**Update:** Went with [**Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6-Ch Surround System**](https://reddit-links.com/NakamichiDragon). It finally improves dialogue clarity while still keeping strong bass and depth.
I am searching for a soundbar with subwoofer to improve dialogue clarity in my Sonos setup. My current sound makes voices hard to understand during busy scenes.
I watch a lot of shows with heavy dialogue and it has been frustrating mising lines. I want something that makes voices clearer without losing depth in sound. what should I look for to balance bass and clear dialogue?
I mostly use my TV for gaming and streaming movies, and I’m finally trying to move away from TV speakers since everything sounds flat, especially explosions and low-end effects. I want something that feels more immersive but still easy to set up in a small apartment space.
What would you say is the best soundbar with subwoofer for this kind of mixed use, and do you think 2.1 setups are enough or should I be looking at something more advanced for better surround feel? Appreciate any advice
**Heads up:** decided to go with [**Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6-Ch Surround System**](https://reddit-links.com/NakamichiDragon) and ordered one. Just got it running and the difference is already huge for both games and movies.
Heads up: decided to go with Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6-Ch Surround System and ordered one. Just got it running and the difference is already huge for both games and movies.
If you want a no fail of a soundbar system you could go balls to the wall and do what I did and drop $2800 on a Nakamichi Dragon. That thing is the absolute best system I have ever used.
I’m guessing you maybe bought it by now or decided not to. I have the dragon with 2-12” subs. I haven’t heard the dual opposing 8” subs. IMO, it’s amazing. I’m about to update the firmware to get the ULTRA AHD which supposedly makes a big difference. But anyway, I’m no sound engineer but for me, i dig it. Most the audiophiles out there will steer you away and tell you to build a home theater system with separate components and also say it’s Way over priced. The dragon is plug and play. No wires to run, and to me, it sounds incredible. The center bar sounds so crisp, the 2-12’s get you that bass you want and the rears for sure immerse you more than most rears that come with sound bars. Get what you want man, I’m happy with the dragon I just hope it lasts
Check out the Samsung Q900F…EPP pricing is right at $800. There are other ways to qualify for discounts outside of EPP…military, 1st responder, student, etc.
I have (2) Full 9.3.6 systems w/ fairly high end components and a Nakamichi Dragon w/ (3) SVS Sub integration..each costing significantly more than the 900f. As a comparator, from a cost standpoint, there is no single component in any of my room setups that cost less than the 900F.
My assessment so far is that the Samsung system is pretty good, especially for $800! Bass response is not exactly what I’m looking for, but in my use case (office system), it’s enough. At some point, just like with the Dragon, I will add a standalone sub…but not a requirement nor is it an “urgent” need.
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