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post Apr 6 2023, 09:47 PM

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how's the sonos beam g2? is it worth the price or i could get a similar performance but in cheaper price?

looking for my sony x85k
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post Apr 7 2023, 10:59 AM

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QUOTE(celciuz @ Apr 7 2023, 06:29 AM)
Looking at the price of Sonos Beam G2 at RM 2,999… you should go audition Samsung Q990B. Comes with subwoofer and rear speakers.
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As much as i like woofer but it will look cluttering at my living area
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post Apr 8 2023, 03:03 AM

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QUOTE(Chronotech @ Apr 7 2023, 09:33 PM)
You can always store the subwoofer away until you need it.

Sonos price is just a lot more compared to Samsung or Sony for comparable soundbars. Could be Samsung and Sony had adjusted the pricing for the local market.

I had two detailed listening sessions with a full Sonos Arc with sub and rear speakers and compared that with the Samsung Q990B. Samsung is better. The concern with Samsung products is when the next model gets released, firmware support is lacking for the older model. And we are talking about the much better Arc over the Beam.
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QUOTE(celciuz @ Apr 7 2023, 10:49 PM)
If not mistaken it’s a wireless sub, can place else where in the room.

I feel the Q990B is really value for money among sound bars. The Sony just didn’t justify the extra money at all.
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Q990b is definitely out of my budget. i actually looking for below 2k but sonos beam gen2 looks appealing for me

QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Apr 7 2023, 11:45 PM)
Dont buy the Sonos Beam Gen 2 at full price of 2999..... it could drop to as low as 2.4 - 2.5k during promotions
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yeah, i could get 2.4k during lazada promotion but i have to wait for next sales
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post Apr 19 2023, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(xxxgkssixxx @ Apr 19 2023, 10:46 PM)
Now is a good time to buy Samsung Q990B. Most of the stores selling between 3.3k to 3.5k.

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post Jan 7 2024, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 6 2024, 10:54 PM)
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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Try sony s2000. U can get it below 2k during sales
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post Jan 7 2024, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 7 2024, 03:33 PM)
Interesting,

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

Saw Sony Centre @ Mid Valley Megamall selling <RM1800..  :thumbsup:
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Yep a direct competitor to sonos beam 2
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post Jan 13 2024, 02:42 PM

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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 13 2024, 12:52 PM)
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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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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post Jan 13 2024, 08:45 PM

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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 13 2024, 05:32 PM)
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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Yes. The ikea symfonisk speakers crossover with sonos

Just wait for the sales. Someone scored 1.9k before they increased the price
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post Jan 29 2024, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jan 29 2024, 09:30 PM)
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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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why not both lol

depends on ur usage but i went for surround 1st then sub
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post Mar 2 2024, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Mar 2 2024, 09:15 PM)
Im looking at sonos beam, but not sure shud spend that much or not. Another yamaha x40a seems okay also. Probably around 2-3k? Or probably can recommend like 1k can get wat, 2k can get what, 3k can get what.
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Tml lzd sales maybe u can get bea. For 2.2k
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post Mar 3 2024, 12:30 AM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Mar 2 2024, 10:55 PM)
Ah, i still plan go harvey norman have some audition first lol. But seems like beam is the best midrange soundbar.

saw only 1 seller selling sonos beam
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Yes the only authorized seller
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post Mar 3 2024, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Mar 3 2024, 04:30 AM)
managed to get 2427.. is it a good price? Any other soundbar can recommend ka?
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I had it around 2.2k last year
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post Jun 8 2024, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ 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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I bought below 2.2k each from last year
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post Jul 29 2024, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(cantona7 @ Jul 28 2024, 09:52 PM)
Is this Sonos Beam + Sub Mini?
RM2,399 so cheap? May I know where u bought it from?
I am looking at same thing, but now they are selling at RM5,278.

Thanks in advance
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He was saying each device

8.8 promo is coming so better wait for the sales
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post Dec 9 2024, 12:29 AM

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Sonos arc below 3k after voucher. Itchy to upgrade frkm my beam g2

Anyone upgrade from beam to arc? Worth the money?
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post Dec 9 2024, 10:27 AM

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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Dec 9 2024, 08:04 AM)
if u oledi on beam, suggest save up more go for ultra.
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ultra around 5k. almost double the price of old arc but the performance also doubled?
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post Dec 9 2024, 01:18 PM

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QUOTE(Jenn77 @ Dec 9 2024, 01:07 PM)
Hehe.. its in my bucket list aldy.  biggrin.gif
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Are u using beam?

Actually beam works great for me but u know the itchy moment

 

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