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Should I get a sound bar for my tv?

Oct 8, 2011 7:31 AM

So I just got a new flatscreen and as is often the case, the built-in speakers are terrible. Now with my last tv I had these computer speakers that I was using to enhance the sound and they were ok but far from ideal. These are the speakers I currently have:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A7NRPI

the problem is my new tv strangely only has optical audio out, no analog whatsoever. Unfortunately I am also really broke after buying the tv so my options are very limited, otherwise I would love to buy a receiver and respectable speaker set up. With my current cash I think I can afford two things:

A optical to analog converter:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=6884&seq=1&format=2

or a refurbed vizio sound bar:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320751510122

The sound bar has optical audio so I wouldn't need a converter, but will it be better? Also, how risky is it getting a refurb from tiger direct?

Thanks!

portezbie portezbie

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I would go with the sound bar if it were me, if you can find the relisting for it. I've purchased from Tiger Direct before, no problems and it's manufacturer refurbed. I haven't had any problems with refurbs either.

The converter is $25 less and you end up with an analog signal which may mean nothing to most ears. If it will work with the speaker setup you have you can save $25.

xdavex xdavex
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thanks for the first hand account. I think I want to go with the sound bar because I want it to be better, I just hope it actually will be. I think it will though.

portezbie portezbie
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I would buy from Newegg over Tiger Direct: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882262004

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@portezbie: I have a Vizio 200 soundbar, it will be much better.

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