Fancy watching Rugby World Cup games on your TV’s audio system? Unthinkable! According to GFK, large screens are seeing unprecedented sales. But how can you deliver decent sound with 70 or 80 inch (2 meter) panels? Home cinema remains the viable alternative to enjoying sporting events, blockbuster films or dramas where every word counts. It’s also the best way to enjoy an anthology concert. How to fully enjoy the soundtrack of the latest video game and its sound effects worthy of the 7th art.
Despite TV manufacturers’ innovations, such as the integration of Dolby Atmos, the results fall short of a true home theater system. The reason lies in the “virtual surround” systems of televisions, which cannot keep up with a system with multiple speakers. However, when living in an apartment, parameters come into play. It’s about the quality of sound insulation and respect for the peace and quiet of our neighbors.
Home cinema sets around a soundbar offer Best acoustic performance at reduced volume. These compact systems consist of a soundbar, a subwoofer and a pair of wireless rear speakers. With such a team, we can easily achieve excellent sound reproduction in 5.1 or even 7.1. In fact, the soundbar has multiple speakers whose angles ensure sound reflections on walls and ceilings, allowing you to immerse yourself in sound like never before.
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HW-Q850C package: home theater at the right price
Samsung offers the Q800C soundbar together with the SWA-9500S speakers in this package. Thanks to a 200 euro promotion, this set costs 649.99 euros. A refund offer (ODR) of €100 further reduces the bill. This soundbar has 11 speakers that allow it to offer Dolby Atmos wireless and DTS complete sound. To ensure that the bass is present, a wireless subwoofer can help.
It is supported in its task by a pair of wireless rear speakers that provide unparalleled sound spaciousness. The system benefits from an innovation called Space Fit Sound, which analyzes space to achieve perfect calibration. The system features Q-Symphony technology to automatically pair the soundbar speakers with the Korean giant’s TVs. The intelligent chip offers Adaptive Sound, which analyzes audio scenes (movies, sports, series, etc.) and adjusts the settings to achieve the best possible result. Thanks to WiFi and Bluetooth, music lovers can start their playlist by touching the bar. It is versatile, compatible with Apple Airplay 2 and has built-in Chromecast and Spotify Connect.
HW-Q930C: the sound monster
With this model you can get started without breaking your budget, because the HW-Q930 C system has a sticker price of 899.99 euros with an immediate discount of 100 euros. As part of an ODR, you will receive €200 from Samsung. This set includes a soundbar, a wireless subwoofer and a pair of rear speakers, also wireless. Specifically, they use a pair of speakers that project sound onto the ceiling. Thanks to them, the experience of Dolby Atmos and DTS X becomes very real. The system includes a total of 9.1.4 channels with 17 speakers.
It has all Samsung technologies in the latest versions. The Q-Symphony for perfect synchronization of the speakers with the brand’s televisions. The SpaceFit Sound Pro feature scans your room to ensure automatic sound calibration and balance: all content is enhanced without the slightest intervention on your part. Sports, cinema, video games or music, this set guarantees you an unparalleled immersion. It responds to voice via Google Assistant. It supports Apple Airplay 2 and has built-in Chromecast. Experts gave it scores between 9 and 10 out of 10: It couldn’t be better!
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