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I've no idea what is good and what isn't.
Looking to replace my ageing 2.1 setup.
What do you guys recommend.
Looking to replace my ageing 2.1 setup.
What do you guys recommend.
£500 sounder recommendations
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Well below your budget but I picked up a refurbished Sonos Beam Gen 1 direct from Sonos for £269. Came in original box with cables and condition of unit was basically brand new.
I've just been using TV speakers for years and as it was my first foray into a soundbar, so I didn't want to spend too much money in case I didn't like it.
Wow.
Makes a big difference for TV and I was watching a Marvel film last night on Disney+ and it sounded epic.
It now also doubles up as my Radio and HiFi as it can stream BBC Sounds and Youtube Music/Spotify, all voice controlled via Google Assistant. I'm even tempted to pick up a couple of Sonos One speakers and have a true 5.1 set up now.
I'm not an audiophile and there might be better brands out there, but I'd recommend anything from Sonos based on my recent purchase (Beam Gen 2 is within budget at £425).
I've just been using TV speakers for years and as it was my first foray into a soundbar, so I didn't want to spend too much money in case I didn't like it.
Wow.
Makes a big difference for TV and I was watching a Marvel film last night on Disney+ and it sounded epic.
It now also doubles up as my Radio and HiFi as it can stream BBC Sounds and Youtube Music/Spotify, all voice controlled via Google Assistant. I'm even tempted to pick up a couple of Sonos One speakers and have a true 5.1 set up now.
I'm not an audiophile and there might be better brands out there, but I'd recommend anything from Sonos based on my recent purchase (Beam Gen 2 is within budget at £425).
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Someone is selling wharfedale 9.1 system for £150 on avsforum add a avr and have a good system whichll outclass soundbars and be upgradeable
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Think of all the movies you've watched on crappy TV speakers could have enjoyed with soundbar.
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I know, tell me about it!
Wished I purchased one a lot sooner.
Hence why I'm now watching the Marvel films in timeline order on Disney+.
Not gamed on the PS4 for a few days, so imagine that's going to sound pretty good as well.
Even my wife who is a complete technophobe loves it. She's always asking the Google Assistant for things and asking it to play music from artists she loves.
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I know, tell me about it!
Wished I purchased one a lot sooner.
Hence why I'm now watching the Marvel films in timeline order on Disney+.
Not gamed on the PS4 for a few days, so imagine that's going to sound pretty good as well.
Even my wife who is a complete technophobe loves it. She's always asking the Google Assistant for things and asking it to play music from artists she loves.
Imagine how great a 7.2.4 system will be haha
Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 7.1.4 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com
Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 HCP 7.1.4 Speaker Package, Walnut at AV.com
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I have been looking at the Gen 2 as I already have a Sonos 1 so in time could pick up a second for true surround.
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Beam plus 2 surrounds has been awesome for me don’t even need a sub (well I don’t anyway) I like the setup as you can add to it later so you don’t need to blow a wad of cash at once.
From reviews it does seem the gen 2 is worth the extra money but is getting quite pricey. A refurb gen 1 is probably best bang for the buck.
From reviews it does seem the gen 2 is worth the extra money but is getting quite pricey. A refurb gen 1 is probably best bang for the buck.