[kesawi]

I have a lounge room that is approximately 4.95m x 3.9m with 2.7m ceilings (16ft x 13ft with 9ft ceilings). Unfortunately I have doors on all four walls so the TV sits in one corner of the room and out lounges are in the opposite corner (see below). The layout of the furniture in the room cannot be changed.

Will a sound bar work in this situation? I'm looking at soundbars to get beter quality audio than the TV's speakers, but would like to try and get some surround sound if possible. Satellite speakers are not suitable as they don't have WAF.

 

[Ellebob]

If you are looking for some surround effects than the Yamaha YSP models do the best job. If you are looking for the best sound quality some of the models with bigger speakers give better sound like Paradigm, Def Tech, Focal, Martin Logan, Pioneer, Atlantic Technology, etc.

 

[kesawi]

Would the Yamaha YSP2500 be big enough for the room size?

 

[Ellebob]

Depends on how loud you listen? Low to moderate, yes it would be fine. If you want loud those little speakers can only do so much.

 

[kesawi]

Are the 3000 and 4300 much of a step up?

 

[Ellebob]

The 3300 has a little more oomph but not a lot more. The 3300 has a target mode that a lot of people like. It focuses the sound to one area which is good for hearing impaired or if one likes their sound louder than others in the room.


The 4300 expands on the 3300 with more beam drivers for better surround effect.