- Jun 26, 2009
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Howdy,
I'm in an upgrade pickle and just looking for some thoughts on this scenario.
I currently have and enjoy a 5.1 system via Pioneer AVR. But it's a little out of date and can't manage Atmos. So I've been investigating the additional costs to get a new AVR (~$300) +Atmos speakers (~$100) vs just trying to get my hands on a discounted/used Atmos soundbar (~$300-400).
I have an OLED TV and enjoy 4K media on the regular, and I think Atmos is the missing piece of my immersion puzzle.
The upside to the soundbar is that it would eliminate a lot of wires/clutter from the room. I've got a toddler running around and potentially eliminating the wires and speakers has a real appeal.
The downside seems to be a lesser experience in audio.
General thoughts? I'm leaning soundbar just because of the elimination of so many physical elements from the process, but have concerns that it just might not deliver "enough"...whatever that is.
Thanks folks.
I'm in an upgrade pickle and just looking for some thoughts on this scenario.
I currently have and enjoy a 5.1 system via Pioneer AVR. But it's a little out of date and can't manage Atmos. So I've been investigating the additional costs to get a new AVR (~$300) +Atmos speakers (~$100) vs just trying to get my hands on a discounted/used Atmos soundbar (~$300-400).
I have an OLED TV and enjoy 4K media on the regular, and I think Atmos is the missing piece of my immersion puzzle.
The upside to the soundbar is that it would eliminate a lot of wires/clutter from the room. I've got a toddler running around and potentially eliminating the wires and speakers has a real appeal.
The downside seems to be a lesser experience in audio.
General thoughts? I'm leaning soundbar just because of the elimination of so many physical elements from the process, but have concerns that it just might not deliver "enough"...whatever that is.
Thanks folks.