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@Itsallawesome Жыл бұрын
The Vizio soundbars are absolutely KILLER. Would have never expected this level of quality of Vizio to be honest
@Mr_New_Orleans Жыл бұрын
Digital Trends Is one of the better tech channels.
@brysongrayy Жыл бұрын
Its easily my favorite TV/Soundbar review channel and some other stuff. Other ones in that niche are pretty bad sometimes and the big all around tech channels only check out like 3 TVs a year
@Liran1206 Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@Lead_Foot Жыл бұрын
The PC content is pretty bad
@lukabosnjak3829 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha, sponsored content and basically whole channel is reclama with almost no real tests of the products? I don't think so
@Fant0me972 Жыл бұрын
Always quality content!!
@dukeofearl1765 Жыл бұрын
So I have never had a sound system for my TV. Just the TV speakers. With a lot of research and a budget, I decide on the Vizio M51ax-J6. I am truly excited. Thank you for your help
@quentinbrownbrown6044 Жыл бұрын
The first Vizio (sub $200 with the crazy model number) - I’ve owned the older model for three years and it’s PERFECT for apartments. The quality on low volume is so much better than TV speakers but turn up the volume and it’s like a mini theater. So good I got it for my sister who lives in a townhome where her neighbor has a new born. You can choose whether to disturb your neighbors. You can stream audio to it as well. Since you can adjust the treble and bass on the sound bar you can tweak it to get excellent sound for music as well. I’ll be buying another one for my den. ❤
@hutch3459 Жыл бұрын
I have the Samsung Q990b paired with the Samsung S95 and it’s some of the best money I’ve ever spent. I watched a 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos movie last night and it was one of the best cinematic experiences I’ve had!
@brandonadams7837 Жыл бұрын
Still shit compared to a 7.2.4 system with actual power and speakers set up properly.
@chrismiranda5648 Жыл бұрын
Just got a steal yesterday on a setup for our new house and I'm in sound heaven right now 🤩 all white Sonos arc, two gen 3 subs, 2 One SL's! My absolute dream setup, got it all setup yesterday and could not be happier.
@KishorTwist10 ай бұрын
How do you stream music from the computer or mobile since it works with wifi and doesn't have Bluetooth? 🙏
@petermaz70110 ай бұрын
Totally agree with the Sonos system. I’ve had it now for years. It sounds amazing and still continues to awe people that listen while we’re watching a movie.
@itguru2037Ай бұрын
I’ve been a SONOS enthusiast for years and never disappointed.
@TheKogunEnjou Жыл бұрын
I cannot emphasize how good the Vizio M series is for the price. I bought the M51ax-J6 earlier this year and I’ve been completely blown away. I have a small space so the 5.1 and the simulated atmos pack more than enough punch for what I need. Top Gun Maverick and Midway both sounded like I had jets above my head, death stranding sounded like I was actually standing in the rain. No idea how it works but it probably helps that I have the rears above head level. I’ve advised anyone and everyone I know looking for an upgrade from their tv speakers to check it out because it’s insane value for what you get
@mickeymallette2663 Жыл бұрын
Can you adjust the center channel through an app?
@TheKogunEnjou Жыл бұрын
@@mickeymallette2663 I'm not sure if there's an app, but you can adjust it through the remote, as well as the balance and volume of the surround speakers, the subwoofer, and the EQ.
@mickeymallette2663 Жыл бұрын
@@TheKogunEnjou thanks for the response. I’m on the fence. I’ve had a Vizio soundbar in the past. What I loved was the ability to dial in the center, the subwoofer, the amount of surround and the balance left to right. However, the soundbar didn’t really get along with my Sony TV. It was very buggy and ultimately became an unusable combination. So I’m still a little scared.
@TheKogunEnjou Жыл бұрын
@@mickeymallette2663 that I can’t attest to. I have an LG OLED. It plays well together for the most part, but on a rare occasion the soundbar will drop out or won’t turn on when the tv turns on, but both of those are easy to fix
@borg38610 ай бұрын
Cool! What does the m series have that the cheaper v series does not? Thanks for any answers
@elijahwilliams5294 Жыл бұрын
Just bought a Sonos Beam, and I love it! I know it isn’t the most powerful or well rounded on the market, but Sonos is just hard to beat!
