SoundBar or Bookshelf Speaker

[FreeRoon]

Hi,

I am doing a dual monitor setup with a new computer. (XiaoMi 34 Inch curved monitor)

A soundbar or bookshelf speaker better for watching show/movies?

Budget is around $300-$400

Thanks in Advance

 

[ragnarok95]

I would prefer a sound bar like creative blaster max katana.

 

[Hafi]

got space put bookshelf or even a 5.1, no space then get a soundbar.

 

[wwenze]

Guess which speaker was sold away

Hint: The soundbar

 

[Entry Level PC]

Hi,

I am doing a dual monitor setup with a new computer. (XiaoMi 34 Inch curved monitor)

A soundbar or bookshelf speaker better for watching show/movies?

Budget is around $300-$400

Thanks in Advance

This one must choose a Bookshelf that has a clearer vocal sound signature.

Soundbar will need extra sub woofer.

 

[RyoHarusaki]

See your table size

 

[AS1]

Hi,

I am doing a dual monitor setup with a new computer. (XiaoMi 34 Inch curved monitor)

A soundbar or bookshelf speaker better for watching show/movies?

Budget is around $300-$400

Thanks in Advance

I suggest you go Harvey Norman or Challenger to test the soundbars. The waveform not for everyone.

Personally I'm using a $30+ creative d something something soundbar because I like that it has very strong mids. Reminds me of last time ATP3.

 

[FreeRoon]

See your table size

It should be 150-200cm Ikea Table

 

[FreeRoon]

This one must choose a Bookshelf that has a clearer vocal sound signature.

Soundbar will need extra sub woofer.

Most brands soundbar come with Sub woofer right? hahahah
do you have any particular brand to recommend?

 

[FreeRoon]

Guess which speaker was sold away

Hint: The soundbar

the soundbar is so bad? hahaha
bookshelf speaker has to be pointing towards the user for better performance right? i scared with 2 monitors the distance might be a bit far hahahah

 

[Dolphin1977]

soundbar for movie gaming ok..

for music get a 2.0

 

[wwenze]

the soundbar is so bad? hahaha
bookshelf speaker has to be pointing towards the user for better performance right? i scared with 2 monitors the distance might be a bit far hahahah

Soundbar also need to point towards the user for better performance

Speakers also need to be apart for better performance. But soundbar stuck in center

 

[Dr.Vijay]

I recommend the Katana too. Pretty good all rounder and it looks neat.

I would prefer a sound bar like creative blaster max katana.

 

[batniss]

If someone have katana (or any soundbar similar can share)

1. Does it need an additional power point to power the device?

2. It works with audio jack ?

3. When turn on does it makes sound?

4. When it detects no connection does it make sound, standby or turn off itself?

5. Does it turn itself on when it detects a connection?

Reason i ask because i am used to monitor having speakers now my xm 34" no speakers and i test those portable speakers... Either during power on it is too loud or during no connection(eg i off my monitor) it makes alot of sound.

 

[Gixxerfied]

Not bookshelf but i love my swan m50w..

Can really hear the diff between this and the aego m i was previously using..

 

[Gixxerfied]

If someone have katana (or any soundbar similar can share)

1. Does it need an additional power point to power the device?

2. It works with audio jack ?

3. When turn on does it makes sound?

4. When it detects no connection does it make sound, standby or turn off itself?

5. Does it turn itself on when it detects a connection?

Reason i ask because i am used to monitor having speakers now my xm 34" no speakers and i test those portable speakers... Either during power on it is too loud or during no connection(eg i off my monitor) it makes alot of sound.

This pic alone can ans the first 3 question for katana..

 

[twist_shout]

A soundbar or bookshelf speaker better for watching show/movies?

Budget is around $300-$400

Thanks in Advance

For your budget I would reckon u get the klipsch promedia 2.1

 

[batniss]

This pic alone can ans the first 3 question for katana..

probably first 2.

3rd, no indication will there be a sound (i do not want sound). LED is fine.

 

[Gixxerfied]

probably first 2.

3rd, no indication will there be a sound (i do not want sound). LED is fine.

Yup first 2...

I think you can find video review and usually will know if it makes any sound powering up(I doubt so)..

If it's being market for use with tv like all soundbars out there,

Q4: should go into standby without sound
Q5: yes if it's standby mode

That's how my ex sony sb and current sonos beam behaves.

 

[batniss]

Yup first 2...

I think you can find video review and usually will know if it makes any sound powering up(I doubt so)..

If it's being market for use with tv like all soundbars out there,

Q4: should go into standby without sound
Q5: yes if it's standby mode

That's how my ex sony sb and current sonos beam behaves.

maybe i should just lower my budget to the stage air