tom b. 57 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I don't watch the TV much, but the Samsung flat screen I bought awhile back has to have the crappiest audio I have ever experienced in a TV. I am not interested in doing a home theater thing just some decent audio. So my question is, Soundbar, yes or no? I am tired of not hearing unless I turn the volume way up, and even then the quality is poor. I know I'm not going deaf because I have not had to crank up the stereo to new levels. Any recommendations? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 25, 2018 Moderators Share Posted July 25, 2018 I would say yes, I know exactly how bad the sound of most new Tv's are. Myself i would avoid anything wireless, that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paducah Home Theater Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 49 minutes ago, tom b. 57 said: Any recommendations? RSB-11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 19 hours ago, MetropolisLakeOutfitters said: RSB-11. Thank you for your recommendation. Unfortunately when I did some research into cost, it is a little more than I am willing to spend. I think less than $300 is about where I am at and $250 or less would even be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Sorry, but think most of these soundbars are a waste of money. Assume you have an AVR ... buy 3 decent speakers and hook them up as a 3.1. Cheers, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted July 26, 2018 Author Share Posted July 26, 2018 20 minutes ago, Emile said: Sorry, but think most of these soundbars are a waste of money. Assume you have an AVR ... buy 3 decent speakers and hook them up as a 3.1. Cheers, Emile Just want something to sit below or in front of TV on stand, that can give me better sound for TV programming, sports, news, occasional sitcom. I have my Sunfire Ultimate Receiver hooked up to DVD player and Cornwall for music and movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 39 minutes ago, tom b. 57 said: Thank you for your recommendation. Unfortunately when I did some research into cost, it is a little more than I am willing to spend. I think less than $300 is about where I am at and $250 or less would even be better. You need to watch Craigslist. Look for a receiver that has an optical input on Craigslist. You should be able to pick up a nice Denon or similar for under $100 if it is non-HDMI. I have a Denon AVR 3305 that is in perfect shape. Then keep your eye's posted for a 5.1 Quintet setup. You should be able to get one with a subwoofer for $200 or less in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 You can get the rsb-11 for less than $150 on eBay if you are ok with used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woralph Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I have a Vizio SB3621. It is a decent soundbar. I noticed an improvement in depth and quality of sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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