@macbook802 Жыл бұрын
Sonos is overpriced yuppy crap. It's like bose 10 years ago
@preciric Жыл бұрын
@@macbook802frustrated you can’t afford it huh?
@stpierreorama Жыл бұрын
@@preciric Tell me you shop at whole foods drive a range rover and wear lacoste
@kmka2206 Жыл бұрын
Sennheiser Ambeo with REL’s wireless adapter and REL’s HT 1205 subwoofer in my 17x17 bedroom…. Woof… every single helicopter blade, each crisp cut of a vegetable, entire exhales… nothing is buried and all enlivened causing the walls to expand, the floors to rumble, and the ceiling to swell. Have never gone further than 27 on volume, typically parked between 17-22. All paired with an LG-OLED GX 55”… Aside from the REL subwoofer, Digital Trends recommendations/reviews were crucial when doing my research before purchase. I ALWAYS come here first when I’m in the market to buy another digital toy. Thank you for your efforts, testing, and for compiling well rounded information time and time again. Congratulations on 1mil subscribers!
@JimRook Жыл бұрын
I recently upgraded my home system to a Sony A80K and the HT-G700 sound bar/subwoofer combo. Immediately I was underwhelmed with the sound. So I brought back the G700 and got the Sony A5000 sound bar and SW5 subwoofer - and it is amazing. The sound is crystal clear and the base is very punchy and hammers down when it needs too. Extremely happy with this set up.
@brealz Жыл бұрын
Get the RS5 rears 🙌🏿
@itskelvinn10 ай бұрын
I have the same tv. Thinking about getting a Sony soundbar too but I like having surround sound. Is the virtual surround pretty good? Sounds like it’s coming from left and right?
@JimRook10 ай бұрын
@@itskelvinn not at all. In the initial set up it sounded like the sound was coming from everywhere. But in real movie watching its pretty straight forward sounding which was bit of a let down.
@itskelvinn10 ай бұрын
@@JimRook Thanks a lot man. I think ill get a vizio 5.1 system around the same price. Maybe the Vizio M512a
@fredez6763 Жыл бұрын
Huge congrats on the 1M! Supberb video once again, Caleb. Currently already owning a Sonos Arc + 2 One SL + Sub for a year now -- couldn't be happier for home cinema (coming from Yamaha / Klipsch soundsystem, which I did like a bit more for audio). Ps; You made me replace my Sony X900E (moved to the bedroom) with the 65" LG C2 after tons of research (KZfaq, UK/US AV forums, some Reddit). I mean, the way in which you describe the product is the way it actually feels like for the end-user. Couldn't be happier with your videos and your comparisons. Keep it up and so much kudos to you and your team.
@iswordlogici7760 Жыл бұрын
Vizio is really good. I got the Vizio M Series M51a-H6 and it has been incredible so far
@archwaytech Жыл бұрын
I fully agree with your comments around not being able to choose between the ARC and Q990b. Their sound is so close so what it really comes down to is price and features that best suit the way you watch and listen to content. Thanks for the video Caleb. BTW, I did a video comparing those two Soundbars too 😊
@zains6870 Жыл бұрын
Archway you are a legend in the game! Nice comment, I think the 990b always wins because the sound is sooo similar yet with promotions and sales the 990b can sometimes be half the price of the arc
@jamesg8246 Жыл бұрын
@@zains6870 Honestly you could get the Q930b for $1k out the door and get a more than good experience. We have a Q930B and Sonos Beam Gen2.
@bradhuskers Жыл бұрын
@zains6870 I'll be honest with you. The bose 900 soundbar paired with the bose 700 bass module beats both the samsung and sonos. That's called being honest.
@bradhuskers Жыл бұрын
@jamesg8246 Honestly? When you pair the bose 900 with the bass module, it is better than both the Samsung and the sonos.
