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Nov 4th, 2020 10:24 am

boxerman180 [OP]: Newbie; Dec 3, 2010; 11 posts; 3 upvotes

Nov 4th, 2020 10:24 am

Soundbar comparison

So I got the Bose soundbar Solo Series ii from Costco the other day for 179.99, regular 219.99. It's a decent sound bar but it seems to be lacking in the front soundstage. The sound seems to be concentrated in the middle mostly due to the short length. I would like to go with a longer bar but it can't be a whole lot larger. I've been looking at the Sonos Beam and the Bose Soundbar 300(not the Sound TOUCH). Both currently retail for 499. Assuming both go on sale for Black Friday, will there be a noticeable difference in sound quality? That being said my wife doesn't feel the need for a larger Soundbar so it would be difficult to justify spending more money for just a slight upgrade in sound quality.

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Nov 4th, 2020 1:37 pm

jdmfishingonly: Deal Addict; Oct 13, 2008; 4949 posts; 1835 upvotes

Nov 4th, 2020 1:37 pm

boxerman180 wrote: ↑ So I got the Bose soundbar Solo Series ii from Costco the other day for 179.99, regular 219.99. It's a decent sound bar but it seems to be lacking in the front soundstage. The sound seems to be concentrated in the middle mostly due to the short length. I would like to go with a longer bar but it can't be a whole lot larger. I've been looking at the Sonos Beam and the Bose Soundbar 300(not the Sound TOUCH). Both currently retail for 499. Assuming both go on sale for Black Friday, will there be a noticeable difference in sound quality? That being said my wife doesn't feel the need for a larger Soundbar so it would be difficult to justify spending more money for just a slight upgrade in sound quality.

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Nov 5th, 2020 10:43 am

insync44: Deal Addict; Dec 22, 2010; 1688 posts; 343 upvotes; BC

Nov 5th, 2020 10:43 am

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/jb ... r/14610710

Purchased this one.

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Nov 5th, 2020 10:53 am

bhrm: Deal Addict; Jul 13, 2009; 4683 posts; 2801 upvotes

Nov 5th, 2020 10:53 am

Soundbars have soundstage?

insert laughing crowd meme

The best they can do is DSP algorithms.

A decent upgrade would be a soundbase if space is an issue: https://www.whathifi.com/us/best-buys/b ... r-upgrades

Nov 5th, 2020 10:55 am

hubosi: Newbie; Nov 14, 2018; 26 posts; 53 upvotes; Vancouver

Nov 5th, 2020 10:55 am

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/bo ... k/12906563

Purchased this a couple months ago. Pretty decent sound

Nov 6th, 2020 2:39 pm

boxerman180 [OP]: Newbie; Dec 3, 2010; 11 posts; 3 upvotes

Nov 6th, 2020 2:39 pm

I definitely agree with you. I only said soundstage for lack of a better word. I used to be really into home theater stuff but I hardly watch movies anymore except streaming through my tv, seeing as how the kids are all grown up. I could only ever afford budget pieces in my setup but I would spend hours and hours researching how to make my system better with the money I had. The home theater can definitely turn into an obsession!

Nov 7th, 2020 10:03 am

insync44: Deal Addict; Dec 22, 2010; 1688 posts; 343 upvotes; BC

Nov 7th, 2020 10:03 am

I still prefer my old setup with actual speakers.

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Nov 9th, 2020 12:38 pm

BrianJai: Deal Addict; Sep 23, 2007; 1663 posts; 48 upvotes; Toronto

Nov 9th, 2020 12:38 pm

Hi guys,

Just wondering which one is a better buy, or should I wait for Black Friday? These prices seem pretty discounted from regular price

Sony HT-ST5000 for $999
Samsung HW-Q950T for $1200

Thank you appreciate your help!

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