So I have never had a sound system for my TV. Just the TV speakers. With a lot of research and a budget, I decide on the Vizio M51ax-J6. I am truly excited. Thank you for your help
Its easily my favorite TV/Soundbar review channel and some other stuff. Other ones in that niche are pretty bad sometimes and the big all around tech channels only check out like 3 TVs a year
Sennheiser Ambeo with REL’s wireless adapter and REL’s HT 1205 subwoofer in my 17x17 bedroom…. Woof… every single helicopter blade, each crisp cut of a vegetable, entire exhales… nothing is buried and all enlivened causing the walls to expand, the floors to rumble, and the ceiling to swell. Have never gone further than 27 on volume, typically parked between 17-22. All paired with an LG-OLED GX 55”… Aside from the REL subwoofer, Digital Trends recommendations/reviews were crucial when doing my research before purchase. I ALWAYS come here first when I’m in the market to buy another digital toy. Thank you for your efforts, testing, and for compiling well rounded information time and time again. Congratulations on 1mil subscribers!
I cannot emphasize how good the Vizio M series is for the price. I bought the M51ax-J6 earlier this year and I’ve been completely blown away. I have a small space so the 5.1 and the simulated atmos pack more than enough punch for what I need. Top Gun Maverick and Midway both sounded like I had jets above my head, death stranding sounded like I was actually standing in the rain. No idea how it works but it probably helps that I have the rears above head level. I’ve advised anyone and everyone I know looking for an upgrade from their tv speakers to check it out because it’s insane value for what you get
@@mickeymallette2663 I'm not sure if there's an app, but you can adjust it through the remote, as well as the balance and volume of the surround speakers, the subwoofer, and the EQ.
@@TheKogunEnjou thanks for the response. I’m on the fence. I’ve had a Vizio soundbar in the past. What I loved was the ability to dial in the center, the subwoofer, the amount of surround and the balance left to right. However, the soundbar didn’t really get along with my Sony TV. It was very buggy and ultimately became an unusable combination. So I’m still a little scared.
@@mickeymallette2663 that I can’t attest to. I have an LG OLED. It plays well together for the most part, but on a rare occasion the soundbar will drop out or won’t turn on when the tv turns on, but both of those are easy to fix
The first Vizio (sub $200 with the crazy model number) - I’ve owned the older model for three years and it’s PERFECT for apartments. The quality on low volume is so much better than TV speakers but turn up the volume and it’s like a mini theater. So good I got it for my sister who lives in a townhome where her neighbor has a new born. You can choose whether to disturb your neighbors. You can stream audio to it as well. Since you can adjust the treble and bass on the sound bar you can tweak it to get excellent sound for music as well. I’ll be buying another one for my den. ❤
Just got a steal yesterday on a setup for our new house and I'm in sound heaven right now 🤩 all white Sonos arc, two gen 3 subs, 2 One SL's! My absolute dream setup, got it all setup yesterday and could not be happier.
Huge congrats on the 1M! Supberb video once again, Caleb. Currently already owning a Sonos Arc + 2 One SL + Sub for a year now -- couldn't be happier for home cinema (coming from Yamaha / Klipsch soundsystem, which I did like a bit more for audio). Ps; You made me replace my Sony X900E (moved to the bedroom) with the 65" LG C2 after tons of research (RUclips, UK/US AV forums, some Reddit). I mean, the way in which you describe the product is the way it actually feels like for the end-user. Couldn't be happier with your videos and your comparisons. Keep it up and so much kudos to you and your team.
Totally agree with the Sonos system. I’ve had it now for years. It sounds amazing and still continues to awe people that listen while we’re watching a movie.
I have the Samsung Q990b paired with the Samsung S95 and it’s some of the best money I’ve ever spent. I watched a 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos movie last night and it was one of the best cinematic experiences I’ve had!
Just want you to know I found/subscribed to your channel a couple months ago, that my TV is going out and I've used your reviews to select a television and soundbar in my budget. Thanks!
The Base is always the >Soundbar< even when there are wireless surround speakers , the HT-A9 are more of the next level of affordable wireless speaker systems and then you have to put a lot more of this type of systems in this list, like Dali Callisto or Canton Smart Series and that would overkill and also put away the compact point of soundbars. That would be my decision to left out the HT-A9.
I purchased both the Sony HT-A9 with the larger sub and the Samsung Q990B to try as replacements for a 5.2.2 setup I had in my living room with tower speakers. I really liked the HT-A9 but the lack of a dedicated center I found slightly annoying acoustically as I found it didn’t quite replicate the feeling of the sound coming from the center of the screen, so I ended up going for the Q990B and have loved it so far. I put it on two 9” speaker stands to raise it up closer to the base of the TV and make space for consoles under. Overall it’s the only setup I have found comparable to a full AVR setup with full size speakers as far as immersion. The only caveat, is while plenty loud, the soundbar doesn’t quite hit like my old towers did when listening to a powerful vocalist at fairly loud volume. It’s like the volume starts to level off but I still love the systems clean look and my extra floor space.
@@B4CK4REVENGE Thats the big weakness of the HT A9. The lack of the center, thats correct. Sony Equipment works better with Sony stuff and so you need a Sony Oled for the Best Performance because the TV works as the center.
