I just got this soundbar. So far the sound isn't that impressive. It sounds very unbalanced. The bass is almost always present and often overwhelming. Like even in a quiet scene, if there's a low rumble it's practically shaking my room. Every tiny bit of bass is super overstated. I did the room calibration, but it didn't improve much.

I can't make any other changes though because the app doesn't work. Any time I tap on a slider, the screen reloads or goes back to the main menu. I see they haven't updated the app in over a year, and all the reviews are complaints that it's broken. How do people adjust the sound of this thing? And how can improve the sound of it? So far it sounds pretty bad, but I know this bar gets high praise, so I'm sure it's just a matter of tweaking the settings.

We rented an apartment but we can place tv only there (Opposite the right arm of the sofa) , will the sound of TCL Q65H soundbar get disturbed or i get surround sound ?

This Mu So was gifted to me. How many of you use this type of speaker for a TV soundbar? This is a temporary location until i find a decent way to raise the Tv.
I’m also using it for streaming.

I like a one-piece device. I don’t know if I can get a surround system that sounds this good. My next project is a CD player.

How long will the speaker last. It sounds fantastic.

Are there equivalent-type speakers that provide a type of surround sound.

Hey everyone - looking to get some feedback on my current settings for my sound bar. I watch mainly YouTube tv football broadcast. I do have my speakers on front setting as well.

Let me know what you would change.

Hey guys, which one would be better for clear voice and better cinematic & atmos experience.

I use tv apps like netflix, prime, disney+ and other apps.

TV is a LG C1 and has been my PC monitor since the C1 was released.... 4-5 years ago? Recently got into 4K UHD BD and got a Panasonic UB820 player but having issue hearing dialogue and needed to use subtitles and I was informed that a soundbar is the solution to this problem.

I'm thinking of getting a Samsung Q990F or Q990H and I think the connection will be UB820 -> soundbar -> TV.

1. Is there any way to connect this to my PC so that my PC games and other audio is played through the soundbar too? Currently using a cheap Logitech Z407 2.1 system for audio.
2. If #1 is possible, does it switch automatically or do I have to switch sources every time?
3. Has anyone noticed any change or improvement in gaming audio when played through a soundbar?
4. Would I need to change anything on my PC settings or game settings so that it plays better on the soundbar?

Any help appreciated! Thanks!

Just wanted to know what the sub thinks of this. Thought of getting 1000mk2 but when I heard both of them in person. 1300 sounder way better than 1000mk2. I know it’s a better one but was skeptical earlier as it is not a mk2 one. But got this at 84k and 1000mk2 is at 75k. So, 1300 made sense.

I was searching for Samsung SWA-9200S/ZA speaker for my samsung Q600C soundbar, but no where it's available, and seems samsung also stopped their production of it, so won't sell it again.

Does anyone bought the speaker SWA-9200S/ZA (from where ?)

Even used(but good working condition) fine for me but i couldn't find any.

I’m currently using a Samsung HW-Q610A 3.1.2 soundbar. I know it’s not the best soundbar out there, but it’s what I have. My TV is a TCL MQLED80K 4K Mini-LED.

I’m having a few issues with the sound. When watching movies, the audio randomly cuts out for a split second, maybe 2–3 times during a movie. Also, the soundbar’s display randomly turns on and shows “TV ARC” or other text even when I’m not touching the remote.

Another issue is that when my Apple TV 4K is connected to any HDMI port other than HDMI 4, the sound becomes glitchy and choppy. On HDMI 4, the sound is normal.

Could this be an issue with the TV and soundbar not working well together, or could something else be causing these problems? Has anyone experienced something similar?

Has anyone compared these 3 complete systems side by side?

• Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 + Sub 9 + Rear 9
• Sony Bravia Theatre Trio + Sub 9 + Rear 9
• Samsung HW-Q990H

I'm interested in sound quality only: tonal richness, deep bass, and surround immersion.

Has anyone had the chance to listen to all three fully configured systems? How do they compare, and which sounds best overall?

Thanks!

I recently purchased the Flexus Core 300 with Surr 200 rear speakers and connected my SVS SB-3000 subwoofer. The sound is good overall, but I have a few questions:

1. Volume: I need to set it around 20–30 for normal listening. Is this typical?

2. Dialogue: Dialogue Boost makes little difference. Are there other settings to improve dialogue volume and clarity?

3. Dirac: I haven't run calibration yet. Is it worth using, or does the sound perform better without it?

4. SVS SB-3000: What volume (dB), crossover, and phase settings do you recommend for deep, cinematic bass?

I sit about 8–9 feet from the TV and primarily watch streaming movies, shows, and YouTube. Appreciate any advice from other owners!

I have a Samsung Q930F soundbar and just got an Apple TV (previously used a Google TV and LG streaming apps) and the decoded PCM sound is very quiet - I have to increase volume by 50% for any non-Atmos content.

Adding my PS5 to the mix, I’m needing constant significant volume changes between content and devices.

I’m aware that setting constant Audio Connection on the ATV fixes the volume issue, but then I lose out on using the surround up-mixing on the soundbar.

