I have a playbar &amp; boost for my smart tv in family room, should my next purchase be the subwoofer or 2 Play 1 speakers, can't do both now
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Well I would say that's a personal preference. I have a setup with just a playbar and sub and another setup with a playbar, sub and 2 play 1's. I don't notice much of a difference to be honest. The playbar and sub are amazing. I would definitely recommend the sub next, no question.
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I would recommend a sub and surround speakers. I use a sub and it sounds great. I also got the matching center channel which is awesome too.
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the subwoofer is integral with the sound bar - it should work with the other speakers in the sound bar assuming your other speakers are working - do not expect the bass to be as full as a separate subwoofer although the volume will be more than sufficient
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Usually for surround purposes an odd number is used. ie a 5.1 or 7.1 setup. The .1 is for a subwoofer, then you usually have 2 rear speakers, 2 front right and left speakers and 1 center speaker (5.1 setup) You can add a right and left mid speaker for a 7.1 set up. The front center speaker is the "main" speaker that handles the majority of the TV sound. Unfortunately speakers are sold in even lots, leaving you with an extra speaker.
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Honestly don't know. I only have one sub on my system but I have additional rooms where a sub would definitely enhance the sound. I never considered 2 subs in one room. For rock, jazz, classical one sub does the trick.
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i purchased a decent sound bar with a wireless sub woofer. I don't believe you can run a sub woofer directly from the tv with out using some sort of sound system.
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Dear Linda, as far as I know this cannot be connected as part of a surround sound set up, you or someone else may have. From what I've read you cannot connect this model to a sub woofer.The connection is done through the tv . If you should have a home surround sound and your two front speakers and the center are no longer working . You would be much better off with finding 2 front speakers and a center again. I don't think this bar can substitute for your needs. I am not by any means a tech guru. I do know some stuff by educating myself with the comment of others on consumer sites. I hope this helps by Bernard Dear Linda, as far as I know this cannot be connected as part of a surround sound set up, you or someone else may have. From what I've read you cannot connect this model to a sub woofer.The connection is done through the tv . If you should have a home surround sound and your two front speakers and the center are no longer working . You would be much better off with finding 2 front speakers and a center again. I don't think this bar can substitute for your needs. I am not by any means a tech guru. I do know some stuff by educating myself with the comment of others on consumer sites. I hope... » Read More Dear Linda, as far as I know this cannot be connected as part of a surround sound set up, you or someone else may have. From what I've read you cannot connect this model to a sub woofer.The connection is done through the tv . If you should have a home surround sound and your two front speakers and the center are no longer working . You would be much better off with finding 2 front speakers and a center again. I don't think this bar can substitute for your needs. I am not by any means a tech guru. I do know some stuff by educating myself with the comment of others on consumer sites. I hope this helps by Bernard « Show Less
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i have no clue? dont really need soundbar with surround sound or visa versa? i would prob. just stick with one or the other.
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Two subs is definitely not a waste of money depending on your room. If you have nulls and voids a dual sub setup could help fix that.
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I'm wondering the same. In your case though, since you've already got 6 Sonos devices, wouldn't it be best to get a playbar/woofer setup instead so that you can fwd it to all of your speakers?
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Your two front speakers are still playing because they are driven by your receiver, not the subwoofer. They are just connected through the subsoofer.
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I've been happy with wiring the second inputs separately on the big L and R speakers and using that for the low end, but I'm also not a major bass-head. I'd suggest trying that first and then if you feel you need to add a sub, do it.
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I would say depends if you use the item everyday/constantly as your sound for your surround. Or if you use surround/theater occasionally. If the latter I would use `on/off` , if you use it often or primarily the auto would be the way to go in my opinion. Plus is the sub easy to get to? Auto is great if its behind furniture or out of reach,etc.
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Just need a speaker. I only have a Play 1 and a bridge. Works well. The sound bar is meant for audio out from your theater system.
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I have an Onkyo 6.1-channel 3d bluetooth soundbar w/subwoofer paired with my 55GA7900. My room is slightly smaller than yours (by 2 ft, at the most), and that sound bar FILLS the room with sound. I was a little hesitant to even purchase a sound-bar at first considering I'm so used to the traditional 5.1 set up with the actual 5 speakers, but when they say 6.1, that's no joke, truly does a fantastic job of re-creating a true 6.1 surround experience. Subwoofer kicks major bass, it's adjustable (which not all sound-bar subs are), and it's wireless, which is a major plus. I would strongly recommend that one. I have an Onkyo 6.1-channel 3d bluetooth soundbar w/subwoofer paired with my 55GA7900. My room is slightly smaller than yours (by 2 ft, at the most), and that sound bar FILLS the room with sound. I was a little hesitant to even purchase a sound-bar at first considering I'm so used to the traditional 5.1 set up with the actual 5 speakers, but when they say 6.1, that's no joke, truly does a fantastic job of re-creating a true 6.1 surround experience. Subwoofer kicks major bass, it's adjustable (which not all sound-bar subs are), and it's wireless, which is a major plus. I would strongly... » Read More I have an Onkyo 6.1-channel 3d bluetooth soundbar w/subwoofer paired with my 55GA7900. My room is slightly smaller than yours (by 2 ft, at the most), and that sound bar FILLS the room with sound. I was a little hesitant to even purchase a sound-bar at first considering I'm so used to the traditional 5.1 set up with the actual 5 speakers, but when they say 6.1, that's no joke, truly does a fantastic job of re-creating a true 6.1 surround experience. Subwoofer kicks major bass, it's adjustable (which not all sound-bar subs are), and it's wireless, which is a major plus. I would strongly recommend that one. « Show Less
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Thanks Ben. I don't know too much about speakers so I appreciate your input. I have this TV and I can tell you that there are two separate sets of cables, as you anticipated for the R & L speaker..I guess I should think about 6.1 or just get a separate center speaker. On the other hand, could you let me know if, when reading the manual, you saw anything about setting it up through the on screen menu? Some TVs can simply set the TV speaker output to center speaker..Thanks!
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Depending on setup a mountable 2.1 sound bar might be the best option. If you want to clip cords you can get wireless Bluetooth speakers but they have a slow response time so gaming might be a bit of a problem.