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ahpaul82
post Jan 6 2024, 10:54 PM

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Interested to get a entry level soundbar to try try,

budget about RM1-2k max,

is below three models which one more suitable as entry level soundbar? hmm.gif

- LG SP8A
- Philips TAB8805/67
- Sony HT-S40R


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post Jan 7 2024, 11:37 AM

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QUOTE(Max @ Jan 7 2024, 01:14 AM)
Slight below 2k. Philips TAB8967 ( 5.1.2 )
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Hey bro,
I guess you are using the same model right ?
How was it ?
And mind sharing where do you get yours ?
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post Jan 7 2024, 03:33 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jan 7 2024, 12:13 PM)
Try sony s2000. U can get it below 2k during sales
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Interesting,

Can add wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speakers later on..

Saw Sony Centre @ Mid Valley Megamall selling <RM1800.. thumbsup.gif
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post Jan 7 2024, 05:30 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jan 7 2024, 04:54 PM)
Yep a direct competitor to sonos beam 2
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hmm...

another brand/product that need study.. sweat.gif

the more brands/models compare,
the easier lose focus..
haha puke.gif

edited :
Price @ RM2999, over budget already.. mega_shok.gif

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post Jan 9 2024, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(Max @ Jan 7 2024, 10:44 PM)
Yes.
I think the lowest price soundbar with wireless sub and rear.
Sound is great, but sure cant compete with higher tier (and price) from sony/jbl/sonos..

Great sound from atmos input.. DD5.1 also supported.. not sure about DTS-X.. didnt have any av sample from dts-x.

Sound setting as usual, bass/treable, subwoofer/rear/center.
Atmos preset 3 step.
Subwoofer preset 6 step.

Preset eq:
movie (somehow this eq the voice abit low - on low volume, better if high volume)
music (not so great)
voice and stadium eq much better at least for me for movie watching ( the voice much clearer)

Got it at Harvey Norman 1U, 3 months back iirc.. on sales.
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hey, thanks for sharing your review,
initially would consider those 5.1 setup but the new 3.1 setup seems can do the job well...
hmm... unsure.gif

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post Jan 13 2024, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(pokemon @ Jan 10 2024, 07:26 PM)
5.1 is always better than 3.1.. more channels is better.
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QUOTE(Max @ Jan 12 2024, 09:47 AM)
for atmos like.. should be 3.1.2 rite. .2 for the virtual from top sound

but if u prefer surround sound (with sound from the back), better off with 5.1.(2) system..  unsure.gif
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Tested the Sonos Beam Gen2 at 1Utama Harvey Norman,
Goshhhh, the sound superb!!!
The 5.1 setup really like much difference,
Real cinema feel yo !
The system only pair with small LCD screen but the sound did attracted most of the customers leh.

Price at RM2900 now,
Woofer and rear speakers coat RM2k and RM2k respectively..

Initially wanna get the Sony HT-S2000 but the sound..
Ermmm, macam old car radio mono sound..
Need find another place to test again..

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post Jan 13 2024, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jan 13 2024, 02:42 PM)
At 1st i only want settle with beam 2 then slowly i add on 2 ikea speakers for surround and lastly the sub mini to complete the set lol

But i didnt buy them at RRP. Rm2.1k for each beam and sub mini during sales
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IKEA speaker can pair with Beam? shocking.gif

If RM2100 for Beam alone then I guess is good buy neh thumbup.gif
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post Jan 29 2024, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jan 7 2024, 04:54 PM)
Yep a direct competitor to sonos beam 2
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Bought this brand new from mudah seller..
Managed nego a very very good price,
And the sound quality really didn't disappoint..

Wondering should add rear speakers or SubWoofer leh..
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post Jan 29 2024, 10:13 PM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jan 29 2024, 09:44 PM)
why not both lol

depends on ur usage but i went for surround 1st then sub
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LOL
Jangan..

I think I will go for surround setup first too
Haha.
Patience, Patience.. tongue.gif
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post Jan 30 2024, 06:08 PM

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QUOTE(Created On 21/1/2021 @ Jan 30 2024, 05:09 PM)
I was about to get Sony HT-S2000 as well, but once I tested it, straightaway no for me.

The center speaker is overpowered, is like 90% of the sound is coming from the center.
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I went to Mid Valley Sony Store to re-test the HT-S2000,
slightly better than the first shop tested,
but still lack of something, don't know what is that.. mega_shok.gif


I wonder why those online reviews said until god-like.. sweat.gif


QUOTE(thirumaran @ Jan 30 2024, 05:12 PM)
someone selling beam 2 + submini at a very good price on carousel
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saw those,
not afford to get that combination at this moment.. sad.gif

but one year one (rear speakers follow by sub) seems reasonable tongue.gif

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post Jun 8 2024, 08:25 PM

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after 20% discount,

RM2399 each,

macam worth...

https://my.tcacoustic.asia/collections/sale...nd-sub-mini-set

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post Jun 9 2024, 12:38 AM

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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jun 8 2024, 09:18 PM)
I bought below 2.2k each from last year
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More than 25% discount yo

QUOTE(Created On 21/1/2021 @ Jun 8 2024, 11:39 PM)
You can get cheaper on Lazada/Shopee.
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didn't see the price lower than this price for the time being ..

 

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