for the price. And I got a Bose 600 for the bedroom when I sit in bed once in a blue moon. And it’s amazing. Mostly used more for music
Bought the Vizio M512a-h6 after watching your last Best soundbars video an im glad it still makes the list. What a great recommendation. Thank you
Did my dude just casually shred on the horn?? lol Love it!
hahaha, i was thinking the same thing.
always fun to stay up to date on your best list of soundbars, Caleb! thanks for putting together a list that pretty much allows an option for everyone. it's wild how much there is out there for anyone who wants to get into bettering their audio setup for tvs :)
Thank you!
I’m here because Caleb told me to tell you all about the Vizio All-in-One M213AD-K8 and, well, he ain’t wrong!
We have a smaller living room with little space for a subwoofer, so I bought the AIO per Caleb’s recommendation, and man oh man. I still can’t believe it was only $150. The audio fidelity is amazing. Dialogue is clear and crisp, and music sounds amazing. It also gets quite loud. The bass profile can’t quite match the low frequency rumble of a separate subwoofer, but, if you turn it up to 75% or so, it comes surprisingly close!
All in all, if you’re looking for a TV audio upgrade minus the sub, the M213AD-K8 is it. Enjoy.
im buying one now today because of these type comments 😅
Hey there, fellow Caleb fans! I bought the Vizio all-in-one soundbar almost exactly one year ago today, and I can confirm it sounds extremely impressive for its price! The clarity is exceptional and it can get ridiculously loud, so you definitely don't have to worry about volume. For those of you who have a JBL Flip 5/6, I'd say it's roughly equivalent to pairing two of those together in stereo, if that helps give you any reference. Anyway, hope this helped, and always a joy watching and learning from your videos Caleb! Happy holidays!
I've been wanting to get a soundbar but unsure how exactly it would improve the sound of my TV (Hisense U6k) and I actually currently have a JBL flip 5 that I use to play music so this comparison is perfect! looks like I'll be placing my order for the Vizio!
Comprehensive selection ! Both in range and in price ! No disappointments there ! Well done !
Get out of my head! I was just researching this on my own. THANK YOU! Also, major props for playing the actual trumpet intro!ff
Wow! Didn’t know Caleb had those trumpeting skills. I’m impressed! Merry Christmas all.
Hey Caleb! I’m a very quiet viewer of your channel and just came here to Thank you and your team for the awesome job you guys do. Kudos to the high production quality of all your videos. I watch them von Apple TV connected to my Sony TV and you guys rock!!
Thanks again for the awesome content, wish you and your team a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy holiday season!! 🎊 ❤
Wow. Thanks so much!
I own the Roku Stream Bar and the Vizio M213AD-K8 and I am very satisfied with their performance. They work great in TVs located in my bedrooms. In my main living room, I have the "older" Samsung Q950A, which sounds amazing. It's over 2 years old so I can only imagine how the newer models sound.
I enjoy your content and how informative it is. Keep up the great work!
I bought the Vizio soundbar for my office based on your previous soundbar reviews. For the price I absolutely love it. Thanks for the tip!
Awesome informative video
I have the q990b +S95c for the q symphony.
I can't be happier. It's loud with surround sound and atmos
Bought the Vizio M213AD-K8 for my apartment to match my 65" ULED. Sounds amazing! Bass was the biggest surprise, it kicks.
I currently have the Sonos system, and I absolutely love it! Going from movies to music is just natural. I passed on the Samsung 990C after much deliberation but multi room expansion sold me. Next the Dragon for a living room experience.
I have the Vizio M51AX-J6 combined with the Sony A80L 65" tv. Great sound for the price. I even got friends to buy it. They were skeptical at first until they heard it. Thank you for making this soundbar known Caleb. I have seen all of your content. Great job.👍👍
Vizio all in one was a great purchase thanks man! Had to return one cause there was an issue with the bar heating up too much but after a simple return it works wonders and for an apartment it’s the perfect easy solution.
Fun to watch. I have the Yamaha True X 40a (without subwoofer) and the two True X-Speaker 1A's. It was a very smooth experience connecting the set and the two rear speakers. It's a joy to use the speakers as multiroom speakers and as bluetooth speakers. They are battery powered and witching from multiroom/rear speaker to bluetooth with 1 single push on a dedicated button makes it such an easy process. I really like the concept.
Got an open box Q930C a few months ago for about 500€. Best deal of the year. Paired with the S95B, the setup is amazing.
