Best Soundbars for World Cup 2018

Discussion in 'Soundbars, Soundplates & Soundbases' started by Phil Hinton, Jun 14, 2018.


    1. Jun 14, 2018 at 8:29 AM
      Mark Hodgkinson, Jun 14, 2018
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    2. Jun 14, 2018 at 9:56 AM
      Soundwave, Jun 14, 2018
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      No love for the Yamaha YSP-2700??

      Seems like the go to Soundbar these days, especially with it being readily available for under £600 at most places & does all but the Atmos stuff the twice as expensive Sony & even more than the Sonos has to offer

      Nice little write up though, was a good read :)

      Neil
       
      Soundwave, Jun 14, 2018
    3. Jun 14, 2018 at 1:49 PM
      C Conan, Jun 14, 2018
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      I have the Yamaha YSP-2700, it truly is an incredible piece of kit for the price. I imagine my neighbours hate me at times.
       
      C Conan, Jun 14, 2018
    4. Jun 14, 2018 at 3:20 PM
      Soundwave, Jun 14, 2018
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      Yeah I'm happy with mine now I fixed my HDR issue

      It actually works so much better than I expected & I don't miss my full 5.1 setup half as much as I thought I would

      Neil
       
      Soundwave, Jun 14, 2018
    5. Jun 15, 2018 at 3:53 PM
      samgamgee, Jun 15, 2018
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      Agh I want!!! Mrs will want me to send straight back though
       
      samgamgee, Jun 15, 2018
    6. Jun 15, 2018 at 10:06 PM
      BrightonChris, Jun 15, 2018
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      The correct answer is the Yamaha. I have have the 2500 and it's fantastic. Probably be cheap now as well.
       
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    7. Jun 15, 2018 at 11:18 PM
      Soundwave, Jun 15, 2018
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      Lol don't tell her
      Smuggle it in & setup then have a new handbag or pair of shoes in a strategic location to distract her & then carry on as if nothing has changed

      Seems odd that no Yamaha appeared here at all especially considering how well reviewed they are & they do everything you want & then some
       
      Soundwave, Jun 15, 2018
    8. Jun 15, 2018 at 11:35 PM
      samgamgee, Jun 15, 2018
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      Until the woofer goes on.
       
      samgamgee, Jun 15, 2018
    9. Jun 18, 2018 at 4:44 AM
      ozzzy189, Jun 18, 2018
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      Can't believe there's no YSP-2700 .
      I expected more than three soundbars and found the article rather lacking and not because mine wasn't included. Is there a pt2 to come?
       
      ozzzy189, Jun 18, 2018
    10. Jun 18, 2018 at 9:46 AM
      Soundwave, Jun 18, 2018
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      Just tell her next door have got a new system & it's super loud & isn't she glad you don't have anything like that now ;)

      No me either, still such a weird choice to exclude it.

      The article was very bare bones, on subsequent readings it really feels like little effort went into it & just a quick copy & paste job.

      No real comparison work or anything on any of the 3 choices

      Neil
       
      Soundwave, Jun 18, 2018
    11. Jun 19, 2018 at 8:52 AM
      samgamgee, Jun 19, 2018
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      Im detached haha
       
      samgamgee, Jun 19, 2018
    12. Jun 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM
      Soundwave, Jun 19, 2018
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      Lol dammit...worth a shot ;)

      Honestly thought even my mum who hated me having speakers everywhere in my house is impressed with how the Soundbar integrates into the setup & even comments how nice it looks...if I can convert my mum then there must be some hope for you ;)

      Neil
       
      Soundwave, Jun 19, 2018
    13. Jun 26, 2018 at 9:26 PM
      dr_jon, Jun 26, 2018
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      Question - why the PlayBar not the PlayBase, which is surely in the same category (unless you make it one all its own, which is silly), costs the same and adds a Sub, AirPlay 2 and touch control? (Although Sonos have just changed the way the PlayBase sounds, so all reviews kinda aren't any more...)
       
      dr_jon, Jun 26, 2018
    14. Jul 2, 2018 at 6:15 AM
      Aliasflorence, Jul 2, 2018
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      After extensive reading and viewing of articles and video reviews of soundbar solutions I had thought I needed the wait for the Sonos Beam. But, then I listened to the Yamaha YAS107 in a store and realised that it offered everything the Beam had and more, for nearly half the price. I had an early YSP soundbar more than five years ago but sold it in a moment of Gumtree madness. SWMBO has a low tolerance for what she views as “unnecessary expense - the tv speakers are fine” but when I fitted the YSP107 she was immediately very happy. And it helps that the grandchildren love the immersive sound on their Disney movies. I’ve read the reviews of the YSP2700 but she would not tolerate my indulgence that far. Or is it ‘indulge my tolerance’?..... the world cup games are great on surround sound!! Thankfully she loves football;-)
       
      Aliasflorence, Jul 2, 2018

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