[225]

Now I've ordered the TV need to get a new sound bar.
I'd prefer a proper surround sound setup but Mrs 225 doesn't want speakers all over the place.

I'm looking at the jbl 9.1 as that has detachable rear speakers that run on battery which looks smart and is low enough to put in front of the lgoled55c9.
I'm also looking at the new sonos arc which would mean a small TV stand to raise the TV but looks good and can add a sub or extra speakers later.

Need to have e arc (not just arc) and have up firing drivers, plus not be too big such as the lg sly10 which is really long.

Any more ideas?

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[planemad]

I have a Sony ht-st5000 In my main living room and it’s top notch.
Also have a Dali Katch One in our family room which is used as a tv soundbar but wife also uses daily as a streaming speaker for playing music from her phone which is a great bit of kit.

[DougMcL]

If your tv is not on the wall try a Canton sound base. I use a DM100 with my B7 66 OLED. Amazing sound.

The highest scoring soundbar with the latest tech and a subwoofer in Which? is the Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-N850.

The Samsung HW-Q90R has the wireless rear speakers and upfiring drivers that you are after.

The JBLs all score really badly, granted they haven't tested the 9.1.

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Sonos all the way

You ideally need the sub as well as that does make a difference, but as you say you can add on at a later date.

[225]

Originally Posted by DougMcL

If your tv is not on the wall try a Canton sound base. I use a DM100 with my B7 66 OLED. Amazing sound.

The highest scoring soundbar with the latest tech and a subwoofer in Which? is the Samsung Harman/Kardon HW-N850.

The Samsung HW-Q90R has the wireless rear speakers and upfiring drivers that you are after.

The JBLs all score really badly, granted they haven't tested the 9.1.

I've looked at the q90 and q80 but samsung still hasn't added a firmware update to earc from arc. The Samsung 2020 bars have it but likely to be pricey.
EvilDrPorkChop I am leaning towards the sonos and I can it with 15% off. I'm sure it's good kit but their subs are as expensive as the bars!

[flashollie]

I've got thes Sony HT ZF9 these are wireless surround speakers and a sub. With the Sony soundbar this give wireless 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. then 5.1 is great and the Atmos is ok could be better but you'd need to start mounting more speakers higher to really get it perfect.
I think it's really good im very happy with it all.

[SkyJawa]

Atmos at home is a bit of a gimmick if you ask me. I have a proper setup with upward firing speakers and it adds a little but not much. As mentioned you really need ceiling speakers for it to work best.

[speedski]

Sonos Playbar everyday of the week

[gr4z]

Sonos have just released the Arc soundbar to replace the Playbar and Playbase. Atmos support but as others have said it looks to be a bit of a gimmick for home use. I will be looking to upgrade to the Arc (or Beam) + sub + 2 Play1's when I refresh my TV.

[TodmordenLad]

Q Acoustics M2 Soundbar - simply brilliant and good vfm

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Originally Posted by 225

EvilDrPorkChop I am leaning towards the sonos and I can it with 15% off. I'm sure it's good kit but their subs are as expensive as the bars!

It's expensive stuff but IMO is the best stuff around for an 'all round' solution. I've been into my amps etc. over the years, and still have an Onyko set up in bedroom. However going forward I would probably more than likely replace it with a Sonos Soundbar of some sort.

We've got Sonos throughout the house and it just works (Maybe i'm getting lazy in older age). No faffing, works well with all the streaming services, your Local iTunes and it's great for TV. The tuning app works well too.

SUB is over priced but it's amazing the difference it makes. TBH i'd question getting Play 1s as additional speakers for 5.1 when you've added the Sub in.

[DougMcL]

Sonos is also a high scorer in the Which? tests....

[JustChris]

I'd genuinely wait till you get the TV set up. The sound on our LG is as loud as I'd ever need at home. Maybe you're getting it for the pseudo surround but the bass and volume on our 65 LG is the loudest inbuilt TV I've ever experienced.

Could be money saved and not often I offer that

[EvilDrPorkChop]

Originally Posted by JustChris

I'd genuinely wait till you get the TV set up. The sound on our LG is as loud as I'd ever need at home. Maybe you're getting it for the pseudo surround but the bass and volume on our 65 LG is the loudest inbuilt TV I've ever experienced.

Could be money saved and not often I offer that

Don't think the loudness is ever issue, more audio quality. All the TVs i've had in the past the Audio has always been s***. They've never been the same since we went to flat panels - the old sets had some beefier speakers in

Even spending £300 on a 'cheaper' soundbar is worth it IMO.

[JR1664]

Originally Posted by JustChris

I'd genuinely wait till you get the TV set up. The sound on our LG is as loud as I'd ever need at home. Maybe you're getting it for the pseudo surround but the bass and volume on our 65 LG is the loudest inbuilt TV I've ever experienced.

Could be money saved and not often I offer that

I was going to post the same. The sound on our LG OLED is more than enough, really impressed in the bass stakes. Since buying it the sound bar has been redundant, I didn't even connect it after setting up the TV and setting the sound levels.

[kzg1969]

I have a Samsung MS650 and wireless rears - not Atmos.

Now, the soundbar is very good, but when you add in the rears then the lipsync is SO bad its un-watchable (even after adjusting the delay).

Maybe the newer Samsungs are better, but......

[Cootie]

Originally Posted by JR1664

I was going to post the same. The sound on our LG OLED is more than enough, really impressed in the bass stakes. Since buying it the sound bar has been redundant, I didn't even connect it after setting up the TV and setting the sound levels.

I’d also say I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the sound on the C9. Far far better than any other flatscreen I’ve heard including the Samsung Q90 I briefly had beforehand. That’s also coming from someone who is a self
confessed hifi geek and has a pretty high end system. I’ve had some challenges getting the TV optical digital output to play nicely with the hifi but the TV sound is decent enough that it’s not really bothering me at all.

[KRS_SN]

i bought a top of the range Yamaha soundbar for my Samsung tv. it wouldn't sync with my Samsung automatically. nightmare inconvenient. got rid of it and got a Samsung soundbar. now all is good. ie Samsung tv =Samsung soundbar.

[nawz]

I bought the LG OLEDCX55 (arriving Thursday) with the Samsung Q80R soundbar.

[225]

Had a play today as the TV arrived much earlier than it stated
Sound is actually pretty good. There is only 5cm to the bottom of the screen though so either a very low sound bar is needed or a slight raise in TV.

Overall watching HDR 4k is amazing!
Screen is fair bit bigger from the old 42inch plasma which I like but the expected fall out from Mrs 225. too big etc etc will hopefully pass...

[Mattyk]

Lg sound is good on my c8, but the Yamaha 2700 sound bar under it is far better

[RENT-A-GOAT]

I have our Samsung TV connected up to a B&W Zeppelin via digital optical connection. Yes it's a fairly old speaker now but it still packs a great sound and being Apple airplay is great for steaming music from our iPhones, PC & laptop.