@Yakumo00o Жыл бұрын
@@bradhuskers could be, but I chose 990b and got no regrets, considering that I just got it for a little more than half the price of the sonos setup or 900+sub
@sillym3xican11 ай бұрын
The ambeo plus sounds soooo clean, add a sub and once sennheriser add wireless rear speakers it's game over
@orlandotrip1 Жыл бұрын
I purchased the Samsung 990b and the soundbar dished out great and powerful sound when Dolby atmos was detected. But when I was watching a show with no atmos I could barely hear the rear speakers. Because of that I ended up taking it back and purchased the Vizio elevate p series off your recommendation and ended up loving it. I can hear the rear speakers in any formatted broadcast and the subwoofer is way more powerful. And it cost less!
@jc74435 Жыл бұрын
I think the Q990B is by far the best option. Amazing sound, and you can get very good deals this time of year. Q930B is also great as a lower priced option.
@gustavodutra8578 Жыл бұрын
Shame in my country theres only q930b....
@HashanGayasri Жыл бұрын
For less than half the price of Q990B, I think Q930B was a great deal on black Friday. Having said that, it's nowhere near the sound quality I used to have with a Yamaha Reciever and good old Kef Q series speakers. Wish there was away to add a nice centre speaker and two front speakers while still keeping the convenience of soundbar Atmos speakers.
@bluz93 Жыл бұрын
@@gustavodutra8578 Do you live in Brazil?
@markrajfura4443 Жыл бұрын
I have to say your review of the Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 is on the money. One of my favorites and I bought the Vizio M512A-H6 which also sounds amazing for the price. Keep up the great work and you seem to be very thorough in your reviews.
@dylnjshua4256 Жыл бұрын
Just got the H6 for $350!
@farmerowga5890 Жыл бұрын
I got my Sonos Arc during the Black Friday discounts and it sounds great even without a subwoofer.
@KishorTwist Жыл бұрын
Given that a Sonos subwoofer cost as much as the Arc itself!
@bootyandbrawns4338 Жыл бұрын
How much was it ?
@Bill-tz3wg Жыл бұрын
Just want you to know I found/subscribed to your channel a couple months ago, that my TV is going out and I've used your reviews to select a television and soundbar in my budget. Thanks!
@GodsFavoriteAndBelovedChild Жыл бұрын
Another 1st again haha! Keep up the great work Caleb, and Everyone from DigitalTrends! Much appreciated -Adrian V 😊😊😊
@Afroman_Gaming Жыл бұрын
Just bought a vizio 5.1.2 soundbar with Dolby atmos a few weeks ago and love it. It was on sale for $150 off for Black Friday. I upgraded from a 2017 model samsung 2.1 soundbar and can't complain.
@steveduncan7637 Жыл бұрын
I have the HT- A7000 and must admit that the sound is rather impressive.
@ptgworldwide4727 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I was confused to why he didn’t mention this model
@jayviviani452 Жыл бұрын
Biiiiig fan of the A5000 but the A7000 is an absolute beast. Especially when you have the entire set up.
@andrewperkin7192 Жыл бұрын
Love my Sonos arc but sound is subjective always and I hope people enjoy what they buy!
@2Greenlid11 ай бұрын
Why no mention of Bose 900?
@MyJeffrey197011 ай бұрын
I am getting the NEW Bose Smart Ultra soundbar 😍
@flow685 Жыл бұрын
Nakamichi 9.2.4 is amazing. Two subwoofers with a little more kick!!!
@rahulpradhan3056 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 1 million Digital Trends N More to see Ahead 🎉🙏🙏🙏🙏
@joyel01 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had the Samsung Q930B for a few months now, and it’s truly incredible for my small home Theatre
@dsinghr Жыл бұрын
i got last years equivalent q950a. I have to tell you, I can't stop connecting all my bluetooth devices to it. It is mind blowingly good
@hawaiianshirtlover1510 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate this channel and your videos. You are easy to listen to, are very knowledgeable and you cut through the nonsense.
@TrystonM Жыл бұрын
Congrats on 1mil! You said you appreciate us but we appreciate you! Helping us decide what tech we want in our homes. Appreciate you!
@yafeters Жыл бұрын
Hey, you guys finally got to 1 million before the end of the year! Congrats Caleb and the rest of the DT team. I always come to your guys' videos on living room electronics. Please keep up the great work!
