Sound Bars

Quote from sink eternally : This is the deal of the day at Amazon. $169.99 for the TVee 25 brand new.

It's 139.99 at accessories4less but I'm hoping w/ BF coming up that we can get a deal for something better or similar along the lines, I'm even willing to settle for a 5.1 htib if there is a good deal, anyone know if Onkyo website has BF deals?

I'm looking for a sound bar that has HDMI pass through. So far the sony one is the only one that looks good.

~JS

Ive been debating this whole sound bar thing..

Im trying to choose between the
VIZIO VHT215
Haier SBEV40
Sony HTCT550W

All around the 250-300 price mark... Any one have any opinions?

How about this one http://slickdeals.net/blackfriday...-subwoofer ?

Quote from slickertwo : How about this one http://slickdeals.net/blackfriday...-subwoofer ?

Here's a user review for the C version on C|Net

http://reviews.cnet.com/audio-she...60098.html

Quote from slickertwo : How about this one http://slickdeals.net/blackfriday...-subwoofer ?

was also looking to pick this set up, either at bb or i think sears has the same one for the same price (which ever i can grab)

Quote from ProfGreenMau5 : Ive been debating this whole sound bar thing.. Im trying to choose between the VIZIO VHT215 Haier SBEV40 Sony HTCT550W All around the 250-300 price mark... Any one have any opinions?

The Vizio VHT215 is the top rated model on Consumer's Reports and CNET editor's choice. Top quality features at a bargain price, so best bang for your buck. I want the Harmon Kardon SB16 myself but I'm not willing to spend $600 for a sleek unit when the Vizio can meet the HK quality at a fraction of the price.

Ive been reading that the Vizio SB402 is also really good..

I'm going to grab this one: http://www.costco.com/VIZIO-40%22...reId=10301

Thanks all. Looks like the VIZIO VHT215 will be the way to go.

The Samsung 450 one from best buy and sears at 180$ is already on sale at sears.com for 180$ and you won't need to fight lines.
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I could really do with a quick basic primer on sound bars. I got the 43 inch Samsung Plasma last year. Its got decent sound but I could sure do with better sound quality and bass effects.

Can you guys please suggest something good from the deals this BF. Would like to keep it around $100 and below. Thanks.

BTW hows the SONY sound bar from Frys and Do I get a sound bar or is a home theater set(with multiple speakers) better? Thanks.

Quote from dealz2012 : The Samsung 450 one from best buy and sears at 180$ is already on sale at sears.com for 180$ and you won't need to fight lines. .

It's $178 at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HW-...B0076U29LK

The sony sound bars reviews (ct550) were really mixed. The big selling point was the amount of input that go into the system. People have commented that the sound isnt great. There is another sony (c150?) that got really good reviews but all the input go into the sub which is SUPER inconvenient. And during this whole thing the vizio has been there getting good reviews. I was looking at amazon reviews vs the ct550 reviews (only recent ones) and the vizio had a consistent 3-4 stars where as the sony was getting bad marks very often. They werent saying anything bad per se, but they all said the sound was generic. I think im going to pull the trigger on the vizio if i can find a good deal during BF, if not hopefully after

@calvin- Sound bar will never compete with a full home theater surround sound. Soundbars are basically known as upgrading your TV speakers. Dont expect more, dont get me wrong, given the size of your room it could work. My bedroom is small, so a soundbar works best for the space