Sound Bar For LG TV

[ScienceBoy]

Optical is old tech in many ways, HDMI carries a lot more recent tech.

For TV, basic old stuff then optical is fine, as far as I understand.

I'm just watching old 90s sci-fi so I am going optical.

 

[Blue in Munich]

If size or space is an issue you could do worse than one of these if you can get one;

http://www.trustedreviews.com/q-acoustics-q-tv2-review

 

[Smiffy]

Any reason why HDMI may be better, or doesn't it matter?

http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-hdmi-and-optical/

 

[ScienceBoy]

Just doing Dolby 2.1 here so going optical.

Can't see any reason to faff over hdmi when I don't have any free ports and I don't have any specific audio needs otherwise.

 

[Crazyface]

And all is good? Not worried about future enhancements?

 

[Crazyface]

Decision made, I popped up to Currys at 9.30 this morning. I had a great chat with a fella there who was most helpful. He tried to get me top go with a Samsung + sub. I didn't hear the quality of the Bose so went with that one. They were out of stock. None anywhere. Went home found on Amazon, same price. Bought. Will be delivered Wednesday.

 

[guest100718]

I went for a 5.1 set up. It makes the whole house shake but its pretty amazing... all via a Pioneer AV receiver.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Sorry, did you go for the Samsung then? Which version?

 

[Crazyface]

Bose. No sub. I preferred the sound. It was crisp and clear and also had enough bass to ensure depth.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'd never argue against Bose. I love their stuff. Audiophiles might say otherwise but for those with normal hearing they just make quality gear. If I had the cash I'd Bose out my house 😁.

 

[Crazyface]

I've gone with Bose due to the sound that I listened to. Also the product description
"Dialogue mode to hear each word and detail clearly" is what I've been struggling with...so a no brainer really.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I've mulled over this all week.

I'm going to have to pay over the odds for the panny SC-HTE80.

It's small, slimline, has 2.1 audio, looks nice etc etc etc.

Found it at £130, 40 more than the currys discount price though.

It's not worth waiting forever for, it if ever comes back at £80 again even!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

SB - If it is the sound base / stage you want it is currently £119 at John Lewis. I've had it for a month now and am really pleased with it. If it is a sound bar version that you want then ignore this post completely.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Sweet, will grab it from there then!

 

[Piece]

Saw the Panny SC-HTE80 soundbase in Currys Guildford today. Nice bit of kit, not too large and excellent price, £80. Not in stock though .

I looked at some of the other bars and they are soooo long. This bar is for my M&D, so can't be too long. In the end, I went over their £100 budget a bit and bought (via Amazon!) the Bose Solo 5 as it looked nice and wasn't the length of an anaconda!

 

[ScienceBoy]

Paid 120 for the Panny, still feels like a bargain. I hope I'm not disappointed!

 

[Crazyface]

Bose delivered and installed. Nice ! The remote with it is universal so I've programmed it to link to the TV. Very nice !