If dialogue is your main issue, a soundbar alone is already a big upgrade over TV speakers. Focus on models with strong voice clarity rather than power.
You do not need a subwoofer right away. Soundbars like Sonos Arc, Bose Smart Soundbar 900, and Sony HT A5000 sound good on their own and let you add a sub later if needed.
Dolby Atmos is nice but not essential in most apartments. Clear dialogue makes the biggest difference.
For compact and affordable options, Polk MagniFi Mini AX is solid. If you want a premium buy once option, Sonos Arc or Bose 900 are safe choices most people stay happy with.
Does anyone have it with a Samsung TV? Can you speak to the setup and connection experience? Easy to setup? Does it stay connected? I have the 900 and honestly it's been a nightmare
Sound is amazing, even without the sub, just Bar + 2 surrounds.
Setup was a bit buggy, had to reset all of it twice till it played cleanly without any disconnect/interruption.
Have comparison to the SB 900 and the SB Ultra.
Upgrade from 900 yes, SB Ultra not necessarily big enough.
What country you're in that you're having a hard time getting it?
Edit: sorry forgot to answer your actual question - initially just tested the SB solely without the surrounds and also the surrounds without the SB.
SB adds a lot of Bass, but even only 1 Surround speaker delivers really full overall sound.
Unless you're a complete insane audiophile who's looking for a 10 grand home cinema sound setup, i think you'll be very happy with the lifestyle SoundBar.
Bose soundbar 900 with my LG B4. Sound quality is great, but I frequently experience random audio dropouts. Unsure if it’s my soundbar or that I am running pass through all through my Xbox which is pretty notorious for having difficulties with full Dolby Atmos audio pass throughOverall I’m at an 8 out of 10. Would be a 10 out of 10 but the audio dropping is super frustrating, especially since these devices are so expensive. I wish it would always just work!
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