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post Aug 12 2017, 07:21 PM

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QUOTE(tertiary @ Jul 23 2017, 10:28 AM)
Samsung HW-K350 400RM from Lazada. Cheapo, but reasonable sound quality for the price.
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Samsung HW-K350 400RM from Lazada is the best cheap soundbar currently.
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post Jan 30 2018, 12:19 AM

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QUOTE(FusionXY @ Jan 29 2018, 10:37 PM)
Hi, newbie to Sound Bar here.

Planning to connect sound bar --> TV --> TV Box.
Anyone can suggest me that sound bar that supports HDMI In ARC?

My setup as below.

TV Box -- > HDMI In ARC (Sound Bar) --> TV HDMI In ARC (TV) --> HDMI Out (Sound Bar).
It seems Panasonic have HDMI In function but it is a bit too pricey.

Budget below RM 2K.

Thanks.
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why not tv box + other hdmi devices directly hdmi connect to tv and tv optical out to cheap sound bar?
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post Jan 30 2018, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(FusionXY @ Jan 30 2018, 12:45 AM)
This method can but planning to wall mount the TV later.
Bought additional HDMI Cable, not going to let it be unused.

Or can I use this method below.
Will the sound bar get the sound from the TV box?

TV Box --> TV(HDMI 1)
Sound Bar --> TV (HDMI 2) ARC

My TV supports CEC function too.

Thanks.
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theoretically works. you have to refer back to your tv manual.

the reason why i suggest using optical connection is because those soundbar comes with hdmi input and output is much more expensive than those without hdmi.

those soundbar double, triple or even 10 times the price doesnt give you double, triple or 10 times the performance.

for those who are looking for soundbar, i always ask them to take the cheap Samsung HW-K350 as benchmark. Try that first before decide getting those much more expensive model.

Check out this item I found on Lazada! (New Arrival) Samsung Flat Soundbar HW-K350 150 W 2.1Ch
http://www.lazada.com.my/samsung-flat-soun...0-18397288.html
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post Feb 13 2018, 11:18 PM

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Anyone tried Samsung HW-MS650?

no subwoofer...but reviews say good bass.
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post Mar 23 2018, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(jhleo1 @ Mar 23 2018, 09:06 AM)
I eyeing this spec before but its audio output total only 180 Watts. Kind of low watts for me.
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i tested already. good clarity and built quality.

but no subwoofer really no ohmmmp for movie.
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post Apr 4 2018, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(suadrif @ Apr 4 2018, 02:04 PM)
which one is more better?

Sony Soundbar HT-CT80

OR

Edifier B1

i m looking for budget range rm400 or less
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samsung hw-k350
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post Apr 4 2018, 04:41 PM

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QUOTE(suadrif @ Apr 4 2018, 03:52 PM)
this one is good interm of?
sound clarity? or input?
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best for buck in this price range.
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post Apr 26 2018, 12:51 PM

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QUOTE(cmonstar @ Apr 26 2018, 10:15 AM)
I saw Samsung HW-K350 now on sale in Lazada, <RM350.
Is it a good buy?

My TV speakers are very unsatisfactory but I live in an apartment and with kids. Not sure I can blast the sound much or often at all. Should I buy?
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if can apply voucher then can get lower price.

are u using it for astro?
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post Apr 26 2018, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(cmonstar @ Apr 26 2018, 03:12 PM)
Nope, plan to connect it to my Samsung TV, which only has Optical Out.

I tried using the Citibank/CIMB voucher, none of those work - is there a better voucher I can use? Advice?
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i see.

you might ask in /k lazada tered about voucher, they know most.

about sound quality, it won't have huge improvement compared to tv, but the subwoofer could improve the atmosphere la...good to buy in this price range.
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post May 18 2018, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(lala_cai @ May 18 2018, 09:28 PM)
Saw the Yamaha Yas-107 selling at lazada. I read most of the reviews seems to be positive.

