The ULTIMATE Dolby Atmos Soundbar Comparison 2024

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We've tested plenty of Atmos soundbars and in this video, we compare the Bose Smart Ultra, Sony HT-A7000, Sennheiser Ambeo Plus, Devialet Dione, Samsung Q990C and Sonos Arc to help you decide which soundbar you should go for! Want more detailed reviews? Check out our soundbar playlist linked below ⬇️
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Bose Smart Ultra
02:44 Sony HT-A7000
04:29 Sennheiser Ambeo Plus
07:15 Devialet Dione
09:44 Samsung Q990C
11:21 Sonos Arc
13:10 Our Thoughts
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@steveglass7142 6 ай бұрын

we bought the Bose 900 on offer at €699 for our cinema room which is average size a couple of weeks ago and love the sound very immersive for the size of our room. My partner has a hearing problem that means excessive bass is very painful to him, so the standalone sound bar with adjustable internal bass was ideal. the shop demonstrated the bar with and without both bose subwoofers and to us the bar alone was ideal.

@petermaz701 6 ай бұрын

Sonos for me, complete system. I have had it for years and I just am so impressed with the sound and so is my company when we watch a movie.

@TheLensman23 7 ай бұрын

So, I was going to for the Sonos system but then the TV started playing up so went for the Samsung S95C and Q990C combo through Smart Homes Sounds. For the price of the two with the amazing discounts - just couldn’t refuse that.

@langleyj8199 6 ай бұрын

I considered Sony and Sonos Arc. Went with Sony because of a discount when buying Sony TV. But I did like the Sonos Arc. Good review. I like Sony as it suites my room, not open concept, sound is great. I wonder is Sonos better in larger room?

@nicksternick100 6 ай бұрын

Q990c Super happy with this beast

@tombed8569 7 ай бұрын

I'm very happy with Bose Ultra 😊

@Mutio86 3 ай бұрын

Hey, great sumup! Question: Could you also test Teufel soundbars in the future? It’s a well known brand here in Germany.

@Ade85 7 ай бұрын

The average UK home has a much smaller living room than the US. This is a UK channel, and to be honest, all of these sound bars are probably overkill. The likes of the Dragon or separate AV setups are great if you have a larger room or home cinema, but the vast majority of us don't. This is why we like a simple sound bar of which these chosen ones are ideal. Good choice and good video for most Uk buyers.

@eafortson 5 ай бұрын

Meh possibly. It would he good to compare. A system with a superior crossover and sound separation but less power (wattage) would still sound better than a system with garbage crossover, eq, crossover but higher wattage. So knowing if these brands which sell in the UK actually compare in the various other evaluating metrics would be beneficial to know of the U.K. Market is comparable or just getting over charged with less quality offerings.

@user-vg1zk1rk5q 6 ай бұрын

I have Sony HT-A7000 with sub and rear s. very happy with him. sound is great from movies to music

@r.vanbeek 6 ай бұрын

Recently bought the Q990C for €919 ( 795 GBP or 990 Dollar ) on a sale, which is a steal! It replaced my AV Receiver and speakers, so that's saying alot IMHO!. Very good sound and immersion!

@HalalFoodTherapy 4 ай бұрын

How did you get it so cheap! any specific website?

@amarcellus1714 Ай бұрын

@HalalFoodTherapy There are alot of legit sellers on Ebay selling it for less than $1,000 brand new. That's how I always buy my new electronics and save money

@TurnedAndReturned 6 ай бұрын

I LOVE my Samsung Q990C. Great big sound, the subwoofer is very well built with thumping sound. Big soundstage and clear audio both with effects and voices. An absolute beast imo.

@AnkitTiwari-pd9sk 6 ай бұрын

Brother can you tell me the best sound setting for woofer and bass , my q990c woofer was always producing booming sound , please tell me the best settings

@warpathh 6 ай бұрын

The Sony Bravia OLED TV Center channel feature with the HT-A7000, SA-SW5 sub, and SA-RS5 surrounds makes it an unbeatable combo… The dialogue literally sounds like it’s coming from the character on the screen. It cant be beat with that feature.

@DRILLYBEAMINxRR 6 ай бұрын

My exact setup. If I didn’t have the Sony OLED, I would’ve explored other options but it was a no brainer once I got the Sony OLED.

@danielsalomein8071 5 ай бұрын

Will this also be with my Sony KD-75XH9096 Or do I have to get a oled sony for that experience?

@ananas63637 4 ай бұрын

Bro can you tell me how much better it gets with acoustic center sync?

@warpathh 4 ай бұрын

@@ananas63637 without the acoustic center sync where the TV gives center channel some height, I wouldn’t buy it… I’d get a different system.

@Roberto-nj5yr 2 ай бұрын

Nope.

@riccardomiele5573 6 ай бұрын

I have Just bought 990c for 809 € with Black Friday discount ❤❤❤ can't wait..

