I would not want to delve too much into the pricing. I can only say there are a lot of premiums involved including licensing for DOLBY/DTS, marketing costs etc when you go for branded name.

i would suggest getting a soundbar with rear speakers

Alright guys. I've narrowed it down to 2 choices, hope all the experts here can share their inputs here:

1. Sony G700
2. Edifier B700

I chose those two because my TV has eARC. Initially plan to get a real 5.1 system but those didn't support eARC within my budget. So I thought might as well fully utilise my TV sound system.

Both of them share the similar price range too.

Thank you =)

Keep in mind that B700 didn't support DTS. Only Dolby.

Yes, aware of that. Thank you
do you happened to use any of them?

I'm using the China version, B70. Same speaker different model number. Bought it from Taobao instead and lucky didnt get taxed by kastam. I think around 13xx including shipping.

I think hard to find reviews for this model since B series is low end. Not very powerful but enough to fill my living room (my living room is a bit big, 22ft x 15ft). Subwoofer is a bit small for my liking but does it job somewhat. Probably more suited for those living in condo. Sometimes when I watched movies on hotstar, I crank it up to 100%.

This post has been edited by andrekua2: Feb 17 2023, 08:24 AM

To Q990B users… which speaker stands do you use for your rears?

The ones I bought do not work 😭 Screw hole is not tall enough. https://www.lazada.com.my/products/suitable...3131393463.html <———- AVOID!

This post has been edited by IntensiveBytes: Feb 26 2023, 02:03 AM

I heard they give zip ties to fasten your speakers that's why I avoid

Thanks mate for the reply. I will not proceed to purchase this model then. Planning to get samsung Q990 or 930b since they have pretty good reviews with affordable price around 3k+. Heard rumor the newer C version is coming up soon too.

Yeah man. Is super hard to find the right speaker stands for those Q990b rear speakers.

Initially I plan to get the stands from lazada too, but saw one of the reviews mentioned it is not the right height, so
i am still searching for the right stand bro.

Have you came across the right one?

another alternative is those speaker stands selling on shopee (but those you can't fix it at the back)

wow soundbars can do 5.1 now?
I would think you need a very boxed room to get this effect from a front facing soundbar? what if it's a big living room, or a room without a wall on either sides?

the 5 is just referring to the numbers of speakers they have la. for me is more like a 3.1, 3 front firing squeeze into the soundbar, then another 2 rear speakers at the back. For those claim compatible with dolby atmos or dts X like 5.1.2, the two are referring to the up firing channels, which supposedly create the over the top sound effect, in order to re-create the sound bubble, as they claimed.

so with affordable pricing, one can still enjoy the "near-theater" exp at home. If money is not an issue, of course the high end AVR setup will be the best

the L R separation in a soundbar i think cannot beat the "real" left and right speaker set up of course

I'm inclined to give soundbars a try on my next purchase. I didnt know they have advanced so much in few short years. thanks

What about this unpopular soundbar? Specs looks very good.
Creative Stage 360.
2.1 Soundbar with Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Experience
https://my.creative.com/p/speakers/creative-stage-360
RM801 (US$179)

I'm using something like this seller, but I selected the original factory from Samsung option. So far looks good and screwed in well. The base is also quite heavy so I like it.

This post has been edited by NickedAsy: Feb 27 2023, 11:11 PM

Is it this one?

I remember the base is round like that. For some reason the price jumped to around RM400 due to it's original samsung factory claim so I try buy je.
When I balik I try snap a few pics of it.

Q990b is 11.1.4

Here ya go. You can see the screw behind seems to fit the height of the hole just nicely.

This is the link I got it from, and selecting the pricy RM383.





This post has been edited by NickedAsy: Feb 28 2023, 10:09 PM