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post Feb 26 2021, 08:55 AM

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QUOTE(cskean @ Feb 26 2021, 01:24 AM)
Guys, which 3.1 sound bar that has Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, budget around RM1k is it possible to get?

Otherwise please recommend few that are nearest to my budget .

Newbie in sound system, hopefully sifus here can share some thoughts & opinions.
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Don't think so unless used units.
If new best bet is Sony HT-X8500
https://www.sony.com.my/electronics/sound-bars/ht-x8500

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post Feb 27 2021, 08:23 AM

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QUOTE(cskean @ Feb 26 2021, 09:09 PM)
But this is only 2.1 right?

I prefer 3.1 cause has a center speaker which produce more dialog...

What about LG SN7Y or Philips TAPB603?
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Sure if its fit your budget
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post Jul 18 2021, 09:38 PM

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QUOTE(arvind13 @ Jul 18 2021, 05:24 PM)
hi guys, i am currently using a NU8000 TV and decided to get a sound bar to improve TV speakers.. With a budget of less than 2k and samsung branded soundbar... Looking at A650 soundbar.. Or is there any other soundbar within the same price range I should be looking at?  Mostly using for Astro & TV box.. Prefer dialog + bass type sound bars..

Thanks for your replies in advanced .  🙏🙏
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Why don’t you consider Q700 instead. It support Atmos and I think can add in surround as option as well.
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post Jul 19 2021, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(arvind13 @ Jul 19 2021, 12:57 PM)
Thanks mate for the recommendation..  notworthy.gif  I will check out the Q700A.. But my NU8000 TV doesn't support eArc thus I believe won't get the Atmos effect right as both sound bar & TV must have this function in order to fully utilize the Dolby Atmos?  hmm.gif

Also does having more speakers / drivers makes the sound bar sounds better or it doesn't have any effect on the sound? Coz i see there are some sound bars having 7 - 9 speakers and cost less than 2k. Also the higher power output = more bass?    confused.gif
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No need bro, you will get Atmos using native Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV on your NU8000
eARC is only important if you play BlueRay disc and passthrough from TV to soundbar if you wanna get lossless Atmos. Otherwise, ARC can transmit lossly signal.
Technically yes, more drivers will drive the sound better.

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post Aug 3 2021, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(PalakOtakHang @ Aug 3 2021, 09:40 PM)
Any sound bar around RM 500 to be recommended other than Panasonic SC-HTB250 Compact Sound Bar?
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https://www.mudah.my/view?ad_id=91420282
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post Aug 12 2021, 07:25 AM

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QUOTE(FusionXY @ Aug 12 2021, 01:11 AM)
Hey guys, can recommend soundbar price range from RM400 - RM800
Use for movies only or sometimes music.

I am currently looking at Vinnfier BTR 800. Is it good?
Can recommend any other model. Might get in three months time.
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Check this out, very good review, ~RM500
https://www.androidheadlines.com/2021/06/cr...bar-review.html
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/creative-s...r.25256/reviews
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post Aug 28 2021, 08:10 AM

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Creative’s new budget Atmos soundbar
https://asia.creative.com/p/speakers/creative-stage-360
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post Sep 23 2021, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(Zaire.Ver @ Sep 23 2021, 01:58 PM)
Is samsung q600a rm1.5k worth the rm500 over samsung a650 rm1k?

Reading review etc spec wise diff is q600a 3.1.2 dolby atmos while a650 3.1 no atmos.

Im not audiophile and have no idea what atmos bring and if it worth that rm500.

Actly prefer to get Sony bar to pair with my sony x90j tv...but couldnt find any sony 3.1 bar within budget.
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Since you are not audiophile and prefer Sony, you can get HT-S40r, 5.1 with wireless rears speakers.
Should be within your budget.
https://www.sony.com.my/electronics/sound-bars/ht-s40r
https://www.whathifi.com/news/sony-launches...s-rear-speakers

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post Sep 24 2021, 04:24 PM

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QUOTE(Zaire.Ver @ Sep 24 2021, 04:12 PM)
Looks good but this model not sold in malaysia
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Its new.
Wait for stock to come.
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post Oct 8 2021, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(lexanoir @ Oct 8 2021, 10:02 AM)
user posted image

This might be the best Speaker system ever !!
Recently i am exploring the world of Soundbar for my living room, my priority was simple look with decent sound quality . After doing some research in various shop and stores , I was stick to either Sonos or Bose system.

However when i went to Sony center at the Curve yesterday, the Salesperson show me this latest Surround system . At first i am rejecting him as i think this is beyond my budgeting, yet he insisted me no harm to try.

