jbd Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 While I am very pleased with my Klipsch system, I am soliciting some advice for my brother. He recently purchased a Samsung LED TV, and was looking into HT options. The layout of his Greatroom make it near impossible to wire for surround sound w/o major construction. I suggested a soundbar, and although Klipsch doesn't seem to produce one, I am looking for some advice on what he might be able to do in terms of surround. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Canton makes a nice one. http://www.amazon.com/Canton-CD-90-Soundbar-Black/dp/B001HZY0LM Also look at Defenitive Technologies products............. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_25?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=definitive+technology+soundbar&sprefix=Definitive+technology+sou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 20, 2010 Moderators Share Posted May 20, 2010 I do not know anything about a sound bar, wouldn't a nice pair of main speakers be better than a sound bar, plus they could also do music for that room ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Two kick arse mains and a great center would easily equal any sound bar in my opinion. I believe a sound bar's advantage is to really minimize space consumption and minimize the visual impact of speakers in a room. (clean lines; small footprint). I have heard these; and while better than TV speakers; I do not think they can compare. My .02..... Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbd Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 All good advice. I am not sure what his budget is or how thrilled the wife will be to start adding speakers. While this may open up a whole new thread, any advice on fronts and a center? The TV is on a table/stand but there is not a ton of room in front of the tv for a center. Thats why the soundbar is attractive - a little slimmer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 If he is set on buying new..... His budget will directly influence advice. If he can find used; a whole other world awaits..... (My signature; every speaker I own was purchased used; my Heresies cost $250; the SS3s were $120; the KV3 wound up being FREE; but can be had from $80-$120; and my receiver was only $150, my sub was $80, the KG 1.5s were $25 and will require a $30 tweeter diaphragm). As you can see this is 50-80% savings over having purchased these new. (Gotta keep looking dilligantly) My system is not considered ideal as different lines are mixed (Heritage, KG). Ideally your friend would want all the same line of speaker. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sound bars are a great way to go with situations like your brothers........... Samsung even makes a good Sound Bar. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=samsung+sound+bar+ht-x810&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3363200067&ref=pd_sl_6hoyuh4cq_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 I think Yamaha originated the sound bar concept, and they have a few models. It seems that if you want good surround effects with a sound bar, it really helps if the room is symmetrical in shape. Some discussions here: http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=34127 Info from Yamaha: http://www.yamaha.com/yec/soundprojectors/ Comparisons: http://web3.soundandvisionmag.com/speakers/2756/7-soundbars-simple-to-luxe-yamaha-ysp-4000-page6.html Keep in mind that you're paying for convenience, not sound quality. You can spend less for some conventional speakers and get much better sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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