Was looking for a cheapish soundbar. Found this one which has some pretty good reviews, and at $479, its much cheaper than anywhere else I could find.
YT review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZxULoX94Qs&t=8s&ab_channel=…
Other Reviews:
https://www.whathifi.com/au/reviews/jbl-bar-50-multibeam
https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/jbl/bar-5-0-multibea…
https://www.cnet.com/reviews/jbl-bar-5-0-multibeam-review/
If you spent that much on a oled, get a decent Yamaha or better surround. IMHO sound bars are junk.
That's a good point. How about something like this? https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/yamaha-musiccast-ysp-2700…
Got YSP2700 recently on a price match from JB at an excellent price.. I still can't believe it.. :) https://ibb.co/tX16xhy
I am loving it.
@mgexiled: just call them and ask for price match for David Jones ;). It was on sale and in stock other day and was at $447 https://www.davidjones.com/71-ch-wi-fi-sound-bar-ysp2700b-21…
@iamtheroot: Called two stores and they won't price match as they say the stock is not available to purchase online at david jones
@iamtheroot: Thanks so much for your post. Ended up getting the YSP 2700 from David Jones for $402 as it was floor stock but excellent condition otherwise.
Probably something more like this when they are on sale
https://www.harveynorman.com.au/klipsch-cinema-600-45-inch-3…
@cute as duck: It's the issue if you want good sound out of thin bars, not that many that sound good and also look good haha
@mgexiled: I am curious why this Yamaha 7.1 sound system only includes 2 pieces. I thought it should be set up like this
https://thehometheaterdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Sur…
@ntienvu: No soundbar is actually surround sound like your diagram, they all use virtualised speakers. Literally stereo speakers would sound better than nearly every soundbar as they are actually 2.0, while most soundbars don't even do physical 2.0.
These soundbars use software and directed speakers to attempt to bounce sounds off of objects/walls back to you. It's incredible what they are trying to do, and it fits the market where people might not care much about sound quality, but just want lots of bass and a slim bar instead of a bunch of speakers.
I sold my old q850 soundbar for a set of bookshelf speakers (edifier S3000PRO for $550), I would reccomend them over the simple front only soundbar any day of the week, even the "7.X.X" soundbars.
I got a Yamaha surround system in 2004, and I can't think of a reason to change it out even now. I am not associated with JB, I don't know why OzB says I am.
Words of advise, do not expect big bass, even any bass, these sound bars are too small in volume to accommodate the space required for extreme bass.
Sound bars are simply a light enhancement replacement to TV speakers.
Agree. This is on sale for $425, with real 5.1
https://www.harveynorman.com.au/yamaha-5-1-channel-home-thea…
This was on sale for ~$600 for ages. I got one for a second setup and again, way better than a soundbar
https://www.harveynorman.com.au/yamaha-ns51-series-5-1-chann…
random question, would karaoke be good on that 5.1 system or would it damage it.
Depends on your voice haha
It's a very sturdy system I shook the walls. Unless you turn it up ear bleedingly loud you won't damage it
If that subwoofer is the same as the JBL 3.1 then it's got decent bass - just depends on room placement.
@Super64 my living room is approximately 6.5m x 5.5m.
I put the TV and the sound system (to be purchased) in one of the corner.
I would appreciate to hear your suggestion on what is the best soundbar for this room placement?
My room is 6 x 4.5m with 2.6m ceilings. TV/soundbar in the middle of the longest wall (wall mounted). The sofa on the opposite wall. I placed the subwoofer the left rear corner about 10cm away from the walls.
@ntienvu: Correct, I got the 3.1. Was posted here on OzB for $375 from Big W. But I believe the 2.1 version has the same subwoofer - only difference is that the soundbar has a centre channel on the 3.1 but does not have a centre channel on the 2.1.
I bought this from JB Hi-Fi on First Responder Day for $407 as I did not want to have a separate sub for the kids to break!
The bass doesn't rattle the windows, but it's better than I expected and miles better than the standard speakers on my Sony 9500H TV.
Have been in the market for a medium range soundbar to match the new LG BX 65" OLED. Think I might bite the bullet on this one.