steadymah 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2009 I am looking for a Sound Bar. I am choosing between Samsung or Philips. Any recommendations??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 I am looking for a Sound Bar. I am choosing between Samsung or Philips. Any recommendations??? I think philips better , more choice . Samsung only a few model . the one (that come free with the LED) only 300W nia . not very powerful Philips seem to be the 1st to come out sound bar ambi sound technology Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scenic98 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 I think philips better , more choice . Samsung only a few model . the one (that come free with the LED) only 300W nia . not very powerful Philips seem to be the 1st to come out sound bar ambi sound technology how about Yamaha? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 how about Yamaha? Should be ok ba .... Yamaha very well know brand .... but I din really try b4 . but their design might not look good as compare to philips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicenzo70 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 Should be ok ba .... Yamaha very well know brand .... but I din really try b4 . but their design might not look good as compare to philips Sorry to intrude, are we buying a SOUND system for the sound or for the looks? Yamaha is a pioneer in sound technology. Though I wont recommend a soundbar, but Yamaha's soundbar is much better than any brands currently. If you have the budget, i would recommend one to get a full 5.1 or a 7.1 system. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supersimon27 2 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 Sorry to intrude, are we buying a SOUND system for the sound or for the looks? Yamaha is a pioneer in sound technology. Though I wont recommend a soundbar, but Yamaha's soundbar is much better than any brands currently. If you have the budget, i would recommend one to get a full 5.1 or a 7.1 system. Cheers but design also important mah .... at least for me - isn't that what renotalk forum is for ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catseyes2004sg 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 but design also important mah .... at least for me - isn't that what renotalk forum is for ? Agree with u leh, Design must be chio also la, if not reno nice nice also no point leh. Yesterday I went down to Audio Expo and look at the Soundbar again...the Philips guy was there. I asked him abt the Soundbar model that is new with HD version...he told me Philips have not launch yet cos got some issues. Advised me not worth gettin that model cos cannot play vcd and most impt, sensitive n cannot play copy dvds. Better to get a seperate Blu-ray player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JandG 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 I have a Philips soundbar and I've tested a Yamaha one before, cannot compare.. Yamaha sound quality is miles ahead, but so is the price!! Go for Yamaha if your budget allows and if you are an audiophile.. But Yamaha does not have integrated DVD player so Philips wins if you are looking for overall package.. The new 8141 model should be launched soon, so don't get the 8140 for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcsek 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 i got my philips soundbar HTS8140..... contemplating between yamaha and philips in the end choose philips due to budget and the extend warranty given is 1 + 4 and 300 philips voucher.. in term of sound, yamaha soundbar is much better, design wise philips is sleek.... that my view Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicenzo70 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 What so chio about a piece of sound bar? Have you seen the chio-ness of the Tannoy Arena speakers or maybe Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micro series? It may cost more but it definetely sounds much better. Forget the HD hype about soundbar. If youre watching Bluray disc, there's no soundbar at this moment that can decode HD Dolby or DTS HD master audio format. Be informed. Its still better to get a receiver that can decode these formats if youre watching Bluray. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gkbt 8 Report post Posted October 26, 2009 What so chio about a piece of sound bar? Have you seen the chio-ness of the Tannoy Arena speakers or maybe Anthony Gallo Nucleus Micro series? It may cost more but it definetely sounds much better. Forget the HD hype about soundbar. If youre watching Bluray disc, there's no soundbar at this moment that can decode HD Dolby or DTS HD master audio format. Be informed. Its still better to get a receiver that can decode these formats if youre watching Bluray. Cheers Er vicenzo, Do yamaha able to decode blue-ray? I was really impressed with Yamaha 5.1 sound bar... The quality is much better than philips, but there is some trade off in terms of form and functionality... Also I have to bear in mind the wiring issues for speakers... quite troublesome.... Btw, where can i get the yamaha soundbar at a good price? Lobang? warehouse sale? cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicenzo70 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 Er vicenzo, Do yamaha able to decode blue-ray? I was really impressed with Yamaha 5.1 sound bar... The quality is much better than philips, but there is some trade off in terms of form and functionality... Also I have to bear in mind the wiring issues for speakers... quite troublesome.... Btw, where can i get the yamaha soundbar at a good price? Lobang? warehouse sale? cheers Only amplifiers/receivers are able to decode True Dolby & DTS HD Master Audio SOUND formats. These formats are the standard in most movies offered in Blurays. DVDs only contains Dolby Digi and/or DTS. So far soundbars cannot decode these HD formats, so watching bluray will not be in the best experience according to my opinion. I wouldnt recommend a soundbar unless its for the bedroom. And a soundbar also doesnt come cheap. If youre able to appreciate the cinematic effects, try going for the complete 5.1 or 7.1 system. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannywmp 3 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 Hi, I have been looking for soundbar for a long time until later settle for a 5.1 pioneer system with so so qualify but good enough for my ear (I am no audiophile) I am in support for look then the sound when I looking for soundbar in the first place because of sleek design and no ugly wiring... just one HDMI input. Philips will surely win in design then Yamaha (Cha Tao design) but sound wise yamaha still better (so is the price... 2K plus) In conclusion...if you decided to go for soundbar then sleek design should be primary factor sound quality is the secondary... else purely for sound quality....go for those AV reciever 5.1 or 7.1 sets... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heronspring 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2009 interesting read on sound bar: http://www.hometheatermag.com/compactspeakers/408sound/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicenzo70 0 Report post Posted October 28, 2009 interesting read on sound bar: http://www.hometheatermag.com/compactspeakers/408sound/ Good read!!!! Like i mentioned earlier, the soundbar is only good for bedroom acoustics (not living room) & also adequate for processing DVD audio formats. If youre into Blurays, then i would recommend one to get a complete HT system with an amplifier that decodes Bluray audio formats. If you think DVD sound is good enough, then its fine. I was a DVD fan until i started my Bluray destiny. I was whacked in awe & hasnt looked back since. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
