Advice for TV audio

[180583Dons]

Hello,

So I've tried a couple of soundbars with my telly, and was very unimpressed, despite them both being well reviewed. Sony HT-S2000, and Hisense ax5125h. Both were returned.

Now, I really don't know what to do, and my costs are getting ever higher. Budget is now about £600.

I've saved some of my "best" choices on Amazon, so any advice would be very welcome.

Hdmi is great, but optical will work too... They're primarily for my TV, but I do listen to music sometimes too.

I have the Denon standalone system listed, because I wondered if there were better passive speakers out there, than the standard Denon units?

If I've forgotten any details, please do ask, and I would greatly appreciate any advice or personal experience. Thank you!

Here's a quick list of possible options:

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1​

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2​

Denon RDCM41DAB​

Kanto REN ​

Denon CEOL-N10​

Denon D-M41DAB​

ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41.​

Cheers everyone

 

[daytona600]

Soundbars are Pants
£600 will get a Good pair of active monitors with inputs for your Telly , Phone , Ipad , Record player

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlxhwY-1bdg

 

[jjbomber]

Hello,

I have the Denon standalone system listed, because I wondered if there were better passive speakers out there, than the standard Denon units?

Cheers everyone

Could you play the TV through the Denon?

 

[Dave_]

Soundbars are Pants
£600 will get a Good pair of active monitors with inputs for your Telly , Phone , Ipad , Record player

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlxhwY-1bdg

They're powered (passive) not active....

 

[Fandango Andy]

Hello,

So I've tried a couple of soundbars with my telly, and was very unimpressed, despite them both being well reviewed. Sony HT-S2000, and Hisense ax5125h. Both were returned.

Now, I really don't know what to do, and my costs are getting ever higher. Budget is now about £600.

I've saved some of my "best" choices on Amazon, so any advice would be very welcome.

Hdmi is great, but optical will work too... They're primarily for my TV, but I do listen to music sometimes too.

I have the Denon standalone system listed, because I wondered if there were better passive speakers out there, than the standard Denon units?

If I've forgotten any details, please do ask, and I would greatly appreciate any advice or personal experience. Thank you!

Here's a quick list of possible options:

Wharfedale Diamond 12.1​

ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2​

Denon RDCM41DAB​

Kanto REN ​

Denon CEOL-N10​

Denon D-M41DAB​

ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41.​

Cheers everyone

Are you saying you already have a Denon system?

 

[180583Dons]

Could you play the TV through the Denon?

Yes I can through optical. HDMI would be better, however.

 

[180583Dons]

Are you saying you already have a Denon system?

No, it's just one on my list of possible options, especially as it wo so well reviewed.

 

[Fandango Andy]

No, it's just one on my list of possible options, especially as it wo so well reviewed.

You will get more bang for your buck with active speakers than amp + speakers. But the latter option has more potential for upgrade.

The Denon has lots of features, will you use them? If not there are better amps for the money, the may have better DACs and HDMI connectivity.

If you go for active speakers, take a look at Triangle AIO Twin, they are a little over budget, but very good, and can connect to just about anything.

 

[180583Dons]

You will get more bang for your buck with active speakers than amp + speakers. But the latter option has more potential for upgrade.

The Denon has lots of features, will you use them? If not there are better amps for the money, the may have better DACs and HDMI connectivity.

If you go for active speakers, take a look at Triangle AIO Twin, they are a little over budget, but very good, and can connect to just about anything.

Thanks for the advice. And thanks to all. I've now decided I'm getting a stereo setup, with active speakers. They must have a sub out (sub to be bought later) and HDMI arc.

Therefore, I think ive narrowed it down to a choice between klipsch the fives, and the Kanto Rens. Both HDMI arc, and both with sub out.

Any advice on these choices would be greatly appreciated, as would any other options you might think better. Cheers