How is the sound quality? Do you need a sound bar?
1476672
The TV is about 10' away from where I sit. It has more than enough sound. If you like the surround sound/theater type speakers then yes I would get a sound bar or front and rear speakers w/sub woofer but I don't think it is at all necessary.
1476673
No, the TV has pretty good sound quality, but I do have a sound bar attached. I Like my movies to sound like they do in a theater. But I don't think you have to have one, TV sound is ok.
1476674
Personally, after reading tons of reviews...I'm beginning to believe that the LB5800 TV's sound quality varies by each set individually. Where and how you place this TV (on a stand or wall mount), may also make a huge impact on the sound quality. The speakers sound is directed downward. If you use the included stand and place it on a solid surface, the sound reflects off it and is beamed upward. So, if the height of the stand is higher than your ears, it impedes the sounds quality tremendously. The review's and comments by people who've wall mounted their tv all seem to state the sound quality is excellent. However, mine is set on an entertainment center (higher than my ears), and the quality sucks!!! Personally, after reading tons of reviews...I'm beginning to believe that the LB5800 TV's sound quality varies by each set individually. Where and how you place this TV (on a stand or wall mount), may also make a huge impact on the sound quality. The speakers sound is directed downward. If you use the included stand and place it on a solid surface, the sound reflects off it and is beamed upward. So, if the height of the stand is higher than your ears, it impedes the sounds quality tremendously. The review's and comments by people who've wall mounted their tv all seem to state the sound... » Read More Personally, after reading tons of reviews...I'm beginning to believe that the LB5800 TV's sound quality varies by each set individually. Where and how you place this TV (on a stand or wall mount), may also make a huge impact on the sound quality. The speakers sound is directed downward. If you use the included stand and place it on a solid surface, the sound reflects off it and is beamed upward. So, if the height of the stand is higher than your ears, it impedes the sounds quality tremendously. The review's and comments by people who've wall mounted their tv all seem to state the sound quality is excellent. However, mine is set on an entertainment center (higher than my ears), and the quality sucks!!! « Show Less
1476675
In my opinion, yes. The main problem is the speakers fire downward. If the TV is sitting on a reflective surface, it magnifies the problem which I would describe as as weak or hollow sound. Sibilance is also exaggerated. Maybe you should try it yourself and if you're not pleased,you can always add a soundbar. The picture is quite good.
975563
I forget but I will say this about sound bars.1. Get one that can also do Bluetooth. This was a huge bonus suprise when my kids realized they could pair thier phones and use the soundbar as a full basement sound system2. I don't know if these exist in soundbars but if you find one with audio OUT that would be a plus. This tv only has one audio out... So If you have a soundbar you cannot attach headphones to TV for late night viewing
1181497
My situation is much different from how you intend to use this sound bar. I am using mine as a substitute to the audio provided by my television. In my case there is No audio lag as I am using the optical audio port. I can tell the sound quality is great and it's easy to install and readily accepts the addition of a subwoofer. My suggestion is give it a try and if it does not meet your standards return it. One last thing as you may be aware bluetooth devices were never meant to be that far from their source device and also consider what other appliances are around it such as a wireless house phone.Just my 0.02, best of luck! My situation is much different from how you intend to use this sound bar. I am using mine as a substitute to the audio provided by my television. In my case there is No audio lag as I am using the optical audio port. I can tell the sound quality is great and it's easy to install and readily accepts the addition of a subwoofer. My suggestion is give it a try and if it does not meet your standards return it. One last thing as you may be aware bluetooth devices were never meant to be that far from their source device and also consider what other appliances are around it such as a wireless... » Read More My situation is much different from how you intend to use this sound bar. I am using mine as a substitute to the audio provided by my television. In my case there is No audio lag as I am using the optical audio port. I can tell the sound quality is great and it's easy to install and readily accepts the addition of a subwoofer. My suggestion is give it a try and if it does not meet your standards return it. One last thing as you may be aware bluetooth devices were never meant to be that far from their source device and also consider what other appliances are around it such as a wireless house phone.Just my 0.02, best of luck! « Show Less
2097154
I don't think so.. There is no outputs (only inputs) on the bar. There are 2 optical inputs, aux input and Bluetooth input. There is a different model that comes with a sub. The sound is pretty good for a single room but yse a Sub would make a huge improvement.
