Sounds Bars

[macandy13]

Hi folks, I asked this question in the sound city section but was advised to post here instead. So basically I'm looking to get a sound bar to put behind my monitor as I'm not keen on cables running all over the place from speakers. I don't really have much of an idea on which to buy as I haven't really been interested in them until now so any suggestions and reviews would be great to help me decide.

 

[macandy13]

Thanks to everyone for the advice. I'm not to fussed about a sub and I know bass will be deeper with one. As for cable management I can keep tidy but would prefer minimal cables. Placement of the bar wouldn't be much of an issue, would think it would just look better but I could easily place it in front of my monitor. Nik, I quite like the look of that edifier has more than enough connection methods for what I was looking for

 

[macandy13]

Looks ok Soundbar that edifier. But looks and sound are 2 different things. i would never buy something like this offline without listening to it first what sounds good to one sounds poor to another. Better off getting advice from somewhere like richer sounds and getting demo's then taking someones word on the net. Even though Nik is helping and i doubt it will sound awful edifier do have a decent rep in there sound

Okay, I'll need to have a look and see what's near to me. Otherwise I'll need to head in to Glasgow

 

[macandy13]

I have a rough idea where the richer sounds is in Glasgow so I'll pop in over the weekend, I know different systems will sound different per room. My rig is in the bedroom so it'll be different still with the contents in the room. Marsman, I did have a look at it and seen it includes a sub.

Again, thanks to everyone for their input, much appreciated

 

[macandy13]

I spent an eternity researching soundbars. Must have decided on 4 different models and was close to pulling the trigger on multiple occasions.

In the end I did not get a soundbar, opted for Q Acoustics BT3 Speakers. Very happy I avoided a bar.

What made you decide against getting one?

There is a few good soundbars and soundbases out at the minute. My canton dm-55 is fantastic Music and Films sound great. Was listening to some music via soundcloud on kodi today and was excellent. Clear vocals deep punchy bass. Really impressed for £330

Do you have any other suggestions or even reviews for me to look at by any chance?

 

[macandy13]

Hey, the following is great. One of my colleagues took a sample home for the weekend and couldn't rave about it enough. He had a Bose one and said the difference was minimal so for the price difference it's a no-brainer.

FYI this will have a price drop on Wednesday in the "This Week Only" section. Can't tell you what the discount will be but it gives you a few days to check out some other reviews. Let me know if you want any more info.

Edifier Cinesound B7 - RMS 107W with Bluetooth @ £249.95 inc VAT

CineSound B7 provides a robust entertainment experience from a sophisticated home theatre system which uses a metre long soundbar coupled with an 8-inch subwoofer. The B7 comes versatile connectivity including Bluetooth 4.0 and Optical, coaxial, RCA Line-In, and 3.5mm auxiliary inputs along with a Smart Standby feature which kicks in after 10 minutes of inactivity.

Home Entertainment
Edifier has heightened your home theatre experience. Improving on the B3 soundbar, Edifier has created CineSound B7. Designed for your entertainment needs, the B7 Bluetooth soundbar is now accompanied with a subwoofer. It’s time to start watching all those movies on your to-do list.

Amplified Sound
Featuring an 8” subwoofer, Edifier’s B7 is introducing you to a new movie theatre experience from the comfort of your home. Designed with a 2-¾ inch aluminium diaphragm mid-range and ¾ inch silk dome, your audio will be boasting. Engineered with a tri-amplifying system to expand every sound from your TV or gaming system. Distortion is a thing of the past with the Digital Signal Processing and Dynamic Range Control built-in to the CineSound B7.

Thin And Sleek
Smooth and slim, the B7 Bluetooth soundbar is designed for elegance and entertainment. Its metre long design incorporates four speaker units and two tweeters for luxurious performance. A built-in smart feature knows when a movie or TV show finishes and after 10 minutes of inactivity sets Edifier’s B7 on standby.

Regulate Every Sound
Adjust the CineSound B7 to what your ears desire. With built-in controls on the soundbar, easily adjust volume, power and input selection or use the wireless remote. Edifier’s Bluetooth B7 also features three presets. With a simple click your sound is set for watching movies, the news or surround sound.

Multiple Connection Options
Designed for your home needs, easily connect any device with the versatile options the B7 provides. Its Bluetooth 4.0 capability allows you to connect any Bluetooth-enabled device to your speaker. Its 10-metre range lets you place the device anywhere you want without loosing connection. Connect multiple devices at the same time through optical, coaxial, AUX or through 2 RCA analogue audio inputs. You have the freedom to connect your TV and DVD at the same time.

Specifications:
- Total Power Output: RMS 16Wx2(Treble)+19Wx2(Mid-range and bass 75W)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >85dBA
- Frequency Response: 48Hz~20KHz(±6dB)
- Input Sensitivity: Line in:700±50mV, AUX:550±50mV, AUX:550±50mV
- Input Type: Auxiliary/Line in/Coaxial/Optical/Bluetooth
- Bass Driver: 2 3/4"(700mm)
- Treble Driver: 3/4" (19mm) silk dome tweeter
- Subwoofer Driver: 8" (210mm)
- Speaker Dimensions: 1000x79x80mm
- Box Dimensions: 1085x645x351mm

Only £249.95 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW

Sorry for the double post, Nik do you know what the deal price will be on this and when it goes live yet?

 

[macandy13]

Okay chaps, so I've just decided to get the edifier as I've looked at a few reviews and videos etc. Seems to have overall good reviews so that's what I have decided on. Should arrive on Monday as it was dispatched this morning with next day delivery. So I shall report back with how I think it compares with what I've read and heard etc. Also getting my nice new 43" Phillips 4K monitor tomorrow, so I'll have plenty to play with over the next few days