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WizardPowers 01/04/20 2:57:40 PM #1:	I have like $200 in gift cards to spend. Is it worth it for general movie/game experience? --- https://imgur.com/FS3aeNW https://imgur.com/Hy9IDHK <cite>WizardPowers posted [p:932456896] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>I have like $200 in gift cards to spend. Is it worth it for general movie/game experience? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheBlueMonk_ 01/04/20 2:59:14 PM #2:	not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer. --- Park Minyoung NOONA <3 https://imgur.com/F5yuHSF <cite>TheBlueMonk_ posted [p:932456959] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Villain 01/04/20 3:05:56 PM #3:	I just use one of these and it gets the job done: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GF5AGN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I do live in an apartment complex so I wouldn't really benefit from surround sound or bass while trying to be a considerate neighbor. --- https://imgur.com/ZWNgMXL Formerly known as Will VIIII <cite>Villain posted [p:932457226] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>I just use one of these and it gets the job done: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GF5AGN4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I do live in an apartment complex so I wouldn't really benefit from surround sound or bass while trying to be a considerate neighbor. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PIITB415 01/04/20 3:06:52 PM #4:	TheBlueMonk_ posted... not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer. --- https://imgur.com/VawbBVM https://imgur.com/6Si4h <cite>PIITB415 posted [p:932457265] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>TheBlueMonk_ posted... </cite> <quote>not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GREEN_EGGSNSPAM 01/04/20 3:07:42 PM #5:	For small rooms, sure --- https://imgur.com/EYksUPc <cite>GREEN_EGGSNSPAM posted [p:932457294] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>For small rooms, sure </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WizardPowers 01/04/20 3:08:28 PM #6:	TheBlueMonk_ posted... not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer. My apartment walls are too thin for full surround I think. --- https://imgur.com/FS3aeNW https://imgur.com/Hy9IDHK <cite>WizardPowers posted [p:932457331] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>TheBlueMonk_ posted... </cite> <quote>not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer.</quote> My apartment walls are too thin for full surround I think. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NightMarishPie 01/04/20 3:11:25 PM #7:	TheBlueMonk_ posted... not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer. --- "Who dares, wins" 3DS FC: 1521 3697 7272 <cite>NightMarishPie posted [p:932457444] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>TheBlueMonk_ posted... </cite> <quote>not as good as a 5.1 surround set up, or bookshelf speakers, but 1000x better than the tv built in ones. be sure to get one with a subwoofer.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 01/04/20 3:12:26 PM #8:	I was just thinking about soundbars. Movies on my TV I have to turn the volume up to like 60/100 to hear the dialogue, and then that makes the fight/action scenes crazy loud. --- My 'R' key is on its last legs. This isn't a gimmick. Instead of CTRL + Ving the letter R every time, I am giving up on Rs, so forgive any words missing R. <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:932457479] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>I was just thinking about soundbars. Movies on my TV I have to turn the volume up to like 60/100 to hear the dialogue, and then that makes the fight/action scenes crazy loud. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SrRd_RacinG 01/04/20 3:15:21 PM #9:	WizardPowers posted... My apartment walls are too thin for full surround I think. Exactly, so I use computer speakers. Here's the ones I use. But I got them for $49.99. Logitech - z533 Multimedia Speakers (3-Piece) https://assets.logitech.com/assets/64688/20/z533-speaker-system.png --- https://media.giphy.com/media/l3vRn3I4UyDoKyWLC/giphy.gif <cite>SrRd_RacinG posted [p:932457574] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>WizardPowers posted... </cite> <quote>My apartment walls are too thin for full surround I think.</quote> Exactly, so I use computer speakers. Here's the ones I use. But I got them for $49.99. Logitech - z533 Multimedia Speakers (3-Piece) https://assets.logitech.com/assets/64688/20/z533-speaker-system.