Hello - Try Samsung Q series ones (around 1L). Surprisingly well reviewed and has really good sound and connectivity. Generally, it's said that separate components will give you better results - IMHO t sound bars have caught up and can give stiff fight to many similarly priced systems (unless they are professionally setup and tuned)
1.50 lakh is a good budget for good surround speakers.
Thank you. Actually it for my daughter. Her Onkyo has given up after 11 years and she’s looking for soundbar option. As for me I am very happy with my Denon AVR with Jamo bookshelves and Yamaha active sub.
Thank you. I don’t know what IMHO t means. Please elaborate.
Thank you. I personally prefer pure audio set up. My daughter too likes it but she recently shifted and does not want too much wiring. Soundbar with sub is just plug and play. And she’s more for home theatre experience than audio. Therefore the option is limited to Soundbar.
Thank you. I agree with you. I got my audio system in 2012 and still going great guns.
Most welcome, then it's better to go with whatever she is comfortable with and keeps her happy
IHMO (In my humble opinion)
I am humbled. It took me long to figure out ATMOS (acronym for atmospheric effect). Ditto for many other technical terms used in this helpful forum. But I just know the sound effects of an audio system without going into the nitty gritty. I bought my first stereo system in 1978. Norge Amp, Sonidyne Tape Deck, Woodstock Floorstanding Speakers and Phillips HiFi Turntable. The sound was great. Even now for demo I play Fleetwood Mac’s Chain and Caravan by Doors. These two tracks can give you the entire gamut of frequencies.IHMO (In my humble opinion)
Hi. I know this is not the answer you would be looking for, but it is "it depends on how you want to use it" Does you daughter want loud volume? streaming? vocal clarity? music or movies or both.
Thank you. She has an Apple TV and home pod (my gift). Both my daughter and SiL use pretty high volume for movies. The issue is her Onkyo 5.1 has outlived its performance and instead of going for assorted devices they are opting for Soundbar. I have suggested Sono Ark with Sonos Mini subwoofer and she will be auditioning B & W at a shop in Pune. I was also impressed with Bose 600 with Sub but Bose often has software issues. They say after 5 days of hard work this is the only ‘go to ‘ entertainment.
I hear you. Sound has to be experienced, and no amount of terminology will be sufficient to express it accurately and is not required to feel amazing sound.
Hi thank you. 990c is shortlisted. I have heard Sonos Arc without subwoofer so I have asked to check out with sub. She liked the aesthetics of B& W but yet to check out the sound.
