home cinema speakers

[falafael]

Hi, At the moment i have next to the television, a pair of black 4 way floor speakers, and they are connected to the amplifier, the wife's always going on about how ugly they are, and how much room they take up.
I've been looking for other methods, and i havelooked at soundbars, and am not keen, but today i have found this:
http://www.jacamo.co.uk/shop/vibe-optis ... lour:,size:

Has anyone got one,or infact heard it in action?
As the wifes saying that this would be a better option for us???
Thanks

 

[joe1002]

That's only a sub woofer so you would need to connect other speakers to it, thus destroying your objective?

 

[Wendy1971]

we had surround sound but had to take ours down due to having two staffies bombing around the place

 

[falafael]

hi joey, yes, but it works in conjunction with your existing tv speakers, here:

Thankfully, British start-up company VIBE Audio has developed an affordable, user-friendly solution, allowing you to add cinema-quality sound to almost any flat-screen TV.

The OptiSound subwoofer works by seamlessly integrating with your existing TV speakers – creating a 2.1 sound system.

There are two models available. The TV5 can be plugged straight into your TV and retails for £69. While the Game 5 slots into your games console, and retails for £49.

Set-up simply involves plugging the unit in, and connecting either a digital or analogue audio connection to the TV or games console.

The OptiSound floods your room with rich, deep surround sound, allowing you to feel and hear sounds you never thought existed.

The levels can be easily adjusted with a dial on the back, which prevents damage.

The quality of the bass is stunning, providing thunderous depth to movie and game sound effects with very little interference.

The bass is so prominent, that you can even 'feel' some of the larger sound effects, which is the mark of a brilliant sub.

There could be slightly more detail in the dynamics, but for the price it won’t be beaten.

With its classic sharp, clean lines, the OptiSound will blend into most TV set-ups without clashing with the décor. However, its compact size also lends itself to be hidden.

The OptiSound is a masterful piece of engineering, providing an affordable, user-friendly alternative to 5.1 surround sound, while still
giving movies and games the cinematic audio they deserve

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[BrewDan]

I'm still looking for a replacement for mine, I wouldn't go with a sound bar as you're not getting true surround sound, I'd go for some bookshelf sized speakers if space is an issue, and a decent sub woofer... Im keeping an eye out for kef egg speakers as an example.

You may need to have a look at the connections on your amp though to see what the best option is, also is it an av amp or just a standard amp?


Edit

Previous posts seems to have most of the answers you are probably looking for, you could always go into somewhere like richer sounds and ask a few questions and get a few demonstrations?

 

[ScottM]

Sony do a neat little kit with "wireless" rear speakers. The sound is transmitted wirelessly but they are still powered. I looked into getting it a while back, no doubt the technology has moved on now.

Great way of having true 5.1 without the cables running from the telly.

I didn't get to hear what it sounded like though, didn't get that far, so I would always recommend a visit to actually hear something before you buy it :)

 

[falafael]

At the moment, i have a AV amp, it's a cambridge azur 540, but she wants the space, and taking the amp, and a pair of tall black floorstanders would make a lot of room!

 

[Sean_Mc]

Asda have these in store
http://m.direct.asda.com/LG-NB2020A-40- ... lt,pd.html

Sony do a similar jobbie.

Miss our surround sound, it did look messy though :|

 

[falafael]

The second review was bang on about soundbars- crap!
lol

 

[anthonyUK]

A sub/sat system is the way to go for decent sound in a wife friendly package
Have you had a look on Richer Sounds for ideas? - http://www.richersounds.com/products/hi ... packages#3

 

[falafael]

Sod it, i have ordered the subwoofer itwm on the link, its used in conjunction with the tv speakers, if its crap, i can send it back, as for the sub system, i have all the speakers still, but i have large centre and back speakers, and large bi-polar surround speakers, and they are in the loft!!
Wires dont do well here!, and even when we had them up, we tended to use just stereo for movies, as it did us fine, as much as i like cranking it up, i have to be wary of the neighbours hearing everything! lol
Delivery in 10 days!!??

 

[Sean_Mc]

The second review was bang on about soundbars- crap!
lol

Are they no good then, I was looking at getting a sony one for £120.

The one in the top link looks almost identical to the 2-1 sound subwoofer I have attached to the PC, think it was about £80 from Maplin a few years back

 

[falafael]

most soundbars i have heard are indeed crap, dont get me wrong, there are some really good ones, i would love the yamaha ones, but at £400 upwards?, i can't justify the expense, even comet don't sell them, as they said in store that they were rubbish.
I have looked at a lot of reviews and they are not what i want, people aren't happy with them once they have them home.
I have though read a lot of good reviews bout the sub i bought, and once installed, i will put a review up here to let all know!

 

[falafael]

ok, the vibe sub arrived this morning, and have now set it up, all i can say is that it works a treat to be honest, it make the tv sound great, really packs a punch with the bass, for watching tv shows and movies, and minimum fuss , its a keeper!
Recommended to all, who want a tidy set up!!