I always liked the idea behind these sound bars but I wasn't too impressed when I heard a Yamaha on display at an electronics store. Anyone have any good experiences with these things? Any suggestions (brands/models) to look into?
I have a cheap Sharp-brand version of these things, but if you weren't impressed by the Yamaha then these are probably not for you. The Polk Audio series always get good reviews, but no matter what it is still virtual surround. Luckily I decided that surround sound wasn't important for me to enjoy a movie and it eliminated lots of wiring headaches.
If your buying this, your not a person who cares or even can tell the difference between good sound and shitty sound and are probably suckered into buying Monster Cables and Bose speakers. - Or you have a wife that doesn't love you and cares more about how her living room looks for entertaining people than your happiness.
I don't have any real-world experience with the Yammie soundbars, but part of the problem listening to it in the store might have been poor optimization (seriously, have you ever noticed how they make their video displays brighter than the sun?). These bars are typically computer controlled and need to be properly set up using their supplied calibration mike in order to get the proper sound image.
Always ask to take audio equipment home so that you can properly hear it where you will actually be using it - and if the dealer hesitates then you can be sure they really don't want you as a customer. I'm a big Yamaha fan, but I tend to go more the vintage route. My B-2 rocks...
That said, I've also had good experiences with Polk monitors as near-field speakers. Just remember to go through the proper calibration procedure or else you'll get poor sound, regardless of brand.
the soundbar is developed around the idea that its in a small semi-square room. did you listen to it in a sound room of some sort or just out on a shelf some where
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I always liked the idea behind these sound bars but I wasn't too impressed when I heard a Yamaha on display at an electronics store. Anyone have any good experiences with these things? Any suggestions (brands/models) to look into?
I have a cheap Sharp-brand version of these things, but if you weren't impressed by the Yamaha then these are probably not for you. The Polk Audio series always get good reviews, but no matter what it is still virtual surround. Luckily I decided that surround sound wasn't important for me to enjoy a movie and it eliminated lots of wiring headaches.
If your buying this, your not a person who cares or even can tell the difference between good sound and shitty sound and are probably suckered into buying Monster Cables and Bose speakers. - Or you have a wife that doesn't love you and cares more about how her living room looks for entertaining people than your happiness.
I don't have any real-world experience with the Yammie soundbars, but part of the problem listening to it in the store might have been poor optimization (seriously, have you ever noticed how they make their video displays brighter than the sun?). These bars are typically computer controlled and need to be properly set up using their supplied calibration mike in order to get the proper sound image.
http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/av/english/dsp/YSP-4000_UA-2.pdf
Always ask to take audio equipment home so that you can properly hear it where you will actually be using it - and if the dealer hesitates then you can be sure they really don't want you as a customer. I'm a big Yamaha fan, but I tend to go more the vintage route. My B-2 rocks...
That said, I've also had good experiences with Polk monitors as near-field speakers. Just remember to go through the proper calibration procedure or else you'll get poor sound, regardless of brand.
the soundbar is developed around the idea that its in a small semi-square room. did you listen to it in a sound room of some sort or just out on a shelf some where
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