@stevetaylor1412 The Sony Oleds, like the xra90j, are build with speaker Inputs/Terminals like real loadspeaker or with a so called "s-center speaker in 3,5 mm port" where you have connect your avr from the center channel output or with 3,5 mm cabel from the hta9 Box or a7000 soundbar to have a center channel between the two hta9 speakers or the acoustic center sync with the soundbar. Like q Symphonie Technologie from Samsung. Because other soundbars don,t have ability to link there center channel out how the Sony oled TV needed it, is there not benefit to hook up the q990b to have a similar effect like it would be with a Samsung TV.
I purchased the Samsung Q99OB Surround Sound System in December 2022, along with an 85" Samsung QN8595 QLED TV. I have had nothing but trouble. It seems to effect the sound only when viewing programming recorded on my DVR. I have sporadic sounds drops along with lip syncing issues. The Best Buy Tech has been out numerous times. It was thought changing the connections from HDMI eARC to HDMI ARC and adding an Optical cable would resolve this problem. The Tech also said he routed the sound directly through the soundbar rather than the TV. He said that would eliminate the fraction of a second delay causing the syncing problem. It hasn't solved the problems. I really value you opinion. Would you recommend replacing the sound system, and if so what specifically would you replace it with? Thank you!
I have to say your review of the Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 is on the money. One of my favorites and I bought the Vizio M512A-H6 which also sounds amazing for the price. Keep up the great work and you seem to be very thorough in your reviews.
I recently upgraded my home system to a Sony A80K and the HT-G700 sound bar/subwoofer combo. Immediately I was underwhelmed with the sound. So I brought back the G700 and got the Sony A5000 sound bar and SW5 subwoofer - and it is amazing. The sound is crystal clear and the base is very punchy and hammers down when it needs too. Extremely happy with this set up.
I have the same tv. Thinking about getting a Sony soundbar too but I like having surround sound. Is the virtual surround pretty good? Sounds like it’s coming from left and right?
@@itskelvinn not at all. In the initial set up it sounded like the sound was coming from everywhere. But in real movie watching its pretty straight forward sounding which was bit of a let down.
Hey, you guys finally got to 1 million before the end of the year! Congrats Caleb and the rest of the DT team. I always come to your guys' videos on living room electronics. Please keep up the great work!
I think the Q990B is by far the best option. Amazing sound, and you can get very good deals this time of year. Q930B is also great as a lower priced option.
For less than half the price of Q990B, I think Q930B was a great deal on black Friday. Having said that, it's nowhere near the sound quality I used to have with a Yamaha Reciever and good old Kef Q series speakers. Wish there was away to add a nice centre speaker and two front speakers while still keeping the convenience of soundbar Atmos speakers.
Would you say the sonos system is better than the samsung q990c? I have a samsung qd oled s95bt TV. It would mostly be for streaming movies and playing ps5.
I'm an old-school surround sound guy (wires, receiver, etc) so the idea of a completely wireless signal baffles me. Is it as good as wired? Is there latency (even milliseconds drives me insane)? I've only ever known the old-school surround so I'm just struggling to jump into this. Any insight is super helpful.
Just bought a vizio 5.1.2 soundbar with Dolby atmos a few weeks ago and love it. It was on sale for $150 off for Black Friday. I upgraded from a 2017 model samsung 2.1 soundbar and can't complain.
I purchased the Samsung 990b and the soundbar dished out great and powerful sound when Dolby atmos was detected. But when I was watching a show with no atmos I could barely hear the rear speakers. Because of that I ended up taking it back and purchased the Vizio elevate p series off your recommendation and ended up loving it. I can hear the rear speakers in any formatted broadcast and the subwoofer is way more powerful. And it cost less!
Samsung 990B has serious drop out issues with a lot of people including myself, just thought people should be aware before buying. It’s too bad because the 990b does sound great. I personally was disappointed in the Klipsch not having support for DTS, seems ridiculous that a flagship soundbar called “CINEMA” series doesn’t have support for DTS HD..
I fully agree with your comments around not being able to choose between the ARC and Q990b. Their sound is so close so what it really comes down to is price and features that best suit the way you watch and listen to content. Thanks for the video Caleb. BTW, I did a video comparing those two Soundbars too 😊
Archway you are a legend in the game! Nice comment, I think the 990b always wins because the sound is sooo similar yet with promotions and sales the 990b can sometimes be half the price of the arc
@zains6870 I'll be honest with you. The bose 900 soundbar paired with the bose 700 bass module beats both the samsung and sonos. That's called being honest.
@@bradhuskers could be, but I chose 990b and got no regrets, considering that I just got it for a little more than half the price of the sonos setup or 900+sub
Pick your budget and go with his recommendations. Once you connect it, you’ll probably be pleased. I like traditional surround sound setups but my wife has issues with the bulk and layout of the speakers. Mid to premium sound bars appear to be a reasonable compromise. 1st world issues.
Great video and congrats on the 1M milestone. There is a minor error in the video at the 10:06 mark - The Klipsch system is being shown instead of the Q990B audio system.
FYI there is an editing error at 10:06 - the voiceover and lower-third graphic say "Samsung Q990B" but the product picture shows the Klipsch Cinema 1200.
Congrats on the 1 million milestone! These videos have been an invaluable help for me to understand what to look for in visuals and sound, really appreciate all the hard work in making these videos all throughout the year 👊🏼
All of these soundbars use atmos. But the room I need a soundbar for has a very high cathedral ceiling. I doubt that speaker is going to be bouncing sound off of it. Any other suggestions?
