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frontpagesh019m posted Dec 03, 2022 02:07 PM
Samsung EDU Discount: Samsung HW-S800B 3.1 2-Ch Wireless Soundbar w/ Dolby Atmos
+ Free S/H$300
$900
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800 - slightly better sub, one more speaker, less inputs (no optical), less audio format sound processing, comes in white, slimmer soundbar, 330W
Dolby
Dolby ATMOS
Dolby Digital Plus
(*ATMOS Music)
DTS
DTS 5.1ch
700 - more audio sound processing for atmos and dts, has optical input, 320W
Dolby
Dolby ATMOS
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby MAT
(*ATMOS Music)
DTS
DTS:X
DTS-HD HRA
DTS-HD MA
DTS Express
DTS 5.1ch
Hard to imagine the 800 provides 25% better sound for the 25% increase in cost. My guess would be marginal sound. I thought I read some other SDer posting a comparison of the two on an old thread but I can't find it. The user basically said he kept the 700 because sound quality was marginal. This is still tempting for me because I like the white option and slim look but I was also hoping to connect an old Sonos Connect to the optical input so the lack of that might kill the deal for me.
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I opted for the Vizio 5.1 deal at Sam's for $250 instead. Better reliability and universally solid reviews.
Drivers are small, have a narrow sound range in the higher frequencies, and do not produce a round sound stage.
The rear speakers are a joke. Imagine adding some 1990's computer speakers to a soundbar.
Theyre quiet, don't add any height, and have a massive power cable for each speaker.
If someone paid $900 for their soundbar and $250 for the rear speakers, they have to be seriously disappointed. (I spend a lot with Samsung, their reps offer me tons of stuff, they set my expectations low on this)
Buy a bar with larger drivers.
Drivers are small, have a narrow sound range in the higher frequencies, and do not produce a round sound stage.
The rear speakers are a joke. Imagine adding some 1990's computer speakers to a soundbar.
Theyre quiet, don't add any height, and have a massive power cable for each speaker.
If someone paid $900 for their soundbar and $250 for the rear speakers, they have to be seriously disappointed. (I spend a lot with Samsung, their reps offer me tons of stuff, they set my expectations low on this)
Buy a bar with larger drivers.
Sonos playbar is great if you want an all in 1 solution. (Overpriced, however, very good)
If you want atmos, thats a big selling point for me, I like the upfiring rear speakers, the elevate was the cheapest option. I think I paid around 500 for it.
The M series premium is also good, just lacks the rear height speakers, but the overall surround is great. (also has Earc and HDMI 2.1 passthrough)
I demoed the Klipsch 1200 series, It was too much. Price, performance, clutter, speakers all over.
If you have an LG setup, the SP8YA is a significant upgrade to these. Open box at bestbuy are 199 vs 799 MSRP. Rears are $99.
Thought we need HDMI to get the best quality.
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It looks great:
https://imgur.com/gallery/u8gwChd
Most of my guests don't even notice it is there.
It also sounds very good. Not blasting loud, but I was more interested in the quality of sound anyways.
If you are not pressed for space and do not need to mount it on the wall, I would go for something bigger and more expensive, that will have a bit better sound. For me though, sounds pretty amazing already, compared to my horrible sounding Vizio TV.
800 - slightly better sub, one more speaker, less inputs (no optical), less audio format sound processing, comes in white, slimmer soundbar, 330W
Dolby
Dolby ATMOS
Dolby Digital Plus
(*ATMOS Music)
DTS
DTS 5.1ch
700 - more audio sound processing for atmos and dts, has optical input, 320W
Dolby
Dolby ATMOS
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby MAT
(*ATMOS Music)
DTS
DTS:X
DTS-HD HRA
DTS-HD MA
DTS Express
DTS 5.1ch
Hard to imagine the 800 provides 25% better sound for the 25% increase in cost. My guess would be marginal sound. I thought I read some other SDer posting a comparison of the two on an old thread but I can't find it. The user basically said he kept the 700 because sound quality was marginal. This is still tempting for me because I like the white option and slim look but I was also hoping to connect an old Sonos Connect to the optical input so the lack of that might kill the deal for me.
The negative for both sound bars is problems disconnecting from tv/Bluetooth.
I opted for the Vizio 5.1 deal at Sam's for $250 instead. Better reliability and universally solid reviews.
I wonder is there a way to hardwire the soundbar to the TV, rather than having to rely on bluetooth or some such wireless? Also I wonder if an HTPC sends video/sound to the TV via HDMI cable, will it pass through and play audio via the soundbar?
800 bar is much slimmer and lighter compared to 800.
I also don't like the volume button of the remote. Many times volume button doesn't work properly and also need to press hard to increase or decrease volume.
I wonder is there a way to hardwire the soundbar to the TV, rather than having to rely on bluetooth or some such wireless? Also I wonder if an HTPC sends video/sound to the TV via HDMI cable, will it pass through and play audio via the soundbar?
Note I use my Vizio with it and have never touch it's remote. Configured it when I got it using the iPhone app and now just control the volume with the TV remote. I never have to turn it on or off, it's all automatic. Super low maintenance… I guess technically no maintenance. I use my TV like I've always used, I just have much better sound.
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