Want to ask for opinions or this soundbar compared with the Sony Ct-390 or ct-800
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yamaha no big subwoofer. but u can buy a quality subwoofer and connect to it.

feature wise, ct-800 win.
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post May 30 2018, 05:19 PM

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Yamaha YAS-107 drop price to RM942.45

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/yamaha-y...s252718990.html

i guess a good choice if u would like to add a more powerful subwoofer.

Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpGtE_nDBSw...outu.be&t=9m10s

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ May 26 2018, 02:17 AM)
Thanks for the information. I am going to skip Dolby Atmos then.

My maximum spend only RM 1.5k
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1.5k best mainsstream soundbar that can get conveniently is yamaha yas-207

QUOTE(invisiblelim @ May 31 2018, 10:46 PM)
Is Bose Sound Bar recommend to take? Or purely over rated speakers?
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Bose doesn't sound cheap to me. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(kapultek @ May 31 2018, 10:54 PM)
How much if i want to sell my samsung hw k551?
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RM250-300 maybe?
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post Jun 2 2018, 10:34 PM

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Mytown Best Denki doing clearance for LG SH5 soundbar.

I think it is cheap since got 1 hdmi input.

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post Jun 3 2018, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(Vio @ Jun 3 2018, 12:28 PM)
hey guys anyone has any solution to make Samsung HW-MS650 to connect to a default input?

my soundbar always jumps to desktop mode thought i dont have any other bluetooth devices

beside when watching halfway suddenly the input will change
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ask solidsnake_84 or seamooncafe
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post Jun 3 2018, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(Vio @ Jun 3 2018, 10:31 PM)
thanks man! hoping to hear from, so frustrated, been trying the whole day but its like after 30 sec from tv arc change back to desktop -spag1
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why not just bring it to samsung service center?

i know got ppl arc totally not working at all then have to send back to service center to enable it.
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QUOTE(Vio @ Jun 3 2018, 11:11 PM)
i finally found a way around, but its kinda troublesome, got to turn off the auto on, turn on soundbar 1st then only tv. is this common? else like what you suggested, ill bring to service centre
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not only ms650, i think the atmos k950 also like this.
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post Jun 5 2018, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Jun 5 2018, 10:25 AM)
I put in my bedroom. A sound bar is sufficient to me. It is already a huge upgrade for me where now I only use TV speaker. Haha!
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atmos soundbar all looks so bulky...defeat the purpose being soundbar already...
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post Jun 6 2018, 03:11 PM

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QUOTE(ryws @ Jun 6 2018, 12:44 PM)
Has Soundbars Improved to Usable Levels?

IMO,
I was using Sony DAV-DZ840K Home Theater 5.1 and changed to Samsung MS650.
As a comparison, the Sony DAV-DZ840K Home Theater 5.1 is far more superior than Samsung MS650, especially playing movies.
These two devices are about the same price.

MS650 does perform well in stereo music.
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add on SWA-W700 subwoofer to your MS650
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BTW, for those who plan to buy soundbar and would like to test it in-store...remember download the soundbar app to change the setting because normally you won't have the access to remote control and the soundbar setting could be messed up.

Respective app

Yamaha: Home Theater Controller
(you might want to set the cinema dsp off, playback mode to different output, disable clear voice and enhancer, enable bass extension, subwoofer +1, tone control 0)

Samsung: Audio Remote
(you might want to set the subwoofer 0-3, standard sound mode, default equalizer or increase a bit on 150hz range)

Sony: Music Center (SongPal)
(you might want to set the sound mode to cinema)

LG: Music Flow Bluetooth
(you might want to set the subwoofer 0-3, standard or cinema or asc sound mode, bass and treble to 0)
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QUOTE(lala_cai @ May 20 2018, 01:36 AM)
okies. Thanks.
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so in the end u bought the yas-107 from lazada?

RM942?

no buy together with subwoofer? no sub mana ada syiok
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/klipsch-...s154717418.html
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