I purchased a 50" Vizio tv three days ago. I am still not sure if I plan to keep the tv, or return it and get a Roku tv. I am looking for a tv that was not have Alexa built into it. So far, I managed to barely get the 4k tv to show 1080i. Before I switched to an outdated Motorola cable box, it would only let the tv run at 480i. 4k only seems to work on streaming services or my blu-ray. I researched and it says most cable does not have 4k. I am a little disappointed. I also don't want to use the SmartCast feature, and that may be hindering me. I am not sure. Anyway, I am thinking about getting a Vizio sound bar, but let me watch this first. I just came from the Vizio soundbar video.
I have Klipsch Cinema 600 in our great room. The sub really pounds and I remarked yesterday it was rumbling the couch and it was only cable TV show. The 600 in basic 3.1 mode puts out plenty of sound for TV and streaming music. But once we added the surrounds (now 5.1) it really shines. Only neg is sometimes TV voices tough to hear. The volume enhance feature does help. But our Arc + sub in another room is far superior for voice clarity. Santa is bringing my 2x One SL so see how that improves the Sonos sound. Hope this helps.
Is the clarity of speech in the the VIZIO 2.1 and 5.1 soundbars the same? My wife has a hearing issue and wear hearing aids. Thanks for your video it help us "old-timers".
This is not making any sense. It was all praise for this unit not to long ago. What happened? You mention the HT-a5000 and not the HT-a7000, knowing damn well the a7000 blows the a5000 out the water when it comes to Atmos and movie viewing. I hope you're not leaving this out because you'renot getting a kickback or affiliate. If this is the case, then you're not getting the peoples trust and will lose credibility here and on Reddit. Please address this issue in your next upload, as my interaction view comment said Read by "Digital Trends".
I replaced my sonos beam with an arc and use play:1s as surrounds. Very happy with TV and Deezer flac format music output now. Still undecided on which 65” TV to get. I’ll probably hold out for 2023 mini led models as oled and qd oled don’t do it for me.
Can you compare the Beam and Arc? I have the Beam and want a bit more bass, cause the subwoofer is too much for me. And also more sorround sound. Is the difference big?
I seen a few people mention B&O Theatre, but what about Beosound Stage? Still a beautiful premium option, a few years old yes, but no doubt it must sound good being from B&O?
I have the original Vizio 5.1.2. It's still awesome with the sound. But even when I figured out it was the other HDMI cables connect to my Hisense cutting it off. The tv manages to go around it to cut off even if it's the only cable in. Take these suggestions & maybe next year I will upgrade, if I could afford to.
@digitaltrends Huge fan of the work you do, especially in your round up videos. I have a quick question regarding using Atmos soundbar systems in a living room with vaulted ceilings. With the sound being bounced off the ceiling would the uneven surface hinder the sound bar’s performance? Could you maybe make a video going over this? A huge thanks in advance. Keep up the stellar work
so ... 990c can transfer the audio wirelessly from the tv through wifi ? I had a client that had bought the sonos beam system and ... couldn't get any wirless transmittion from the tv... Great video btw.
I have been using Samsungs Q990B for a week in my living room and it sounds amazing for movies and just streaming content in general. I have replaced my Sonos Arc with Q990B and have no regrets. Used Sonos ARC alone for a year before adding two One SL's on Black Friday sale but decided to keep the One SL's as stereo setup for music playback in bedroom and try to return the Sonos Arc to Costco and keep the Samsung Q990B as my main home theater system. If you or family member always had a hard time hearing dialogs in movies or shows then this Samsung has two settings that enhances voice so well I had no complaints about low dialog volume. Oh I also have a Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar in my bedroom and its performing really well after a few firmware updates.
I have a Sonos ARC and love it but remember if you connect to a component like a TV the TV must also have compatible specs and adapters (ARC and eARC for example) for sound like Dolby Atmos.
@@6ft8incyclist I'm sorry but I don't know. I wasn't able to connect my Sonos ARC to my ARC TV adapter (thus my comment above) on my TV because my Roku Ultra is using it instead. I used Sonos optical connection to my TV instead. I would suggest asking Sonos or going to their support site to find out.
My Q990B soundbar lost the connection to the subwoofer and left surround speaker after 2 weeks. These disconnects are similar to the “panel lottery” issue with TVs. If you are unlucky your only option is to return for refund or exchange. 8:13
I have had the Sonos Arc with 2subs and the sl ones……sold them didn’t impress me. Have the Samsung 950a and I am selling it. Just not happy. Gonna go back to 2:1 for TV speakers maybe THE NINES from Klipsch with a 12 inch subwoofer. Room is 12 x 15 ft.ANYONE HAVE SOME HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS ? Thx. Cheers from CANADA
It's pretty confusing as to why Senheisser is 3rd on this list, I assume it is due to the price? Or does the cheaper Samsung / Sonos actually sound better? You should have probably made that a little more clear.
I bought the 930B. No connection issues so far but the wall bracket is dreadful. The whole front of the bar sags. Plus the rears didn't come with wall brackets.
Q990B was a bit outside my budget, but got the Q800B + surround speakers for 400€ total with backfriday deals + cashback. Extremely happy with my purchase
I was looking for a cheap soundbar without rear speakers and I ended up going for the LG S80QY for $499. Definitely worth it in my opinion, sounds great for the price and doesn’t take up too much space with rear satellites
@@ML-yn9yu on the cheaper end for a soundbar. It’s cheaper than most of the LG soundbar lineup (and it actually retails for $899) and it’s much cheaper than a receiver and actual speakers
Could I use any of these in a karaoke setup? Already of them beefy enough to fill your average size banquet hall? If not do you have any suggestions for stereo system they could fill that size space?