@aob326 6 ай бұрын

I recently got both Bose (900 SB + 700 BM) and Samsung 990 (SB, BM & 2 speakers) to try out for my home theater. I’d seen reviews saying the Samsung is as good as, or better than the Bose and I was attracted to the much lower cost of the Samsung set up plus the fact that I was pairing it with a Samsung TV. However, I ended up keeping the Bose and returning the Samsung because the Bose hands down had better, richer, more immersive sound that hit you from everywhere. Maybe it’s the size of the room - it is a pretty large, 2-story room with 4 ceiling fans - but the difference was so profound, I honestly don’t see how anyone could’ve put the 2 systems in the same class. Maybe the Samsung performs better in smaller spaces, I don’t know, but I’ve chosen the Bose and I’ll get the Bose speakers to complete my setup although it already out-performs the Samsung by far, without the extra speakers. I can’t speak for the other brands but I’m totally happy with my Bose.

@DsLmaNiaC 5 ай бұрын

The Bose costs way more also. Maybe you would be better with the ARC+sub+era 300 now that the price is lowered or an Ambeo Max.

@dems187 24 күн бұрын

I just bought the Bose smart ultra and the Bose bass module 700 and omg it’s absolutely incredible and the bass is only at 50% and it’s shaking everything….ive had other soundbars and subs, but the Bose is by far the best ive had and its build is high quality and it looks very classy as well

@johncosgrove2738 3 ай бұрын

Sony HTA7000 was my choice. I love the 2 HDMI 2.1 inputs and I completed the system with the sub and R5 atmos rear surround speakers. The soundfield is incredible and calibrating is super easy. Now, I just power on Apple TV 4K+ and the whole system activates thru HDMI 1 and my Panasonic 820 4K Blu-Ray is thru HDMI 2. LOVE IT !!!

@Turtlemilk 4 күн бұрын

Does the 7000 not have built in subs ?

@terrym540 6 ай бұрын

The Sennheiser Ambeo Plus is currently on sale for £899. I have taken a punt on an ex-display unit for £799. The description omits pointing out on the diagram the two upward firing 4 inch woofers.

@ednewmy 4 ай бұрын

Hi there, just wondering if you kept the Ambeo Plus and what you make of it? Thanks.

@terrym540 4 ай бұрын

@@ednewmy Hi, I have been very pleased with the performance of the Ambeo Plus. Additionally, I bought a refurbished Sub ,from Sennheiser UK, which looked as new. The Ambeo Plus is well worth an audition.

@DavidC-fk2wg 6 ай бұрын

I have the Q990B and absolutley love it. I've seen the C on sale for around £950 too.

@soundarraj5830 4 ай бұрын

Bought the Q990C yesterday for 989 usd 🤩

@Embre2000 3 ай бұрын

The B and C are almost identical as well, so getting that for even cheaper is a great option. Samsung is the best value soundbar package there is.

@craigrapp9469 3 ай бұрын

Question the white sonos arc you have mounted in one of the clips at the end is basically contained between book shelves. I have the same setup at home. Am I losing the effect of a left and right front speaker basically because of that? Not something I can change since the shelves are built into the wall, but curious.

@williamobrien6936 7 ай бұрын

The q990C is a no brainer as it can be had for less than 1000 usd and has q-symphony as well as a built-in smart hub.

@dosomestuff1949 4 ай бұрын

Idk, I’m seeing it’s almsot as expensive as the other options here

@TheBjpman 3 ай бұрын

Have the Bose 900 W/Bose Bass 700 & Bose 700 surround rear speakers. With the EQ setup with placement headphones for the soundbar to adjust the sound to where your setting. Very Cool! Plus multiple seating speakers adjustments to add to listening pleasure.. rear speakers our host wasn’t impressed.. my experience provides a full listening environment . So in closing, Bose fan sense their 301 loud speakers came out in the 70’s.. yup older fan!

@JOHNLEXXX 7 ай бұрын

Currently on Amazon Canada, the Samsung Q990C is priced at $1500 ca, which is about $1100us or $890 pound. Which makes it the lowest price of a complete system. Next few weeks is Black Friday. The price may be even lower.

@dosomestuff1949 4 ай бұрын

What? I’m seeing it for almost 2500 dollars. Which is just as pricey as the sonos

@GOLFADDICT65 5 ай бұрын

i ordered the Bose 900 sound bar and was wondering is the HDMI cable that Bose provides a perfect match to the Bar or should a person upgrade the HDMI cable ?? if so which brand and type ? plus anyone else that wants to give their opinion much appreciated ....MERRY CHRISTMAS all....cheers from Vulcan Canada

@icon3725 6 ай бұрын

I guess I'm biased because I've not had the opportunity to listen to other soundbar setups, but I absolutely love my Sonos setup. I have the Arc, two ERA 300's and Sub Gen 3. I love the ecosystem and the whole home aspect of adding additional speakers in other rooms or being able to upgrade to newer products as Sonos releases them without having to buy a whole new setup. Dolby Atmos content is always hit or miss for me especially with music. I still feel like its a new toy that has not fully matured in the consumer space yet. It can sometimes sound bad or gimmicky if not used correctly. I can't wait to see what Sonos does with there next major Soundbar release.

@DsLmaNiaC 5 ай бұрын

This is one of the best setups curently.

