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 Has Soundbars Improved to Usable Levels?

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sonerin
post Feb 2 2016, 05:58 PM

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QUOTE(Krools @ Feb 2 2016, 02:32 PM)
Good for u...

dont forget to share some review
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Sure thing but it will be awhile as I won't be using until end of February
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post Feb 3 2016, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(Krools @ Feb 3 2016, 09:29 AM)
if not good enough for u... then sell to me hahaha
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No lah. I don't mind good or not is just for playing PS3. Better than Tv sound is ok already
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post Feb 3 2016, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(Krools @ Feb 3 2016, 09:29 AM)
if not good enough for u... then sell to me hahaha
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No lah. I don't mind good or not is just for playing PS3. Better than Tv sound is ok already
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post Feb 11 2016, 07:32 PM

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ssjben he had good experience with Sony
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post Feb 12 2016, 07:19 AM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Feb 11 2016, 09:49 PM)
Among the 3, sound quality wise the YSP 3300 is the best. Has a sub that works well with it instead of being a separate piece of equipment that sounds rather uncohesive which is what he ST9 and RT5 is, in comparison that is. Aggresive, immersive and tight bass is what the 3300 is known for.

The Sony ST9 on the other hand is more laid back, but it lacks anything that makes it special. It wants to be neutral, but it can't because when a source calls for it to handle anything in the spectrum, it doesn't do it as well as the YSP 3300. The sub for the ST9 is also obnoxiously boomy for no reason, clouding details which the ST9 doesn't already do very well at.

The RT5, obviously sounds the worst among the 3. But my experience with it has been pretty good thus far, as long as the room isn't too large. What it lacks is good sub and proper amplification. Otherwise its level of immersiveness is close to that of the YSP 3300, at nearly half the price.

Depending on the size of your living room and how it is laid out. The 3300 really works great when there are proper walls to reflect its virtual surround sound. The ST9 works in a similar way, except not as good.
The RT5 works best if your living room isn't too big because otherwise it cannot produce enough volume.
My personal opinion however is; if you are going to spend RM4k on a soundbar then I think you're way better off in just getting a pair of bookshelves. For example, the Sony SSCS5 for RM700 + a separate sub at RM2k or so. Spend the rest on a receiver or stereo amp. Just this setup alone will blow the socks off the YSP 3300, the only thing you have to deal with is some extra steps for setup.
The good thing? Your path to upgrade is only limited by your wallet down the line. The 3300 gives you zero choices for upgrading, if ever. Soundbars also lose their value much faster than individual speakers, so selling it off isn't going to be easy.
Don't give me the excuse of individual speakers being cable clutter and whatever else, that's simply not true. A stereo bookshelve setup is only 3 compulsory cables more than an all-in-one soundbar.
Conclusion: either go with the RT5 or if you are okay with spending RM4k, get a proper 2.1 setup.
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post Mar 15 2016, 02:16 PM

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QUOTE(mujinkun @ Mar 15 2016, 11:58 AM)
Set my HT-RT5 using SoundMeter, volume at 30 can achived 70db...Subs +3db and subs volume at 9...

Connect all through HT-RT5(Hypptv,WD Player)...quite satisfied with result...

And not to forget to mention, using latest Firmware it is.
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Wow sub volume at 9 isnt that high ?
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post Nov 30 2019, 06:46 PM

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QUOTE(mahen85 @ Nov 30 2019, 04:35 PM)
Between SONY HT-X9000F and SAMSUNG HW-Q70R which one would you guys go for? Both have DOLBY ATMOS.
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I think Sony is better

 

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