Hi you share good information about these stuff, I’m still undecided which is which, I have slope type ceiling in my living room, I’m inclined to Sonos or Samsung, for now I have 2012 sharp smart tv only with regular hdmi, can I still use that TV? Can you recommend sound bars with slope ceiling living room? Thnks happy new year
I have an older surround system using 1 Newer Polk Audio Center Speaker, 2 Bose 701 Front Speakers, 2 501 Bose Rear Speakers and a Sony Stereo Receiver. I also have a cheap small subwoofer. The Bose speakers are at least 20 years old. I got them for free from a friend. How would a newer system with a sound bar and wireless rear speakers compare?
Make sure to watch Best Soundbars of 2023 to see our updated picks: ruclips.net/video/x7wZKoBg3L0/видео.html
Congratulations 1 million 🎉🤩
I’m Confused between the sennheiser ambeo max and ambeo Plus
Which one is better
What you recommend for me
Thanks
The Vizio soundbars are absolutely KILLER. Would have never expected this level of quality of Vizio to be honest
So I have never had a sound system for my TV. Just the TV speakers. With a lot of research and a budget, I decide on the Vizio M51ax-J6. I am truly excited. Thank you for your help
Digital Trends Is one of the better tech channels.
Its easily my favorite TV/Soundbar review channel and some other stuff. Other ones in that niche are pretty bad sometimes and the big all around tech channels only check out like 3 TVs a year
Definitely
The PC content is pretty bad
Hahaha, sponsored content and basically whole channel is reclama with almost no real tests of the products?
I don't think so
Always quality content!!
I was looking into the Sonos Arc and Q990b and ultimately ended up with the Q990b due Sonos lacking any DTS HD/ DTS X support.
Sennheiser Ambeo with REL’s wireless adapter and REL’s HT 1205 subwoofer in my 17x17 bedroom…. Woof… every single helicopter blade, each crisp cut of a vegetable, entire exhales… nothing is buried and all enlivened causing the walls to expand, the floors to rumble, and the ceiling to swell. Have never gone further than 27 on volume, typically parked between 17-22. All paired with an LG-OLED GX 55”… Aside from the REL subwoofer, Digital Trends recommendations/reviews were crucial when doing my research before purchase. I ALWAYS come here first when I’m in the market to buy another digital toy. Thank you for your efforts, testing, and for compiling well rounded information time and time again. Congratulations on 1mil subscribers!
I cannot emphasize how good the Vizio M series is for the price. I bought the M51ax-J6 earlier this year and I’ve been completely blown away. I have a small space so the 5.1 and the simulated atmos pack more than enough punch for what I need. Top Gun Maverick and Midway both sounded like I had jets above my head, death stranding sounded like I was actually standing in the rain. No idea how it works but it probably helps that I have the rears above head level. I’ve advised anyone and everyone I know looking for an upgrade from their tv speakers to check it out because it’s insane value for what you get
Can you adjust the center channel through an app?
@@mickeymallette2663 I'm not sure if there's an app, but you can adjust it through the remote, as well as the balance and volume of the surround speakers, the subwoofer, and the EQ.
@@TheKogunEnjou thanks for the response. I’m on the fence. I’ve had a Vizio soundbar in the past. What I loved was the ability to dial in the center, the subwoofer, the amount of surround and the balance left to right. However, the soundbar didn’t really get along with my Sony TV. It was very buggy and ultimately became an unusable combination. So I’m still a little scared.
@@mickeymallette2663 that I can’t attest to. I have an LG OLED. It plays well together for the most part, but on a rare occasion the soundbar will drop out or won’t turn on when the tv turns on, but both of those are easy to fix
Cool! What does the m series have that the cheaper v series does not?
Thanks for any answers
The first Vizio (sub $200 with the crazy model number) - I’ve owned the older model for three years and it’s PERFECT for apartments. The quality on low volume is so much better than TV speakers but turn up the volume and it’s like a mini theater. So good I got it for my sister who lives in a townhome where her neighbor has a new born. You can choose whether to disturb your neighbors.
You can stream audio to it as well. Since you can adjust the treble and bass on the sound bar you can tweak it to get excellent sound for music as well.
I’ll be buying another one for my den. ❤
Just bought a Sonos Beam, and I love it! I know it isn’t the most powerful or well rounded on the market, but Sonos is just hard to beat!
Sonos is overpriced yuppy crap. It's like bose 10 years ago
@@macbook802frustrated you can’t afford it huh?
@@preciric Tell me you shop at whole foods drive a range rover and wear lacoste
Just got a steal yesterday on a setup for our new house and I'm in sound heaven right now 🤩 all white Sonos arc, two gen 3 subs, 2 One SL's! My absolute dream setup, got it all setup yesterday and could not be happier.
How do you stream music from the computer or mobile since it works with wifi and doesn't have Bluetooth? 🙏
Huge congrats on the 1M! Supberb video once again, Caleb. Currently already owning a Sonos Arc + 2 One SL + Sub for a year now -- couldn't be happier for home cinema (coming from Yamaha / Klipsch soundsystem, which I did like a bit more for audio). Ps; You made me replace my Sony X900E (moved to the bedroom) with the 65" LG C2 after tons of research (RUclips, UK/US AV forums, some Reddit). I mean, the way in which you describe the product is the way it actually feels like for the end-user. Couldn't be happier with your videos and your comparisons. Keep it up and so much kudos to you and your team.
