standalone bookshelf speakers are not the same as a soundbar. People usually choose a soundbar for different reasons then the Edifiers, I think they pretty much attract two different crowds due to placement of either or.Ridinginoffice7 wrote: ↑ Buy these Edifiers instead for $62, way better performance and bass plus 2yrs replaceable Warranty
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I disagree. Notable difference for your average person, i'd say... At least for this average person.Ridinginoffice7 wrote: ↑ Virtual surround sound is a gimmic ...
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How does these compare to the viszio 5.1 ones from Costco?
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A soundbar will work just fine for gaming, but you are probably not getting the most out of it either. A lot of soundbars are engineered with the assumption it is going to be used at a certain distance (say a tv to a couch). The sound is dispersed (especially surround sound) based on that assumption and is most realistic towards a certain sweet spot (5-7 feet away for example). Too far and too close it will sound just fine, but not optimum.OutsideYourWorld wrote: ↑ I use a soundbar for my computer, with a lot of gaming. I really like it.
I tried this myself with my Vizio soundbar, it worked fine enough I thought but when I got some Logitech Z623s I moved it to a bedroom tv and noticed a large difference in how much the sound enveloped me. More wider, more atmospheric.
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Ordered with 1% cash back from eBates. Thanks OP!
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probably not but I got it for $25 from the local buy and sell, and it replaced my aging speaker system that had wires everywhere.. Good enough for me!Coresu wrote: ↑ Im sure a soundbar will work just fine for gaming, but you are probably not getting the most out of it either. A lot of soundbars are engineered with the assumption it is going to be used at a certain distance (say a tv to a couch). The sound is dispersed (especially surround sound) based on that assumption and is most realistic towards a certain sweet spot (5-7 feet away for example). Too far and too close it will sound just fine, but not optimum.
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I am using sony's soundbar and it not as great as this. Will grab this deal.
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I have the 2.1 Vizio soundbar from Costco - $129
https://www.costco.ca/VIZIO-SB362An-F6- ... 55923.html
Sounds awesome, but will not pair to an Apple TV via Bluetooth. I use optical, from an HDMI-SPDIF splitter between it and the Apple TV and projector. Works great. I like the look of the Edifier bookshelf speakers, but no optical input is a downer.
https://www.costco.ca/VIZIO-SB362An-F6- ... 55923.html
Sounds awesome, but will not pair to an Apple TV via Bluetooth. I use optical, from an HDMI-SPDIF splitter between it and the Apple TV and projector. Works great. I like the look of the Edifier bookshelf speakers, but no optical input is a downer.
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I personally wouldn't ever buy newegg refurbish after receiving one with dents,broken plastic, Wouldn't shut off and they considered it A+ condition lol.
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Shows $129
I had a pretty poor experience with my Polk magnifi one sound bar. The subwoofer makes a popping crackling noise which Polk caims is due to interference with my router (basically a design flaw and no solution offered because I can't move my router or sound bar). The AC adapter stopped working one day so I had to buy a third-party one from Amazon. none of these things were covered by the warranty because it was literally days after the one year expired.
Going forward I think I would buy a soundbar without a subwoofer. I looked on the Yamaha y108 and I wish I had chosen the Yamaha given the experience I had. I'm currently in the market to replace my Polk soundbar with something that has built in woofers for a bit of bass. I'm debating either this or the Bose Solo 5. Anybody have feedback that they could share to help guide my purchase?
I had a pretty poor experience with my Polk magnifi one sound bar. The subwoofer makes a popping crackling noise which Polk caims is due to interference with my router (basically a design flaw and no solution offered because I can't move my router or sound bar). The AC adapter stopped working one day so I had to buy a third-party one from Amazon. none of these things were covered by the warranty because it was literally days after the one year expired.
Going forward I think I would buy a soundbar without a subwoofer. I looked on the Yamaha y108 and I wish I had chosen the Yamaha given the experience I had. I'm currently in the market to replace my Polk soundbar with something that has built in woofers for a bit of bass. I'm debating either this or the Bose Solo 5. Anybody have feedback that they could share to help guide my purchase?
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If you paid via credit card that extends your warranty (assuming you have that as coverage). Paid for itself when my vizio soundbar died a few months outside of warranty. Worked great while it was under warranty.Slawek wrote: ↑ Shows $129
I had a pretty poor experience with my Polk magnifi one sound bar. The subwoofer makes a popping crackling noise which Polk caims is due to interference with my router (basically a design flaw and no solution offered because I can't move my router or sound bar). The AC adapter stopped working one day so I had to buy a third-party one from Amazon. none of these things were covered by the warranty because it was literally days after the one year expired.
Going forward I think I would buy a soundbar without a subwoofer. I looked on the Yamaha y108 and I wish I had chosen the Yamaha given the experience I had. I'm currently in the market to replace my Polk soundbar with something that has built in woofers for a bit of bass. I'm debating either this or the Bose Solo 5. Anybody have feedback that they could share to help guide my purchase?
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Check the T&C on your visa to see if your card offers the extended warranty benefit. If it does then call the number in your T&C booklet and start the claim process. It's annoying and a bunch of paperwork to do, but in the end they'll pay for repairs to get it fixed, or if it cant be fixed they'll refund you the purchase price.
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The Costco one seems better.
https://www.cnet.com/reviews/vizio-sb362an-f6-review/
Has no Hdmi or ARC though
https://www.cnet.com/reviews/vizio-sb362an-f6-review/
Has no Hdmi or ARC though
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I own this soundbar and the sound is pretty darn good. Plenty of bass for my taste and the surround sound works great. In fact, my friend bought a $300 Samsung soundbar with wireless sub and he prefers the sound from my Vizio. My only complaint about it is that the sound level increments are too drastic.thesubmitter wrote: ↑ The Costco one seems better.
https://www.cnet.com/reviews/vizio-sb362an-f6-review/
Has no Hdmi or ARC though
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Earlier in this thread I recommended Edifier speakers which is on sale for half the price , those people who bought need to realize it’s a dead system that’s been cleared out as refurbished, the bass is crackling and tweeters are bad in Yamaha... wereas the Edifiers will give you premium experience