Glad you like it.

Haven't heard it.

I mean I know about the XT1, just haven't heard it in person. Was never a fan of soundplates though, poor dynamics. RM999 for a soundplate is also way too expensive for the sound quality you'll get.

Now, I may be wrong and the XT1 may actually sound quite good. But I'm willing to bet that the XT1 certainly isn't going to sound as good as the similarly priced CT370.
Yes. It's quite a balanced sounding soundbar, good stereo image and very fluid mids (for its class that is). Bass is a little too floaty though, not sure why Pioneer didn't go with the sub on the SB23W though, as that is more balanced and still kicks hard enough. Too bad the N700 does have some design flaws, which is no HDMI input.

Depending on the soundbar. In my experience, many of them have adequate volume.

Guys wanna ask if the Sony HTXT1 soundbase good?
cos i saw senq having promo at rm699 online

It's currently the price-performance king IMO. You could actually get it as low as RM400. Limited connectivity, but its sound quality is just so beautifully balanced at its price range.

Budget around RM500 for soundbar, any other options other than Sony HT-CT80?