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Ari

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19,665 posts

231 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Had a quick search and there doesn't seem to be anything recent.

I've just ordered a 70 inch TV for the lounge. I don't really want to go full surround sound (as the plan is to eventually have a cinema room), would a sound bar offer a useful audio upgrade?

Any recommendations? (The TV is an LG 70UN7 4006LA, if it makes a difference?)

LuS1fer

42,645 posts

261 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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I bought an LG SN7Y soundbar for my LG Oled C7.
It's only a £350 one with a wireless sub-woofer but it makes very little difference TBH.

castex

5,007 posts

289 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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We have a Dali Kubik One
It's ace and would certainly be a worthwhile audio upgrade.

miniman

28,321 posts

278 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Sonos.

I tried a Cambridge sound base and a Yamaha bar + sub, sent both back. Sonos is ace.

CeramicMX5ND2

8,807 posts

89 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Q Acoustics M2 Soundbase is pretty good - If they are still available..!

a7x88

784 posts

164 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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I use a Sonos one with the sub.

I think it sounds ace

anonymous-user

70 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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I bought a Sony AF9 a while ago. No sound bar required. Seriously impressive sound.

Squadrone Rosso

3,264 posts

163 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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We bought one of these to replace a full 9.1 system last year. Very happy with it.

https://www.whathifi.com/yamaha/ysp-2700/review

usn90

1,802 posts

86 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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Sonos

Currently have a Sonos playbar, sub and two play 1’s as surrounds.


Mars

9,556 posts

230 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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usn90 said:
Sonos

Currently have a Sonos playbar, sub and two play 1’s as surrounds.
Me too. Quite like the ability to promote the vocals and turn the bass down so that I can more easily hear dialogue (now that I'm getting old).

But also to link it all to the other Sonos kit and play music everywhere.

NNH

1,546 posts

148 months

Tuesday 9th March 2021
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I've just got a Roku Smart Soundbar for US$149. The sound isn't a big leap from the very old and unreliable Philips soundbar it replaced, but I've set it up to be the main streaming device and apparently it will be easy to upgrade it with a Roku sub later.

Ari

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19,665 posts

231 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Interesting, thanks. Sonos sounds like it's a good option, but they're pretty dear if you want a sub as well (not much less than the TV cost!).

This seems a good combination of sub included, good make, great reviews, reasonable(ish) price. Any thoughts?

https://www.richersounds.com/tv-home-cinema/soundb...

Deranged Rover

4,117 posts

90 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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A B&O Beosound Stage should take your sound quality up a notch or three.

Mars

9,556 posts

230 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Ari said:
Interesting, thanks. Sonos sounds like it's a good option, but they're pretty dear if you want a sub as well (not much less than the TV cost!).

This seems a good combination of sub included, good make, great reviews, reasonable(ish) price. Any thoughts?

https://www.richersounds.com/tv-home-cinema/soundb...
I haven't got the sub - the soundbar pushes out a pretty hefty sound on its own but some people always want more. Look at it as an extra you can buy later.

Adrian E

3,295 posts

192 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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If you've got a small-ish room, the Arc and the rear effect speakers will do a great job. The sub is mental money for what it is

Ari

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19,665 posts

231 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Sonos Arc (no sub or rear speakers) is £800! Pushing it a bit, for a lounge TV...

HRL

3,353 posts

235 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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I’ve got a Sonos Beam, cheaper than the Arc, and two One SL’s, and it’s plenty bassy and loud enough for the room we have it in.

Wanted the Sub before I set it all up but afterwards decided it would just be a waste of money.

paralla

4,706 posts

151 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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A soundbar will be a big improvement over the TV's internal speakers. If you are already invested into the Sonos ecosystem it makes sense to get a Sonos Soundbar, if not there are a lot of other options that arguably offer more bang for your buck especially if you want a sub to go with it as the Sonos sub is very expensive.

You could do worse than chose an LG bar to go with your LG TV. Curry's have them listed from between £179 and £1299

Edited by paralla on Wednesday 10th March 16:38

CooperS

4,566 posts

235 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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The I've never sat in front of any home cinema set up and been impressed. Especially with sound bars.

What is considered the best? Seems like a mine field of What Reviews and A/V forum experts.

Wiltshire Lad

307 posts

85 months

Wednesday 10th March 2021
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we have a Sonos Playbase - very impressed. No need for a seperate subwoofer - although you can add one later - with additional speakers if you think they are required. Guys at Richter sounds worth talking too - once they are open again. You can book appointments - well worth it