@Jerezano -- forgive all my typos, lol. I've narrowed it down to 5 -
- Samsung Q950A
- Bose 900
- Samsung Arc
- Sony HT-A9
- Sennheiser Ambeo
They all have their +/-, depending on one's needs (I've only tested the Arc and 900).
I've definitely decided against testing the Ambeo, because I want physical surround speakers in the back; decided against the HT-A9, because the 1st Gen is shipping with too many DOA speakers, and my living room is so small that I wonder if I'd even get the full benefit of Sony's mapping tech for the Atmos/surround at the high price point of $2600. I have to decide on Sonos or Bose by Sunday.
If I keep the Bose, then that's it because my return window is over for the Bose. If I keep the Sonos for the next 3 weeks until my return window ends, then I have a quandary because Walmart charged $999 and they shipped me an Arc SL. I'm not paying $250 over; so even if I decide on Sonos I'm returning the one I have and most places are out until late Nov./Dec. for a replacement Arc (black).
Right now the Q950A just dropped in price by $400 to $1250 (I have no idea why) and they are available. So, I might order a Q950 and return Sonos, now. I hate that the Q950 can only be adjusted from the top of the soundbar; you can't adjust the channel settings with their app or remote from where you are sitting; completely retarded...
Then I'll have 30 days or more, to test the Q950A. If I don't like it, we'd be into late November when the Arcs' are supposed to start shipping again. If I do like it, it'd be the best price/value (it has HDMI inputs), because my HDFury Arcana ($280 shipped from Taiwan; this gizmo gives eArc/Atmos support to older TVs like mine that can't trigger and play Atmos with their ARC HDMI port) could be sold and I'd get, maybe $200-$230 back.
Sheesh...this is a pain in the ass because timing the returns to future availability of the various discussed products is difficult. However, I'm loving the Arc with the 2, One SLs. Looking forward to testing the Bose 900, with the 2, 700 surrounds tomorrow. I've never had surround before; it's sweetness...