Is this just the deal using an Apple TV with a soundbar? The Apple TV is easily the best streaming box I’ve used otherwise.

I just got the LG Sound Suite with the soundbar H7, 2 M7 rear, and 1 W7 sub. So far the sound is much better than anything I've ever owned, but then again, I haven't owned any sound system in this class of sound.

Anyway, I was wondering if these M7 will only fit the LG's stand specifically for the M7s or has anyone used it with other stands. Again, never ever needed to buy a speaker stand, so I'm a newbie to this. The. bottom looks a bit unique compared to the generic speaker stands I see on Amazon.

What are your thoughts? Go with the LG expensive stands or is there an alternative?

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a premium soundbar for my living + dining room and would appreciate advice from people who have experience with these systems, particularly in real-world room layouts.

My room and seating arrangement

- Living room dimensions: approximately 17'4" × 12'.

- The room is open-plan with the dining area, so it's not a dedicated home theatre room.

- My sofa placement and the available space behind/around the main listening position due to passage and French windows make it difficult to install permanent rear speakers with connecting wires.

- I want a good cinematic experience for movies and OTT content, but I also want the setup to remain practical and uncluttered.

I'm separately planning a proper AVR-based home theatre setup in my bedroom. For the living room, therefore, I'd prefer a soundbar solution that delivers immersive surround sound without the installation complexity of another conventional home theatre.

What I'm looking for

Ideally, the system should have:

- A dedicated subwoofer.

- Dolby Atmos and convincing surround effects.

- Detachable/dockable wireless rear speakers that can be placed behind the sofa when watching a movie and returned to the soundbar for charging/storage afterwards.

- Good performance for both movies and regular OTT viewing.

- A reasonable balance between performance and price, rather than paying a premium for features that won't make much difference in my room.

My current shortlist

1. JBL Bar 1000MK2 — around ₹87,000.

2. JBL Bar 1300 — around ₹1.10 lakh.

3. JBL Bar 1300MK2 — around ₹1.50 lakh.

These are indicative prices before additional discounts, if any, I've come across, not necessarily the latest offers.

The detachable rear speakers are the main attraction for me. I don't want to buy a conventional soundbar with separate wireless rear speakers that still need permanent power connections or leave cables running behind the sofa.

Questions for owners and people who have compared these systems:

1. Given my room dimensions and open-plan living/dining layout, would the Bar 1000MK2 be sufficient, or would the Bar 1300 deliver a meaningful improvement?

2. Is the Bar 1300MK2 worth the substantial premium over the 1000MK2 or original 1300, particularly at normal living-room listening volumes?

3. How well do the detachable rear speakers work in practice? Are they genuinely convenient, and how long do they last away from the soundbar?

4. Do these systems still create a convincing surround experience if the sofa isn't perfectly positioned or the room opens into a dining area?

5. Are there any comparable Samsung, Sony or LG soundbars I should consider that offer a similar combination of a subwoofer and genuinely detachable/dockable rear speakers? I'm particularly interested in alternatives that don't require permanently wired rear speakers.

6. Would you spend the extra money on the higher-end JBL model, or save it for the bedroom home theatre? Or should I even consider the smaller models like 800MK2?

I'm based in India, so please consider Indian pricing, warranty and availability.

Would appreciate feedback from actual owners, especially anyone using these systems in a living room rather than a dedicated media room. Thanks!

Playing music on my Fire Tv Soundbar from my phone through bluetooth. I can turn on the apple music dolby setting to "always on" and play songs in dolby through the speaker. Is the song actually being played in dolby on my soundbar though? I'm not sure if dolby atmos is even supported on this soundbar and even if it is, i'm not sure it would work over bluetooth with my phone. From my understanding only Dolby Digital is supported on this soundbar which is different than Dolby Atmos I believe? Really I'm just trying to figure out whether I should play my music with the dolby option turned on or off. I'm pretty sure I should keep it off, but wanted to check if anyone knows. Please and thank you to anyone who might be able to help confirm this!

Hi all

I currently have a cheapish 2.1 soundbar and am looking an upgrade. Not here to discuss which brand/model soundbar, but more on if any more channels (say 5.1.2 with side firing speakers etc) would even serve my weird room properly.

Room layout attached.

• figures in cm
• red is where my soundbar is and gonna be. non negotiable as most fixings are built in.
• purple is my tv
• cannot have rear/sides etc. just soundbar and sub. Please don't suggest this.
• 3m ceiling height so would love atmos (upfiring speakers)
• my possible soundbars are (all w sub), based on availability in my country (not US), budget etc:
  • sennheiser ambeo plus
  • bose smart ultra
  • sonos beam ultra

Question: would room calibration help in such weird layout to have side firing speakers be calibrated properly?

I have a Sony ht s500rf. And recently I felt that the sound is heading slightly to the right side. I did a test tone and found out the front left of the sound bar feels weaker compared to the front right. So I swapped the wire for the front left and plugged it into the front right and the front left speaker still sounds weaker. Does anyone knows what going on? And how can I fix it?

Hello! Hope all is well!

So, I just purchased a new soundsystem for my game room, I took the soundbar from that room (Samsung Hw-s40t) and put it in my actual bedroom (to tv Samsung tu690t. I hate this purchase, but that's not what this is about).

