Streaming via bluetooth is the easiest on this, I had connected using Toslink cable from TV to sound bar, and Sub woofer connected to power, no separate connection needed between woofer and sound bar, it got amazing Bass, voice clarity is good.Go with it you won't regret.
Soundbar recommendations - 30K
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dilliaudiophile
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Will it though? Dialogue performance will suffer greatly with any 2.0 system.If they are willing to stretch to 40K, then this will beat "any" soundbar.
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dilliaudiophile
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Do you know of any soundbar at this range with independent center channel volume control? Desperately looking for a solution to this
Not at all. If set up properly, dialogue will be just as good as the most competent centre channel speaker, if not better.
dilliaudiophile
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How? I have a solid 2.0 system but other than software settings on Kodi (center channel downmix), just cannot get good dialogue volume on streaming apps like Netflix, Prime etc.
nothing for downmix for 2.0
... I think, if you are able to visualise the walk from left to Right ( first 17 seconds ) (or it could be the the other way ), you have a solid 2.0. else Sorry, your are still missing the "Solid" part.
...that is how stereo works
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dilliaudiophile
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...I dont manage anything,
Usually when the source does not have discrete channel for centre,for Stereo, they are usually made available on the both the left and the right channel at the same volume intensity + all the frequency need to simulate as coming from the centre.
The footsteps in the mentioned "Thriller" song, moves from right to left, at one point the footsteps sounds exactly at the centre , subsequently fading away to the left .
if software does that properly (downmixing) it could be done at Stereo .if, it can be done at 3 channel - well , you could add the soundbar / center speaker. But beyond this , nothing can be done for Volume being low. All one can do is boost the mid range if the Equaliser are available.
Even with a stereo amplifier, the centre dialogue can be exceptionally clear. In both my stereo setups, the dialogue is anchored dead centre and perfectly legible even at whisper quiet volumes.
Both bass and stereo imaging/soundstage are dependent on speaker positioning vis-a-vis your primary listening position.
There are plenty of helpful guides on speaker positioning on this forum as well as online. They should have you sorted in no time!
P.s. - you might want to check out settings on Netflix and other OTT platforms which give you the option of either 5.1 or 2 channel stereo. Needless to say, opt for 2 channel stereo.
Go for any 2-channel active speakers in your price range, it will beat any similarly priced soundbar by a big margin.If they are willing to stretch to 40K, then this will beat "any" soundbar.
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for getting good dialogue you need a dedicated center channel like a 3.1 or 5.1 systems [mostly expensive]
also a good 2 channel active speakers are always a best option
ajuvignesh
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You can go with yht1840 + a bluetooth module. You have an option to place all the 5 speakers in front to get good sound. Also, you get an avr and can upgrade to stereo speakers or better later sometime.
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Barun7
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If the hunt is still on, both Malhar and Bandish from Sonodyne are good options. Malhar is priced around 37k but you should get discounts. Same goes for Bandish which costs around 27k. Both have positive reviews.
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DilipPune
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Q acoustics M20 anytime better than any soundbar.
Parag Karani
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If the main purpose of the system is subject to the content on OTT and Music, then it depends on the HD content ( Dolby dts, Dolby Atmos, etc).
It's necessary to have atleast 5.1 soundbar setup, for a decent movie experience, according to the budget, sony HT-S40R, is a decent setup, it's not Dolby atmos but a decent 5.1 surround setup.
If you are considering to take you content experience to a decent Doly Atmos experience, then JBL 9.1 is worth considering, but then budget won't be controlled as per your info.
I hope this helps.
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