And guess what , once i sit in to try , voila ! This system is freaking amazing that let me feels like inside the cinema, the details it presenting are giving me chills ! The quality are simply outstanding and the Bose 700 or Sonos Arc are totally dethroned when competing against this Sony !

When play some Dolby Atmos film, this speakers delivered with superb  3D surround effects . When play some dialogue,  every words are crispy clear even without the center speakers !
Currently its only available at Sony storeThe curve , Im strongly advise everyone to experience it ! Do not deceived by the noob looking appearance.
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I am sure it is, with the retail price of RM7,299
Are you audition it with the subwoofer as well?
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post Nov 10 2021, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(FiragaZ @ Nov 10 2021, 10:57 AM)
Currently comparing soundbar with LG SN8Y and Samsung HW-Q700A, any user experience here?
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I am using SN8Y predecessor SL8Y with SPK-8 rear speakers, working fine without problem.
Rear speakers are recommended for true surround and more immersive soundstage.
FYI, latest 2021 is SP8Y but sadly is not available in Malaysia (yet?)
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post Nov 11 2021, 01:35 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Nov 11 2021, 01:12 PM)
I found out new Sony soundbar nowadays very little hdmi input, unlike the ones I bought few years back, 3 in 1 out

any other brands not so exp with such inputs?
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Samsung Q950A bro brows.gif
2 x HDMI in
https://www.samsung.com/my/audio-devices/so...ck-hw-q950a-xm/
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post Nov 11 2021, 02:40 PM

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QUOTE(rx330 @ Nov 11 2021, 02:12 PM)
boss ada yg lebih byk hdmi in ke x?

adui... why the price so ex one....
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2 In macam max nowadays.
Today sales RM3.7k nia 😉
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post Nov 15 2021, 12:46 PM

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QUOTE(FiragaZ @ Nov 15 2021, 11:57 AM)
Thanks for sharing, i decided to go with Samsung HW-Q700A, tested both soundbar at Harvey Norman, LG SN8Y got high qualify finishing, clarity is good but in high pitch (hurt my ear) and older model 2020 as well, Samsung HW-Q700A bass is more punchy, sound are great and balanced, spacefit feature can calibrate and adapt the sound depends on your room size, latest model 2021, most importantly i got a good deal on 11.11  rclxms.gif
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Congrats bro!
Get the rear speakers too make it true surround system.
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post Feb 14 2022, 10:28 PM

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QUOTE(Boy96 @ Feb 14 2022, 08:21 PM)
Did demo an LG SN8Y at Harvey norman and it sounds dissapointing, lack of clarity and bass not good.

Any better soundbar for budget under 2.8k?

Currently have 5.1 Sony DAV-DZ650. But this one less than rm1k home theater system. Not sure if newer 2k+ soundbar nowadays is better that this or not..
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I am using the its predecessor, SL8Y, and definitely not as you described.
Have you play around the sound mode and speakers setting? Perhaps it was set on default.



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post May 5 2022, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(FollowMeRogerThat @ May 5 2022, 05:25 PM)
Hey,
Samsung Q600b vs Sony HT G700
Which to go for?
Budget below 2k
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Q600 with option for rear speakers
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post May 6 2022, 07:25 AM

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QUOTE(FollowMeRogerThat @ May 6 2022, 01:12 AM)
TV is SonyX85J
mix with Samsung soundbar is okay?
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No issues
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post May 15 2022, 02:14 PM

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QUOTE(lemonish @ May 15 2022, 10:59 AM)
Anyone here tested/bought IKEA's Sonos bookshelf speaker?

Went to IKEA earlier and saw this. Didn't manage to connect to it to test it though. Somehow the Wifi connection just doesn't cut it.

Here's the link for reference:
IKEA Sonos Symphonisk
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This is not a soundbar but it can act as surround rear speakers for Sonos ARC or Beam
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post Jun 1 2022, 04:59 PM

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QUOTE(tmc @ Jun 1 2022, 03:56 PM)
Soundbar without rear speakers, are they good enough for Dolby Atmos ?
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Is ok, because most of tthe atmos upfiring speakers are on the main bar.
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post Jun 1 2022, 06:11 PM

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QUOTE(tmc @ Jun 1 2022, 05:09 PM)
I read that they are firing to the ceiling and let it bounce back to reach the audience. So the effect would be dependent on the ceiling height ? If ceiling is high, the effect would be poor ?
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correct, depending on your ceiling height and seating postion

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