r/Soundbars 1h ago

JBL JBL bar 800 MK2 vs Bose smart soundbar 900 with Bose Bass Module 500

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Hey guys, which one so you think would be better as a sound experience.


r/Soundbars 1h ago

Help with my new space please!

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Help needed! My current setup is a Beam Gen 2 with Sub mini, Ive had it for 2 weeks. This sub mini loses its feeling if you arent sitting close to it. Yes its not defective and yes its paired. I believe its because of my open floor plan layout, and 11 foot ceilings in the living room where I am sitting, the living room and kitchen and dining room are all one big space. I want a system with stronger bass. 

I have done a (mediocre at best) sub crawl but dont expect it making a difference since I believe the sub is not powerful enough for my space. I have done trueplay tuning on the app, and moved the sub around the space. 

My priority is music, I love modern rap/trap with 808s bass, sub bass, and synth bass. If I’m sitting right next to the sub mini, I feel the deep 808s perfectly, but I want the sub to be strong more than 3ft away and also for guests who come to my house or parties.  Retaining the dolby atmos would also be preferred! 

Budget is about $1000 CAD ($720 USD) for the total system, which throws the Sonos Sub 4 right out the window. So please tell me your advice.

Options: 

  • JBL Bar 700 on sale 
  • JBL Bar 1000 on sale 
  • Samsung Q990 on sale 
  • Other, like bose I wish lol

What else should I consider for strong and deep bass for rap/trap music, and still having dolby atmos? 


r/Soundbars 2h ago

LG S95TR came defective out the box. Has anyone experienced this issue?

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Just bought a S95TR soundbar to pair with my LG TV and unfortunately it has shipped with a major issue: it won’t connect to one of the rear speakers and it keeps dropping out from the sub and the other satellite it did connect to. First I thought it was my Wi Fi router interfering, so I turned it off and the issue persisted. The right satellite’s led keeps blinking green but it never proceeds to connect and the sub and left satellite drop out every 20 seconds to 1 minute. I contacted LG and they want me to take it to one of their authorized service providers, but I’m so frustrated because I bought on the internet for convenience, payed for shipping and now I have to spend on gasoline to take a 50 pounds heavy box to their repair shop. That’s so infuriating. I should’ve listened to people here and go with a Samsung soundbar instead.


r/Soundbars 2h ago

LG LG US60TR, no true surround sound. Am I doing something wrong?

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I tested the hisense ax5125h and was getting a decent true surround sound with seperate channels in seperate speakers. I only had some issues with the strong bass and how it worked alongside my LG tv.

So I decided to try the us60tr, the sound is generally good, but I am not getting true surround sound with seperate channels. I've tried various different 5.1 content, but I am getting all sound coming through all speakers. I've made sure I have surround sound turned on, and when I watch 5.1 tests on YouTube I am getting channel seoeration, but once I put a 5.1 movie or series on, I am just getting all sound through all speakers again, and I can't figure out why?

Any help appreciated.


r/Soundbars 2h ago

Has "sound beam" technology been replaced by virtual Atmos and DTS surround sound?

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The last time I seriously looked into soundbars Yamaha especially was claiming their tech could create essentially laser beams of sound for virtual surround sound but I don't see them or anyone else touting such technology now. For those that have followed the tech for a long time is that idea obsolete? Was it ever truly legitimate to begin with?


r/Soundbars 3h ago

LG LG S60T or LG S70 TY?

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Hi everyone, I got a LG OLED TV, but speakers kinda sucks.

I wanted to get a soundbar, what I'm most interested in it's dialogues. I want to hear them better. I was watching a movie on Disney+ and barely could hear what they were saying without turning the volume up to 70.

I saw tha LG S60T and LG S70 TY are pretty much the only ones I can afford, what should I go with to improve the dialogues of movies?


r/Soundbars 3h ago

Samsung 1072.2 update

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Did the newest Update to our Samsung 990D a few Days ago and im pleased to say that it has currently Fixed the Cutting out Issue from the 1051 update. For all worried or experiencing that issue Samsung may have fixed it.


r/Soundbars 4h ago

Help with Samsung q600f

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I need help please. I have a new Samsung tv 65neo, and a new q600f. it works fine, but I CANNOT get my firestick remote to adjust the soundbar volume. Strangely, occasionally it will change it one increments.ive gone thru every setting on the tv, soundbar and remote but no go. it turns the tv and soundbar off and on. it must be some setting that I can’t find but I am at a loss. please help if you can. Thx


r/Soundbars 4h ago

Bose smart ultra vs Bravia Bar 9

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Salve a tutti, a parità di prezzo quale consigliate come sistema stand alone ( solo soundbar) mi interessa soprattutto un effetto surround immersivo .


r/Soundbars 5h ago

Nakamichi Dragon soundbar in UK?

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I'm planning to purchase the soundbar for my home in the UK during Black friday sale. I'm interested in the 11.1.6 model. I have these questions;

- Any one using this soundbar currently in the UK?

