Has Soundbars Improved to Usable Levels?
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 Jan 7 2015, 02:25 AM
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Hi guys! I was about to bite the bullet to spend on th Philips HTL 5140, but the main thing that worries me is that my LG TV doesn't have an HDMI (ARC) output, only optical. I've been suffering from audio delay issues with my Xbox One connecting to my TV via HDMI and TV to my Edifier 2.1 speakers via optical. I heard it was because of digital signals being converted to analog (optical, even though I thought optical was digital) before being output. I don't understand it. Do you know if a new sound bar would fix that? Since my TV's optical out probably will dumb down DTS and all that, should I get the Sony CT 770 instead because of the three HDMI inputs (I have a PS4, Xbox One, and PS3 connected to my TV)? I really do want the best sound quality I can get in the RM 1000-1500 range though, with simulated surround sound if possible (I read the CT 770 doesn't do simulated surround).
Bottom line I'm struggling between the HTL 5140 and the CT 770 now. Requirements in order of priority: no audio delay due to connections, best sound quality, simulated surround sound, then price. Which one should I get? Some experienced people help me please!  This post has been edited by Dinghydoggy: Jan 7 2015, 03:18 AM |
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Jan 7 2015, 09:50 AM
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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Jan 7 2015, 07:26 AM) NB4540 or HTL-5140 if you want something on the balanced side. Thanks for the advice. I can't stand it much longer because the lag totally screws up music or exercise games on the Kinect, which is my main use of it. If HDMI direct input solves that then that's a go for me. I can handle a little aggressive bass. Just need to get some audiophile's settings to tune it to a fine balance. HTC370 if you want more bass and more versatility. No. The reason you are getting audio delay is because of how the Xbox One is processing audio through optical. Just do a search on Google for Xbox One and its optical audio delay issues, you'll see thousands of comments on it. I do not have an Xbox One now, so I don't know if they've fixed anything. But since you said you're still getting audio lag today, that means they haven't done a damn thing about it? Switching to HDMI should fix things. I don't know if you should get a new soundbar yet though. Basically 5140 is a more balanced soundbar, less quantity on the bass, less versatile. The CT770 is more versatile with more input optioins, but bass is a little too bloaty even after tuning the sub's volume.   EDIT: I picked up the Sony CT770 and you were right, it's really bass heavy. Dialed the bass back -3, sharpened up the mids by turning on AAC (Voice left at 1), turned on the Clear Audio Sound Field, and it's perfect. My HDMI inputs produced no audio delays whatsoever. Highs are sharp, Reduced bass punches warmly, and the mids (with AAC) are clear. Ip Man's fight scenes are ear candy with this. Loving it. i haven't tested it with a 5.1 movie yet though. But since my TV's in the hall and not a square room, I don't have too much hopes on simulated surround. This post has been edited by Dinghydoggy: Jan 7 2015, 06:28 PM |
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