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Sonos Playbar Ears-On: Powerful Sound In A Petite, Pricey Package
Sonos is aiming to revolutionise home theatre audio by taking all the high-quality sound you need and want, and cramming it all into one big ol’ soundbar you can drop at the bottom of your TV. Sure, it will work with other Sonos units you have hanging around, the Sonos Playbar is also a starter piece that can stand alone. And for a soundbar, this sucker sounds good.
I Would Turn To A Life Of Crime For Bowers & Wilkins’ New Soundbar
Bowers & Wilkins makes incredible-sounding speakers. Fact. And while its original Panorama soundbar is no exception, the home theatre package was missing key connectivity in the way of HDMI inputs. The new Panorama 2 packs three-HDMI inputs and 175 earth-shaking watts into a gorgeous six-speaker array.
Is This The Least Elegant Soundbar Ever?
Sometimes, you don’t want your technology sleek, discreet and refined: you want it big, tough and purposeful instead. So if the recent glut of streamlined soundbars isn’t to your taste, how about this burly sound box instead?
Do You Like Soundbars?
Soundbars can’t quite match the enveloping feel of home theatre systems yet they’re so much better than pumping audio through your wimpy TV speakers. Or are they? Are soundbars the best compromise — affordable, easy to setup — for audio or are they the worst of both worlds — not quite good enough for the price — that’s not really worth the savings?
Home Theatre Showroom Shopping Essentials
There’s a pretty simple rule to follow when you’re looking at buying a quality home theatre system – don’t spend a cent until you’ve heard what the system sounds like in person. Fortunately, there are still a number of high-end audio showrooms around Australia to “try before you buy”, where you can go to check out different systems performances in a proper environment.
Sound Bars Guide: Virtual Surround Sound 101
You’ve just bought a shiny new flat panel TV, stunningly crafted and a testament to human engineering. But it sounds like someone strangling a dolphin while watching an old Arnie film. You need better sound – fast – without having to punch holes in the walls or ripping up the floor to hide cables. You need a soundbar, and here are the basics you should know before buying one.
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