I added the TB 8 with SW 3 sub last Black Friday to my A95L. Very happy with it. Integrates well into the Sony interface and I liked being able to use TV for center channel. If not getting the subwoofer I would get the TB 9 but the 8 + sub was less expensive last year
I do. Voice Zoom works really well and I found that using the TV for center channel really helps with making the dialog come out of the persons mouth. Clear dialog was my main goal and this delivered. Well that and the seamless integration with the TV UI. I do not doubt there are options that will give more impressive blockbuster sound but this delivered me what I valued the most and at a good price
Theatre Bar 9 mate, I have it and it's a beast and works seamlessly with my Bravia 9. Add in the wireless subs and rears and it is a fantastic plug and play system which is 'relatively' cheap. Going for a Sony SB will also allow you to use the Centre Sync too which admittedly is sometimes a bit off depending on contact but still good when it works properly.
I have 85 Bravia 9 with Theatre Bar 9 the wirelesss rears and bigger sub.
Whilst I have posted often about the TV upgrade being a case of diminishing returns, I can't fault my sound set up. Obviously it's not a true 5.1 or even 2.1 system but it does sound incredible and for a plug and play option does what it's supposed to perfectly, although it is on the pricier end of soundbar set ups.
Dude there are tons of other options besides Bose and Apple. You've got Sony theatre bar 9, samsung q990f and JBL Bar 9. All excellent choices. Oh and there's Sonos Arc as well (it's the most expensive one out of these). But I'm pretty damn sure all of these are gonna give you more value for money than Bose.
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