Soundbar or 5.1 setup?
Discussion
I'm new to the whole soundbar idea, but have decided my room can't take the 5 large speakers I used to have (kids running about, can't locate rear speakers anywhere sensible).
So my choices are one of those all-in-one 5.1 systems with the small speakers which would be easier to conceal away, or a soundbar. Thoughts so far are to snap up one of the last Yamaha YSP-2200 from richer sounds for £450.... is this a good unit, is it a good price? Any other models I should be considering in the ~£500 budget?
So my choices are one of those all-in-one 5.1 systems with the small speakers which would be easier to conceal away, or a soundbar. Thoughts so far are to snap up one of the last Yamaha YSP-2200 from richer sounds for £450.... is this a good unit, is it a good price? Any other models I should be considering in the ~£500 budget?
My sofa is back against a wall, a very typical lounge setup, but leaves the question of where to put the rears.
In terms of soundbar, it looks like there are 2 types. The basic ones which are a couple of speakers and essentially an upgrade to your TV speakers. And the better ones which are maybe 15-20 different drivers all arranged pointing in slightly different angles which bounce sounds around your room. I would want the second type and a separate subwoofer (which they all seem to come with now).
OR
Something like this which is small enough to wedge up against the rear walls and not be too intrusive.
OR
I guess the last option is a separate receiver + speaker package, but they would need to be small speakers I could put on the wall which makes me wonder if I'm just throwing money away.
In terms of soundbar, it looks like there are 2 types. The basic ones which are a couple of speakers and essentially an upgrade to your TV speakers. And the better ones which are maybe 15-20 different drivers all arranged pointing in slightly different angles which bounce sounds around your room. I would want the second type and a separate subwoofer (which they all seem to come with now).
OR
Something like this which is small enough to wedge up against the rear walls and not be too intrusive.
OR
I guess the last option is a separate receiver + speaker package, but they would need to be small speakers I could put on the wall which makes me wonder if I'm just throwing money away.
The more I look into this the more options present themselves and I'm going backwards!
Peter Tyson are doing some great package deals like this, what do you think? Will it be ok for regular music sources as well, or are the smaller speakers going to be a letdown?
http://www.petertyson.co.uk/ebuttonz/ebz_product_p...
Peter Tyson are doing some great package deals like this, what do you think? Will it be ok for regular music sources as well, or are the smaller speakers going to be a letdown?
http://www.petertyson.co.uk/ebuttonz/ebz_product_p...
slimtater said:
...for most normal lounges, not sure why you need high output and best quality?
Well, I don't need it, I just want something semi-decent 
I agree those all-in-one systems offer a lot for the money, but on the occassions we have the patio doors open and want some music around the downstairs and into the garden I can't see them being up to the job. How have you found them?
I've just looked again at that bundle deal (£995) and its an absolute steal IMHO. The speakers alone are normally £900 from most sites and they get great reviews. I'm really leaning in this direction, and agree with the other poster about getting them in white for a less intrusive look.
Does anyone here have them (Q acoustics 7000i) and what do they think of them?
What about the receiver, the Yamaha RX-V677... again, any opinions?
Does anyone here have them (Q acoustics 7000i) and what do they think of them?
What about the receiver, the Yamaha RX-V677... again, any opinions?
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