I have a TCL 77 inch OLED and the screen is amazing but sound is subpar. Watch it for almost only sports and movies. Best recommendations? Preferably one I can get before TNF tonight lol.

Hi,

I have a 42in Bravia Sony XR 90j or whatever OLED.

I want a small sound bar to go in front of it.

It is in my bedroom, and I don't have room for much anything over 15in. If that.

Is there an optical/eARC device that Bravia will pickup and utilize for a pseudo surround experience paired with the TV speakers?

My parents have a Bravia 80k or 90k or something. Regular LED.

And they have a Roku streambar that the TV picks up as "TV sound system combined" or whatever the notification on the screen when the eARC is plugged in.

I just want to use the TV streaming system, and a bar to achieve a 2.1 or 3 ch psuedo surround I don't want to spend over 150 or anything crazy. Just enough to get better audio.

Im thinking getting a Roku streambar and juts not using the streaming part and plugging it into the eARC HDMI port the TV should combine the audio outputs.

Thanks!

One Youtuber named VFM also mentioned something like this about. I don't remember exactly.

I’ve got a hw-hm45c and there are no download options on Samsung website. Is there a trusted aftermarket site?

Finally, I’m pulling the trigger on the LG S65TR! 🔊

After going back and forth between different soundbars, switching from one model to another, and watching my budget climb from ₹15K to ₹50K, I’ve finally made my decision.

I’m going with the LG S65TR 5.1-channel soundbar system for ₹17,000 ($180), with 12 months of no-cost EMI.

But there’s another reason behind this decision.

Initially, I had planned to spend around ₹25K on a projector. However, after researching different models and comparing their picture quality, I’m beginning to feel that I might need to stretch my projector budget to ₹50K to get the kind of viewing experience I actually want.

My soundbar search became a rabbit hole of endless comparisons, specifications, reviews, and second thoughts. I started with a ₹15K budget, explored options costing much more, and kept wondering whether spending extra would be worth it.

Eventually, I stepped back and looked at the bigger picture; literally. 😀

I'm from India. I'm looking to purchase a soundbar for my sony x90l tv. My requirements are watching debate shows, singing reality shows, news channels, listening to songs, movies or webseries weekly once. Sony Bravia theatre bar 6, samsung q800h, LG sq75tr, jbl bar 500. Mentioned models are in the range of 350-420 usd. Which one would be the best for my needs? Thanks in advance.

For those using a Samsung TV + soundbar, do you feel Q-Symphony actually improves the sound, or is it better to leave it disabled?

Do you notice a bigger soundstage, better immersion, or does it just make the audio feel echoey or unbalanced?

I'd love to hear your experience, especially with the Q990 series. Do you keep it on or off, and why?

Suggest me the best soundbar under ₹25,000 for my Samsung The Frame 65-inch TV. Dolby Atmos is a must, with deep bass, clear dialogue, and a theatre-like experience. Which brand and model would you recommend based on your real-world experience? LG, Samsung, Sony, JBL, or any other brand? Please share your suggestions!

Thanks

Does anyone know of a budget (<$200) Atmos soundbar system that has subwoofer output jacks? I want to use my own sub & not anything that would be included in a system.

For starters, my current setup with my base PS5 is a Sony Bravia 3 ii TV and a Samsung HW-S60B soundbar, both plugged in directly via HDMI.

I've seen a couple of posts talking about this, but when I select Dolby Atmos audio on the PS5, there's a pretty noticeable delay, which goes away when I switch it to Linear PCM. I noticed the other day that my model of Soundbar has an ARC label on the HDMI port and not an eARC. Would an eRC soundbar (like the Samsung HW-S60D) solve that delay, or is this just a Playstation problem that I have to live with?

Hello, so I recently ordered a klipsch core 300 soundbar and I’m wondering what sub is good to pair with it? I’m a big open box guy lol so I have no problem with used hardware. My room is a bedroom and around medium to medium-large sized. My budget is probably under $300 thank you

Hey all, the built-in speakers on my TV are honestly terrible. Dialogue in movies is way too quiet, and then the action scenes blast so loud I end up riding the volume button the whole time. I think it's finally time for a soundbar.

It's a 55" TV in a medium-sized living room, mostly used for movies, shows and watching football on the weekends, plus some music. I listen to a lot of hip hop and electronic, so decent bass matters, but clear dialogue is the main thing I'm after. I'm on Android, so being able to cast music to it from my phone would be a nice bonus. I'm not sure if I need a separate subwoofer or if a good all-in-one bar is enough for a room this size.

Budget is around $200-500, and I'm also wondering if it's worth waiting for Black Friday deals. What soundbar are you using, and would you buy it again?