Totally agree with the Sonos system. I’ve had it now for years. It sounds amazing and still continues to awe people that listen while we’re watching a movie.
I’ve been a SONOS enthusiast for years and never disappointed.
I have the Samsung Q990b paired with the Samsung S95 and it’s some of the best money I’ve ever spent. I watched a 4K, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos movie last night and it was one of the best cinematic experiences I’ve had!
Still shit compared to a 7.2.4 system with actual power and speakers set up properly.
Just want you to know I found/subscribed to your channel a couple months ago, that my TV is going out and I've used your reviews to select a television and soundbar in my budget. Thanks!
Great video. How come no one compares the HT-A9 to the sound bar videos?
The Base is always the >Soundbar< even when there are wireless surround speakers , the HT-A9 are more of the next level of affordable wireless speaker systems and then you have to put a lot more of this type of systems in this list, like Dali Callisto or Canton Smart Series and that would overkill and also put away the compact point of soundbars. That would be my decision to left out the HT-A9.
I purchased both the Sony HT-A9 with the larger sub and the Samsung Q990B to try as replacements for a 5.2.2 setup I had in my living room with tower speakers. I really liked the HT-A9 but the lack of a dedicated center I found slightly annoying acoustically as I found it didn’t quite replicate the feeling of the sound coming from the center of the screen, so I ended up going for the Q990B and have loved it so far. I put it on two 9” speaker stands to raise it up closer to the base of the TV and make space for consoles under. Overall it’s the only setup I have found comparable to a full AVR setup with full size speakers as far as immersion. The only caveat, is while plenty loud, the soundbar doesn’t quite hit like my old towers did when listening to a powerful vocalist at fairly loud volume. It’s like the volume starts to level off but I still love the systems clean look and my extra floor space.
@@B4CK4REVENGE Thats the big weakness of the HT A9. The lack of the center, thats correct. Sony Equipment works better with Sony stuff and so you need a Sony Oled for the Best Performance because the TV works as the center.
@@daveayreon7445 anyone tried the Samsung Q990B hooked up to a Sony Oled?
@stevetaylor1412 The Sony Oleds, like the xra90j, are build with speaker Inputs/Terminals like real loadspeaker or with a so called "s-center speaker in 3,5 mm port" where you have connect your avr from the center channel output or with 3,5 mm cabel from the hta9 Box or a7000 soundbar to have a center channel between the two hta9 speakers or the acoustic center sync with the soundbar. Like q Symphonie Technologie from Samsung. Because other soundbars don,t have ability to link there center channel out how the Sony oled TV needed it, is there not benefit to hook up the q990b to have a similar effect like it would be with a Samsung TV.
I purchased the Samsung Q99OB Surround Sound System in December 2022, along with an 85" Samsung QN8595 QLED TV. I have had nothing but trouble. It seems to effect the sound only when viewing programming recorded on my DVR. I have sporadic sounds drops along with lip syncing issues. The Best Buy Tech has been out numerous times. It was thought changing the connections from HDMI eARC to HDMI ARC and adding an Optical cable would resolve this problem. The Tech also said he routed the sound directly through the soundbar rather than the TV. He said that would eliminate the fraction of a second delay causing the syncing problem. It hasn't solved the problems. I really value you opinion. Would you recommend replacing the sound system, and if so what specifically would you replace it with?
Thank you!
Another 1st again haha! Keep up the great work Caleb, and Everyone from DigitalTrends! Much appreciated
-Adrian V 😊😊😊
I have to say your review of the Vizio Elevate 5.1.4 is on the money. One of my favorites and I bought the Vizio M512A-H6 which also sounds amazing for the price. Keep up the great work and you seem to be very thorough in your reviews.
Just got the H6 for $350!
Is the Sony HT-A7000 not a big step up from the 5000? Curious why you haven't included that here.
I recently upgraded my home system to a Sony A80K and the HT-G700 sound bar/subwoofer combo. Immediately I was underwhelmed with the sound. So I brought back the G700 and got the Sony A5000 sound bar and SW5 subwoofer - and it is amazing. The sound is crystal clear and the base is very punchy and hammers down when it needs too. Extremely happy with this set up.
Get the RS5 rears 🙌🏿
I have the same tv. Thinking about getting a Sony soundbar too but I like having surround sound. Is the virtual surround pretty good? Sounds like it’s coming from left and right?
@@itskelvinn not at all. In the initial set up it sounded like the sound was coming from everywhere. But in real movie watching its pretty straight forward sounding which was bit of a let down.
@@JimRook Thanks a lot man. I think ill get a vizio 5.1 system around the same price. Maybe the Vizio M512a
What about the A7000 from Sony with subwoofer and rear surround speakers? How come that one wasn't at the level of Q990B?
Vizio is really good. I got the Vizio M Series M51a-H6 and it has been incredible so far
No mention of the Sony Premium offerings... Sony HT-A7000/SARS5/SASW5 and Sony HT-A9...?
Yea what about the HT-A9?
Hey, you guys finally got to 1 million before the end of the year! Congrats Caleb and the rest of the DT team. I always come to your guys' videos on living room electronics. Please keep up the great work!
I think the Q990B is by far the best option. Amazing sound, and you can get very good deals this time of year. Q930B is also great as a lower priced option.