@totalplonker824 Жыл бұрын
I've had several soundbars and surround sound package but it was only when I purchased a budget AVR and a pair of budget speakers that I realised what I was missing, stereo imaging, thumping bass besides going down this route one can always add to it overtime... surround speakers, subwoofers one can even get height speakers and have the full non virtual Dolby Atmos experience. Remember movies are made up of 50% visuals and 50% audio and there are occasions when the audio out does the visuals.
@TheJustina102085 Жыл бұрын
Samsung 990B has serious drop out issues with a lot of people including myself, just thought people should be aware before buying. It’s too bad because the 990b does sound great. I personally was disappointed in the Klipsch not having support for DTS, seems ridiculous that a flagship soundbar called “CINEMA” series doesn’t have support for DTS HD..
@alessandromantovani7759 Жыл бұрын
Got an Ambeo Max + SVS Sub combo and oh boy it delivers. I will surely keep an eye (and ears!) on the Nakamichi Dragon in the future.
@joseluislopes3956 Жыл бұрын
Q990B was a bit outside my budget, but got the Q800B + surround speakers for 400€ total with backfriday deals + cashback. Extremely happy with my purchase
@PatataaFrita Жыл бұрын
Pues a mi me salió la Q990B por 482€ y creo que ese extra valió la pena
@EchoSigma6 Жыл бұрын
Pick your budget and go with his recommendations. Once you connect it, you’ll probably be pleased. I like traditional surround sound setups but my wife has issues with the bulk and layout of the speakers. Mid to premium sound bars appear to be a reasonable compromise. 1st world issues.
@lacmcasares8755 Жыл бұрын
You got 1,000,000 mark because you are the best in your kind. Congratulations
@Bivs_setup Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Caleb and Team. 1 million subs 🎉🎉🎉 Genuinely appreciate the TV and Sound reviews. Keep up the honest and genuine reviews. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@meatbunftw Жыл бұрын
I was looking into the Sonos Arc and Q990b and ultimately ended up with the Q990b due Sonos lacking any DTS HD/ DTS X support.
@st3v3n4830 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 1 million milestone! These videos have been an invaluable help for me to understand what to look for in visuals and sound, really appreciate all the hard work in making these videos all throughout the year 👊🏼
@ratukamina Жыл бұрын
I have been using Samsungs Q990B for a week in my living room and it sounds amazing for movies and just streaming content in general. I have replaced my Sonos Arc with Q990B and have no regrets. Used Sonos ARC alone for a year before adding two One SL's on Black Friday sale but decided to keep the One SL's as stereo setup for music playback in bedroom and try to return the Sonos Arc to Costco and keep the Samsung Q990B as my main home theater system. If you or family member always had a hard time hearing dialogs in movies or shows then this Samsung has two settings that enhances voice so well I had no complaints about low dialog volume. Oh I also have a Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar in my bedroom and its performing really well after a few firmware updates.
@waymonfrench2077 Жыл бұрын
How does the q990b sound with atmos I'm thinking of getting that sound bar for my bedroom
@ratukamina Жыл бұрын
@@waymonfrench2077 it’s the best soundbar for atmos effect with the 4 upward drivers/speakers
@waymonfrench2077 Жыл бұрын
@@ratukamina excellent! I'm ordering that for my bedroom! Merry Christmas 🎅
@LAKERS4LIFE247 Жыл бұрын
I have an arc and it definitely has dialog issues on movies. It’s disappointing and I would not recommend an arc.
@lejeilat200 Жыл бұрын
Your monologue is incredibly and refreshingly thoughtful. Thank you!
@mainstreammirage93711 ай бұрын
I just want to say thank you for the great content!
@Seventeen76 Жыл бұрын
My Vizio 36inch 5.1 from 2016 is still a banger, I love it.
@munchymunch86989 ай бұрын
We need a 2023 version please
@jackmanning1117 Жыл бұрын
I was looking for a cheap soundbar without rear speakers and I ended up going for the LG S80QY for $499. Definitely worth it in my opinion, sounds great for the price and doesn’t take up too much space with rear satellites
@ML-yn9yu Жыл бұрын
$500 isnt "cheap" imo
@jackmanning1117 Жыл бұрын
@@ML-yn9yu on the cheaper end for a soundbar. It’s cheaper than most of the LG soundbar lineup (and it actually retails for $899) and it’s much cheaper than a receiver and actual speakers
@harenk Жыл бұрын
Caleb and team, well done on a great year of solid reviews. Your my go-to for AV advice. Love your work 👍🏾
@janisarmujawar1107 Жыл бұрын
Please compare New HomePod Stereo vs. Soundbar. Not Apples to Apples comparison ;) but we need that!
