Soundbars - Recommendations?

missmelb on 07/08/2016 - 08:26

I'm looking at a soundbar for my tv as I'm fed up with all the wires with my surround system with kids.

I was looking at purchasing the Bose Solo but noticed the reviews weren't great, so thought I'd take a look at the Cinemate 15. The sound was much better but I noticed that it doesn't have bluetooth capability or wi-fi. Whilst this isn't exactly necessary, I thought it would be nice to have. I also have a panasonic tv and was wondering whether I should keep it consistent.

What are your thoughts? Is Bose the best option or do you have some better recommendations for me? Pricewise, I obviously don't want to get the best price but don't want to compromise on sound quality. So below $900 is ideal.

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  • missmelb on 08/08/2016 - 07:47
    +1

    Anyone able to help with advice at all?

  • Nugs on 08/08/2016 - 08:29

    we have a Sony soundplate 2.1ch 170W HTXT1 sound 'plate'. very happy with it. was only $25ish at half price damaged box sale as found on here

  • shertiger on 08/08/2016 - 09:11

    Defo worth listening before buying. I found the sonos performed very well and has a good app with sonos providing regular updates. Denos also sounded good but app may not be at the same level.

  • BucketsJackson on 09/08/2016 - 16:14

    Paid $600 for this at JB Hifi in April.

    http://www.sony.com.au/product/ht-nt3

    Absolutely impressed by it and really surprised at how good it was. I'm no audiophile, but it has improved my TV, movie and gaming experience tenfold. It sits in a 4.5m x 4m room/mancave/theatre and really fills the room out and I'm very content.

  • budeliao5683 on 11/08/2016 - 22:43

    Yamaha Yas-103. Trusted brand. Built to last.
    Spec:
    http://au.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/dvd-players/ya…

    Review:
    http://www.trustedreviews.com/yamaha-yas-103-review

  • Triple J on 11/08/2016 - 23:24
    +1

    Choice magazine just reviewed soundbars a week ago only 4 were recommended. The two that are in your price range are LG music flow HS8 (rrp 999 )slightly higher than your budget & Cambridge audioTV5 $649 the last one had a good review by a choice member but advised buying the best cable audio such as toslink or 3.5 jack either around $65.

  • Tech and cars on 15/08/2016 - 15:37
    +1

    I've got a cinemate 15. I love it. Sound Quality is amazing out of it. They often pop up for $700 from the $830 RRP.

    Bluetooth - not required for me. I have an apple TV, which I 'airplay' from my phone through the TV (which plays through the speakers). Works perfectly. You can save a bit of money and buy a chrome cast to do the same thing.

    If bluetooth is critical : http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/bose--174%3B-bose--174%3… or https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/accessories/logi…

    Good luck :)

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