Thumbs up for the flugelhorn alone!
And I have the Vizio soundbar connected to my U7K. Great budget combo that we’re enjoying. Even connect my metronome over Bluetooth for my trumpet practice.
I'm impressed you knew it was a Flugel!
@@Caleb_Denison degree in music with a minor in trumpet pedagogy. I better know it. 😂
@@Scjdrilldesigns ok, then! I better throw some progressions with a Picardy third in there or work on some tritone subs or something!
@@Caleb_Denison bii7 away!!!
Great video Caleb, I’ve been on the sonos ecosystem for years (4 ones, 2 era 300s, arc, and sub gen 2) so my ears are definitely tune for that Sonos sound. After trueplay and some suggestions from Peter Pee, the sonos arc surrounds system absolutely sound amazing for my living room cinema.
THE TRUMPET 🔥🎺
As a Sonos Arc with 300s and Sub owner, two comments:
1) The comment about "if music is a priority, get it" comment is very apt, and I think that makes it extremely versatile.
More importantly
2) Like the Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra, the Sonos Arc is also modular, meaning you can also buy only the bar upfront and then add different Sonos speakers and sub(s) later. As someone who originally thought I only had space for just a bar and was looking for Dolby Atmos to pair with an Xbox Series X, especially considering this was two and a half years ago, this was a MASSIVE selling point to me, and it was considered arguably the best "All-in-One Atmos standalone bar" at the time.
So if you're going to claim the Sonos Ultimate Immersion set may be your favorite system on the list, I think people should be aware that you don't need to drop the $2000-2500 upfront.
If you don’t mind me asking, what TV are you using with it, and have you noticed any lag with Dolby atmospheres audio? I use an Apple TV 4K so I am hoping there isn’t lag
@@ravantgarde1899 I have an LG CX. I can't say I've noticed any lag with Atmos, nor is it something I've ever thought was happening at least when using apps that support it. I do think there's a very slight delay on Xbox, but apparently that's an Xbox issue.
I have the Vizio all in one for our home bar. Wall mounted paired to 75" Sony X90J. Very impressive for the cost. Our living room has the q990b and we have 2 other rooms with soundboard so a reasonable sample size in the house.
Totally agree on the Vizio all in one sound bar, I've owned it for a few months and it's awesome
oh my god, that trumpet intro just melted my heart! 👏👏👏
Mine too!!💖
Watching this on my 1 of 500 Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6. Thanks for the suggestion!
I know one thing I won't be buying another tv without watching you first!you really know your stuff
I bought the Vizio all in one soundbar and it’s incredible. It’s highly detailed and has some insane bass. I agreed with your thoughts on just turning the bass down and it was perfect. The midnight mode also works wonders for when everyone goes to sleep. I’ve recommended it to everyone and people that have come over have been pleasantly surprised with the new addition to the set up!
It is blue tooth right
I have the Vizio M12a-h6 and I absolutely love it. It routinely goes on sale for $399 and every now and then you can catch it around $350.
I love the breakdown in terms of affordability. So well presented.
Bought the Vizio AiO but the unit I received had a ton of distortion. I reached out to Vizio and received a replacement model (clearly refurbished), it had a blown speaker, as evident with the fluttering of sound coming from one side. I reached out to Vizio again and requested a replacement (non refurbished model). I received the replacement (brand new) and honestly love it 🤞.
I just got the Vizio M213ad-K8 for my den TV and really like it. It replaces a Roku Streambar Pro that I moved to my bedroom TV and sounds noticeably better, even though the current Roku price is about $25 more.
I have a q990c got it for less than $900, its amazing such a product can deliver amazing sounds
I've been watching my refurbished 2017 Samsung MU6300 from Amazon for 6 years, so I finally ordered the 85" QN90C with the Sonos system this morning! Why wait since they're on sale right now, right? I'm excited about this new living room upgrade! Thanks for posting awesome content for everyone to compare all of this stuff and help us make informed decisions!
Just got the Roku sound bar. So good. its amazing. Will be getting the sub and maybe the other speakers later
Thanks so much. Love the videos,
I bought the Sennheiser Ambeo MAX a few years back and absolutely love it.... I have it connected to my REL HT-1205 Sub which works amazing.... I'm still trying to fine tune the sub settings CROSSOVER and LEVEL but even though it's not optimally tuned, it makes a huge different. Before I bought the sub the Sennheiser Ambeo MAX sounded amazing, highly recommend if it's within budget.