Shame in my country theres only q930b....
For less than half the price of Q990B, I think Q930B was a great deal on black Friday.
Having said that, it's nowhere near the sound quality I used to have with a Yamaha Reciever and good old Kef Q series speakers.
Wish there was away to add a nice centre speaker and two front speakers while still keeping the convenience of soundbar Atmos speakers.
@@gustavodutra8578 Do you live in Brazil?
Would you say the sonos system is better than the samsung q990c? I have a samsung qd oled s95bt TV. It would mostly be for streaming movies and playing ps5.
Which would you recommend, samsung q990 or the nakamichi shockwafe?
Your monologue is incredibly and refreshingly thoughtful. Thank you!
Congrats on 1mil! You said you appreciate us but we appreciate you! Helping us decide what tech we want in our homes. Appreciate you!
I'm an old-school surround sound guy (wires, receiver, etc) so the idea of a completely wireless signal baffles me. Is it as good as wired? Is there latency (even milliseconds drives me insane)? I've only ever known the old-school surround so I'm just struggling to jump into this. Any insight is super helpful.
Exactly how many milliseconds can you discern on surround?
Unless you're playing games you aren't going to notice. You can adjust the delay of video to match the audio on most TVs anyways.
I got my Sonos Arc during the Black Friday discounts and it sounds great even without a subwoofer.
Given that a Sonos subwoofer cost as much as the Arc itself!
How much was it ?
Just bought a vizio 5.1.2 soundbar with Dolby atmos a few weeks ago and love it. It was on sale for $150 off for Black Friday. I upgraded from a 2017 model samsung 2.1 soundbar and can't complain.
Caleb thank you for this video and the review video on the Vizio M all in one soundbar. I just got it and already loving this thing.
Congrats on 1 million Digital Trends N More to see Ahead 🎉🙏🙏🙏🙏
I appreciate this channel and your videos. You are easy to listen to, are very knowledgeable and you cut through the nonsense.
I purchased the Samsung 990b and the soundbar dished out great and powerful sound when Dolby atmos was detected. But when I was watching a show with no atmos I could barely hear the rear speakers. Because of that I ended up taking it back and purchased the Vizio elevate p series off your recommendation and ended up loving it. I can hear the rear speakers in any formatted broadcast and the subwoofer is way more powerful. And it cost less!
The ambeo plus sounds soooo clean, add a sub and once sennheriser add wireless rear speakers it's game over
Just got me a sonos set up with the arc, sub and 2 One SL great great syetm! im loving it!
Please compare New HomePod Stereo vs. Soundbar. Not Apples to Apples comparison ;) but we need that!
Samsung 990B has serious drop out issues with a lot of people including myself, just thought people should be aware before buying. It’s too bad because the 990b does sound great. I personally was disappointed in the Klipsch not having support for DTS, seems ridiculous that a flagship soundbar called “CINEMA” series doesn’t have support for DTS HD..
Can anyone recommend which of the dolby atmos soundbars sounds the best from 5.1 sources also?
I fully agree with your comments around not being able to choose between the ARC and Q990b. Their sound is so close so what it really comes down to is price and features that best suit the way you watch and listen to content. Thanks for the video Caleb. BTW, I did a video comparing those two Soundbars too 😊
Archway you are a legend in the game! Nice comment, I think the 990b always wins because the sound is sooo similar yet with promotions and sales the 990b can sometimes be half the price of the arc
@@zains6870 Honestly you could get the Q930b for $1k out the door and get a more than good experience. We have a Q930B and Sonos Beam Gen2.
@zains6870
I'll be honest with you.
The bose 900 soundbar paired with the bose 700 bass module beats both the samsung and sonos.
That's called being honest.
@jamesg8246
Honestly?
When you pair the bose 900 with the bass module, it is better than both the Samsung and the sonos.
@@bradhuskers could be, but I chose 990b and got no regrets, considering that I just got it for a little more than half the price of the sonos setup or 900+sub
Pick your budget and go with his recommendations. Once you connect it, you’ll probably be pleased. I like traditional surround sound setups but my wife has issues with the bulk and layout of the speakers. Mid to premium sound bars appear to be a reasonable compromise. 1st world issues.
Great video and congrats on the 1M milestone. There is a minor error in the video at the 10:06 mark - The Klipsch system is being shown instead of the Q990B audio system.
Have you guys tried the new Atmos sound bar from Hisense
FYI there is an editing error at 10:06 - the voiceover and lower-third graphic say "Samsung Q990B" but the product picture shows the Klipsch Cinema 1200.
I’ve had the Samsung Q930B for a few months now, and it’s truly incredible for my small home Theatre
This has quickly become one of my favorite YT channels - love the content & presentation
Congrats on the 1 million milestone! These videos have been an invaluable help for me to understand what to look for in visuals and sound, really appreciate all the hard work in making these videos all throughout the year 👊🏼
What I miss in all the video's is that nobody is talking about the room size. I wonder if the Q990B will be over powered for my small 22m2 room size?
Got an Ambeo Max + SVS Sub combo and oh boy it delivers. I will surely keep an eye (and ears!) on the Nakamichi Dragon in the future.
All of these soundbars use atmos. But the room I need a soundbar for has a very high cathedral ceiling. I doubt that speaker is going to be bouncing sound off of it. Any other suggestions?
