Sound Bar advice for the following setup

[rcoops72]

I have always trusted the advice I receive here at AnandTech! Thank you very much in advance.

Looking to spend $300-$600 for a new Soundbar with good bass or a new soundbar with a wireless Sub...whichever you think would be best.

Room is 17 x 20 with the sides of the room 75% open staircases or hallways. So I cannot bounce off the side walls​

TV is a Sony 65 900F mounted on wall​

Sound bar would be mounted on wall under TV​

We sit about 15 feet from the TV​

I do not want to go the whole route of full Surround sound system as I will not be in this location for more then 3 years.

I am looking for something that will provide solid sound for (Ordering in usage) I also use ARC technology

1. TV
2. Movies (4k etc)
3. XBox Gaming

I currently have a Sony HTC-800. Its OK but I am thinking there is something better out there for me...unless the experts here think not!

I was looking at this but it is back ordered to the end of July and is 799 + 79 wall mount + Tax

Arc: The Wireless Dolby Atmos Home Theater Soundbar | Sonos

Experience immersive 3D sound for movies, sports, games, and more. Sonos Arc's upward-firing drivers create a multi-dimensional soundstage that moves around you, rendering every detail with dramatic clarity and depth. Enjoy control with your remote, the app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2.

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[mdram]

none. get an avr, sub, and at least 2 speakers, for the front, 3 would be better

 

[rcoops72]

OK Thanks!

So on hand I have the following two pieces, they are old but wondering what the experts think.

1. AVR is Yamaha RX-V2095
2. Acoustic Research S112PS

I would need 3 more speakers (Left, Center, Right) and I would like to wall mount them BUT if there is a nice pair of towers to stand on the side of my 60 inch wide under mounted TV center and I mount the center that also works.

I would rather not install rears. unless they are wireless which I assume I would then need a new AVR.

If the above 2 components work, what brand would you suggest for my setup?

Polk, Klipsch, Dynaudio etc...

 

[mdram]

go listen to some speakers to see what sounds good to you.
that avr is old, no hdmi from what i see, i would upgrade it
that sub is not very powerful, but try it, see if its enough for you

im running 3.1 and see no need for more, it fits what i want

 

[Muadib]

While I agree with mdram about ditching the soundbar idea, I disagree with stopping with just a 3.1 setup. TV in the US broadcasts in Dolby digital, which is a 5.1 setup. Not to mention, the RX-V2095 supports it. I'm not saying that you have to buy everything now. I still don't have a center channel speaker here and it's been 2 years, but sometimes life gets in the way.

I vote Klipsch out of the 3 brands you mentioned. They are very efficient speakers, and would go well with the Yamaha. What's your budget now? Things have changed quite a bit since Wednesday.

 

[rcoops72]

Thank you!! Issue with the 5.1 is living room ceiling and joist design, snaking the wires will be a pain plus I just painted and put down carpet so I wish I thought of this prior so I could run flat speaker wire

I am thinking of spending 200-300 on a new Denon receiver that is 4k ready so everything will be easier as the 2095 does not have any hdmis. can you recommend?

As for speakers my buddy has a wholesale account at definitive but they seem pricy. Budget is 300-500. I will check out Klipsch and their 3.1 setups unless you have any you can link? I also don’t know if I want to hang on wall left,center and right or just buy towers and mount the center under TV. After I get the under the TV furniture piece built, I will snap a photo to grab your opinion.

thanks! All of this is very helpful as I have been out if the game for many years!