I have the Roku sound bar pro with the Roku subwoofer and 4 surround speakers and I just love the way it sounds, and with the Roku interface for movies and TV is a plus.
I bought the Samsung Q990C around Black Friday and have LOVED it. Unfortunately, I live in an apartment complex so I can't play it nearly as loud as I know it's capable of, but it's been phenomenal even at lower volumes. I particularly love the "Voice enhancement" setting when watching TV shows for improved dialogue. It really makes a huge difference.
Same, I don’t think I ever gone over 20 yet
@@skywalkies77 same here lol i usually use it around 15 when playing games during day time. the maximum i went to was 30 and i turned it down after 15-20 secs to not disturb my neighbour. i cant even comprehend how loud it'll be if i push it all the way to 80+
Voice enhancement makes everthing sound too tinny and high pitched to my ears
Agreed on the Vizio M213AD-K8. Sounds great, relatively inexpensive. Got it for my bedroom TV. Good full sound, punchy bass for not having a separate sub. Decent sound staging without any surround speakers.
My dad recently gave me his 55” TV. I got myself an Apple TV to pair with my HomePod mini and I really like the sound for my apartment
Excellent video Caleb! I am in the market for a sound bar and this is perfect timing.
I got the Nakamichi Soundwafe Ultra 9.2.4 the beginning of last year and I’m thoroughly impressed.
Just a headsup: i got the Q990C for 800 euros, it goes on sale very regularly so don't overspent. Also it really is a nobrainer for that price, it's an insane sound system
Should have also included the Samsung Q800c soundbar. It is just under 800$ and it sounds amazing and also the atmos effects are amazing. Not a lot of reviews of Q800c
I just bought the Samsung 930c a few weeks ago and love it. The wireless rear channel surrounds are just what I was looking for.
This thing packs a punch!!
I threw in a like for that trumpet 🎺 intro. That was awesome lol 😆 🎉 Happy Holidays all.
I love my Vizio M512a-H6. I got it on sale for $350 a little over a year ago and have never been disappointed by it
Can’t remember which Vizio I have but it came with the woofer and it’s great!
I have the Vizio all in one and I absolutely love it. Great sound and big bass out of this tiny box. Not full Atmos but like Caleb says this thing pulls off some amazing audio. Works great with gaming too. For $150 you can’t go wrong.
Hello I just got the sound bar the other day and I noticed that when it gets very basic the chassie vibrates. has anyone else experienced this with this sound bar or is the sound bar just maybe bad. it seems like when you bump off the base it gets a little bit vibrating at the chassy can't handle it.
@@stevensitessentials3281yeah keep the bass level at the default level (the solid 3 white lights in the middle when you adjust it) can also put it down a few pegs if needed. I put the bass level up 5 or 6 levels and it was way too bumpy and vibrating. I honestly leave the bass and treble at the middle default setting, have VRT:X and TvVOL off and the EQ setting on Direct, and it sounds great. I find it to be the most accurate sound you can get with this soundbar without all the processing
I bought the HT-A7000 (without subwoofer or surround speakers) and immediately returned it. Instead I bought the HT-A9 and this system is amazing. I later bought the bigger subwoofer too.
I can't really blame the HT-A7000 because it's just my apartment and tv placement that doesn't work with soundbars at all. On the left I have 7 meters of open space and on the right there's just 20 cm. And because I had no surround speakers I didn't got anything but "stereo". HT-A9 solved all of the problems, especially because you can also manually adjust where the TV is placed compared to the speakers and also where your listening position is too.
What happened the HT-A7000 not float your boat??? So many reviewers raved about it. I think with any of these small bars you need dedicated back surrounds and a sub. It’s that simple. That’s why the A9 is such a great option, you get 4 speakers with up firing capabilities, the virtual center is fine, but it would be cool if Sony offered a dedicated center if desired.
This video is GREAT and I would recommend it to anyone purchasing a soundbar!
Thank you. I don't have any soundbars, always wanted one. They just don't work with two 32" monitors on a desktop. Never had a TV, I just watch movies and listen to music on my Audioengine A5+. Maybe someday. :) Great review as always. Really enjoy the little mishap clip at the end.
I have the Sony AT-H9 with the SW5. I don't miss my discreet amplifier system at all. It is amazing.
Same here. Congrats
IDK why I'm watching this. You already talked me into the LG CX back in 2021 and it's sound is phenomenal with zero extra add-ons. It measures the room and calibrates itself from there using the Smart remote. Best TV I've ever owned.
