Soundbar Magic ?

[exquisit]

can a soundbar replace all traditional 5.1/7.1 speaker set up?

[k31th]

The title of this thread suggests no.

It uses angles and timing to create a "virtual" representation of where sound is coming from

read more hnyarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundbar

[.Stripes.]

From the perspective of an audiophile...no, a soundbar cannot "replace" all traditional 5.1/7.1 setups...not even close. But the right one can sound decent and fit the particular niche it's designed for.

[rednose]

Have to agree with Stripes, I would only use a soundbar if I was not going to have a dedicated system, even top of the line TV's have crappy sound, this is where you will benefit from a soundbar.

[bossmang]

soundbars give the illusion of surround sound with some bass. best way I describe it?

[bossmang]

hmm while im thinking of my next speakers, decided might give these bad boys a go.

[.Stripes.]

New CM1's?

[Pixy Angel]

Whilst the topic is hot do you think you get the same sound from WIFI to wired speakers?

I would think you would lose some sound with the WIFI.

[Rab]

There's compression there.

We're not talking audiophile gear - you won't notice

[k31th]

In theory, no quality will be lost.

Might be worth googling some back to back testing.