@MrKevinRance 6 ай бұрын

I managed to get the Samsung Q990C for €900 so I think it is a no-brainer

@gorandjalevski8839 6 ай бұрын

Do the 3.0-channel AVR-powered speakers, such as the Elac 2.0 B6.2, offer decent performance compared to these soundbars?

@anurajjpillai5896 4 ай бұрын

Got the 990c for around 900$ and loving it

@rblangie 6 ай бұрын

I went for the Sony A7000 because it just sounds incredible. Do whatever you can to avoid getting sucked in to the horrible Sonos ecosystem. The connectivity has always been garbage and forget about connecting to a third party unless you want to pony up $1000+

@jasonm3780 6 ай бұрын

The Sony wasn’t bad but the Sonos is just incredible. I never even once had any issues.

@smarthomesounds 6 ай бұрын

Once a Sonos soundbar is connected to your TV via HDMI no Wi-Fi of connectivity is required for TV audio to play. I presume this must be music streaming issues.

@smaerialcinematography 2 ай бұрын

Hey...Luv your vids, very informative and I highly rate your recommendations. I'm interested in the Hisense AX5125H and I'd like to know your thoughts on this sound bar, so if you can do a review would be appreciated....thanks.

@raul.gallegos 6 ай бұрын

I will go with Sonos all the way. Currently have the Sonos Arc with the original Sonos base and Sonos SL for the rears. Eventually I will upgrade the subwoofer to the newest.

@bloodstockvip2176 6 ай бұрын

Best move ever, I often turn my sub gen 3s off to remind myself of why I spent the extra a year after getting the bar

@keithmoore6334 6 ай бұрын

I setup 2 Sonos systems with double subs. One of my setups has the rear, the arc and double subs, and the other has the arc double subs, the amplifier and ceiling speakers.

@bayodaman 5 ай бұрын

@@bloodstockvip2176 does your sub ever have connection issues?

@bloodstockvip2176 5 ай бұрын

@@bayodaman hi, no never however my father in law has the same setup on a deco mesh system and loses connection a lot, I've since put him on a basic tplink extender and not dropped out since

@bayodaman 5 ай бұрын

@@bloodstockvip2176 thanks for the response just copped the Sonos Arc and sub gen 3 while on sale at Costco. Hopefully they actually give me my Apple gift card that comes with it.

@rosalespainting8136 6 ай бұрын

If you want a good affordable sound bar, Samsung 990c. If you have a 3k budget for SONOS, you might as well bump it up to 4k and buy the DRAGON.

@TheOutrages 5 ай бұрын

i have the arc , the sub ( wooden base ) and 2 times the era 300 and i love this set up with the dolby atmos in it , i no it is a lot of money , but every one has his on set up and every 1 like different brands , if you like a brand and you can pay for it then do it , on you tube a lot of people talk about brands and they want a lot of reviews , so people make your own decision .

@benjaminwitt1762 7 ай бұрын

I’ve got the Arc with Sub gen.3 and One SL’ for rears.. and it still costs the same as it did 2 years ago. Even though the SL’ are slowly facing out, its still one of the best setups out there. I know a few that bought the Samsung options with their complete package, just to find out in 7-8 months it has dropped in value massively. The Sonos ecosystem just dont do that. And for that reason its actually good value for money..

@JOHNLEXXX 7 ай бұрын

Samsung Q990C does not drop in "value", just drop in "price". Currently in Canada, I can get it for about $1500ca which is about 40% less than the price of your Sonos system. And for that saving, I can actually buy another Samsung TV.

@b101535941 7 ай бұрын

If you get Q990C for $700 USD don’t think there is much room to drop, it’s cheaper than Sonos Arc by itself.

@benjaminwitt1762 7 ай бұрын

And a year later they make a new set maybe called Q1000C and so on..just like they bring a new TV on the market every 6 months..

@b101535941 7 ай бұрын

@@benjaminwitt1762 100% true, as long as the product get improved over time , and for the same money you can get better performing systems . I think that really make positive impact to the market.

@markkeane6843 6 ай бұрын

How ling ago was that, because hamdon kardon now make the speakers samsung, amd they also make JBL and do the hamdon kardon speakers in the newer BMW cars

@ookgoeiedag 6 ай бұрын

Why is there a Sony PlayStation 5 blocking the left side channel of the Sonos Arc? (My winner is the Arc/Sub3/Era300’s, but I’m eager to see your Nakamichi-review

@misterhoeflak 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Sidebar: the Bose soundbar also works well with the considerably cheaper Bass Module 500 (rather than the 700 shown here), which gives more than sufficient oomph unless you have a very big TV room or want the windows to literally rattle.

@killianmagiera8407 6 ай бұрын

Glad to read confirmation for it! That’s the setup I went for (haven’t gotten it yet). I’m sure for a relatively average living room, the 500 will largely suffice!

@anthonynigro3471 5 ай бұрын

I have a connection question I have a epson projector with 2 hdmi ports neither are ARC or EARC I bought the Bose 900 any suggestions on connecting them? Would taking optic from 900 converting it to hdmi to go in hdmi port of projector work?

