RGM80
Standard Member
Hi, I'm new to this so I'll try to explain my predicament...
Current system:
LG 42PQ2000
Onkyo TX-SR505E
Yamaha SW-P130 (Superfi - DISCONTINUED YAMAHA NSP110 5.1 SPEAKER SYSTEM)
Sky HD
PS3
Wii
I also have a TEAC Legacy 600 mini hi-fi with matching speakers (LS600u)
My problem is that my wife has never been happy with the amp and thinks it's ugly, far too big and would like it removed. I toyed with the idea of getting rid of the amp and speakers and getting a 2.1 blu-ray all-in-one but I don't think I wish to take that step backwards.
Part of the issue I have is that I am in a mid-terrace house and can't have music/movies blaring (I can hear my neighbours dog walk across the laminate flooring at night from my lounge!). I also have two young children so again late night movies need to be controlled. I want the detail and surround experience like all of us.
With this is mind I recently came across the LG NB3520A soundbar which is being sold in Curry's for £199. (LG NB3520A 2.1 Sound Bar buy online | Currys). In many ways this solves the space/appearance concerns my wife raises but I'm not sure I would be so convinced. I did hear it playing some music in PC World the other day and it was impressive, particularly the bluetooth function but I'm not sure it will deliver much for watching movies!
So, here's my question - what's the alternative to the soundbar?
I have about £200 to spend, on the condition I sell my current amp and speakers which are partly financing the change. I've been pouring over this forum and RS and found the LG SR906 but I'm not sure how good it will be. Possibly the best option I can see is the Pioneer VSXS300 or Marantz NR1402 which are very neat compared to my Onkyo.
If I went with one of these amps I thought I could use my PS3 to play CD's through the new amp and keep the speakers from the TEAC mini-system and hopefully upgrade the speakers gradually to include a subwoofer and centre speaker when money is available.
Does anyone have any advice/suggestions on what I should do considering aesthetics are very important? (Divorce is not an option I should add!)
Thanks in advance
Current system:
LG 42PQ2000
Onkyo TX-SR505E
Yamaha SW-P130 (Superfi - DISCONTINUED YAMAHA NSP110 5.1 SPEAKER SYSTEM)
Sky HD
PS3
Wii
I also have a TEAC Legacy 600 mini hi-fi with matching speakers (LS600u)
My problem is that my wife has never been happy with the amp and thinks it's ugly, far too big and would like it removed. I toyed with the idea of getting rid of the amp and speakers and getting a 2.1 blu-ray all-in-one but I don't think I wish to take that step backwards.
Part of the issue I have is that I am in a mid-terrace house and can't have music/movies blaring (I can hear my neighbours dog walk across the laminate flooring at night from my lounge!). I also have two young children so again late night movies need to be controlled. I want the detail and surround experience like all of us.
With this is mind I recently came across the LG NB3520A soundbar which is being sold in Curry's for £199. (LG NB3520A 2.1 Sound Bar buy online | Currys). In many ways this solves the space/appearance concerns my wife raises but I'm not sure I would be so convinced. I did hear it playing some music in PC World the other day and it was impressive, particularly the bluetooth function but I'm not sure it will deliver much for watching movies!
So, here's my question - what's the alternative to the soundbar?
I have about £200 to spend, on the condition I sell my current amp and speakers which are partly financing the change. I've been pouring over this forum and RS and found the LG SR906 but I'm not sure how good it will be. Possibly the best option I can see is the Pioneer VSXS300 or Marantz NR1402 which are very neat compared to my Onkyo.
If I went with one of these amps I thought I could use my PS3 to play CD's through the new amp and keep the speakers from the TEAC mini-system and hopefully upgrade the speakers gradually to include a subwoofer and centre speaker when money is available.
Does anyone have any advice/suggestions on what I should do considering aesthetics are very important? (Divorce is not an option I should add!)
Thanks in advance