The GF has left me and I'm suddenly left with a bigger holiday budget than I need, so I want to get myself a soundbar, but my knowledge on sound systems is quite shallow. I'm not looking for a high-end setup, just something that can improve my TV sound. It's quite reasonable, but I'm always impressed by the sound when someone has a dedicated sound system hooked up to their TV.
I've been looking at the Sony HT-SF150, HT-SF200 and the HT-X8500. The latter being the most expensive option, with a built-in subwoofer and Dolby Atmos support. Now, the PS5 doesn't support Dolby Atmos, because it uses its own proprietary thing. It is then pointless to get a Dolby Atmos supported soundbar?
I'd rather not have a separate subwoofer, because I don't have the space. So built-in is better than none at all I figured. The SF200 has a built-in subwoofer, but is smaller (58 cm) and only 80 Watts, the SF150 doesn't have a subwoofer, but is 90 cm and 120 Watts. Price is roughly equal.
Does size matter? Or should I be looking at the Watts? Help!
Also, I've heard that you need to use a separate remote to control the soundbar, does anyone know if the Sony soundbars work with the PS5 remote?
@RogerRoger Thanks! Yeah, I was looking for something in the $100-200 range. I have neighbours all around me, downstairs and upstairs included, so I don't need the ground shaking haha. But those Sonos soundbars are also in the €500+ price range it seems.
The one with the built-in sub has a lower Watt usage, so I do wonder if that means even less power goes to the actual sound, and is instead redirected to the subwoofer. Do you have any knowledge on that?
@Octane I personally wouldn't recommend a soundbar with a built in sub as they can sound a bit naff unless you get a really expensive one. My dad has one and I really notice the difference compared to mine which has a separate wireless sub. I've had it for a few years and only recently moved out of a block of flats, and I never had any complaints. On mine you can also independently control the the volume of the sub, which i think is quite common.
@JohnnyShoulder Good to know! Cheers. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Taking @RogerRoger advice into account as well, I think it may be better to go for the more expensive option, the HT-X8500. Even though the PS5 doesn't support Dolby Atmos, maybe one day it will, and even without I presume the quality is better than the other two options (even though I read some good reviews for those as well, praising them for what they can do for their price). Thanks all!
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