Soundbar help

[insurance_jon]

I'm torn, and dangerously low on knowledge in this area.

I'm looking for a sound bar/streaming device for my living room.

It will mainly be used for watching TV, playing Xbox, the odd moving and streaming music from Apple devices

Would prefer not to have a sub, but that's because I'm in a semi. I've narrowed it down to three

Sonos playbar
Naim mu-so
Yamaha 2500 (got sub, but only one with BT/AirPlay by them)


What are your guys thoughts

Budget about 800

[Baldinho]

Monitor Audio ASB-2 might fit the bill? Just had £200 knocked off the price so comes in on budget.

http://exceptional-av.co.uk/monitor-audio-asb-2-so...

http://www.superfi.co.uk/search.aspx?searchTerm=as...

One recently for sale on AV Forums classifieds too

[belleair302]

The Mu So is an epic bit of kit but somewhat overkill for a sound bar. I have been looking at one for its musical abilities but went for a wireless speaker instead. I would try a Yamaha 2500, an amazing sound and loads of connections. The sub is very subtle and wireless. The Monitor ASB-2 is wonderful but somewhat large. It needs to be wall mounted and the cables 'hidden'.

[Baldinho]

The ASB-2 is certainly a big lad! About a metre wide. Can sit on a cabinet as comes with a stand, wall mount is extra cost

[belleair302]

The new Arcam Solo looks wonderful and I believe has a top quality sound too, but is 100cm long!