I am looking to add a sound system to my Sony 46W3500, Xbox, Sky+HD, Blue ray DVD player (to be purchased) and various music sources (iPod, CD mainly). I am looking for a minimalist solution and have decided on the soundbar route. I have had a demo of the Yamaha YSP40d and was very impressed, with addition of Rel T3 sub it sounded great for both hifi and movies. In the demo room surround sound was really convincing.
However, set up at home it not so ideal. TV is in corner next to bay window and chimney breast with sofas on opposite corner walls. Given that the Yamaha relies on bouncing sound off walls and works best in a demo room type setting would i be wasting my money on the 40d?
Would I be better off with another sound bar eg Marantz ES7001, Denon DHT FS3 or Polk Surround bar 50 which I understand are not so reliant on room set-up? I don't know anywhere where I can listen to these other soundbars locally (live in Balham, London) so am concerned about sound quality against Yamaha. I am not too hung up on getting the best most accurate surround, some level of immersiveness is enough. But I do want good hifi sound.
I don't have an amp as yet either so this is also a consideration. The Yamaha is attractive as amp is inbuilt - but i would be happy to purchase seperately if needed.
My budget is around £1k for speakers and amp - £1.5k at a push. I have considered the Q-AVs but don't want the rears.
Any help on this matter very much appreciated!
However, set up at home it not so ideal. TV is in corner next to bay window and chimney breast with sofas on opposite corner walls. Given that the Yamaha relies on bouncing sound off walls and works best in a demo room type setting would i be wasting my money on the 40d?
Would I be better off with another sound bar eg Marantz ES7001, Denon DHT FS3 or Polk Surround bar 50 which I understand are not so reliant on room set-up? I don't know anywhere where I can listen to these other soundbars locally (live in Balham, London) so am concerned about sound quality against Yamaha. I am not too hung up on getting the best most accurate surround, some level of immersiveness is enough. But I do want good hifi sound.
I don't have an amp as yet either so this is also a consideration. The Yamaha is attractive as amp is inbuilt - but i would be happy to purchase seperately if needed.
My budget is around £1k for speakers and amp - £1.5k at a push. I have considered the Q-AVs but don't want the rears.
Any help on this matter very much appreciated!