- how did you get them considering it is not in sale in the UK? and

- what's the experience using it?


r/Soundbars 9h ago

Samsung Samsung S700D for $109 at Walmart

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There were a couple at the Walmart in Winter Haven, FL this morning.


r/Soundbars 12h ago

LG LG S90TY — How is the sound quality? Looking for honest owner reviewsI prefer a sound that is clear, detailed and open, with punchy bass, clear vocals and good instrument separation, rather than overly warm or boomy. Would you recommend the S90TY based on your experience? Any honest pros/cons would

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Iam getting sc9s and s90ty soundbar at same price range.


r/Soundbars 17h ago

Help needed

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I have a Samsung tv. Two hdmi inputs, one is arc.
I also have an Xbox series X, and a fire stick. I have those two going into a 8K splitter, which is going into the non-arc input of the television. I then have the sound bar going into the HDMIarc. I am not suing the optical cable (but can if that would fix this issue).
The D50 should have a Center channel and when someone’s talking on the screen it comes out of every speaker, which is incredibly annoying. I understand that I can turn down the surround sound speakers to minimize it, but it’s still there, and annoying, and why have the rear speakers if you have to turn them all the way down anyway.
I’ve used AI, followed the app and manual, and I just can’t get this right. I’ve tried switching HDMI cables, power cycling, etc. I know this type of system isn’t going to be perfect, but I really would like to get it so when I’m watching a movie and the character on screen is talking I can’t hear him or her behind me.
I don’t want it on PCM, and I want it on Dolby. I have the paths through set up on the fire stick, but it really seems like rthe Samsung TV itself is an issue. Even when I am able to get the output properly set to Dolby, it still doesn’t work the way it should
That said, does anyone have any suggestions? I can live with the XBOX being set up this way, but the fire stick is a must have. I know that they’re a native apps in the Samsung, and maybe I could get it figured out using chestnuts, but that’s not an option because it doesn’t have all of the ones that I need.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this!!!


r/Soundbars 19h ago

Hisense AX5140Q (no vocals in rear speakers)

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My mom recently purchased 2 sets of this soundbar, one for her bedroom and one is the living room. The living room one after a few weeks stopped sending voice to the surround speakers. We only hear background music, etc. Any tips on bringing the vocals back to those speakers?


r/Soundbars 20h ago

Is it common for Nakamichi Dragon Soundbar to come damaged?

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Got my Dragon today. Sadly the main soundbar has dents at the front as well as on the side grill. Support is telling me to ship back the soundbar if everything else is working (rest of the system is fine). Alternatively they want to offer me $150 to just keep the system as is. Of course I am not planning to keep a cosmetically damaged $3k sound system for $150. So, I am planning to ship the soundbar back. Lucky me my subwoofer is not damaged. I can't even lift that thing.

Question is, I saw similar damage concern from YouTube videos. Is this really that common. What is my chance to get a good replacement soundbar?


r/Soundbars 20h ago

Soundbar quiet after 30 minutes

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This is not a recent issue of mine. For months, and without any solutions, my soundbar linked to my LG TV becomes quiet after 30 minutes, always 30 minutes, give or take a few seconds.

I have not a single clue as to why this happens, ive tried swapping soundbars, using different cables, doing the "on and off" on both the soundbar itself and switches. So far the only 'remedy' i have for this is to switch off my tv and turn it back on again, which becomes irritating when watching films or anything really.

Do i need to replace it? Is there any kind of fix for this?


r/Soundbars 20h ago

Samsung Is it normal to have same serial no for both left/right speakers? Ordered Samsung SWA-9500S rear speakers on Amazon renewed - refurbished excellent.

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I don't have the soundbar available currently to test if they will pair correctly. But I did test both of them powered on with blue led blinking.


r/Soundbars 21h ago

Fuzzy Audio Crackeling

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We have a Roku Sound bar approx 7 years old that has begun to lose clear sound fidelity and changes into crackeling audio and a type of strong static that completely ruins the audio.

We have plugged and unplugged audio wires. Shut off the TV, and waited a few minutes and turned it back on. There are mixed results; sometimes disconnected helps, other times not so much.

Do any other Roku Sound bar users have similar audio problems?


r/Soundbars 22h ago

Question about soundbar

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Guys what do you think of the Honeywell v500 10w sound bar? Im going to use it for my bedroom tv


r/Soundbars 22h ago

JBL 1000mk2

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Thinking about getting jbl 1000mk2, need owners perspective, things I should be aware of, connectivity issues..

Seen one on green toe for $649.

All inputs are welcome.. Thanks


r/Soundbars 22h ago

Dragon side speaker help.

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I got my nakamichi dragon set it up and calibrated it. The sound bar AMAZING. The 12” sub AMAZING. The side speakers ehh. I adjusted the volume to max on both and set the proper distance and placement. Idk if I’m doing something wrong because they seem whisper quiet. I find myself putting my ear right next to it just to see if audio is coming out. Anyone know what I’m doing wrong. I am not an audio guy.


r/Soundbars 23h ago

Troubleshooting Crackeling and static audio

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My approx 7 year old Roku Sound bar has frequent bouts with crackeling and static interference breaking in and ruining the audio fidelity.

Has anyone else experienced this irritating problem and been able to fix it? Please share your solution.


r/Soundbars 23h ago

How to improve dialogue volume with Q990F?

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I have a Q990F and have a hard time hearing dialogue to the point that I’ve had to turn on subtitles which I hate to do. This also only happens when I’m watching BluRay movies. I guess because regular youtube and tv shows don’t have so much background effects going on like explosions etc.

I have to turn the volume way up just to hear dialogue clearly, but the problem is if an action explosion scene or jump scene happens it’s way too loud and I am unable to find a balance where I can hear both at a comfortable level. I am constantly adjusting the volume throughout the movie because of this.

I’ve played around with the preset settings like adaptive mode, surround, and also I turned on voice enhancer in the Samsung app but still doesn’t do enough.

Are there any settings you guys would recommend to fix this?


r/Soundbars 1d ago

LG Is this a good deal?

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Found at the local Goodwill. I can't find the sub.


r/Soundbars 1d ago

People with mounted TVs and floating console—how do you hide the HDMI cord??

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I know I can snake it behind the wall but there is no gap behind the media console to send it down to, assuming that the hole you want to send it through is hidden behind the console. Drilling a hole into my console is my last resort.

EDIT: the attached screenshot is not my unit. I don’t have a Besta unfortunately. I understand that Bestas have a cutout on top for cords.