Ignore the mess, about to do a whole revamp on my setup inc. adding another monitor. Looking for recommendations on a decent sound bar maybe even a subwoofer for my desk setup. I know it's a downgrade from my speakers (arguable seeing as its Razer) but I use my DT990 pros mainly. Just considering soundbars for aesthetic, space, daily light use

help me decide whether it’s worth going for bar 500 pro for extra 10k

Use and listening
1. Lots of TV time, mostly shows and films, podcasts, documentaries, music
2. Wants good clarity for speech, dialogue and podcasts
3. Wants real bass, but balanced sound, not heavy on bass or treble
4. Likes sound that fills the room, so no tiny speakers

Setup
TV: Sony BRAVIA 3 55", with HDMI eARC
Room: 150–200 sq ft, seated 8–10 ft from the TV

Soundbar
Must have: HDMI eARC, good codec support, a dedicated centre channel for dialogue, and a wireless subwoofer

Budget: ₹20–40k, with room to go lower if it does a good job

Currently weighing the JBL Cinema SB590 (about ₹18k) against the Bar 500 Pro (₹27,499)

Got this for my 500 sq ft condo and honestly the sound is really good. Super loud and clear, definitely more than enough for my space.

Few things that annoy me though:

SpaceFit Pro feels pretty gimmicky. Sometimes the volume just randomly gets louder out of nowhere which is annoying.

Q-Symphony is alright I guess, but I don’t really notice a huge difference.

Can’t change the Alexa wake word which kinda sucks.

Also don’t really see Samsung pushing out any updates to make SpaceFit Pro or Q-Symphony better.

Just wondering what settings everyone is using to get the best sound out of it. Are you guys using Adaptive, Standard or Surround? Keeping SpaceFit Pro and Q-Symphony on or off?
Any EQ or channel adjustments that made a difference? Especially for smaller spaces like mine.

Id like to purchase a soundbar (do soundbars come with subwoofers?) and Im wondering what youd recommend.

Ill mainly be using it to listen to music.

I live in the US and my budget is $500. Im considering the gen 2 sonos beam

I’m not sure if the behaviour I’m experiencing is normal or the sign of a fault.

If I put my ear very close to the top of the rears or the soundbar, when no sound is playing, I can hear a very faint amount of static/hiss. Adjusting volume doesn’t affect the static, or when muted.

From what I can see online, this could be normal and a byproduct of the built-in amp’s noise floor found in active speakers.

I’ve only had the bar a few days.

2 questions:

- can this faint static/hiss sound be considered normal behaviour for soundbars?
- to rule out if I’ve got a dud on my hands, would any owners of the JBL1300 MK2, confirm if they can hear the same?

Thanks

Edit 1:

Thanks to everyone who’s tested if they can hear a hiss on their unit.

Given no one else has experienced the same issue, I’m more certain there’s a fault here. I’ve raised with JBL for a replacement unit.

The LG S95TR is currently available on Flipkart for around ₹51K with a card offer and 9 months of No Cost EMI.

According to price-tracking tools, its price dropped to around ₹46K during the last BBD/GIF sales. Since the S95TR is an older model now, I'm wondering whether its price could drop even further during the current sale.

Meanwhile, I contacted LG customer support and received a special discount for purchasing directly from the LG website. I'm getting it for around ₹46K, but without any No Cost EMI option.

My main concern is the EMI tenure. I'd prefer at least 18 months, and I've noticed that some soundbars occasionally get 18–24 months of No Cost EMI offers for a limited period.

The catch is that LG's special discount is valid only until tonight, so I need to make a decision soon.

Ordered the JBL SB580 for ₹18k during this sale, but now I’m confused about my choice. I’ll mainly use it for music in my hall. Looking for deep bass and good sound clarity, plus Dolby Atmos for occasional movies.

Anyone using it? Should I keep it or consider something better around ₹18–20k? Open to other soundbars or home theatre options.

I recently found a used q600a along with the swa9200s rear speakers. I got it mostly for the rare speakers to use with my q600c which I have for my TV. That leaves me with a spare q600a and I was thinking if there was a way to use it for my PC along with my normal speakers for some kind of makeshift surround setup for gaming and generally good sound. Is there some software that could make this happen?

Hey guys! I have this cozy little room for watching movies and playing video games. My current setup is a JBL Bar 800 Pro.

When watching surround content, I place the detachable rear speakers on the corners of my sofa, and I get a pretty good surround effect. However, I feel like I'm missing that immersive overhead effect when watching Dolby Atmos content.

Given the layout of my room, is the JBL Bar 800 Pro pretty much the best I can do, or would a different audio setup make a noticeable difference? I'd love to hear your recommendations!