@zhenyu162 5 ай бұрын

If there's an optical out on your projector then just connect both using a Toslink cable. Otherwise, you can look into a HDMI audio extractor to extract the audio from your source and passthrough the video signal to your projector.

@emililiev1621 7 ай бұрын

Good video , but my question is why no one talks about different sound bars apart from the one mentioned above in the video. There are plenty other sound bars out there. Like JBL bar 800, 1000, 1300 , klipsch, etc? Obviously, I don’t know if they are better or worse because no one talks about them. I’m pretty sure they are not too far apart

@totalplonker824 7 ай бұрын

I've had several sound bars and a surround sound package but it was only when I purchased an AVR with stereo speakers I realised what I had been missing (stereo imaging, thumping bass, enveloping sound stage etc) besides going down this route one could always add overtime.. surround speakers, subwoofers. One could even purchase height speakers to have the full NON-VIRTUAL Dolby Atmos experience. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right! Our ears follow our eyes to where the story lives.

@danielkissgremsperger3242 6 ай бұрын

You get slightly better atmos for 5 Times more money. Been there, done that. The latest soundbars like the samsung q990b is like a samsung s23 ultra camera. It is very good compared to a traditional camera (avr) but in a modern and compackt package. Wont replace a cinema room for 10 Times less money, but will sound 80% similar to a 5 Times more expensive avr dolby truehd atmos setup in an average room... you just need to place the speakers slightly above ear level. You cant even buy a truehd atmos receiver from the price of the 11.1.4 channel soundbar. So it is destroying any avr that is not atmos, because it can reproduce the bubble effect for so cheap.

@davidgodal98 6 ай бұрын

Yeah agree with you! I've also had several soundbars but finally settled for a pair of active speakers with hdmi arc compatibility and added an active sub to them. The sound is just so much wider and much more dynamic

@totalplonker824 6 ай бұрын

It all depends on one's listening habits. If one's listening habits are all coming from the TV. Maybe the sound bar might be good enough. However if one enjoys listening to stereo music. That's where sound bars imo tend to falter. Listen to the first 30 seconds of this and you might get a better understanding... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7aZabVmmbPIqGg.htmlsi=rwpkfC9UFxrnsluY

@danielkissgremsperger3242 6 ай бұрын

@@totalplonker824 soundbars like the q990b are meant to simulate cinema, atmos surround. Listening to music on them is like having a disco party in a cinema...

@totalplonker824 6 ай бұрын

@@danielkissgremsperger3242 🎵🙆🥳

@lucasbelloli5408 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I currently have a 5.1 System with an old AVR. I would like to switch to Dolby Atmos technology and enjoy having overhead sounds. I do not have the possibility of installing speakers in the ceiling (I know that it is the best option in conjunction with a Dolby Atmos AVR). Is a Dolby Atmos soundbar with rear speakers (like the Samsung HW-Q990C) worth it? Can this type of soundbar make you feel sounds above your head? Or will this change not be better than my current 5.1 system? The TV room has a 9-foot (2.8-meter) high flat ceiling. Thank you so much!

@mrchiledonut 6 ай бұрын

Yes, anywhere between 7.5 to 12 feet will work. Many audiophiles or companies that set home theaters up will agree that upfiring is not optimal, however, it is better than standard 5.1 and you can still hear things coming overhead, it just won't be as precise (as in, you won't be able to point exactly where the sound came from other than its general direction, which is not necessarily bad mind you). For it to work, make sure you set the speakers up in the right positions, and of course, your room will dictate how it sounds, from its shape, to what you have on the walls, etc. If you can put speakers behind you, not just to the sides, get a 7.1.4 or more, but if you have your seating against a wall, get a 5.1.4.

@lucasbelloli5408 6 ай бұрын

@@mrchiledonutThanks! Very useful explanation!

@usasupra23 6 ай бұрын

I need Help! For the bars lacking the 4k 2.1 pass through, can I just plug the PS5 and cable box and  TV into the TV instead? Or will I lose a feature this way? Goal is to have a unified single remote that can control all vis CEC eARC as I hate two remotes and have my 2.1 4k full performance of the PS5 ,  TV etc

@mrchiledonut 6 ай бұрын

You won't lose any features, the biggest issue that might occur (and I see it a lot) is mainly for Atmos gaming as you can get audio sync issues that may not be an issue with HDMI 2.1. Blu-ray players and cable TV don't need HDMI 2.1. It's primarily for gaming. All you need is to make sure the soundbar and TV both have eARC, but when gaming, I cannot say whether you'll have audio delay issues. I've heard PS5 is less or not prone to it whereas Xbox is.

@usasupra23 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@terrym540 7 ай бұрын

Does the Devialet Dione not process either DTS or DTS X?

@vedantdesai1 6 ай бұрын

I tried the Q900C… and it completely blew the Arc+Sub Gen 3 in comparison. I ordered the Q990C today for $600. I can’t justify spending $2400 for the Sonos “Ultimate” setup for similar or even slightly worse sound and no DTS support

@SemanticDream 6 ай бұрын

Where'd you order it from? The cheapest I can find is $1400.