@wheresashutosh Жыл бұрын
Great video and congrats on the 1M milestone. There is a minor error in the video at the 10:06 mark - The Klipsch system is being shown instead of the Q990B audio system.
@wakabi2191 Жыл бұрын
I didn't know about soundbars till this video. This video is so full!
@Hookmeister Жыл бұрын
Our household loves Sonos! It’s so easy to walk into another room, touch the play pause button on another sound bar or portable of theirs and simplistically fill your entire home with what’s being shown on the television, or if you just want mood music/Christmas songs/etc…playing throughout your house.
@macbook802 Жыл бұрын
Sonos is yuppy crap, let me guess, someone installed it for you
@macbook802 Жыл бұрын
3"x6" subwoofers lol
@SelimxBradley Жыл бұрын
@@macbook802 So judgmental... let people like what they like.
@macbook802 Жыл бұрын
@@SelimxBradley judgemental on a comparison video? Lol. I'm sorry for the anguish I have brought upon you.
@les3782 Жыл бұрын
@@macbook802 Tell me what isn't yuppy
@zeroa69 Жыл бұрын
As a heavy music guy for me the best price to performance (especially if you buy used/refurbished) soundbar is any of the klipsch r4s. I picked up one of their officially refurbished bars with a sub for 150$ about 2 years ago and i couldnt be happier.
@hedgehog1965uk Жыл бұрын
I am pretty much sold on the Sennheiser AMBEO Plus. "The best you can get, in a modestly sized package" is exactly what I am after. I want something that sounds really great, but isn't huge as I have a small apartment and a narrow TV stand to place the soundbar on. I've loved Sennheiser headphones and earbuds for nearly 40 years too, so that's a bonus. I might take the plunge and order today, as I just bought a 4K LG OLED TV and a top-of-the-range Panasonic (UB9000) 4K Blu-ray player, and want a sound system that will do them justice. Edit: I tried clicking on your Amazon link to the AMBEO Plus, but it took me to the Sonos Ray soundbar instead for some reason. I hope you still get something for me having clicked on the link anyway. BTW, the bigger AMBEO is now called the "AMBEO Max" and is a total beast, but I've heard people mention overheating problems on that one.
@EuropeAfricaTrip Жыл бұрын
This has quickly become one of my favorite YT channels - love the content & presentation
@StoreByThebox Жыл бұрын
I have been wanting to start up a soundbar store but low on money, i have been following your channel for a very very long time. Somebody pray for me, and wish me well.
@TheJay1976 Жыл бұрын
You got this man stay positive
@StyleAndSpeedx Жыл бұрын
I have the vizio v 2.1 series on my pc and the 5.1 v series for my ps5 setup hooked up to my LG OLED CX48. Amazing sound!
@onepurpose315 Жыл бұрын
I love my tv (lg c9) and my sound set up , (marantz receiver and 2 klipsch rp600m speakers with matching upfiring speakers and a jamo sub) but I just love watching this channel
@soundsolutions5769 Жыл бұрын
The Bose Soundbar 900 absolutely Outperforms the Sonos Arc. By a substantial margin. Volume is better, Voice is better, Bass is FAR superior, Why leave it out? I have them Side by Side and the Bose 900 is simply a superior product in every measurable way.
@mohammedmerekhi5227 Жыл бұрын
which one is the best soundbar ? Harmon Cardon or Bose or Arc Sonos ?
@richardrybarczyk1143 Жыл бұрын
As usual the best descriptive video on a market flooded with choices. Thanks again.
@QuantumCharlie Жыл бұрын
Grabbed the Q990B for $869 during Black Friday 😎
@randomname9758 Жыл бұрын
Wow that's a really good deal. I bought it in Canada for the equivalent of $ 965 USD + taxes and that was already on sale for Black Friday.