Because we have fun here, that's why! Thanks for watching! And, hey, feel free to subscribe to my personal channel. Might be some content popping up there sometime soon!
I have the Sony HT-A7000 paird up with the Sony SA-RS5. It packs a punch with a good base and great surround sound.
My wife's 2022 Audi Q3 is fully loaded and came with a Sonos surround sound system. Let me tell you, it's amazing! And a lot of bass as well.
I picked up the Vizio M51H-j6 at Sams on Black Friday for $199, super glad you had it on your short list! it sounds pretty good hooked to the 77 in Samsung S89C i got at Best Buy on Black Friday!!
My first sound bar was the Vizio all in one, It was amazing but I replace just because I need it a set up with a subwoofer but I recommend it big time.
I a happy owner of Sony HT A9 for a year now and i love it. I recommend using it also with Tidal and sony 360 reality audio tracks.
I have the jbl 9.1 O believe and its been amazing. Nice sub and detachable speakers no wires needed. Ive also had the Sennheiser Ambeo and also have sonos.
ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL VIDEO.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SO MUCH HARD WORK FOR US ❤️❤️❤️
The Nakamichi Dragon cassette deck was a classic. Just sold my dad's one for £2500. Nice to see the name throwback.
Dude! The trumpet!! You killed it :) The many layers of Caleb!! Poet, punster, musician aaaannnddd the best tech and TV reviewer on the planet :) Appreciate you man!
Natural Comedian, also
I just purchased the Sony XR65X90L, so now…which budget friendly soundbar is best to purchase?🤷🏻♀️ thank you so much for all your reviews and info! You really helped me understand. Happy New Year!!🎉
Absolutely great and informative video Caleb!! I’ve been on the fence about the Roku StreamBar, your video has pushed me a closer to it. My only concern is how long this version of the hardware has been out for a few years now and theres but so much a software update can improve. Is there an updated hardware version on the horizon? Hardware updates to WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and eARC.
Thanks again for content, love your advice. Quick question: are the surround speakers for the M512a-H6 powered by the subwoofer just like the J6? If so, what is the length of the cord(s) that keep them all together?
This was one of the best video intros of all time. Didn't know you were a flugelhorn PRO! Love this channel! :D
I'm impressed with everyone who knew it was a Flugel -- including you!
Thanks Caleb. Absolutely addicted to your videos currently. Q930c is definitely what I'm going with.
Got my a95l on order and first thing in the new year I'll be getting that hta9 system to complete my dream set up
Imagine paying $4k for a soundbar with a 1 year warranty.
That’s bad! It should be at least 3 years if not 5.
@@harisjaved1379 And when the warranty runs out, what will you do? Smash it up after 3 years? You aren't exactly gonna swing around the room
I wouldn't buy a $4k soundbar regardless of the warranty. I have about that much (slightly more) in my discrete components and a soundbar can't compete. I do own soundbars and they are very convenient in limited space areas. For a home theatre though soundbars are inappropriate.
It's all in our head we manifest everything through our words
Apple customer… first time?
Pleased you appreciated the Q930C. I bought the Q930B last year in the black friday sales and the sound is amazingly good. Yes it's not quite as good as it's 990 bigger brother but your getting 90% of the quality for a significantly lower price. I paid the equivalent of 500 bucks for the 930B system last year and that was a steal.
Hey Caleb! Just a correction on the comment you made about the JBL soundbars, the Bar 800 & Bar 1000 have USB-C charging ports on their detachable speakers. I haven't had experience with the Bar 1300, but i'd assume it'd be included with that system too. Hope this helps, love the vids!
Was looking for a way to have sound with either my office monitor or projector and the Roku Streambar looks like a solid choice.
Great video Caleb thanks for that and a very merry xmas 🎅
I have the Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 and it is astounding. It supports most all of the current sound technology and has pretty fantastic bass without an actual sub-woofer. You should do a video on this unit. It's really that good.
Thank you for the great video. Since I know very little about soundbars, I am looking to replace my out-dated Bose Accustimass system with that HUGE subwoofer which has been taking up a ton of floor-space. Question, can you connect a soundbar (and sub) to a receiver or, do you even need a receiver?
I like how this video starts small and goes bigger and more expensive with the "what works best for you" message. Also, was hoping to hear your thoughts on the JBL Bar 9.1, as that's my top current choice and it's discounted 50% on Amazon right now.