@vedantdesai1 6 ай бұрын

@@SemanticDream it was for $800 for anyone with an AAA membership or student status last week. I got an extra $200 off due to a targeted financing offer. It’s definitely back up again because the student discount was also temporary and now it’s $1260 again!

@Embre2000 3 ай бұрын

The samsung does get significantly louder than the Arc, there are more drivers i the bar itself and the big price jump on the sonos cant be justified unless you wanna pay more for less or NEED to bring it into the Sonos ecosystem in the rest of the house. With double price you would at lease expect the same capability, but youre getting less. Im really not sure how the managed to sell well.

@amarcellus1714 Ай бұрын

@Embre2000 it sold well because Sonos has created a cult following just like Apple.

@pit9820 Ай бұрын

@amarcellus1714 Finally, one smart answer, all others afraid to say it loudly😂 Typical iPhone zombies always choose sonos, thinking 101% it's the best😂😂

@jespermellberg Ай бұрын

Great video! Any reason why Harman/Kardon is not in the list? Not good enough? I have the opportunity to pick up a new multibeam 1100 for 350usd which feels like an amazing deal no?

@smarthomesounds Ай бұрын

For that money it’s a great deal 🤝

@linkevich 4 ай бұрын

Bang & Olufsen Theatre is clearly missing here. Amazing sound bar!

@JCXY 4 ай бұрын

Where is your tv stand and sideboard from please?

@cipriandjbril 7 ай бұрын

hello ! im new to sonos ecosystem ! and im having a problem wich is very bizare for me so i have a setup for a living room conected to a samsung tv so the set up is made from the sonos beam gen 2 + sub gen1 + 2 play 1 as suround spekers all is sounding very nice in movies(netflix...prime....or hbo max) with or without atmos...also everything sounds very nice when im switching to ps5 ! i also have that nice suround ! so the problem is .... when i switced to regular cable tv....or youtube (on tv) the rear speakers are sounding like broken...like they are trying to deliver a soround sound ....but they sound like broken with wierds sounds out of them but when perfom youtube on my phone and stream it on the sonos sound system with the airplay //// then youtube is very nice and the rear spekers are working very fine ! so what i need to do ... that the suround speakers can work properly on youtube on my tv wich is a samsung tv qn90a

@lesthegreat 5 ай бұрын

I got the 990c free when I purchased the QN900C tv.

@PreparationdobleH 5 ай бұрын

Sonos ARC + sub gen 3 and Beam +mini. One in my family room the other one in the basement.😊

@zgoaty9235 7 ай бұрын

With only one soundbar offering full 4k/120 Hz Pass-through, the HT-A7000 would be my winner (I currently use the A5000 which for my living room provides more than enough room filling sound by itself), and with a recent firmware update now also supports VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto-low latency mode) capabilities making it and the A5000 the most versatile soundbars for every entertainment need.

@jb7753 7 ай бұрын

I get confused when people say the soundbat has passthrough. So, do you go from say PS5 or apple 4k tv box into soundboard and into the tv from there???

@zgoaty9235 7 ай бұрын

@@jb7753 Yes, that’s how it works. The soundbar also has to be set to its own HDMI input for video to be displayed onto the TV/monitor along with the audio signal. If it’s set to its TV mode, it will only play audio and video from the other HDMI input(s) on the display that are not connected to the eARC HDMI port.

@jb7753 7 ай бұрын

@@zgoaty9235 Any benefit doing through the soundbar instead of going through the tv and eArc out?

@zgoaty9235 7 ай бұрын

@@jb7753 The main benefit with going through the soundbar is you don’t lose an HDMI port on the TV to the soundbar itself if the soundbar has even 1 additional input (with some having 2-4 additional inputs even).

@jonathang8750 6 ай бұрын

Not to mention, less cables connected to the TV makes a cleaner setup.

@SUSSYMEMES 6 ай бұрын

I wanted to get the nakamichi dragon but I don’t think it will come to the UK :(

@johntheo7551 4 ай бұрын

To listen dolby atmos from the sounbar It should have also dolby atmos and my tv? Or the “job” done from the soundbar? Thanks in advance

@joshrobben98 4 ай бұрын

Your TV needs to support Dolby Atmos too, the signal is just used by your soundbar and not generated in it

@philippem6433 4 ай бұрын

Question : if the Bose is incompatible with DTS but I'm watching a DTS movie, to which format will the sound be converted? Will it affect quality a lot? Thanks in advance for your help.

@majicogarcia8417 3 күн бұрын

Its converted to PCM. Basically no change in sound quality is what I have read.

@diegomeca20 4 ай бұрын

Can you do a review of harman kardon citation series, SoundBars and also the others items, theres many reviews outthere sonos, Samsung Sony US in uk, Canadá but theres no from citations series , thanks

@thaophuongvu 3 күн бұрын

Q990D vs JBL Bar 1300, which one u reckon deliver better sound quality for movie & music?

@user-qb6qt3hk1y 6 ай бұрын

How was the jbl bar 1300, it seems to be quite interesting.

