Which wireless surround system?

[Mad Dave]

Evening all, just after a little advice. I'm no home cinema buff but have just upgraded my TV to a Samsung UE55H6200 and the sound is decidedly lacking. I'm looking to add a surround setup (preferably 5.1) but don't have the option of running audio cables to the rears. I'll have to run electrical cables through the wall to even get power to behind my sofa, but can do this if needed.

So far I've been considering the following:

1) Sonos Playbar with a couple of Play:1s, then add a sub later if the bass is lacking. I've emailed Samsung and they tell me the TV offers full surround pass through to the optical port.
2) Philips Fidelio B5. This appeals due to the 'totally wireless rears' feature and flexibility of them.
3) Sony bdv-N7100W, it's had good reviews and the rears are essentially wireless

The inputs will be a Sky HD box and a PS4.

Any other suggestions or advice?

Many thanks

Dave

Edited by Mad Dave on Friday 1st January 09:41

[Chris Stott]

Mad Dave said:

Evening all, just after a little advice. I'm no home cinema buff but have just upgraded my TV to a Samsung UE55H6200 and the sound is decidedly lacking. I'm looking to add a surround setup (preferably 5.1) but don't have the option of running audio cables to the rears. I'll have to run electrical cables through the wall to even get power to behind my sofa, but can do this if needed.

So far I've been considering the following:

1) Sonos Playbar with a couple of Play:1s, then add a sub later if the bass is lacking. I've emailed Samsung and they tell me the TV offers full surround pass through to the optical port.
2) Philips Fidelio B5. This appeals due to the 'totally wireless rears' feature and flexibility of them.
3) Sony bdv-N7100W, it's had good reviews and the rears are essentially wireless

The inputs will be a Sky HD box and a PS4.

Any other suggestions or advice?

Many thanks

Dave

Personally, I'd avoid Sonus unless you're going to get the sub... without it they sound pretty ordinary for the £800-850 a bar and 2 play 1's will cost you. If you get the sub you're looking at spending £1,300 on the bar, sub and 2 play 1's... which is around double the cost of the TV!

Even a basic soundbar will massively improve the sound, and if you spend a bit more you'll likely get something much better than a cheaper 5.1 - something like a Yamaha YSP2500 (c.£500) for example.

[Mad Dave]

Thanks for the advice, I'm inclined to agree regarding Sonos. I've done quite a bit of research today and my eyes have well and truly been opened. I think I've narrowed it down to two systems now:

Samsung HT-H7750WM
LG BH9540TW

Both are very similar, the LG has a few extra features but the Samsung may well integrate with my TV better so it's pretty much down to a flip of a coin I think.

Dave