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr_Karate_II 01/04/20 3:34:18 PM #10:	Yep, i have an RCA sound bar. Granted my brother gave it to me, but he paid like $60 for it two years ago. The sound quality is so much better, i have a small speaker running from the sound bar which is neat. --- Currently Playing: Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries Mode,Resident Evil 6 Mercenaries Mode & Call of Duty Ghosts <cite>Mr_Karate_II posted [p:932458264] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>Yep, i have an RCA sound bar. Granted my brother gave it to me, but he paid like $60 for it two years ago. The sound quality is so much better, i have a small speaker running from the sound bar which is neat. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 01/04/20 3:36:24 PM #11:	Speaking of specific brands, are there generally "preferred" brands for soundbars and/or ones to avoid? I might shop for one today or tomorrow --- My 'R' key is on its last legs. This isn't a gimmick. Instead of CTRL + Ving the letter R every time, I am giving up on Rs, so forgive any words missing R. <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:932458349] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>Speaking of specific brands, are there generally "preferred" brands for soundbars and/or ones to avoid? I might shop for one today or tomorrow </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightHawKnight 01/04/20 3:56:51 PM #12:	PatrickMahomes posted... I was just thinking about soundbars. Movies on my TV I have to turn the volume up to like 60/100 to hear the dialogue, and then that makes the fight/action scenes crazy loud. Would a soundbar even matter for that? --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:932459126] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>PatrickMahomes posted... </cite> <quote>I was just thinking about soundbars. Movies on my TV I have to turn the volume up to like 60/100 to hear the dialogue, and then that makes the fight/action scenes crazy loud.</quote> Would a soundbar even matter for that? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PatrickMahomes 01/04/20 4:11:15 PM #13:	LightHawKnight posted... Would a soundbar even matter for that? I would think so. Aren't soundbars better at dispersing/equalizing sound over TV speakers? --- My 'R' key is on its last legs. This isn't a gimmick. Instead of CTRL + Ving the letter R every time, I am giving up on Rs, so forgive any words missing R. <cite>PatrickMahomes posted [p:932459662] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>LightHawKnight posted... </cite> <quote>Would a soundbar even matter for that?</quote>I would think so. Aren't soundbars better at dispersing/equalizing sound over TV speakers? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wewillrocku 01/04/20 4:19:01 PM #14:	no, i really don't think they are. --- The american prison system is a sorry mess but giving them game consoles isn't going to solve anything. Zurriah <cite>Wewillrocku posted [p:932459910] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>no, i really don't think they are. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheBlueMonk_ 01/04/20 4:25:29 PM #15:	i recommend this: https://www.polkaudio.com/products/signa-s2 i got it at best buy. great, clear sounds. deep, nice sounding base. has bluetooth and ARC HDMI support. --- Park Minyoung NOONA <3 https://imgur.com/F5yuHSF <cite>TheBlueMonk_ posted [p:932460133] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>i recommend this: https://www.polkaudio.com/products/signa-s2 i got it at best buy. great, clear sounds. deep, nice sounding base. has bluetooth and ARC HDMI support. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WizardPowers 01/04/20 5:54:08 PM #16:	Alright I'm setting mine up. Do I want sound just with optical or optical + tv speakers? Is going through both better or worse? --- https://imgur.com/FS3aeNW https://imgur.com/Hy9IDHK <cite>WizardPowers posted [p:932463540] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>Alright I'm setting mine up. Do I want sound just with optical or optical + tv speakers? Is going through both better or worse? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheBlueMonk_ 01/04/20 7:35:13 PM #17:	WizardPowers posted... Alright I'm setting mine up. Do I want sound just with optical or optical + tv speakers? Is going through both better or worse? going through both is gonna sound bad. you just want the optical out. --- Park Minyoung NOONA <3 https://imgur.com/F5yuHSF <cite>TheBlueMonk_ posted [p:932467997] in Are sound ... [t:78305427]...</cite> <quote>WizardPowers posted... </cite> <quote>Alright I'm setting mine up. Do I want sound just with optical or optical + tv speakers? Is going through both better or worse?</quote>going through both is gonna sound bad. you just want the optical out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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