Would a soundbar be a big improvement
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We have an LG OLED55C2 tv, it's a few yrs old. We chose the C2 because it had reasonable audio reviews, and wouldn't need a seperate sound system.
A guest commented that we'd get clearer, cleaner audio with a soundbar (not really interested in surround, subwoofers, huge bass, blockbuster movies)
Is this likely? Whatever we have we'd like to keep it simple so probably an LG that integrates with the LG remote.
A guest commented that we'd get clearer, cleaner audio with a soundbar (not really interested in surround, subwoofers, huge bass, blockbuster movies)
Is this likely? Whatever we have we'd like to keep it simple so probably an LG that integrates with the LG remote.
Yes the speakers built into any slim device will be dog s
t. Look at phones, laptops, etc. a dedicated device, even a cheap one, will be a big improvement.
IMO it’s a travesty to be invested in OLED for an amazing picture and then putting no effort into audio quality. It’s half the experience at least
t. Look at phones, laptops, etc. a dedicated device, even a cheap one, will be a big improvement. IMO it’s a travesty to be invested in OLED for an amazing picture and then putting no effort into audio quality. It’s half the experience at least
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
At sub £200 a conspicuous bargain, and enhances viewing no end.
At sub £200 a conspicuous bargain, and enhances viewing no end.
I have a Sonos Playbar which allows you to filter the sound - to promote the vocal frequencies and reduce the bass (which I find overwhelms the vocals on some films).
With it, I could even hear Michael Caine's speech on his deathbed in Interstellar.
As it happens, I don't watch TV anymore, so I'm considering selling it along with the 2 Play:1s I used for surround.
With it, I could even hear Michael Caine's speech on his deathbed in Interstellar.
As it happens, I don't watch TV anymore, so I'm considering selling it along with the 2 Play:1s I used for surround.
Bonefish Blues said:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
At sub £200 a conspicuous bargain, and enhances viewing no end.
I’ve just followed that thread and ordered one at £189. At sub £200 a conspicuous bargain, and enhances viewing no end.
Delivery in 2 days.
Yes, We found a soundbar to be a good choice.
I found choosing what to go for tricky - our local John Lewis had a good selection, but the ambient noise in the shop made choosing impossible.
In the event I went for a Bose unit, priced at £200. (We'd previously bought some Bose noise-cancelling headphones, so felt comfortable with the brand). The next day, £200 had disappeared, it was £250.
So I went on the Bose site where a refurbished model was on offer for £150. So I went for it. Absolutely in first-class condition, impossible to tell from new. I'd suggest whatever you go for, it might be worth checking the mfrs site to see if any deals are on offer.
I found choosing what to go for tricky - our local John Lewis had a good selection, but the ambient noise in the shop made choosing impossible.
In the event I went for a Bose unit, priced at £200. (We'd previously bought some Bose noise-cancelling headphones, so felt comfortable with the brand). The next day, £200 had disappeared, it was £250.
So I went on the Bose site where a refurbished model was on offer for £150. So I went for it. Absolutely in first-class condition, impossible to tell from new. I'd suggest whatever you go for, it might be worth checking the mfrs site to see if any deals are on offer.
Over ten years ago we bought a 42" Sony flat screen and a 2.1 soundbar made by Sony too. Oddly, I very seldom used it, maybe if I was watching a specific film or something, but it sat there largely unused.
Then last year we bought a 50" Samsung TV because the Sony was struggling with the streaming stuff, and it sounded OK, but on installation I tried the Sony soundbar with it and it made everything sound way better and now I wouldn't hesitate in recommending one. When I thought it had died a few months ago, I was immediately on the hunt for a new one, but then I found it just needed a reset and you turn the TV on first before the soundbar and everything is fine!
Then last year we bought a 50" Samsung TV because the Sony was struggling with the streaming stuff, and it sounded OK, but on installation I tried the Sony soundbar with it and it made everything sound way better and now I wouldn't hesitate in recommending one. When I thought it had died a few months ago, I was immediately on the hunt for a new one, but then I found it just needed a reset and you turn the TV on first before the soundbar and everything is fine!
Thanks all.
Having looked briefly online, I was considering this.
https://www.currys.co.uk/products/lg-us20a-2.0-com...
We don't watch many blockbusters and hopefully it'll seamlessly work with our existing LG tv.
Having looked briefly online, I was considering this.
https://www.currys.co.uk/products/lg-us20a-2.0-com...
We don't watch many blockbusters and hopefully it'll seamlessly work with our existing LG tv.
I have an LG OLED C6, I think it is, 65".
I bought an LG soundbar for compatibility as they tend to be easier to set up. It has a long bar and a separate bass box.
It's certainly better than the TV speakers but not exactly mind-blowing, in any of the modes.
A long time ago, I had a reasonably inexpensive bass speaker with four small box speakers that went two in front, two behind you and that was much better.
I bought an LG soundbar for compatibility as they tend to be easier to set up. It has a long bar and a separate bass box.
It's certainly better than the TV speakers but not exactly mind-blowing, in any of the modes.
A long time ago, I had a reasonably inexpensive bass speaker with four small box speakers that went two in front, two behind you and that was much better.
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