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I currently have a 5.1 setup, specifically the Yamaha YHT-1810, but am refurnishing the front room. I've had the Yamaha for 5-6 years and it's been fine, but I no longer want cables or clutter that I don't need.
I am wall mounting my TV (and upgrading it to the Sony QD-OLED further down the line) so plan to not have any TV cabinet or shelving underneath it, instead will have cables behind the plasterboard around to where my PS5/Switch etc is making things simple and tidy. With this in mind I am thinking that a wall mounted sound bar under the TV would be the way forward? I would need to get one with a sub and that supports all the latest tech, is good quality but I don't feel I need to spend a massive amount. Sound quality is important, but it's worth noting that I can't tell the difference when listening to DTS over DD5.1 so with the general rule of diminishing returns I can't imagine needing to spend upwards of £500...
TLDR; Is there anything out there that would better my current 5.1 setup, but that would also be neat and tidy whist not costing the Earth? Do the current Atmos sound bars really throw the sound effectively, negating the need for multiple speakers?
I am wall mounting my TV (and upgrading it to the Sony QD-OLED further down the line) so plan to not have any TV cabinet or shelving underneath it, instead will have cables behind the plasterboard around to where my PS5/Switch etc is making things simple and tidy. With this in mind I am thinking that a wall mounted sound bar under the TV would be the way forward? I would need to get one with a sub and that supports all the latest tech, is good quality but I don't feel I need to spend a massive amount. Sound quality is important, but it's worth noting that I can't tell the difference when listening to DTS over DD5.1 so with the general rule of diminishing returns I can't imagine needing to spend upwards of £500...
TLDR; Is there anything out there that would better my current 5.1 setup, but that would also be neat and tidy whist not costing the Earth? Do the current Atmos sound bars really throw the sound effectively, negating the need for multiple speakers?
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