What about the bose 900 with supporting 700 subwoofers with the jewel rears
I purchased a 50" Vizio tv three days ago. I am still not sure if I plan to keep the tv, or return it and get a Roku tv. I am looking for a tv that was not have Alexa built into it. So far, I managed to barely get the 4k tv to show 1080i. Before I switched to an outdated Motorola cable box, it would only let the tv run at 480i. 4k only seems to work on streaming services or my blu-ray. I researched and it says most cable does not have 4k. I am a little disappointed. I also don't want to use the SmartCast feature, and that may be hindering me. I am not sure. Anyway, I am thinking about getting a Vizio sound bar, but let me watch this first. I just came from the Vizio soundbar video.
I am in need of a sound bar, looking at the Klipsch. My game room is small open area on the 2nd level.
I have Klipsch Cinema 600 in our great room. The sub really pounds and I remarked yesterday it was rumbling the couch and it was only cable TV show. The 600 in basic 3.1 mode puts out plenty of sound for TV and streaming music. But once we added the surrounds (now 5.1) it really shines. Only neg is sometimes TV voices tough to hear. The volume enhance feature does help. But our Arc + sub in another room is far superior for voice clarity. Santa is bringing my 2x One SL so see how that improves the Sonos sound.
Hope this helps.
Vifa Stockholm 2.0 for absolute best sound quality, if you want dolby atmos get something with gimmicks
I didn't know about soundbars till this video. This video is so full!
Just a quick note I see at 10:06 audibly you reference the Samsung Q990B but visually the Klipsch 1200 is being shown. Just a quick heads up :)
Is the clarity of speech in the the VIZIO 2.1 and 5.1 soundbars the same? My wife has a hearing issue and wear hearing aids. Thanks for your video it help us "old-timers".
Did you test JBL’s suite of sound bars? I purchased a JBL Bar 9.1 a few years ago and was immediately blown away with how good it sounded.
What happened to the Sony HT a7000? I thought this was the best surround sound AR with the SW5
I know right! I love my HT-A7000 with SW5 and the SR5 rear speakers. It’s amazing for Dolby Atmos.
Sony didn't give him his kick back money on this unit and his panties are still in a big twist about it.
a7000 is also one of the first if not the first to have HDMI2.1 for true 8k/60, 4k/120 HDR and VRR passthrough.
This is not making any sense. It was all praise for this unit not to long ago. What happened? You mention the HT-a5000 and not the HT-a7000, knowing damn well the a7000 blows the a5000 out the water when it comes to Atmos and movie viewing. I hope you're not leaving this out because you'renot getting a kickback or affiliate. If this is the case, then you're not getting the peoples trust and will lose credibility here and on Reddit. Please address this issue in your next upload, as my interaction view comment said Read by "Digital Trends".
Can you please review the Bose soundbar 900, Sonos Arc SL, Samsung Q990b and Sony HT-A7000 in side by side comparison?
That’s what I came to mention. The 7000 sounds amazing. We just got it a couple of weeks ago and I was very surprised.
Uhh, they have reviewed all of those already. Except the A7000
Easy like and easy subbed.
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I replaced my sonos beam with an arc and use play:1s as surrounds. Very happy with TV and Deezer flac format music output now. Still undecided on which 65” TV to get. I’ll probably hold out for 2023 mini led models as oled and qd oled don’t do it for me.
Can you compare the Beam and Arc? I have the Beam and want a bit more bass, cause the subwoofer is too much for me. And also more sorround sound. Is the difference big?
which one is the best soundbar ? Harmon Cardon or Bose or Arc Sonos ?
@@Milan-cf1xe Yes the arc is a big step up
Thank you for including the zvox I have been looking for a review for this sound bar so I can buy it for my parents thank you for including it
Love my Sonos arc but sound is subjective always and I hope people enjoy what they buy!
I have the vizio v 2.1 series on my pc and the 5.1 v series for my ps5 setup hooked up to my LG OLED CX48.
Amazing sound!
i got last years equivalent q950a. I have to tell you, I can't stop connecting all my bluetooth devices to it. It is mind blowingly good
I seen a few people mention B&O Theatre, but what about Beosound Stage? Still a beautiful premium option, a few years old yes, but no doubt it must sound good being from B&O?
I have the original Vizio 5.1.2. It's still awesome with the sound. But even when I figured out it was the other HDMI cables connect to my Hisense cutting it off. The tv manages to go around it to cut off even if it's the only cable in. Take these suggestions & maybe next year I will upgrade, if I could afford to.
@digitaltrends
Huge fan of the work you do, especially in your round up videos. I have a quick question regarding using Atmos soundbar systems in a living room with vaulted ceilings. With the sound being bounced off the ceiling would the uneven surface hinder the sound bar’s performance? Could you maybe make a video going over this?
A huge thanks in advance. Keep up the stellar work
I have the HT- A7000 and must admit that the sound is rather impressive.
Yeah I was confused to why he didn’t mention this model
Biiiiig fan of the A5000 but the A7000 is an absolute beast. Especially when you have the entire set up.
Congratulations Caleb and Team.
1 million subs 🎉🎉🎉
Genuinely appreciate the TV and Sound reviews.
Keep up the honest and genuine reviews. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
As usual the best descriptive video on a market flooded with choices. Thanks again.
so ... 990c can transfer the audio wirelessly from the tv through wifi ? I had a client that had bought the sonos beam system and ... couldn't get any wirless transmittion from the tv...
Great video btw.
