…TV speakers and compatible soundbar simultaneously output the sound. We tested with a top-of-the-range HW-Q990C 11.1.4 soundbar, and Q-Symphony made NO POSITIVE DIFFERENCE. In fact, it made the sound worse as it ‘muddied’ the front channels. The Catch-22 is that the soundbar capabilities completely overshadow the TV sound system. It…
The LG 2023 soundbar range supplements, rather than replace, the excellent 2022 models. When paired with compatible 2022/23 LG TVs, use the WOW Interface – a new onscreen Home Dashboard to manage settings and share TV speaker sound easily. Many LG soundbars include an additional centre up-firing speaker to enhance…
The JBL Bar 1300 (soundbar, 2 x detachable rear speakers and subwoofer) brings an extraordinary sound experience to your home entertainment system. It is JBL’s best effort yet and up there with soundbars costing much more. It is part of the new JBL 2023 soundbar range – 5 new Bar…
…DA has up to 128 sound objects that movie-makers and musicians can place left/right/up/down/around and behind you. That sound is then downmixed to the speakers’ capability. Typically a discrete DA soundbar must have 5.1.2 for basic DA effects. Left/centre/right forward-firing and left/right surround side-firing (5). Sub-woofer (1). Left/right up-firing (2)….
The Samsung 2023 TV and Soundbar range are now in stores, and its strongest message is to go big. Of course, that means spending more. It says that 40% of TV sales are 75” or more, and buyers should measure their TV space accordingly. In fact, a 75” 4K TV…
…S90QY soundbar – terrific 5.1.3 Dolby Atmos all-in-one (centre forward and up-firing) LG S80QR 5.1.3 Dolby Atmos soundbar – a real Atmos soundbar (centre forward and up-firing) S80QY 3.1.3 (centre forward and up-firing) S75Q 3.1.2 (centre forward-firing) S65Q 3.1 (centre forward-firing) LG’s secret sauce is both a front and up-firing…
…Most soundbar apps can adjust for lag. Moving the soundbar directly under the monitor reduced lag to acceptable levels. It is a shame that there is not a full-sized HDMI ARC CEC port. Power – Pass It has a DC 20V/7A/140W plug pack. AC power draw reaches 130W when providing…
…a real 10″ 300W sub that starts from a low 33Hz and cuts over about 80Hz – excellent. JBL is excellent value, and the Bar 800, 1000 and 1300 offer real Dolby Atmos via the detachable rear speakers. JBL 2023 soundbar range, JBL 2023 soundbar range, JBL 2023 soundbar range…
…Free-to-Air and HDMI (ARC/eARC) to an optional soundbar, apply power and follow the LG webOS 22 Setup Wizard. You can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi 5 AC 5Ghz or Ethernet cable (best for 4K streaming). You need at least 25/5Mbps NBN for 1080p and 50/20Mbps for 4K streaming. You…
…range – something completely different S95QR 9.1.5 $1395 LG S95QR 9.1.5 Dolby Atmos soundbar – ultimate sound for every TV S90QY 5.1.3 $995 LG S90QY soundbar – terrific 5.1.3 Dolby Atmos all-in-one S75Q 3.1.2 $495 SN5Y 2.1 $375 S65Q 3.1 $399 Most prices include local delivery. LG AU website CyberShack…
…and stereo sound. Q-series Soundbars (C is 2023 model) Limited information is on the Samsung AU website. The Q-series work with Samsung Q-Symphony capable TVs to use the TV and soundbar speakers. When we get more information, we will update to AU links and this announcement. Q990C $2,099, 11.1.4 Q930C…
…sound bars also support VRR to reduce screen tearing and ALLM to eliminate lag while permitting 4K at up to 120Hz pass-through. Price and availability TBA LG AU website LG 2022 Soundbar range – something completely different CyberShack LG News and reviews LG soundbars for 2023, LG soundbars for 2023…