Soundbar vs. Speakers, Laser TV Reviews & More | You Asked: Ep. 5

In this episode of You Asked, we answer a slew of questions, ranging from where soundbar surround systems should yield to full-on receiver and speaker setups, whether Laser TV/UST projector reviews are coming to this channel, and why I hate car audio so much (hint: I don't!). This is a Q&A episode you don't want to miss!

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:47 Sound Bar vs AV Receiver
03:39 WiSA vs Wired Speakers
04:07 Laser TV & UST Projector Reviews?
04:22 Buying TVs without Speakers
05:22 4K 240hz or 8K 120hz TVs Coming Soon?
05:57 Faster HDMI On the Way?
06:42 10-bit Native TVs
07:08 Midrange TV Reviews
08:47 Car Stereo Reviews

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[ale_]

I work at Best Buy. You quite literally have made me a better salesman and have helped me more efficiently introduce customers to more premium audio. Thank you to you and the team!!

[RichardMann-th]

I absolutely agree with you reviewing flagship model TV'S first. If you review a lower model first I will constantly be wondering: does the flagship model resolve that "problem ".
You know: does it have more inputs, can it get brighter, does it have better resolution, ect.
For 20% more dollars can I have a resolution to all this models issues.

[khalidabbsi]

I just completed my setup of q950a with s95b and I think the sound is out of this world when it comes to surround, sound is in the room instead of coming from speakers, even height is good considering my ceiling is 16ft high!

[Steve-Gallagher]

Wow! Your channel not only gives great advice…your video production is excellent quality AND you have a great personality! Keep up the great work!

[Music.Movies.]

AV Receivers and Speaker setup is usually the Best sounding

[KrisCortez]

Go the separates route for AV and speakers if you can. You wont regret it. Even a 5.1 setup is fine.

[cliverobertson]

Sound bar vs AV receiver is exactly the question I’m struggling with right now! Can’t wait for your deep dive on this Caleb!

[cellahoundog]

I am very much looking forward this soundbar vs receiver + speaker comparison video. This has been on my mind for a while now. Lookong forward to it😊

[TheJohn]

I've had a surround system of one sort or another since the 90's. With a bit of knowledge (or a friend), purchase and setup is pretty straightforward. Even the cost can be much lower if you buy used (again, a bit of knowledge is necessary). However, a decent AV setup will absolutely destroy a soundbar. It's well worth the extra effort and space it takes up if you care about immersion and quality.

[jamesphillips]

I was gonna say that it’s taken you kind of a long time to review a C3 or a 80L. I for one would probably value a review of those TVs over TCL’s latest mid-range snooze fest. But your channel is still top-notch. Not gonna throw any shade.

[Kevinb]

The best plus of a receiver is constantly able to upgrade. You can start with just a receiver and good front speaker then get the rest little at a time as you have the money. It’s so versatile.

[Sas-wklj]

bass department is the weakest link in soundbar systems while Dolby Atmos is the weakest link in mid range (2 to 3 grands worth) custom HT systems. So, thats the trade off to summarise between the two.

[jacktheladfrost]

Premium TV reviews get higher views in the same way most of us watch car reviews for the latest Ferrari or Lamborghini. We're never going to buy one but it's nice to see what's on offer and dream about having the best of the best.
I COULD buy a £3000 TV but couldn't justify spending over £1000 at a push.
I'd love an LG C3 but my current TV is 2 years old, LG 49 nano, and although it's never wowed me, there's nothing wrong with it, it's good for a few more years.
My next TV will be an OLED when the time and price is right

[Cakebattered]

Regarding Speakers/AVR vs Soundbar, a pair of powered bookshelf loudspeakers offer the same practically, price, and convenience, as even a low priced soundbar, while still offering higher quality/performance. Most offer output connections for a subwoofer.

[Captain-Donut]

Really really enjoy this format……… insightful look into your personal outlook
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[fd]

Caleb, love your new "You Asked" videos, great hearing from other users / audiophiles/ videophiles and general questions, opinions, keep it going. PLEASE. I for one can't wait for your take on "Soundbars vs AV Receivers. I think of myself "wrongly or rightly" as a purist. If you have the space, wires, room, wired speakers are the way to go. Just like ethernet, wired ethernet is always better than WI-FI, but I know sometimes that's not an option. Remember the days when soundbars were just marketing hype, now they seem to have evolved into a valued option.

[scottbaker]

Btw - I have the new Nakamichi Dragon Soundbar system and I have found that the rear surrounds have a problem staying connected unless the overall volume reaches a certain level. If you set the volume lower in the scale, one of the rear surround will blink blue in the Bluetooth status on top until you increase the overall level. Nothing is blocking the "path" and all of the exact distances have been updated in the customization menus. Just fyi.

[richroj]

thanks a lot Caleb, I love car audio also and the question segment was good 👍

[davecool]

I have never heard a sound bar that I like. Speakers all the way for me. ❤

[randolphblack]

I am willing to continue to support the You Asked videos because you never when you might realize that you have misperceived something about video or audio. The last TV we purchased was a Sony X90J 65" because people in my house have a bad habit of pausing stuff for 30 minutes or more and that would destroy an OLED TV. BUT THE VIDEO PROCESSING IS FANTASTIC.! Keep up the good work and don't forget to nudge Andrew every once in awhile to keep him on his toes!