@waymonfrench2077 Жыл бұрын
Where did you find that price at and how does it sound with atmos
@waymonfrench2077 Жыл бұрын
@@randomname9758 how does atmos sound
@QuantumCharlie Жыл бұрын
@@waymonfrench2077 Found it in Spain. I just ordered it so I haven't tried it.
@waymonfrench2077 Жыл бұрын
@@QuantumCharlie oh ok good luck
@Fadic4 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching this channel way too much, started watching it 2 weeks ago before buying a TV but just kept watching it for things I don’t even need lol.
@Captain-Donut Жыл бұрын
Easy like and easy subbed. Just great viewing Love from Scotland 🏴
@user-hb1ve6mc6f Жыл бұрын
🥃
@jimbird19859 ай бұрын
Caleb thank you for this video and the review video on the Vizio M all in one soundbar. I just got it and already loving this thing.
@rocknrollermann Жыл бұрын
now its the nakamichi dragon 11.4.6 !!!
@sharansandhu7158 Жыл бұрын
Sennheiser..... If you ever heard in-person 🔥🔥 King
@OUtkast19782007 Жыл бұрын
Just got me a sonos set up with the arc, sub and 2 One SL great great syetm! im loving it!
@winstonwolff Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the plaque, You guys are definitely in the top percentage of reviewers 👍
@Maxdesignpro098 Жыл бұрын
This right here was extremely informative I needed to know this because I am in store for a sound bar.
@nickapalooza861 Жыл бұрын
Polk Audio MagniFi MAX SR is what I have in my living room and it is amazing for the price... Not as good as my real Klipsch/Polk system downstairs but amazing for a sound bar. For budget the Polk Singna 2 is outstanding and goes on sale for less than $200 a lot! Put one in every one of my kids rooms.
@MOAB-UT Жыл бұрын
Best bang for the buck is the Samsung Q700B- easily. I tested them all. I paid $377 on sale. I would not want to pay more. It sounds great. Do ~$1,000 bars sound better, yes but not by that much. It's a curve you see. This one peaks out close to the others. Dollar for dollar it blows them away. If I could get it for near the same price, I would upgrade to the Sony HT-A7000 7.1.2 500W or the Bose 900. The Sony is over 3x's more expensive than the Samsung. The fact that I mention it in the same conversation should tell you all you need to know. I am also of the opinion that if one is going to spend over $1,000, the much better choice is to go with a dedicated receiver with Dolby Atmos on-board and multiple, real speakers. You can get much better sound, better bass and far better speaker separation and likely more I/O options. Do look for eARC and 4k HDMI pass through.
@spoonsz Жыл бұрын
Thank you for including the zvox I have been looking for a review for this sound bar so I can buy it for my parents thank you for including it
@hadrifter25 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the 1 Million subs you deserve millions more, keep the good work. Greetings from 🇨🇭
@Breadbag Жыл бұрын
You helped me make my decision for sure! Thanks much!
@Hewasnumber.19 ай бұрын
Would you say the sonos system is better than the samsung q990c? I have a samsung qd oled s95bt TV. It would mostly be for streaming movies and playing ps5.
@kevinmcdonald1917 Жыл бұрын
I have the Sonos surround system, it is crazy good.
@greggchandler6591 Жыл бұрын
Great video. How come no one compares the HT-A9 to the sound bar videos?
@daveayreon7445 Жыл бұрын
The Base is always the >Soundbar< even when there are wireless surround speakers , the HT-A9 are more of the next level of affordable wireless speaker systems and then you have to put a lot more of this type of systems in this list, like Dali Callisto or Canton Smart Series and that would overkill and also put away the compact point of soundbars. That would be my decision to left out the HT-A9.
@B4CK4REVENGE Жыл бұрын
I purchased both the Sony HT-A9 with the larger sub and the Samsung Q990B to try as replacements for a 5.2.2 setup I had in my living room with tower speakers. I really liked the HT-A9 but the lack of a dedicated center I found slightly annoying acoustically as I found it didn’t quite replicate the feeling of the sound coming from the center of the screen, so I ended up going for the Q990B and have loved it so far. I put it on two 9” speaker stands to raise it up closer to the base of the TV and make space for consoles under. Overall it’s the only setup I have found comparable to a full AVR setup with full size speakers as far as immersion. The only caveat, is while plenty loud, the soundbar doesn’t quite hit like my old towers did when listening to a powerful vocalist at fairly loud volume. It’s like the volume starts to level off but I still love the systems clean look and my extra floor space.
