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Title: Sound bars
Post by: Rhyso on 27 December 2012, 09:42
Not interested in a full system as the layout of our living room is not favourable and I hate wires being all over the place

So my question is, does anyone have one and if so what brand do yo you and your thoughts  :smiley:

There seems to be a large variety in price  :undecided:
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 27 December 2012, 10:55
Was also thinking of one, this one is on my shortlist:
http://www.very.co.uk/samsung-hw-e450-sound-bar-with-wireless-subwoofer/1115168646.prd?browseToken=%2fb%2f4294959794%2c4776%2fpromo%2f22400012
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: Rhyso on 27 December 2012, 12:36
Cheaper on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-HW-E450-Soundbar-Subwoofer-Compatible/dp/B007L3ZO6O/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1356611656&sr=1-1

Looks a tidy bit of kit.  Think I may pop to somwhere like Curry's and hear them in action  :undecided:
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: Wazzzer on 27 December 2012, 14:00
I'm also looking to get one of these as I CBA having a massive system due to the same reasons as you Rhys

Telly speakers are a bit rubbish these days. I also have my telly wall mounted but at an angle so I need to mount it to the bottom of the telly
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: Rhyso on 27 December 2012, 15:34
I was looking at this one although something with bluetooth or wireless would be ideal as my iPhone isnt suitable for the supplied connectors

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Orbitsound-T12v3-Spatial-Stereo-iPhone/dp/B005SPBQD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1356622286&sr=8-1
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: VW BUSH on 27 December 2012, 15:55
Bose sound bar is excellent, one wire to your tv and a power lead.
Great sound and build quality, as you would expect from bose
At around £1200 though you need deep pockets :grin:
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: bobotheclown on 27 December 2012, 16:01
bose solo is excellent choice
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: T_J_G on 27 December 2012, 17:13
I've been looking into this. Want one with a subwoofer as well.
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: bobbarley on 27 December 2012, 18:23
I'm trying to persuade my dad to buy a cheap one for his lounge as the sound on his Philips television is absolutely awful. 

It's worth checking out the classifieds section on avforums.com for some second hand bargains.  I managed to bag a Pioneer amp, Yamaha sub and Tannoy speakers for under £200.  I bet someone will be selling a soundbar at a reasonable price  :smiley:
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: bobbarley on 27 December 2012, 18:25
What about this?

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=LG+NB3520A&hl=en&safe=off&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.d2k&bpcl=40096503&biw=1219&bih=588&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=13546518134618756560&sa=X&ei=KZLcUNGSFe-M0wWW3oCwCg&ved=0CFgQ8wIwAA
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: Rhyso on 27 December 2012, 18:51
Cheers on both counts Nige :afro:

That LG one looks sweet!! And almost half price too at Currys!!

And after a bit more reading, suffers from lack a lack of inputs  :undecided:
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: bobbarley on 27 December 2012, 20:15
What inputs are you looking for, and budget?
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: T_J_G on 27 December 2012, 21:03
Have you tried Richer Sounds?
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: Rhyso on 27 December 2012, 21:03
What inputs are you looking for, and budget?

At least HDMI from the reading ive done  :undecided:

Budget not sure hence why I was asking advice but most likely no more than £250  :undecided:  not made of money  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: bobotheclown on 27 December 2012, 21:04
I've been looking into this. Want one with a subwoofer as well.

We were watching dark knight rises on it and believe me there is enough bass. That's what good about Bose they deliver good sound without going the obvious route
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: bobbarley on 27 December 2012, 21:29
Have you tried Richer Sounds?

Indeed, my first stop for AV equipment.

http://www.richersounds.com/products/hi-fi-separates/speakers/soundbars
Title: Re: Sound bars
Post by: Ess_Three on 27 December 2012, 21:56
Not interested in a full system as the layout of our living room is not favourable and I hate wires being all over the place

So my question is, does anyone have one and if so what brand do yo you and your thoughts  :smiley:

There seems to be a large variety in price  :undecided:

I have a Yamaha YSP-40D of a few year old vintage...and its great.
Decodes DD/DTS 5.1 via HDMI/Optical/Coaxial and drives 2 x external Subs.
It's a cracking piece of kit...not cheap, admittedly, but worth it.

(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z72/Ess_Three/AV%20Stuff/IMG_1229.jpg)

The flat panel speakers are awful, and like you, I didn't want speakers/wires everywhere in my living room.