@sexy912 2 ай бұрын

It's great for very small spaces like a bedroom. In a living room space, you will be very highly disappointed as I was. I ended up returning for that reason as I needed a big sound in the living room.

@Abhitips224 6 ай бұрын

The Bose does have side firing compressions drivers in plain sight (phase guides).

@philiplee9892 6 ай бұрын

I own the entire Sonos Eco System, Arc, 2xSub Gen 3s, 2x Sonos Ones. There is Pros and Cons to both. As for overall quality of sound, it is an absolute beast. I used to own the Bose 900, and Sonos handle the Atmos much better. On the Sonos, dialogue is VERY clear with music and atmosperic sounds clearly differenciated, bullets flying and helicopters, you feel like you're in the middle of a warzone in a war movie such as Dune or Avengers. On Bose 900, it struggled to handle the bass and dialogue. The Sonos however has one downside. If you are not techy, you're doomed. It is App controlled only and if your internet resets, or power goes out, you need to set it up again all over again. BIG HEADACHE! So be aware of that.

@bloodstockvip2176 6 ай бұрын

I don't with my Sonos system, I recently changed router on virgin media (I'm on 1gb) and the app moved the entire house system over for me, no repairing at all?

@thak594 6 ай бұрын

Sonos sub gen 3 vs Bose bass module 700 Which is better ?

@philiplee9892 6 ай бұрын

@@thak594 Depends on the size of the room, network connectivity, and what you're looking to do. Sonos is superior in terms of functionality. I don't even need a remote control. It has built in Assistant Alexa, Sonos, Google, and etc. It is basically a built in smart system. In terms of sound, they are similar, but Sonos handles spartial audio better and more well tuned voice seperation. Bose system has very high Bass, and lacks treble control. When watching movie during atmos, it has a hard time controlling voice with music on primary channel. Until they fix that issue on driver, I would have to say Sonos is the superior system in almost aspect with weakness being too heavily dependent on connectivity. If you have bad internet, get Bose.

@thak594 6 ай бұрын

@@philiplee9892 thank you so much for your reply my number 1 priority is heavy bass

@amitmaske2302 7 ай бұрын

Then Where stand sony HT A9 with SW-5 when we compare with other sound bar ?? And Is That compare with nakamichi dragon ?????

@TVEXPERT.Co. 6 ай бұрын

Soundbars are limited when it comes to spaciousness unless you add rear speakers. HT-A9+ SW-5 kills the competition in this regard. And Sony's 360SSM works like magic if your ceilings are below 15ft.

@markkeane6843 6 ай бұрын

Does the bose ultra HDMI Earc give 4k 120hz, my lg tv has 1 earc hdmi and 3 extra hdmi 2.1 so i have enough.

@MrBjorn6 7 ай бұрын

Nakaimichi dragon is the winner. I have it and it blows away the Samsung 990 c which is very good 👍

@Embre2000 3 ай бұрын

Paying 3000+ for a soundbar you would expect it to blow away a system you can get for 800dollars or less. Whats insane is that Sonos charges 2/3 of the Dragon price and still performs worse than the samsung hahaha

@simoncbr900rr 5 ай бұрын

My mate has an Arc setup . I just bought the 990c. When he came round he said the sound of the 990c destroys the Arc

@Embre2000 3 ай бұрын

It does.

@arijit8381 7 ай бұрын

Which sounds t best

@Blusterbus 5 ай бұрын

I've got a big family room 30'x18' with an LG C2 77" mounted on a wall. The room has cathedral ceilings about 15 feet high, with the high point directly above where the TV is mounted. I want to spend 1000.00 or less for a sound bar system, dialogue clarity is important, and I would like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Volume. I'm thinking about the Nakamichi - Shockwafe 7.1.4Ch 850W Soundbar System with 10” Wireless Subwoofer, does anyone have any other recommendations?

@pit9820 Ай бұрын

Same room, same ceilings, still don't know what to pick up(((

@Chvili_C 7 ай бұрын

So I’m looking to upgrade from a LG SN8YG. I narrowed it down to the ARC and the Bose smart 900. The thing that pulled to to LG was vocal clarity. So I like the Bose for that but I like the full and sound stage of the ARC… I read and watched a ton of reviews but I’m still torn… I don’t think I could go wrong with either but I feel like after a while the Sonos might feel a little muffled or muddy.. Any opinions?

@halfclappertopchedda 7 ай бұрын

I have the Bose 900 and for me personally it does not disappoint. I guess it's all what you want in a sound bar, for me the dialogue clarity is what I was looking for. The base although not huge, is great and when I'm playing my video games I really find the upfront speakers immersive and very impressive. I came from an LG 2.1 system (older and not nearly as advanced) and I was completely blown away by the Bose. I'm sure you cannot go wrong with either one you choose but for crystal clear clarity and immersiveness I would go with the Bose! Just my thoughts, I hope you find the perfect sound bar for your needs! All the best.

@Ade85 7 ай бұрын

It's a personal thing sound. I have never got the whole bose sound. Nothing they have made sounded right to my ears. Go listen somewhere to different setups, and you decide.