Nakamichi 9.2.4 is amazing. Two subwoofers with a little more kick!!!
Why no mention of Bose 900?
I am getting the NEW Bose Smart Ultra soundbar 😍
Thank you congrats and very informative! But please tell me what "fidelity" means in the audio world?
I have been using Samsungs Q990B for a week in my living room and it sounds amazing for movies and just streaming content in general. I have replaced my Sonos Arc with Q990B and have no regrets. Used Sonos ARC alone for a year before adding two One SL's on Black Friday sale but decided to keep the One SL's as stereo setup for music playback in bedroom and try to return the Sonos Arc to Costco and keep the Samsung Q990B as my main home theater system. If you or family member always had a hard time hearing dialogs in movies or shows then this Samsung has two settings that enhances voice so well I had no complaints about low dialog volume. Oh I also have a Vizio M-Series 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar in my bedroom and its performing really well after a few firmware updates.
How does the q990b sound with atmos I'm thinking of getting that sound bar for my bedroom
@@waymonfrench2077 it’s the best soundbar for atmos effect with the 4 upward drivers/speakers
@@ratukamina excellent! I'm ordering that for my bedroom! Merry Christmas 🎅
I have an arc and it definitely has dialog issues on movies. It’s disappointing and I would not recommend an arc.
This right here was extremely informative I needed to know this because I am in store for a sound bar.
You got 1,000,000 mark because you are the best in your kind. Congratulations
I have a Sonos ARC and love it but remember if you connect to a component like a TV the TV must also have compatible specs and adapters (ARC and eARC for example) for sound like Dolby Atmos.
Ted what are the best HDMI cable to use from eARC from TV to SONOS Arc
@@6ft8incyclist I'm sorry but I don't know. I wasn't able to connect my Sonos ARC to my ARC TV adapter (thus my comment above) on my TV because my Roku Ultra is using it instead. I used Sonos optical connection to my TV instead. I would suggest asking Sonos or going to their support site to find out.
@@6ft8incyclist zeskit 48gbps hdmi cables have never given me any issues. Same with cable matters and Amazon basics same specs
which one is the best soundbar ? Harmon Cardon or Bose or Arc Sonos ?
Caleb and team, well done on a great year of solid reviews. Your my go-to for AV advice. Love your work 👍🏾
My Q990B soundbar lost the connection to the subwoofer and left surround speaker after 2 weeks. These disconnects are similar to the “panel lottery” issue with TVs. If you are unlucky your only option is to return for refund or exchange. 8:13
What is your follow-up?
I have had the Sonos Arc with 2subs and the sl ones……sold them didn’t impress me. Have the Samsung 950a and I am selling it. Just not happy. Gonna go back to 2:1 for TV speakers maybe THE NINES from Klipsch with a 12 inch subwoofer. Room is 12 x 15 ft.ANYONE HAVE SOME HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS ? Thx. Cheers from CANADA
What did you ene up going with?
How are the vizio 5.1 surround speakers powered? They need to be plugged into the wall. All the photos I’ve seen doesn’t have power plugs
Do you think you'll be able to put out a review of the new TCL soundbar series? I would love a comparison of the two and your expert analysis. Thanks!
Thank you! Please guide on B&W MT-50 mini home theatre, if it is worth it, even today? I heard they start making noise after 2-3 years.
I just want to say thank you for the great content!
It's pretty confusing as to why Senheisser is 3rd on this list, I assume it is due to the price? Or does the cheaper Samsung / Sonos actually sound better? You should have probably made that a little more clear.
Hello Caleb, Can you do a detailed (technical) review on the Q-Symphony? Some say it's good enhancement, some say it's confusing.
I bought the 930B. No connection issues so far but the wall bracket is dreadful. The whole front of the bar sags. Plus the rears didn't come with wall brackets.
CONGRATULATIONS ON 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS DIGITAL TRENDS!
Q990B was a bit outside my budget, but got the Q800B + surround speakers for 400€ total with backfriday deals + cashback.
Extremely happy with my purchase
Pues a mi me salió la Q990B por 482€ y creo que ese extra valió la pena
I was looking for a cheap soundbar without rear speakers and I ended up going for the LG S80QY for $499. Definitely worth it in my opinion, sounds great for the price and doesn’t take up too much space with rear satellites
$500 isnt "cheap" imo
@@ML-yn9yu on the cheaper end for a soundbar. It’s cheaper than most of the LG soundbar lineup (and it actually retails for $899) and it’s much cheaper than a receiver and actual speakers
Congratulations on the 1 Million subs you deserve millions more, keep the good work.
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Could I use any of these in a karaoke setup? Already of them beefy enough to fill your average size banquet hall? If not do you have any suggestions for stereo system they could fill that size space?
For Soundbar which AV Receiver to choose or make video for more info Thanks!
Hi you share good information about these stuff, I’m still undecided which is which, I have slope type ceiling in my living room, I’m inclined to Sonos or Samsung, for now I have 2012 sharp smart tv only with regular hdmi, can I still use that TV? Can you recommend sound bars with slope ceiling living room? Thnks happy new year
I have an older surround system using 1 Newer Polk Audio Center Speaker, 2 Bose 701 Front Speakers, 2 501 Bose Rear Speakers and a Sony Stereo Receiver. I also have a cheap small subwoofer. The Bose speakers are at least 20 years old. I got them for free from a friend.
How would a newer system with a sound bar and wireless rear speakers compare?