
Sonos
Beam (Gen 2)
Compact, easy setup, great value, but virtual Atmos disappoints.

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I have an LG B4 OLED an recently bought an LG ST80 sound bar. At the beginning was a bit disappointed; low bass and sound improvement from TV speakers wasn't that noticeable, leaving aside "sound level". But started to watch shows with atmos audio and started to loved. The height sound wasn't impressive so I decided to buy the rear speakers and it was a game change. My main concern about the rear speakers was where to place then since my couch was back to the wall, so after some research I went for a behind couch shelf. It looks very nice and have the possibility to move the rear speakers as needed. Still not impressed about height sound, but definitely very satisfied with my ST80. I move the bass behind my TV, and because of my room dispositions turns out that was the best placement, the bass quality improve a lot. I decided at the beginning for a LG soundbar due to wow features. But after using it; Orchestra not noticeable and not using wow sync since found some interference. So it is connected via hdmi eArc. But the possibility to use the same remote controller for TV is very nice. I haven't used nor hear the Samsung soundbar so I have no opinion regarding it. I did try the Sony System 6 and got impressed about the height sound, however, I prefer the LG one. My budget wasn't enough to go for the LG S90TR but in the future do not discard to upgrade to that one for the extra height speakers
I really got impressed by sony bravia bar 6 listen at the store, great heights and good bass. I went for a lg s80t (without rears) since I have an lg oled and I'm pretty happy with it. Lg height and bass are not very impressive but I think the overall sound is very good
How does perform at low volumes? I read reviews saying that dialogues are not very clear at low volumes. I got got Sony (HT-S60) it works great even at low volumes.
How does it perform at low volumes? I read reviews saying that dialogues are not very clear at low volumes.
Sony Bravia theater system 6. You can Demo them in Best Buy. Go check it out.. Enjoy!! 🫡🎄🤞
IMO one of the best choices I’ve made , the sound on movies/ shows is incredible very immersive experience with the full system . I hope you get and enjoy!! 🍻
I was going to buy this exact model for $700 buck a couple days ago at BestBuy, instead I went with the Samsung Q930D that was on clearance for $850. I'm glad I did and am loving the Q930d sound system. The one thing that held me back from getting the QS750F was that the rear speakers are wired together. I wanted an all wireless speaker system (only needing to plug them each to a power outlet). But if that is no issue, from what I've researched, the QS750F is a great buy. I think I would have been happy with it regardless but in 2026 I want my speakers to be all wireless. Another option that I actually bought but am returning is the Sony Bravia Theatre System 6. It's new and only $600 at Bestbuy. The bass hits hard with the subwoofer. I'm talking it feels 20 times more powerful than even the Q930d. My issue and reason I am returning is the rear speakers are not only wired together, they are wired to a bulky mac mini looking box. Also, the soundbar is wired to the subwoofer and all the connections go to the subwoofer. It did not feel wireless at all in any way. Oh and also with the Sony Bravia Theatre System 6, the soundbar does not have upfiring speakers on it. It makes the sound feel like its coming from a small box directly in front of you. With upfiring speakers on other soundbars, it makes the sound feel wider and more open. Overall though I think the QS750f would be a great buy. Only has 1 wire between the rear speakers, the soundbar has upfiring speakers, the subwoofer looks to be really good according to reviews. It has wireless capabilities like chromecast to it. I don't think you can go wrong with it.
Dunno about this one but my cheap old Sony DAV-TZ140 sounds better than the HT-S60 😭. I bought the HT-S60 a few days ago.
Just blindly go for the Sony HT-S60, I have one and it’s excellent! Sound is dynamic and bass is genuinely powerful. Plus you can control it with your Bravia TV remote Just one caveat is to be prepared for manual software updates via usb-c

Sonos
Beam (Gen 2)
Compact, easy setup, great value, but virtual Atmos disappoints.

Sonos
Arc Ultra
Immersive Atmos, strong bass, but pricey and weak for music.

Samsung
HW-Q990D
Powerful, immersive sound, great value; but music and software issues.

Samsung
Q990F (HW-Q990F/ZA)
Good for movies/Atmos, but music and sub are inconsistent.

Samsung
Q990F
Easy setup, powerful bass for movies, but poor for music.

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