@Chvili_C 7 ай бұрын

@@halfclappertopchedda Hey thanks for the reply! I heard these in the store before I bought the LG and went with it because it sounded the most clear. I want to downsize to just a bar and maybe a sub. I guess I’ll just have to listen to them again at the store and make a choice. I hear the new smart Bose 900 is very clear…

@Chvili_C 7 ай бұрын

@@Ade85 I remember listening to both the Bose and Sonos a couple years ago and thought the LG had better vocal clarity. Thanks for the advice, I’ll definitely go a give a them another listen. Do you have the ARC?

@miltona891 7 ай бұрын

I have the whole Bose 900 set up with surround speakers and base. It sounds like you in a movies. U hear doors open and close from right to left. My wife hate it because it makes you feel like somebody is in the house

@scottbaker6344 7 ай бұрын

What about the Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6?

@michaelhinchey Ай бұрын

He mentions it at the end

@billmulvihill8452 7 ай бұрын

Why was the Nakamichi Dragon not included?

@Mutio86 3 ай бұрын

He did say so in the video, they still didn’t get one in to review it.

@MrNikelborg 6 ай бұрын

I don't have a soundbar yet, but the main reason I would go for the Bose would be the TrueSpace feature. If it works as advertised, then only the Bose soundbar would be an option for me. Does anyone know if the other soundbars offer a similar feature? A lot of content is still offered in stereo. A soundbar that converts stereo to dolby Atmos would be a very strong selling point for me.

@idseungmo89 5 ай бұрын

I have bose full set. 900 soundbar, 700 woofer and 700 surround speakers. I recommend you try different things, because I just keep getting feels these atmos stuff is overrated and overpriced. Ofcourse it’s a great thing when the content is great but most of the”atmos” contents out there(at least what I experienced) are not that sound devoted contents. It’s just like a sprinkle over your donut, but not the whole donut. So is it great? Yeah. But I don’t expect too much anymore.

@scottjenkins4564 4 ай бұрын

Sonos have Trueplay which is the same thing

@wb3213 6 ай бұрын

I'm still using a Klipsch ICON I bought 8 yrs ago for 250 usd it's not the best sounding sound bar and it is limited in features but it sounds so much better than the TV speakers 👍I can afford any of these sound bars in the vid but I'm just too damn cheap 😂

@WedlakeProductions 6 ай бұрын

Ordered the Sonos Arc yesterday but quickly cancelled. It would be perfect with DTS-HD and DTS:X support but without them, I can't justify it.

@bloodstockvip2176 6 ай бұрын

You've just missed out though on so much more it offers if you didn't go and sample it. I know Atmos isn't for everyone however it handles 2.0 and 5.1 (a lot of movies are still in this category) in incredible quality. 2 x gen 3 subs and it's game over for cinema sound from a soundbar as good as can be expected without amps and separates etc....

@conork07 3 ай бұрын

I would love to get HT-A7000 but my room is not completely square. I have to put my TV at an angle.

@marcofranco6974 7 ай бұрын

Nakamichi Dragon is uncontested monster 🔥

@struergymnasium 7 ай бұрын

The ND does look like a good shout, but I think it needs to take a seat whe mn faced with the Beosound Theatre.

@Ade85 7 ай бұрын

Far too much for the average uk home. It's like buying a lorry to nip to the shops. In the US with their bigger homes then maybe ok.

@struergymnasium 7 ай бұрын

@Ade85 my system will peak at 2350 watts of amplification, so less than the Dragon. But more than that, isn't the central thing the sound clarity? Let's say the Dragon is extremely well engineered from the sound perspective, that means it's a better option than a more budget friendly soudbar with less power output and clarity. The Dragon would just happen to also be able to be a speaker for quite a large party hall. Let me know what you think.

@xuxon24 5 ай бұрын

The dragon is overrated, at that price and that warranty I don't trust it specially comparing it to user feedback vs reviewer feedback. For that money is so much better to go the home theater route

@MitchM240 3 ай бұрын

It’s 4 grand! What a joke. I cannot believe people are taking that thing seriously. If you spend that kind of money on a soundbar you need to get your head examined.

@ricardoarboleda4488 5 ай бұрын

Great video. No JBL recommended??

@JasperNuyens 2 ай бұрын

JBL has a great soundbar for music, but for dialog it's too much bass. I'm getting the BOSE ultra so I can move our JBL soundbar to our kitchen setup where dialog is less important and music is.

@jeffleigh3747 7 ай бұрын

Hey Louis, what a video. A lot of work gone into this 👍 This video is a credit to SHS, well done ⭐

@_IN_OD_ 4 ай бұрын

I just got the Samsung q930c due to price and the qsymphony combination with the Samsung tv… would love the NM dragon one day though..

@matteomartignani5236 2 ай бұрын

How the q930c sounds? Do you like it?

@_IN_OD_ 2 ай бұрын

@@matteomartignani5236 yeah I love it. It’s easy to setup and makes a huge difference to the sound.