2062105
Hi Sharon,unfortunately this is a centre speaker only and not a soundbar,which is totally different.A soundbar has the amplifier and inputs for sources such as blue ray player and tv audio built into it.They also come with a subwoofer for low frequency sound.I recently installed a Samsung sound bar and wireless Sub for a client that does everything except make popcorn.Bluetooth connectivity for music from the IPhone and for the sub.And hdmi inputs for picture/sound switching.Yamaha also make good quality sound bars.From memory the Samsung was around 700.00 Aussie dollars.But whatever you choose will be a major improvement over tv speakers.Just don't buy too cheap as the more you spend the more inputs and sound quality will improve.Subwoofer is a must also.I hope this helps you and have fun shopping.Cheers.
1609487
We don't use a sound bar and the sound is just fine. We purchased the 55". If you want to view from more than 18-20' away, I would recommend a larger screen. At this distance messages and signs are getting hard if not impossible to read.
460946
I purchased this unit for its attractive price point. For us, it is perfect because there are no wires. One cable for sound and plug it in! Our Samsung big screen is a fantastic set; and, under most conditions, the sound quality would have been fine, but my wife has a hearing problem and we were getting distortion turning it up loud enough. The sound bar solves this problem. Clear, crisp sound through all ranges. If you are looking for true 7.1 or even 5.1, and your particular about that, this probably is not what you are looking for. The bass is built in (no acoustamas box), so you get what you get. For us and our needs, I would give it a total thumbs up.Bob I purchased this unit for its attractive price point. For us, it is perfect because there are no wires. One cable for sound and plug it in! Our Samsung big screen is a fantastic set; and, under most conditions, the sound quality would have been fine, but my wife has a hearing problem and we were getting distortion turning it up loud enough. The sound bar solves this problem. Clear, crisp sound through all ranges. If you are looking for true 7.1 or even 5.1, and your particular about that, this probably is not what you are looking for. The bass is built in (no acoustamas box), so you get... » Read More I purchased this unit for its attractive price point. For us, it is perfect because there are no wires. One cable for sound and plug it in! Our Samsung big screen is a fantastic set; and, under most conditions, the sound quality would have been fine, but my wife has a hearing problem and we were getting distortion turning it up loud enough. The sound bar solves this problem. Clear, crisp sound through all ranges. If you are looking for true 7.1 or even 5.1, and your particular about that, this probably is not what you are looking for. The bass is built in (no acoustamas box), so you get what you get. For us and our needs, I would give it a total thumbs up.Bob « Show Less
1446236
I did buy the 40in Vizio sound bar (older model) but got a really good price on it. The sound is definitely better than the TV speakers, I don't have a sub woofer hooked up to mine and i would recommend using one with the sound bar.
339631
I think the sound quality is good. It's not the most high end system but certainly has good volume and decent quality. I've seen other reviews stating that the sound was not good, but that has not been our experience with this system. I think you will be happy with it.
1210205
There are built in speakers. They sound ok, but I would recommend a sound bar.
1173729
Hi! We've connected it to our TV and listening all movies and music and whatever we are watching on our TV (as for example I watch videos from iTunes in my iPhone and transfer it through appletv on our tv), and the sound goes through this sound bar. We like it very much, after a month using it, if we turn on the regular sound through the TV it really sounds kinda "poor". Don't know how this sound bar is in compare with the once that are more expensive, but we've Reyes only this one and are extremely happy! Hope it helps you to make this decision.
1741433
Admittedly the sound is not very good, nothing that a sound bar can not fix, and has 2 hdmi inputs, I am very happy with this tv ...
458583
The sound quality is pretty decent. It does not matter much to me as I have Home Theater attached to it.
1521404
the sound is very, very good. you do not need any type of sound bar. its overkill. i listen to music thru youtube and it sounds great
1186906
Hi Mark, The sound bar is its lowest price ever right now. Normally $269 now $199. Performance is the key here. Tons of connections that you normally see in much more expensive units like optical, digital coax, SD input, USB, and Bluetooth connection. An FM radio too! Large easy to read LED display. But I think it is the magnets and cones that are of much higher quality than what you may normally see out there. Having 6 drivers in the soundbar and an 6.5" sub is a great combo. Finding all these things together will have you looking in the $500 + price range, not the $200-300 range.
1952906
Speakers are so bad audio settings are useless. Investing in $50 more will get you a better tv. If you can't then invest in a sound bar
292884
The sound bar is NOT worth the $99 I paid so it is certainly not I would recommend. The unit is a SMART TV but you must provide internet to the system to make it work. Be prepared to pay for an adapter to make that happen.