Sound bars best with film recorded in 5.1

[Snooker]

I have a sound bar and am very happy with it, Yamaha SR-C20A
Once it is set up for a sound bar from your tv settings have noticed that you only really benefit when a recording is done in say 5.1, like the latest James Bond film and it really sounds amazing, would you agree you need 5.1 to get the full benefit of course, just feel some people not watching in 5.1 are not getting the full benefit of sound ?

 

[Messiah]

Do you mean moving to a full 5.1 set up or just using the soundbar but ensuring you are listening to a 5.1 soundtrack?

Personally I have yet to hear a soundbar that can get close to a 'proper' 5.1 set up.

 

[Snooker]

"just using the sound bar but ensuring you are listening to a 5.1 soundtrack"

It does sound very good on my 2.1 sound bar obviously not as good as a proper 5.1 system but still very good

 

[Messiah]

Most programmes are in 5.1 as a minimum these days. What is the source, as in DVB, Netflix etc?

The Yammy does virtual surround sound which is why I expect the 5.1 sounds better. Just ensure you are using 5.1 where possible.

If you are happy with it that's all that matters. 😊

 

[Snooker]

I have found that it is like HI-FI, you need a very well recorded sound even if it is in 5.1 as the quality varies

 

[gpi2]

I am very impressed with my Samsung Q950A 11.1.4 system. Even the rear speakers have three drivers in them - firing front, side and up.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVSDy00XRAc

 

[stonesfan285]

Is there a reason you do not want a 5.1 receiver and speakers? I currently have a Roku "surround" system. It does okay for what it is, I didn't pay much for it. But having heard my friend's receiver and 3.1 system, I think I would rather go this route. With Blu-ray discs, it sounds much better.

 

[gpi2]

Is there a reason you do not want a 5.1 receiver and speakers? I currently have a Roku "surround" system. It does okay for what it is, I didn't pay much for it. But having heard my friend's receiver and 3.1 system, I think I would rather go this route. With Blu-ray discs, it sounds much better.

It's my preference. I have a hifi system in the room so more speakers would be too much. I challenge you to hear the difference. This system fills my room with surround sound. I did pay a lot for the Samsung system, they are not cheap and people need to hear what they can do these days. The video I posted gives you some idea of the design and research that goes into them.

 

[stonesfan285]

It's my preference. I have a hifi system in the room so more speakers would be too much. I challenge you to hear the difference. This system fills my room with surround sound. I did pay a lot for the Samsung system, they are not cheap and people need to hear what they can do these days. The video I posted gives you some idea of the design and research that goes into them.

I will admit I have not heard the Samsung one.

I tore out my Roku one because it just can't handle the volume. If I turn it up to about 25, it is good and loud but the speakers start popping. The stereo receiver I have hooked up now can handle the volume and sounds better imo than that Roku system. I'm just using the cheap small satellite speakers that it came with because the bookshelf speakers it came with are missing. This was a free, hand-me-down from my parents so I'm not complaining.

 

[gpi2]

I will admit I have not heard the Samsung one.

I tore out my Roku one because it just can't handle the volume. If I turn it up to about 25, it is good and loud but the speakers start popping. The stereo receiver I have hooked up now can handle the volume and sounds better imo than that Roku system. I'm just using the cheap small satellite speakers that it came with because the bookshelf speakers it came with are missing. This was a free, hand-me-down from my parents so I'm not complaining.

The volume goes to 100 and we listen at no more than 18 to 20. It's powerful. Some hifi stores are demoing these now, they're that good.

 

[Corpus_Chain]

Seems a bit pointless to worry about 5.1 when the speakers are all next to each other like that. Will it even sound diferent in stereo versus 5.1?