@daveayreon7445 Жыл бұрын
@@B4CK4REVENGE Thats the big weakness of the HT A9. The lack of the center, thats correct. Sony Equipment works better with Sony stuff and so you need a Sony Oled for the Best Performance because the TV works as the center.
@stevetaylor1412 Жыл бұрын
@@daveayreon7445 anyone tried the Samsung Q990B hooked up to a Sony Oled?
@daveayreon7445 Жыл бұрын
@stevetaylor1412 The Sony Oleds, like the xra90j, are build with speaker Inputs/Terminals like real loadspeaker or with a so called "s-center speaker in 3,5 mm port" where you have connect your avr from the center channel output or with 3,5 mm cabel from the hta9 Box or a7000 soundbar to have a center channel between the two hta9 speakers or the acoustic center sync with the soundbar. Like q Symphonie Technologie from Samsung. Because other soundbars don,t have ability to link there center channel out how the Sony oled TV needed it, is there not benefit to hook up the q990b to have a similar effect like it would be with a Samsung TV.
@GOMIN2000 Жыл бұрын
Sony HT-A7000 should be on the list too, but still solid list
@ghostmofo5829 Жыл бұрын
They didn't pay him off on this one and his panties are still twisted about it.
@MapleMaestro Жыл бұрын
For the price difference it's not worth buying over the Q990B, and a lot of reviewers consider the Samsung better
@ghostmofo5829 Жыл бұрын
@@MapleMaestro I gave up on anything Samsung after having multiple problems from them.
@rickoshay-mh9rz Жыл бұрын
@@MapleMaestro One of the reviews paid off by Samsung. There are very obvious disconnection issues. Samsung knows this and has planted multiple Positive comments across all youtube soundbar videos.
@MapleMaestro Жыл бұрын
@@rickoshay-mh9rz You're joking right? 😂
@peeweegonzalez5338 Жыл бұрын
Which would you recommend, samsung q990 or the nakamichi shockwafe?
@sterlonb.digital777 Жыл бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS ON 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS DIGITAL TRENDS!
@uzyoc Жыл бұрын
Congratulations for 1 Million subscribers!!! It was due to your informative and unbiased technical reviews and comparisons. Keep up the great work!!!
@SuperJuul81 Жыл бұрын
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Theater: Great video. Thanks. Could have been awesome with an honourable mention to (subjectively) the best but also most expensive soundbar on the marked. The newly released Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theater - really a beautiful product build with metal and wood. And the electronics and units are replaceable and upgradable to ensure that it is a product you can keep for years and years to come. Such an awesome product if price isn’t a problem.
@TravionMusic Жыл бұрын
What audio codecs does it support?
@SuperJuul81 Жыл бұрын
From their webpage: Integrated 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos decoding and custom-tuned post-processing with proprietary True Image up- / downmixing algorithm Dolby Digital TrueHD Dolby Digital plus 7.1 (including DD5.1) Dolby Atmos, Dolby MAT Advanced Bass management system Adaptive Bass Linearisation (ABL) Thermal protection
@lukabosnjak3829 Жыл бұрын
Vifa Stockholm 2.0 already sounds wayy more hifi than the Theater so no real point for that price... Also Vifa maby even has better materials (and definitely better hardware with push-push woofers and Tymphany drivers) if you consider the price difference.
@mohammedmerekhi5227 Жыл бұрын
which one is the best soundbar ? Harmon Cardon or Bose or Arc Sonos ?
@nathanb584011 ай бұрын
Have you guys tried the new Atmos sound bar from Hisense
@tedolsen6251 Жыл бұрын
I have a Sonos ARC and love it but remember if you connect to a component like a TV the TV must also have compatible specs and adapters (ARC and eARC for example) for sound like Dolby Atmos.
