I wanna buy a ~1k soundbar too. Any recommendation?

Tried the 4530 at 2 outlet but cannot hear the virtual surround sound, Sony CT-220 also failed. Then I tried the pioneer
SBX-N700 (RM1699)... Woah, the sound is very nice and can easily replace those entry level HT 5.1. The soundbar got built in 2 speaker and 2 mini subwoofer on the bar. Tried avatar and some action movies really feel the bass and dialogue is clear too. It also have built in media player function, which I think pretty useful. However, I still prefer a HT5.1 for the same price because of 1 thing, even with just the front speaker it gives a more convincing surround sound compare with soundbar. So, it is better to go hear it for yourself to decide.

Samsung HW-F751 better, LG NB4530 just increase the sound volume IMO. But if you really want soundbar get the Pioneer SBX-N700 which around same price as the samsung. Else if you have the extra space then just get the HTiB bcoz it sounds better.

I want to get something like the Philips Fidelio E5 but this one is so expensive based on the oversea price. It is available yet here? I want a 2.1 speaker which can give 4.1 surround sound. I'm using Sony 50W800B TV so I cannot buy those bigger sound bar obstructing the view since I not wall mounting the TV. My budget is 2000 max.

I went to test 2 soundbar just now. One is the Philips HTL5140B and another one is the Sony CT770. Based on the test unit the HTL5140 sounds weak and bass is kinda flat which I think the setting on the test unit is not properly configured while Sony CT770 on the other hand sound great. It is still lose to other soundbar at 2k range but for around 1.5k CT770 is great. The Philips is price at around 1.3k. Gonna get one next weekend but I hope to test the true potential of HTL5140B.

I just bought the Samsung HW7501 8.1ch curved soundbar. I never expected to buy a samsung or even a curved one since I don't have a curved TV but the sound is so good I just have to buy it. Put it in front on my flat TV looks surprisingly nice.

I tried watch a few trailers using my TV youtube app and it sound so immersing with wide soundstage. I guess the 8.1ch really help a lot. Playing music is also sounds great. One thing I really like about this unit is the height of the soundbar. Measuring around 4cm only and it won't block my low stand Sony TV.

Overall, it's a great sound for the price of RM2k and I think the sound can match other entry level HT5.1 (sub RM1.5k) minus the rear setting. I tried ~10 HT5.1 + soundbars before deciding the samsung. The other samsung soundbar with vacuum tubes which they claim very good sounding cannot beat this curved one.

I tried this b4. The sound quite good and got build in media player too but at open space like in big living room, it will loose most of its sound surround. Samsung HW7501 is a better choice for this and the samsung got better sound stage too. Last time I asked the Pioneer is price at 1600-1700.

What is the soundbar model?

I'm using the Samsung HW7501 8.1ch curved soundbar and the sound beat all sony sub 2K soundbar. I'm a sony fanboy so I'm a bit disappointed here. You can try it before you buy and if the model it the same as mine then with 1k to get the soundbar it is worth it. Now it price around 1.6k to 1.7k. I bought it around 2k.

PHILIPS HTL5140 is not really that good. You go and try Samsung curved soundbar it is nice 8.1 channel.

HW-J7501:
http://www.samsung.com/my/consumer/tv-av/a...bar/HW-J7501/XM. Now should be around RM1700 or less.

I tested both HW-H751 and HW-7501 but I found that HW-7501 8.1ch is a much better soundbar. I owned the HW7501 so I might biased on this.
A friend of my who owned the HW-751(4ch) also agrees HW-7501(8ch) is a better soundbar but the downside is the curved design which might not match well on your TV console.

This post has been edited by lotiman2003: Aug 25 2016, 09:24 AM

I'm using flat TV but using curved soundbar. It looks good and won't feel weird.

This model is 100% around RM1700. I bought it last year at RM1900. During year end fair saw them selling at RM1800. And early this year saw shop selling around 1700+.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HW-J7501-Cha...r/dp/B00UE9NMFC

In Amazon from USD450 onward. You do conversion also cannot reach RM5K. If 5K better get Infinity HiFi setup. I personal feel it is Samsung best offering for this price range which better than the more famous HW-H751. You have to try it yourselves to judge the quality.

Yes, the one i bought is 8.1ch

I bought it at a shop called BESTPOINT if not mistaken. Harvey Norman also have this model but more expensive. FYI, the RRP for the unit back then is RM2299.

Saw at harvey norman website:
http://www.harveynorman.com.my/tv-blu-ray-...d-soundbar.html

However, my woofer design is different from the one in the website. Mine one is bigger but still 320W for the unit.

http://www.harveynorman.com.my/tv-blu-ray-...d-soundbar.html

How's the sound? They give 1 or 2 years warranty?

For my setup 50in TV won't looks weird and it looks nicer compare to normal soundbar but in the end it is personal taste.

Flat TV with curved soundbar:

https://static.avforums.com/styles/avf/edit.../f408d-Main.jpg

This post has been edited by lotiman2003: Sep 21 2016, 10:51 AM