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Soundbar VS cheap 5.1 (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by Delphia@lemmy.world to c/budgetaudiophile@lemmy.world

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Ok, I need an honest, no BS assessment on how a Samsung q990d system will compare to a cheap 5.1 (or 7.1 etc) system.

I can get a q990d for $1400aud which includes rear speakers and a sub. Will connest with the samsung tv and its all just ready to go out of the box.

Surround sound setups range from free to $40,000... of course a well thought out setup will be better but I just want to hear the cars overtaking me when I watch Ford Vs Ferarri.

For the "sub 2k" price bracket. As a novice, how much am I leaving on the table really?

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[–] TheGenuineGT@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You could definitely get a basic 5.1 setup going about 1k. I went with an onkyo tx-nr6050 and a klipsch 5.1 reference theater pack. It blows every soundbar I've used out of the water, I would say the q990d has the benefit of having two back speakers and the convenience of being wireless.

I'd say if you get a return option on the soundbar setup, give it a shot. And if it doesn't meet your expectations then return and look into a budget AVR and some speakers.

[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Thats another problem I have. Is Klipsch a good but niche speaker brand or a aliexpress rebranded turd priced up to sucker suckers? What brands used to be good but are now coasting on their reputation and making shit?

Lol. I have no idea.

Thats the one thing I get from the Samsung, I know its current tech and the Q990 punches in the same league as the Sonos gear.

[–] CarbonatedPastaSauce@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago

Klipsch is like Bose in my opinion... performance doesn't justify the price tag. I have bought two 5.1 systems from them over the years and was disappointed after comparing them to some stuff I got later that was relatively close in price.

I bought a 5.1 set of Pioneer reference speakers for my PC and they are fucking amazing, but not budget. I can say they are incredibly high on bang for the buck though. I also still have a pair of huge Pioneer box speakers from the early 90's that are still kickin ass. So I can recommend that brand at least.