Give JBL sound bar and Logitech Z906 a try as well
My primary desire is for deep bass, and I recently went down the rabbit hole researching setups. My budget is around 60k, and initially, I thought I needed a whole AVR setup. The plan was to start with just the AVR (eating my whole budget) and 2 speakers to get the setup started and then wait for a couple of years to save up and get a powerful subwoofer. But then I saw the comments about the JBL Bar 5.1 and Logitech z906...
The JBL Bar 5.1 (510W) is going for 60k on Amazon, I want to make the right choice. So, here's my dilemma:
How much would an AVR setup cost to match the bass of the JBL Bar 5.1/Logitech z906?
How's the overall sound quality of JBL bar 5.1/z906 compared to an AVR setup? Is it a night and day difference?
Are there advantages to the AVR route beyond upgradability and longevity?
Some folks say the Logitech Z906 competes with the JBL for bass. Should I consider it?
Both JBL and Logitech only offer 1 year warranty. How long do these systems typically last? Compared to an AVR setup?
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Budget Breakdown:
AVR: Initial 3.1 setup would cost around 50k for AVR + 60k subwoofer + 60k speakers, requiring me to save up for each piece.
JBL Soundbar: One-time purchase (50-60k)
Logitech z906: One-time purchase (30k)
Is the overall sound quality of soundbars/HTIBs THAT bad compared to a custom HT setup?
Basically, if the JBL bar 5.1 or Logitech z906 can deliver as powerful bass but with a slightly worse sound quality, that might be okay. But can they compete with a custom HT setup for that deep, room-shaking experience - the kind of bass that is not just a weak rumble in the seat but is powerful enough to be physically felt rumbling through your chest and travelling down your body?
