Hi Everyone,
I am in a quandary at the moment. I just purchased a 85" Qled Samsung TV and thinking about which speakers should I buy.
Should I get bookshelf speakers or a soundbar to go with the TV?
I can see Amazon has a special with Edifier speakers and the one I like the look of comes with a sub woofer:
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B087CPPHBB/?th=1
What is your experience in soundbars and bookshelf speakers?
Which type do you recommend?
Soundbar any day of the week.
The cheaper ones (<$300) are pretty crap
if you hit the $450+ bracket one with dolby atmos (i have a Q600A and it goes well) then you'll be laughing.
The Edifier's sound great, but if you're watching movies i'd go down the soundbar atmos route.
I have a Samsung HW-Q950A for my LG tv in a closed room and will definitively recommend it any day. It comes with a subwoofer and 2 remote satellite rear speakers.
A friend have it with an 85 inch Samsung tv in an open living room and still it is very good.
The newer version Samsung HW-Q990B have been on sale for $1300; so may be worth waiting for a boxing day sale if you are ok to spent that kind of money.
Not a fan of soundbars because they look stupid, and people unconsciously overrate their sound quality because they're surprised that a decent sound comes out of a single skinny speaker.
I use an ancient Sony surround sound receiver/amplifier (with 3 bookshelf speakers & subwoofer), which cost $50 on gumtree, combined with a massive pair of even more ancient Pioneer floor speakers that cost $30 at Cash Converters.
The sound is far better than any subwoofer I've heard.
The floor speakers also look great because they're big enough to hold a large plant, so that my TV doesn't look horrible by itself in the middle of the living room.
With you
Just picked up a stonking Jensen 5.1 system with an onkyo amp for $500.
The sound from a soundbar is utterly embarrassing compared to a decent second hand amp/speaker set up .
And am also picking up an onkyo 5.1 system with a Yamaha amp next week (for man cave) for $350. Again, great sound
Your comment has inspired me. What are the search terms you use when looking for second hand systems? And how do you define what is a good purchase?
Thanks everyone, I ended up getting the Samsung HW-Q600B/XY Q-Series Soundbar 3.1.2ch True Dolby Atmos DTS Wireless Sub for $331.55 (with 17% off ebay plus voucher).
Currently going for $349 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/234669591210. I appreciate your comments, hopefully it will go well.
Cheers,
You don’t have to connect the sub, do you?
From looking at the manual, the subwoofer and soundbar require their own power. It appears that the subwoofer is paired to the soundbar.
How big is your room?
If for movies and TV mainly, I would probably go for something like this.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/738982
If you listen to music more, then the 2.1 from Edifier would be also a good option.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Edifier-S360DB-Bookshelf-Subwoofer…
If 90% music, and some TV, then these would be your best option under $1000.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Edifier-S3000PRO-Lifestyle-Bookshe…