@6ft8incyclist Жыл бұрын
Ted what are the best HDMI cable to use from eARC from TV to SONOS Arc
@tedolsen6251 Жыл бұрын
@@6ft8incyclist I'm sorry but I don't know. I wasn't able to connect my Sonos ARC to my ARC TV adapter (thus my comment above) on my TV because my Roku Ultra is using it instead. I used Sonos optical connection to my TV instead. I would suggest asking Sonos or going to their support site to find out.
@walidhannaoui1802 Жыл бұрын
@@6ft8incyclist zeskit 48gbps hdmi cables have never given me any issues. Same with cable matters and Amazon basics same specs
@mohammedmerekhi5227 Жыл бұрын
which one is the best soundbar ? Harmon Cardon or Bose or Arc Sonos ?
@fernandodesarden4841 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 fallowing your advice has help me a lot during my purchases.
@gycomputerrepair Жыл бұрын
What about the bose 900 with supporting 700 subwoofers with the jewel rears
@andykillsu Жыл бұрын
GG on showing a Klipsch Cinema 1200 instead of the Q990B when you first mentioned it.
@jacoblahr Жыл бұрын
I bought a sonos move smart speaker a couple years ago and i was blown away. So id go with sonos
@Tarunsingh12 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on 1M subs Caleb and to the whole Digital Trends team.. 🤩❤️
@AMEX-15 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 1 million 🎉🤩 I’m Confused between the sennheiser ambeo max and ambeo Plus Which one is better What you recommend for me Thanks
@trachysa Жыл бұрын
Did you test JBL’s suite of sound bars? I purchased a JBL Bar 9.1 a few years ago and was immediately blown away with how good it sounded.
@Digger456437 Жыл бұрын
I purchased the Samsung Q99OB Surround Sound System in December 2022, along with an 85" Samsung QN8595 QLED TV. I have had nothing but trouble. It seems to effect the sound only when viewing programming recorded on my DVR. I have sporadic sounds drops along with lip syncing issues. The Best Buy Tech has been out numerous times. It was thought changing the connections from HDMI eARC to HDMI ARC and adding an Optical cable would resolve this problem. The Tech also said he routed the sound directly through the soundbar rather than the TV. He said that would eliminate the fraction of a second delay causing the syncing problem. It hasn't solved the problems. I really value you opinion. Would you recommend replacing the sound system, and if so what specifically would you replace it with? Thank you!
@neomoahi3601 Жыл бұрын
Please review the Sennheiser Ambeo Plus in a separate video
@JXHNDRX Жыл бұрын
90% of the products in this Channel's videos are out my budget. I still watch them all though. Quality
@izziereal2010 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy the Vizio M Series M213ad-K8 soundbar. The sound quality is so much better than the TV speakers and it has a lot of bass for its size. This is also connected to my 2023 model Vizio tv, I can adjust the volume with my TV remote instead of using the dedicated soundbar remote. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a lower price soundbar.
@matthewbrady7848 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great overview of current available Soundbars Your great channel helped me select a dynamite Samsung QN90B for my bright living room. Now I have some basic tools to help find the right Soundbar in my price range. You really help to clear up the clutter out there. With so many Soundbars in retail spaces and online it is nice to get such great feedback about features and benefits of specific units like the various Vizio and Bose offerings. Much appreciated!
@matthewbrady7848 Жыл бұрын
I picked up the Bose 600 and absolutely love it. My family room is about 20'x20' and the 600 is connected to my Samsung QN90B. The Bose Music App is easy to use and provides easy custom settings on the fly. The sound quality is very good for the $440 price I paid. Enormous step up from the standard TV speakers. For an all in one sound bar I really have no complaints. Thanks Caleb.
@sdelgeorge7700 Жыл бұрын
Re the Sonos Arc - maybe worth mentioning that Sonos allows you to add two subs. A very unique feature.
@f4fake22 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't imagine 2 subs, my one sub is thunderous.
@chris7077 Жыл бұрын
@@f4fake22 Trust me, it makes a huge diff. I have two and the improvement is INSANE. You'll wonder how you ever lived with one.
@estusflask982 Жыл бұрын
My parents love the Sonos Arc.
@MrPiffle Жыл бұрын
Is the Sony HT-A7000 not a big step up from the 5000? Curious why you haven't included that here.