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TongCN
post May 28 2025, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(soyusa @ May 26 2025, 05:33 PM)
I'm okay with no rear.
Should I or Shouldn't I? rclxub.gif  doh.gif
Else kena sound by spouse about my expenses on soundbar.  laugh.gif
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soyusa
post May 29 2025, 05:45 PM

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QUOTE(NickedAsy @ May 27 2025, 06:54 PM)
Set it up and play her favorite movie, both of you'll enjoy the Q990 series  wink.gif
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QUOTE(TongCN @ May 28 2025, 04:22 PM)
Still using Samsung Q950T since 2020 and it's been doing great still smile.gif

Must get Rear devil.gif
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Trying bah… Hardly see below RM3K.

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While looking around I saw these two models - What do you think about LG S95QR or S95TR? Thanks…
NickedAsy
post May 30 2025, 05:43 PM

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QUOTE(soyusa @ May 29 2025, 05:45 PM)
Trying bah… Hardly see below RM3K.

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While looking around I saw these two models - What do you think about LG S95QR or S95TR? Thanks…
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The Q990 series is the flagship so hardly can get below 3k unless buying old model kot. I'm not sure about LG though.
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post Jun 28 2025, 12:49 PM

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Hello guys, need some recommendation

Currently got an X90L but want to improve the sound, but got problem: cannot put speakers, tak muat, otherwise already consider Edifier R1280DBS.
So suka tak suka have to settle with soundbar.

Budget: below 1K, just need an upgrade over standard speaker

Options:

1) Samsung HW-B650D: RM812, 3.1ch
2) Samsung HW-C400: RM300, 2ch
3) Samsung HW-C450: RM456, 2.1ch
4) Sony HT-S100F: RM321, 2ch
5) Sony HT-S400: RM670, 2.1ch

Notable mention:

6) Hisense HS2100: RM579
7) TCL S45H: RM509

Which would be the best pick for the budget?

Thanks!
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post Jun 28 2025, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(amirhadzeem341 @ Jun 28 2025, 12:49 PM)
Hello guys, need some recommendation

Currently got an X90L but want to improve the sound, but got problem: cannot put speakers, tak muat, otherwise already consider Edifier R1280DBS.
So suka tak suka have to settle with soundbar.

Budget: below 1K, just need an upgrade over standard speaker

Options:

1) Samsung HW-B650D: RM812, 3.1ch
2) Samsung HW-C400: RM300, 2ch
3) Samsung HW-C450: RM456, 2.1ch
4) Sony HT-S100F: RM321, 2ch
5) Sony HT-S400: RM670, 2.1ch

Notable mention:

6) Hisense HS2100: RM579
7) TCL S45H: RM509

Which would be the best pick for the budget?

Thanks!
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https://www.rtings.com/soundbar/reviews/bes...price/under-300

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post Jun 29 2025, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(amirhadzeem341 @ Jun 28 2025, 12:49 PM)
Hello guys, need some recommendation

Currently got an X90L but want to improve the sound, but got problem: cannot put speakers, tak muat, otherwise already consider Edifier R1280DBS.
So suka tak suka have to settle with soundbar.

Budget: below 1K, just need an upgrade over standard speaker

Options:

1) Samsung HW-B650D: RM812, 3.1ch
2) Samsung HW-C400: RM300, 2ch
3) Samsung HW-C450: RM456, 2.1ch
4) Sony HT-S100F: RM321, 2ch
5) Sony HT-S400: RM670, 2.1ch

Notable mention:

6) Hisense HS2100: RM579
7) TCL S45H: RM509

Which would be the best pick for the budget?

Thanks!
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Not sure but get something that has subwoofer and surround speakers
But looking at your budget might not be possible for surround speakers. Since u got Sony TV maybe get a Sony soundbar
Skylinestar
post Jul 11 2025, 02:32 PM

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what's the cheapest soundbar that can accept 5.1 LPCM audio?
I have checked a few cheap models. they only accept standard Dolby/DTS 5.1, but not uncompressed LPCM.

further search shows Nintendo Switch outputs LPCM surround sound. I think LPCM support is critical for any soundbar that I will buy.

any cheap recommendations?

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Jul 15 2025, 04:50 PM

 

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