The YSP series is quite old, also another reason is there is a hell lots of speakers inside( 44 beam drivers inisde YSP-5600). Hence the bulky design.

The latest low end sound bars like my YAS-108 is actually very good looking.

PC just need to passthrough, i think even low end GPU can passthrough Atmos.

For HDR another matter, have to ensure it is capable of it. I think GPU like Nvidia 1050 will satisy these criterias, but you should check their specs.
And yes, you need 4K TV wirh HDR. Your current FullHD monitor won't have HDR.
And yes, you need to buy a Soundbar which support atmos.
And yes, you need to pay a lot of money.

And in the end, i think its not worth the money or trouble.....too few Atmos and HDR source currently.

IMO, no point purposely buying for Atmos or HDR right now. If you are buying a new TV or soundbar or HT, then its maybe good idea to look out that they support these features for future proofing..(especially TV...make sure it has HDR)....but building an entire ecosystem for HDR and Atmos purpose is....well, not worth it to me.

Fark..so cheap... i bought mine RM9xx from Desa Kepong last month...

Anyway, you can ask me anything on the YAS-108. I am pairing it with my existing Yamaha subwoofer, although i seldom turn it on.

For me the 3D Surround (Virtual DTS:X) and Clear Dialogue must always be turn on!

This post has been edited by skyforcerld: May 16 2019, 01:05 PM

Answering the original topic from 2013 in 2019.

I am glad to say soundbars are pretty good nowadays and can reolace separate components setup for typical users (not for the picky die die must have 9.2 speakers setup people... )

Soundbars sure have come a long way!