Will a sonos TV soundbar significantly improve the clarity of speaking in movies and netflix? (Or does it only improve music sound).
1503505
Hi Ellen,Holy Smokes, it GREATLY improves the experience. The soundbar improves the experience 200%. The subwoofer adds another 100%. It's a splurge, but I didn't understand how much sound meant in experiencing a movie until purchasing this soundbar.
1503506
Don't expect miracles, but I think it does improve the sound of movies, and my wife agrees. How much of an improvement depends on the quality of your existing TV speakers. I was impressed with the quality of YouTube music videos that we played as well. It's a waste of time watching movies that you can't properly hear, so I figured it was worth buying a high rated sound bar. It's a personal decision in the end.
1503507
I think it absolutely does. Remember, to get your tv super thin and lacking a frame (should you have a relatively modern tv) means you get small speakers. More than that, think about the direction the speakers are pointing backwards from you. Make a trip to your local Best Buy, they have working displays in the Magnolia centers there and you can here. My complete system with sub and two play 3 surrounds are better than going up my local movie theater.
1503508
It will improve both over the use of just the TV's speakers. Night and day difference in quality.
1503509
It helped me with speech understanding, especially with the speech enhancement feature. I have moderate hearing loss at high frequencies, improved with hearing aids; the Playbar has been a significant help.
1503510
Hi Ellen, Holy Smokes, it GREATLY improves the experience. The soundbar improves the experience 200%. The subwoofer adds another 100%. It's a splurge, but I didn't understand how much sound meant in experiencing a movie until purchasing this soundbar.
1489967
I have similar problems hearing dialog (high frequency sound loss). When my wife and I would watch movies, many, many times I would have to ask the wife "what did he say?". I had a bose 5.1 surround system, and tried adjusting sound (treble etc.) on the tv to help but it was no help. I was researching sound bars for the main purpose of helping me understand, and came across the 555. It has been remarkable. When I received, I tried each mode, and was getting a little worried that although it was better, I was still having a little trouble with dialog. Then, I engaged the DE and there was a huge difference for me. I have gone from many times not knowing what the heck is going on in a movie, to hardly EVER missing a word. No two people will have the exact same hearing level, so you will get differing opinions. That said, it has the 30 day return policy, and I have to recommend trying it.
1448711
I have a Samsung sound bar on one tv and a sony on a second tv. Both are excellent. Just make sure you get a wireless sub woofer. The sound compared to the tv speakers is like night and day
360968
Yes, it helps a lot. DE enabled at normal volume works great. Much better than default speakers on the TV.
197574
You don't need a sound bar. You can use the trusurround HD sound, the equalizer amplify effects. You have to adjust it to your preference.
540161
Haig, I'm not sure which "problems" with optical out have been occurring with the Sonos. But 5.1 from the TV's optical audio only happens from two sources: The digital OTA tuner (local broadcasts) and the Apps (like Netflix streaming with 5.1). All incoming signals via HDMI would be down-sampled to a 2.0/2.1 stereo signal out of the TV's optical port. It has to do with rules pertaining to copy protection with HDMI. Being a gamer, we recommend that if you have a 5.1 system, route the 5.1 audio from your game system direct from the optical out to the receiver - just bypass the TV altogether in terms of audio. Unfortunately, there are no "lag" comparisons I can offer - from our TVs, much less other manufacturers. Naturally, we stay neutral with comparisons and comments on other brands, so we can't really speak on their 'lag'. That said, we do have a "Game Mode" on our televisions that allow you to drop some of the additional picture processing in favor of a faster transition. But since this is a UHD, you'll want to make sure your game system is outputting a 1080p resolution. That way, the TV doesn't have to take additional processing resources with a lower incoming signal resolution. The higher the incoming resolution, the less processing that has to happen, which will only help decrease that lag. So double check on your game system. Let us know if we can help further, and thanks for your interest in Samsung televisions. --Mr. S
1160090
No, absolutely not. The sound bar is completely inadequate to enjoy watching a movie. It can be used if you have no other options, but i would recommend getting a different one. I got the new vizio 5.1 soundbar system which includes the main, a sub woofer and two other speakers which are connected to the sub woofer. Sound quality is excellent and your not paying top dollar like you would with Samsung or Sony. I believe the price is around $230, but it may have came down as I got mine a couple months ago. Best of luck in finding what you need.
832312
I would highly reccomend a subwoofer. It adds that extra quality of sound. While my soundbar has subwoofer in it , it doesnt compare to a subwoofer added. Go for it!
1609489
I think it depends on where and how you plan on using the TV. I have a medium sized living room approximately 400-450 square feet of space, and I do not have a sound bar. The sound from the integrated speakers is loud enough and clear enough for me. I play video games and watch a lot of blu ray movies and I haven't had any desire to get a sound bar yet.
971094
My wife would be just as happy with the built-in TV speakers, I'm the obsessed golden eared enthusiast. I tried the Vision with a Monitor Audio Radius subwoofer I had around...I was actually very pleased with the results....I thought the Vision sounded even better so I'm keeping the Radius in. For my needs, the Vision is still just for TV shows and sports...most movies we watch are on disc so I use my my 5.1 ML system, but if my home theater had to make do with only a soundbar, I'd want nothing less than the Vision. I love it. I hope this helped.
197572
Sound bars are a waste of money unless you are spending over a grand and in that case, get a full blown surround system instead. This TV doesn't sound great but a sound bar won't improve anything. Trust me. I've tried many of them.
1033822
I had that problem and it was because my tv volume was too low when I set it up. If you turn up your tv volume before you disable the tv speakers it should work. If the soundbar is ringing during silences your tv volume is too loud.
982038
You can adjust the sound effect to clear voice(clrvoice is what shows) or loudness. Not much you can do with the soundbar.
797096
Yes they do. Speakers on flat screens are located on the back of the tv facing the wall. This makes the highs (voices) sound muffled and the lows (Action scenes) echo off the wall making them over riding the voices. A sound bar was designed to correct this. I use to be a audio/video technician in California and I always used LG for their quality and price. I made a mistake to buy a Vizio tv for the family room but on my masterbed LG tv the picture is so much cleaner so I spent a lot of time in the bedroom. *For best sound on sound bar use a digital cable and go into settings on tv and turn tv speakers OFF and digital out ON......
1129821
The TV sound is OK but the sound bar makes theatre like sound in the room. You can really tell the difference. As far as it having to be a 'smart sound bar' - the TV seems to be able to do everything the soundbar can do.
553804
Sorry for the dumb question, but what is a soundbar? I've never had to put one on a TV - I just have 5.1 surround hooked up to my current TV.
1317133
I stongly recommend a sound bar. The sound from the TV is quite inferior. It made a huge difference for me. I bought both TV and the sound bar here.