Anyone used a soundbar with their TV? Looking at a Sony 40" XBR7 or XBR9. Speakers on the XBR9 were downgraded from the XBR7; 2 X 10W vs 2 X 10W + 2 X 12W. Shape of room and placement of TV makes surround system a waste of $. Looking specifically at one of these;

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158HTCT...0.html?tp=6485

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_022YAS7...nd+bar&tp=6485

 

Get the one in the first link. I'd would say do all the research and check reviews, but i've already done that and I can tell you with complete confidence that the Sony is the way to go.

Don't let soundbars sway you. It's a real deal digital 3-1 system, it's just missing the surround speakers, which give you minimal sound anyway. The sony produces a decent surround affect and outstanding sound quality.

 

+1 for the 1st. If you get Blu Rays, it will decode the HD audio formats. Check Wal Mart.

 

Just an update. I bought a Sony HT-CT100 Sound bar system recently and the damn thing is loud in my bedroom!

 

Congrats

 

Sorry for being ignorant...but what exactly is a soundbar?

 

it simulates surround sound from one focal point.

 

Just click the links

 

Just picked one up for our bedroom. It's nice. Wife doesn't see the point.

 

A friend of mine has the set in the first link and it sounds pretty good!

 

Had a bit more time to play with it. For the couple hundred dollar investment, it's fine. I can't imagine the more expensive ones give you that much more.

Wasn't looking to do a big surround setup for the bedroom, so this fits the bill.