another new innovation from philips
now this is true 5.1 system with wireless rear speakers and subwoofer with centre speaker
philips zenit css5530 5.1 or css5330 3.1

philips zenit

should be cheaper than fidelio b5 (euro 799) as css5530 5.1 (euro 499)
waiting for it to check on its quality comparing fidelio htl9100 or b5 or e5

hi there, I am looking for an entry-level soundbar for my LG 42LB5820 TV, preferably below RM1000. I am interested in the Philips HTL3140B (http://www.lazada.com.my/philips-htl3140b12-soundbar-speaker-black-580361.html). Is this a good purchase?

Bro go for HTL-5140 this is whathifi award winner 2014 sub £300.but always give them an audition..always thrust your ears

I want to get something like the Philips Fidelio E5 but this one is so expensive based on the oversea price. It is available yet here? I want a 2.1 speaker which can give 4.1 surround sound. I'm using Sony 50W800B TV so I cannot buy those bigger sound bar obstructing the view since I not wall mounting the TV. My budget is 2000 max.

I went to test 2 soundbar just now. One is the Philips HTL5140B and another one is the Sony CT770. Based on the test unit the HTL5140 sounds weak and bass is kinda flat which I think the setting on the test unit is not properly configured while Sony CT770 on the other hand sound great. It is still lose to other soundbar at 2k range but for around 1.5k CT770 is great. The Philips is price at around 1.3k. Gonna get one next weekend but I hope to test the true potential of HTL5140B.

SenQ is clearing their old stock of entry level Panasonic HTB170 soundbar @ RM399
which features bluetooth & HDMI IN & OUT(ARC)

I would say this is the cheapest soundbar with HDMI + bluetooth you can get in the market now.

Recently purchased Philips Fidelio B5(soundbar) at HarveyNorman(Ikano).
Its pricey.
But it deliver its promises.
If you have small to Mid room and want decent all-in-one audio system this is it.

Pros:Convenient, abundance of features(u'll have 3 Bluetooth speakers), Effective 4.1 setup(wireless/portable/auto calibration in regard of position), Hi-Quality sound reproduction bar the subs, low standby power consumption.
Cons: Expensive, No Dolby TruHD and DTS HD decoder funct., Sub bass somewhat can sound a bit boxy on certain music, No turn off(stdby only)

This post has been edited by sarinfuhrers: May 19 2015, 05:07 PM

I just bought the Samsung HW7501 8.1ch curved soundbar. I never expected to buy a samsung or even a curved one since I don't have a curved TV but the sound is so good I just have to buy it. Put it in front on my flat TV looks surprisingly nice.

I tried watch a few trailers using my TV youtube app and it sound so immersing with wide soundstage. I guess the 8.1ch really help a lot. Playing music is also sounds great. One thing I really like about this unit is the height of the soundbar. Measuring around 4cm only and it won't block my low stand Sony TV.

Overall, it's a great sound for the price of RM2k and I think the sound can match other entry level HT5.1 (sub RM1.5k) minus the rear setting. I tried ~10 HT5.1 + soundbars before deciding the samsung. The other samsung soundbar with vacuum tubes which they claim very good sounding cannot beat this curved one.

hi,
looking for comparison on the yamaha yht-s401 vs. yas-203.
Both are price quite close to each other, one being an old model while the other is new.

any comments appreciated

rgds

any soundbar recommendation around 500MYR

any idea where to get cheap optical cable around Kuala Lumpur? thanks

Check out lazada

Is the zenit available here yet?

i want this!

*double post* sorry

This post has been edited by idoblu: Jul 12 2015, 09:20 PM

Budget around RM1.5k

1. Sony HT-CT380 --> nice and cheap RM1099, no HDCP2.2
2. Sony HT-CT780 --> bro of the CT380, longer, and support 4k with HDCP 2.2 - RM1499
3. Yamaha yas-203 --> old mode, good brand, nice sound, no HDMI, no idea the price, seems not much in the market
4. Yamaha YSP-1400 --> around RM1500+-, virtual 5.1, build in sub-woofer

this also not bad

anyone tried pioneer sbx-n700 before? any comments on this? budget below 1500.. appreciate if you could recommend some choices =]

I tried this b4. The sound quite good and got build in media player too but at open space like in big living room, it will loose most of its sound surround. Samsung HW7501 is a better choice for this and the samsung got better sound stage too. Last time I asked the Pioneer is price at 1600-1700.

can anyone recommend me a good soundbar ? which yamaha models did you guys recommend ? not more then rm1300 , thanks

yamaha ysp model worth a try i think