A 5.1 separates system better than Sonos
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OP - You could also look into the Sony Bravia quads if you didn't want to run wires. Just another option to consider. I recently bought the system and did demo some 5.1 systems around the same budget and actually found the quads to be more immersive.
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Which sub is yours?
His sub is bigger than yours.
Totally agree with this, if you want stereo then get a good 2 channel system.
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To be fair, he didn't say it was cheaper, he said it was his cheapest.
There's a lot of hyperbole being thrown around both ways here.
Sonos will be simpler to setup, but a properly setup eARC receiver is very easy to use. I don't have to touch my receiver when using my TV / blu ray player, it all just works. I could.use voice control as well if I wanted.
I've not had Sonos myself but family members really like theres, and the sound quality is decent imo.
That said, for a dedicated room, you can get a better experience for the same or less money with separates.
There's some bargains to be had with second hand speakers which don't change all that much year to year.
I also wouldn't count out Atmos for a dedicated room (even if you don't install to begin with). I've got a 5.1.4 setup and the Atmos adds an extra dimension in well mastered films.
Definitely worth trying to get a few demos if you are not convinced though.
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I wouldn't pay £2.3k for any soundbar setup to be honest. You can often get Samsung's latest flagship soundbar system for around £700 every year once the offers start.
Of course, you can get more out of a separate system for the same money, but I wouldn't bother again unless I had a dedicated room.
Of course, you can get more out of a separate system for the same money, but I wouldn't bother again unless I had a dedicated room.
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Any sub is bigger than one which doesn’t exist
Thanks folks, didn’t mean to start an argument. The 5.1 AV system needs more thought so I’ll listen to a few systems.
The Q Acoustic 5000 series look interesting as even though it’s a dedicated room, I want it to look good.
I’m confused by how much the price of receivers varies and what the higher priced ones actually add.
For now I’ve picked up an Arc with a view to swapping it out for an amp/speakers in the future. It can replace the Beam in the living room if I do that
The Arc sounds fantastic (to me at least) but I did need to use an HDFury Arcana to get Atmos, DTS-MA passed directly to the soundbar. Sorting that out made an enormous difference. I’ve had to do this with three TVs so far, at this point I think Sonos should probably buy them and integrate the tech into their sound bars as it’s night and day.
The Q Acoustic 5000 series look interesting as even though it’s a dedicated room, I want it to look good.
I’m confused by how much the price of receivers varies and what the higher priced ones actually add.
For now I’ve picked up an Arc with a view to swapping it out for an amp/speakers in the future. It can replace the Beam in the living room if I do that
The Arc sounds fantastic (to me at least) but I did need to use an HDFury Arcana to get Atmos, DTS-MA passed directly to the soundbar. Sorting that out made an enormous difference. I’ve had to do this with three TVs so far, at this point I think Sonos should probably buy them and integrate the tech into their sound bars as it’s night and day.
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Thanks folks, didn’t mean to start an argument. The 5.1 AV system needs more thought so I’ll listen to a few systems.
The Q Acoustic 5000 series look interesting as even though it’s a dedicated room, I want it to look good.
I’m confused by how much the price of receivers varies and what the higher priced ones actually add.
For now I’ve picked up an Arc with a view to swapping it out for an amp/speakers in the future. It can replace the Beam in the living room if I do that
The Arc sounds fantastic (to me at least) but I did need to use an HDFury Arcana to get Atmos, DTS-MA passed directly to the soundbar. Sorting that out made an enormous difference. I’ve had to do this with three TVs so far, at this point I think Sonos should probably buy them and integrate the tech into their sound bars as it’s night and day.
Typically the higher end AVR's have
More power, more coaxial/optical/analogue HDMI inputs, second HDMI out, zone 2/3/4, additional subwoofer out, better room EQ/room EQ app support, more channels of amplification 5/7/9/11 etc, front wide supportb better build and component quality, larger PSU more efficient heatsinks.
You didn't mention room size, but use this to help with subwoofer choice. ie no point getting a small sub ie BK Gemini in a large room
How much subwoofer output capability do you need in your system?
Dear AVF members The table below lists CEA-2010 output rated subwoofers in order of their estimated ability to support user listening levels (relative to reference) in rooms of varying sizes. For some it may be self-explanatory but if you would like to know how to use the table and how and why...
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I'll remember that when I'm moving my 70kg subs will make it lighter
OK cool, thanks. Are Sony AVRs good? I’ve been looking at the TA-AN1000. Generally I like Sony gear (that said TV this wil go with is is a Samsung S90C as I couldn’t bring myself to pay the additional Sony tax).
Room is 4.8mx6m. Sofa is about 4m from the TV.
Room is 4.8mx6m. Sofa is about 4m from the TV.
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Never owned Sony AVR
For that room size probably looking at one 12" ported box. Or if you want to go duals a couple of 10" ported boxes.
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I bought a BK monolith + for £250 second hand that would blow a Sonos sub out of the water plus my amp and bookshelves for a fraction of the price
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yeah but is it wireless, made from plastic, has 6" woofers and weighs less than a packet of crisps?
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And combined all my subs weigh 270kg haha
My made up system weights 9 million kg.
You are are still spouting nonsense about a system you've not listened to.
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OP suggest you go to avforums instead for audio equipment talk.
What does that have to do with the price of fish?
As I said the last time you mentioned something similar, the key difference is I've met people on this forum, in my M3. And I don't go posting in other car marque threads saying their chosen brand is trash without ever trying said brand.
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
Edit, found the post lol.
Post Your Home Cine & HiFi Kit...
So, the OP has already posted they were on a budget to get the room in the great place it is now. Then you in "great wisdom" then tells the OP he should spend The best part of upgrading to Nearly £18,000 worth of speakers :eek: I fully expect you have not even heard this speaker set up, i doubt...
forums.overclockers.co.uk
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