Spec me a new soundbar

CK61938 · 15 Jun 2015 at 09:23

Sometimes I hate technology. So many different manufacturers, so many different models, so many different whatever!! HELP!!

Basically the soundbar I have was bought 2nd hand and it's not the best. I have had it a year now and it's high time I got an upgrade. My budget is anywhere between £300-£600. While I have been eyeing up the Sonos range (Playbar in particular and I know there's a deal on the Play 1s at present). I just wondered if anyone can recommend something else.

I would like for the soundbar to have NFC/Bluetooth so I can use my tablet/phone to play music through it. And have optical connectivity. I don't mind one with a sub. As long as it plays audio better than the one I currently one. It's a Phillips that I have at present (not sure exactly on the model number).

So, hit me! Thanks!

CK61938 · 16 Jun 2015 at 08:54

That Sony HT-XT1 seems decent enough. Can anyone recommend any other makes and models? Thanks!

CK61938 · 16 Jun 2015 at 09:58

GinG said:
I was in our local independant retailer the other week just having a nose, they had a Canton DM50 I tested out. I was rather impressed, however depends if you need a slimline bar or happy to rest the TV on top?

That's not bad at all. I don't mind resting the TV on top. I have seen a few sound stages. Aaarrrggghhh! So many options! Lol.

CK61938 · 18 Jun 2015 at 09:19

Hmmm. It's between the Sony HT-XT3 and the Canton DM50 now. Why is technology so hard at times. Lol.

CK61938 · 7 Jul 2015 at 13:02

Basher said:
Not sure if you're still looking but I just got the Sonos soundbar for 430 delivered. Pretty decent.

Dang! Where from? And did you have to put in a LAN cable to set it up and such?

CK61938 · 8 Jul 2015 at 10:40

sansnom said:
I received my Samsung HW-H750 last Friday, £320 delivered.

Absolutely amazing piece of kit. The sound is smooth as silk, can't really describe it. It's just...clear, elegant.

I like the sound of that one too. So many options! Thanks.