Can I use Stereo Active Speakers for TV Audio instead of a Soundbar? | AV.com

In this video, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing sound bars versus active speakers for enhancing your TV audio experience. Sound bars are purposefully crafted with TV usage in mind, packing a plethora of beneficial features tailored to maximize your enjoyment of beloved movies and TV programs.

Yet, active speakers are increasingly integrating comparable connectivity options, presenting themselves as an excellent substitute to sound bars, particularly for those seeking an audio solution that excels in both music and cinematic experiences.

Our discussion encompasses various aspects including connectivity choices like optical and HDMI ARC or eARC, audio performance, visual appeal, and numerous other considerations!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 What Are Active Speakers?
01:23 Active Speakers vs Soundbars
02:02 Benefits of Active Speakers
02:48 Is stereo enough for Movies and TV Shows?
03:30 Visual Appeal
04:46 Connectivity
05:53 Product recommendations
06:45 Conclusion

Check out the products featured in this video:

Triangle Borea BR02 BT Active Bookshelf Speakers

Triangle Borea BR03 BT Active Bookshelf Speakers

KEF LSX II Wireless Active Speakers

LEF LS50 Wireless II Wireless Active Speakers

Samsung Q-Symphony Q600b Dolby Atmos Soundbar

Denon Home 550 Soundbar

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[AVHifiCinema]

What products do you use to improve your TV Audio at home? Let us know below!

[Mrscott]

You are one of the first people I've ever heard verify what I've always thought: the majority of the sound comes from the front, so having great sounding speakers there is more important than surround and atmos.

[joshuamorrison]

Thank you so much. I wanted a stereo system for my living room but didn’t know where to start with the separate amplifier and all the parts and pieces. This is great! All i need is two speakers and a sub and I’m on my way. Thank you sir!!!

[danwrell]

I run optical output to my Cambridge Audio, then out to my Sansui AU-6600 to a pair of Sansui SP-X1100s... And man. Nothing compares to that combination when watching a movie. Whether it's an action movie, or a musical, everything sounds just phenomenal. I'll never regret jumping on those Sansui speakers when I had the chance.

[Disco_Potato]

I've never considered using a soundbar.

[symonbuck]

The problem with a discrete stereo system, over inbuilt TV Speakers, is that most screaming services default their output to Dolby 5.1. (Just to re-cap in 5.1 the centre channel is voice and the left and right channels are mostly atmosphere.) Lazily streaming providers just use the Dolby 5.1 left and right channels. That means the voice channel is several dBs down - sometimes making the dialogue hard to hear. At least with Netflix you can override the default settings and set it to plain Stereo. A sound bar will always provide the centre voice channel.

[Phil_AKA_ThundyUK]

Accessible price point at £500? I'm thinking more like £50 mate.

[kakilander]

Thanks for Answering this. I have a pair of Edifier speakers I use for my Vinyl player, wanted to see if I can use it for my new TV also instead of buying another sound system

[andreasommedal]

Bower and Wilkins 706 s2 driven by Sonos amp in front. Sonos ones for rear.
Bower and Wilkins asw 608 sub connected to speaker out together with fronts. This because Sonos amp cuts lows from front speakers when lfe connected. I'm very happy in our apartment. No need for center channel

[JayPatrol]

People have went towards the convenience setup with a soundbar like with streaming over physical media

[unfinest]

I Use both! And the sound when watching a movie or playing a game is crazy!! 😍

[richardbanks]

There only active if the crossover is active, and there for the crossover comes before amplification.
Otherwise there are just powered speakers.
I suspect these speakers are passive looking at the details on your website.

[dragonstone]

I'm planning on getting the Magnat Transpuls 1500 with the XTZ A2-400 amp. It's going to be fuckin nuts!

[SheldonKreger]

You need to address volume control - this is my biggest issue!

[ISNW-ckfn]

I don't get it that you are making a video on a powered stereo speakers for TV and you do not address the one and only question that I came to view the video for: Will I miss a center speaker in such a setup and will it make dialogues harder to understand because the multichannel audio tracks will be downmixed?

[siniteanrazvan]

I really don't get it...ppl say soundbars on a budget don't make surround sounds and it's better to buy speakers cuz you get better audio and even same or better surround effect

[TPVPRO]

Sound bars are basically a big horse turd of HiFi.