Caleb, today I added a Panasonic DP UB820 Ultra HD player to my TCL 65" 65QM850 TV and my Samsung Q990C soundbar. I bought all of them on sale and came in under $2,500 for everything including 2.1 HDMI cables and a couple Ultra HD DVDs. If you are ever doing a video on sub $2,500 systems, these components work well together and should be on the list. I am stunned by the video and audio quality of this system for the money. Thanks for your advice on the individual components.
Great price but the tcl is definitely the weaker link
Nice! Thanks for the Christmas music!
I just bought the HT-A7000 with the additional wireless subwoofer for my X95L, good stuff
Very nice set up. I like you went lcd over oled. I feel like they're overhyped I miss my lcd tvs after owning 2 oleds.
Heads up most of the "top tier" JBL bars that have the detachable rears allow you to charge them via USB, so they don't need to be re-attached to the main bar. But still outclassed by alot of product here. Wish we had Vizio available to us in the domestic New Zealand market. Sweet intro btw!
I have the Sonos Arc with Eras 300s and two subs and it's worth every damn penny! BUY IT!
Thanks, love your videos and hard work. Wasn’t soundbars reviewed at the shootout? I can’t seem to find anything on that
I have the 2020 version of the Vizio m series all in one soundbar.. I think the only difference is it uses ARC and not eARC.. looks identical. Sounds totally adequate definitely an upgrade over tv built in speakers. I like that I didn’t have to deal with subwoofers and external surround speakers… I have other occupants in my house that might not like super crazy deep rumbling so for me it’s perfect.
What sounds better? The Senheiser with the sub or the Samsung Q990c?
Your videos sold me on the M51ax-j6
that trumpet shit was mad lit
Got a Vizio 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos system for $500 a couple of years ago (soundbar, 2 rear speakers, subwoofer) at Costco. This was the cheapest 5.1.4 system I had seen. Before that I had only been using TV speakers. This was an amazing upgrade.
Don’t compete brother … buy what’s optimum for you and leave it at that.
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Compete with who?
No idea what you are on about man, lol.
@@B_Ahmed1234 no offense brother , you are going on about how cheap your system was , I was just saying there’s nothing wrong with that at all .
Good price and if it Sounds good than that’s all that matters 👍🏼
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Ah, I understand now, no worries and thanks.
Yeah, I was originally planning to get just a $100 soundbar to hear dialogue more clearly. I never really thought sound was that important (I was wrong). I didn't know anything about dolby atmos and stuff, but I went down the rabbit hole when I was looking for sound bars. The system I got had a price cut at Costco, so I used my mother-in-laws membership to order it online. I never had surround sound before at home, so it was a big change to my movie/tv/gaming experience.
I just got the Sony HT-A9 with an SW5 subwoofer because it seemed like the best setup for my needs. I've only tested it out a little bit with a couple of movies but so far, it blows my old Nakamichi Shockwafe SSE system out of the water in terms of ease of use and immersion. I got the HT-A9 and subwoofer used off eBay for a much lower price and so far no problems with connectivity or sound cutting out. Films like Jurassic Park and Goldeneye sounded awesome with it. I personally use the sytem with Immersive AE, Auto Sound and Voice setting all on as I felt that sounded the best. The phantom center is pretty good but sounds a little vague especially when music in a movie is blaring so I found the Voice setting to be an improvement.
I previously tried the Samsung HW-Q990C and ended up not liking it as I found it too loud, hard to set up and use, the remote was lousy and the display was almost impossible to see. I returned to Amazon and got my money back. The HT-A9 so far I can definitely recommend it.
Thanks again for great information. I have the HTA9 with SW5 woofer. I do like it a lot for spacial sound but feel it lacks a little in clarity some how. I was looking at the Sony receivers with spacial 360 built in. Have you tried this with good wired speakers. Im curious if any receiver and quality separate speakers would be better to the point of justifying the work and upgrade. Thanks again
I have the Vizio all in one soundbar for a bedroom tv. It's great for dialog and even good for streaming music. Everything I need and nothing I don't.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 and 2x Era 100's for me. Under £1000 here in the UK and unmatched for their size to performance levels. The wifi pairing, and the experience as a whole is unbeaten.
We bought a Samsung Q990C about a year ago for $1100 and I cannot complain. For movies, this thing really sounds incredible. Paired with my 65" B7 OLED, it was great. Now even better with the 65" Hisense U8N :) Brightness over darkness in a bright room wins.