I have been using the Philips 9100 since last year. It has been serving me well, either watching movies (DVD and Bluray) and listening to music (via Bluetooth). Easy to set up, but price is abit at the high side compare to Sony, Samsung, Pioneer and LG. I paid RM 2,699 from Harvey Norman, and recently went to ESH SS2, they quoted me RM 2,599. For a soundbar, it is expensive. At this price, you may get a entry level or simple hifi set.
As for Yamaha, they are famous with their soundbar especially the high end ones which cost about 4k++. I have tested their entry level soundbar, but not to my liking.
The reason i choose a soundbar due to few reasons, (i) Home minister don't like too many things at the TV console and (ii) my tv console can't hold too many devices.

Happy hunting.

Hi Eoma,

For the past one of usage, I only use the separate units less than 3 times. However, it is a cool and useful feature. The other reason was i didn't do it so often because i seldom watch TV nowadays.

One man's meat, the others poison.

The downside of soundbar is can't do upgrade.

JF