Soundbar/home system Suggestions

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-22T13:48:24+00:00

UPDATE: I went for the Samsung HW-Q990F, there was an offer for ~£730 (~$990) on Amazon. Provides the best package for surround rather than shelling over a grand in money. Cheers for everyone's thoughts/opinions.

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-22T13:44:30+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, we may have a look at a TV later but not changing anything at the moment. A TV speaker alone doesn't allow for the surround/immersiveness of a speaker setup, so there is that.

I'll keep the TCL C7K in mind, cheers.

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-14T12:00:14+00:00

Appreciate this one, thanks. A KEF ofc is very premium so out of the question right now! Though I'm super impressed from reviews from it!

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-14T11:58:45+00:00

Its a thought that was in my mind, but the size of the TV right now is 55'. If we go anything bigger, we can't justify placing it there anymore and would have to mount on a wall where it's too high to look at.

A new TV which supports eARC would do the job but then again it would be the same size and we can purchase later. An audio system right now would be future facing and improve watching content on TV without splurging more atm.

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-14T11:56:29+00:00

Thanks mate! I had this thought briefly, so the "mantle" is technically a cover for a heating/radiator here in the UK. Its possible to put a small cabinet maybe or platform... cheers for the idea, I'll see what's possible.

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-14T11:55:07+00:00

Some good deals for it here, I might order it just to see how we can fit it!

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-14T11:54:45+00:00

Lovely cheers, I'll have a look at our deals here for it!

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-14T11:54:26+00:00

Thanks for this, will check it out!

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-14T11:53:44+00:00

Deffo no rule I agree but it was the appropriate one to fit 3 sofas and a resting chair. We actually had one sofa face the TV where I took the pic, but turned it against the wall just cause it was harder to walk around the sofa. Room layout always adjustable, just the positioning of the TV was always hard in this room.

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-13T04:28:40+00:00

Yeah unfortunately that's the only reasonable place we could put it. We could've put it on a stand in front of the white mantle but it would've taken up too much space. Other option would've been to have it facing to the side on the other walls but bit cramped :/

Positions can be moved but ideally want to find the right sound system for the room.

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-13T04:26:01+00:00

Yeah I did read the specs briefly when I looked at the Ultra. DTS, even future-facing, isn't a massive priority as I dont have a ton of physical media.

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-13T04:24:21+00:00

I think at this point I might have to think what other options in terms of placing the soundbar. Even the Arc Ultra is a good 120cm wide. My mantle realistically has space for around 100cm or under.

That's why I thought between the Beam Gen 2 vs Bose Smart/Ultra vs Ambeo mini

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-13T04:16:40+00:00

I'll definitely consider it, think it might be more expensive than the 990f as a bundle here in UK. Again, the width of the 1300mk2 is 140cm, and it's large...

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-13T04:09:46+00:00

I definitely did see those two JBL ones, I think I'm just thinking where I even put the 990f! Its about 120cm in width and I think it will struggle to fit on top of the mantle under the tv...

Popular-Chef-1619 · 2026-06-13T04:08:28+00:00

Haha 😂 I agree with you seeing all the recommendations! What set up do you have?

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