I always thought the s40t was always very solid! So I was happy to put it in the bedroom. Well, here's the issue. Randomly throughout the night, with the TV OFF it will say "digital audio in". This never happened with the previous Samsung soundbar in my bedroom. I reset everything, I ended up going to options and turning off anynet+ at the suggestion of a comment on another reddit post. Still, throughout the night, everymorning, "DIGITAL AUDIO IN" LMAO.

what else should I look into?

Next on my list is a firmware update via USB. But I'm just annoyed bc this never happened in the gameroom the bar was previously in, and, this never happened on the old bar that was in my bedroom. Helpp

Hi all im debating if I it would be noticeable to upgrade to the samsung Q60CF which is on sale for 299 (from 499) at costco. I have the Samsung S95B tv, so I would be able to take advantage of Q symphony as well which I think will make a big difference

Current sound bar: https://www.amazon.sg/VIZIO-Bluetooth-Subwoofer-Assistant-Compatible/dp/B08CGVTVMN

Hey everyone,

I’m currently rocking a Sony HT-ZF9 with SA-Z9R rear speakers. It’s been a solid setup, but I’m looking to upgrade my home theater experience. I’ve hit a massive dilemma regarding the budget vs. performance ratio and need your reality check.

Here is the situation:

• Option 1: Samsung HW-Q990H (~€900). I can find this top-tier system for around €900. It’s widely praised as the best "all-in-one box" flagship out there.
• Option 2: Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9 + Rear 9 + SA-SW5/Sub 9 combo (~€2,700). To get the full flagship experience from Sony, the price skyrockets to nearly 3x the price of the Samsung.
• Option 3: Keep my current Sony HT-ZF9 + SA-Z9R. (Is the jump to either of these actually massive enough to justify spending the cash right now?)

My questions for you guys:

1. Is paying a 3x premium (€1800 extra) for the Sony '9' combination actually worth it? Does the acoustic center sync (Bravia Cam/TV integration) and spatial sound mapping justify that massive price gap?
2. Would you tell me to stretch my budget and go all-in for the Sony, or is the Samsung Q990H going to blow my current HT-ZF9 out of the water anyway for a fraction of the cost?
3. For those who upgraded from older Sony tech (like the ZF9) to the Q990 series or the new Theater line—what was your experience?

Looking forward to your advice. Thanks!

My soundbar’s journey started with LG , then Samsung, then Sony, then ended up with Sonos last year ( Arc Ultra + Sub 4 + Era 300 ) . I also got a pair of Sonos Five as Stereo.

This year i got a good deal from a brand called Loewe . It’s a German high end / luxury brand . Not as famous as B&W or B&O but their prices are also as high as those two .
But somehow they are reducing their models price so I decided to give it a shot .

The set i got for 1700€ ( With the mrsp of 4000€+ i could never afford ) :
Klang bar 5 MR ( Soundbar + Sub )
4x Klang MR 5 speakers

MR stands for Multi Room so you can use the speaker as stand alone if you wanted to. It supports everything - Google chromecast , Airplay etc…

First impressions:

The looks- it’s super nice, looks better than the Sonos set , everything is high quality built, aesthetic as you can see from B&W or B&O .
The speaker is massive ,bass imo is more powerful than the Sonos Five .
In cinema configuration. It loses the height effect of the Sonos set bcoz its just a .2 from the soundbar but with the soundbar as the dedicated center , voice is more present . Soundstage is also wider ( like the Sony quad with Sony TV as center speaker ).
The downside is you have to pair every speaker with the soundbar manually and no auto room calibration.
Overall i like this set and it will replace the Sonos set from the living room ( for now , bcoz of the looks of it ) i still have 30 days to test it out. :)

Im using this with a roku tv and when I try and enabled the Bass Boost to ON on soundbar menu and save it, it won't save. I can go right back into setting and its off. Any help? Thanks

I’ve been running the Klipsch subwoofer along the Nakamichi for over a year no issues !!

Yes I know. I have a decade old television but I’m deciding to wait on my new television ( most likely an OLED ) and going to start with my speaker selection. So the audio will be the first to get an upgrade. I have around a 1k budget for the soundbar alone and I want something that will transition well into the new TV whenever I decide it’s time. I’m just getting into this sort of thing and have been playing everything out of the tv for about a decade but I want a pretty good surround sound for my new tv. And I’m not an audiophile so I like simplicity over having to worry about watts and hertz .

Guys, I’m no expert, just an avid tech consumer. I’m writing this to share my experience and thoughts.

I’ve had the Polk Magnifi 2 for about three years, and it sounds pretty good overall, but its surround performance is disappointing. It also lacks EQ options.
So, I decided to give the budget-friendly LG S70TR a try, but I was quite disappointed. It may not be a fair comparison, but the LG sounded cheap and unbalanced in a way I can’t quite explain. The bass isn’t as powerful as the Polk’s, either. I feel like the Polk fills the room better than the LG, even without dedicated surround speakers.
After a full day of testing and tweaking the settings, I decided to return the S70TR and stick with the Magnifi 2.