@F-MK96 2 ай бұрын

Hey why does everyone skip Harman Kardon 1100??? Its best of all this I heard most of them in person minus (sony, bose, sonos and samsung) but hk1100 is a beast

@kennyliao7915 5 ай бұрын

what is 4k pass-through? Does it mean the Bose Ultra cannot play 4K movies?

@TheMerlin1984 6 ай бұрын

I managed to pick up an LG S80QY brand new for £400. It’s a 3.1.3 system, but as I live in a block of flats and with a budget that’s the system I settled for. It’s more than adequate for my need. It also plays all formats including imax dts which is good for the Sony Bravia core app. And I believe that’s what we all should consider.

@sobeautifulsrilanka 7 ай бұрын

Hellooooo.........WHERE is the Nakamichi Dragon in this comparison??

@anthonynigro3471 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@tomupmeier8299 6 ай бұрын

Why doesn’t anyone review the Polk Magnifi Max AX SR?

@TheDareDevil2510 3 ай бұрын

What about Beosound Stage?

@dylangerber1026 3 ай бұрын

An update for anyone shopping in early 2024. Some of these are on sale but in my opinion the biggest to note would be the Samsung Q990c coming in at $1069 on Amazon. That is huge sound for the value!

@juan6810 6 ай бұрын

I have the Arc 2 gen3 subs and 2 in ceiling sonos speakers for the rears , couldn't be happier with this set up sound is amazing and it all looks modern and sleek

@RichardSchuller-eu6fv 2 ай бұрын

I'm getting the same setup. How is the sound in the rear ceiling speakers - Are they sonos/sonance?

@SteveMuller1976 6 ай бұрын

How about LG's flagship soundbar the s95qr?

@trendyprojectors4743 3 ай бұрын

Well, Sonos Arc looks good but no DTS:X support. I can't speak of other sound bars as well.

@Mr308inGA 3 ай бұрын

What about the Nakamichi Dragon?

@RogueDroid 7 ай бұрын

Title should have been "soundbar spec comparison"

@gjj1828 6 ай бұрын

What about AudioBeamer? Way cheaper than other ones in the market

@earlusmcdivett 6 ай бұрын

I don’t understand why Polk, Vizio and Nakamichi aren’t ever mentioned on these reviews. These 3 brands overwhelmingly represent what people are buying in soundbars.

@barados2006 3 ай бұрын

I purchased the Samsung Q990c soundbar system, but feel its leans to much towards the bass and overpowers everything else. voices are very clear and atmos on the right film is very good. Overall a good system, but doesn't compete with a amplifier and separate speakers.

@XtremeCoke 6 ай бұрын

If the winner X herein this video cost Y, the winner for me is the the most cost effective. Say for the same price I could buy a Q930C 9.1.4 or Sonos Arc, I'd go with samsung while knowingly Sonos eco system will beat it but by spending 1500 extra for ERA300 + Sub Gen 3. On the other side I wont be buying the 50 quid speaker just because it make some noise. I guess the deminishing return for the last few percent improvement in performance for me just hard to be ignored.

@SSavolainen 6 ай бұрын

What about jbl bar 9.1 and the newer bar 1300

@inSUBout 6 ай бұрын

Jbl bar 1300?

@ionutbadea4241 7 ай бұрын

Harman/Kardon Citation 1100 is the best

@mas6729 7 ай бұрын

Harman/Kardon Citation 1100?

@jorrit125 10 күн бұрын

I've got that. Best choice out here with sub and rears

@mas6729 6 күн бұрын

@@jorrit125 any idea why (almost) nobody reviews it? haha

@jorrit125 6 күн бұрын

Because they're not available everywhere in the world and in the beginning they where very expensive and buggy. Now there not anymore

@marcelmathes 5 ай бұрын

Try the Nubert nuPro XS-8500 RC

@charleswrigley9488 7 ай бұрын

The soundbar winner for me is the one have now it's a 3.1.2 Samsung q700b yeah had to purchase rear 2.0.2 speakers making it a 5.1.4 but I am very very surprised how well it sounds have never had it on volume 40 before watching 6 underground for the many times have watched it the part where he switches the magnetic thing on via his phone the sound effect to that via a lil 6" sub blew me away this bar is tuned to perfection for the size of it also for watching other stuff on Netflix at lower volumes late in the evening does the job as well volume 12 without disturbing the neighbours

@charleswrigley9488 7 ай бұрын

It's does have lot of options to customise your sound but found adaptive sound very good for all round use

@SergejGrabun 7 ай бұрын

What is the best way to listen to music from an Android phone without Spotify on Sonos Arc? What people who have this device do? Lets say I listen to Digitally Imported FM (Di.fm) radio all the time, how do I listen this on the Arc without BT on the unit?

@craigyyuk92 7 ай бұрын

Beosound theatre?

@struergymnasium 7 ай бұрын

Exactly right. My Fiancé and I listened to a long list of sounds bars and individual speakers. The Beosound Theatre blew them all away.

@FerrariDennis 6 ай бұрын

Or the Beosound Stage… we are pretty happy with the Stage as a all in one solution, we do listen to a lot of music, and in my opinion that is where the Stage does really well!