2.1 or 5.1?

[Richie]

I currently use just the crap TV internal speaker and so was thinking of improving it. The layout of my room means that I am around 6-8 feet from the TV however the couch is against the wall meaning that I cannot fit speakers behind me (unless you count a couple of inches behind me)

With that in mind, would I see any benefit in getting a 5.1 setup or would a decent 2.1 (soundbar and sub) be sufficient? I am no audiophile, Just looking to get a good experience.

What would be a good setup to get for around £250-£300?

ANy help appreciated

 

[Richie]

I appreciate the info guys as its WELL outwith my wheelhouse as they say.

For the point of moving the chair forward - unfortunately this is not doable as it would put the sofa right in the middle of the room and you'd be falling over it just walking through. Newer build house and the Living Room is about 15' long and 11' wide (width is the dimension from wall behind sofa to tv wall - going other way is not really possible due to windows and doors)

I'll have a look at Soundbars with separate Sub. As a lot of you have said - it will be much better over crappy TV speakers (TV is about 6 years old LG)

 

[Richie]

Lads c'mon now, everyone has their own preference and right or choice regardless.

Apart from the Sonos, is there a couple of other ones to look at?

As I said, I am no audiophile but would like to watch things like Lord of the Rings, Expanse and the ilk with sound more immersive than the TV speakers currently, if that helps people out?

Also - my TV has Optical Out and Component connections if that also helps as well as the usual HDMI etc