phil69 Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 I'm looking for an inexpensive sound bar to increase the volume and clarity of voices when I'm watching TV. I don't need a subwoofer so 2.0 is fine. This looks ok http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9079972&CatId=4597. Has anyone had any experiences with this one or any recommendations?Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 You can buy the same soundbar on Ebay for 89.99 (free shipping) http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=Vizio+S3820W-C0&_sacat=0 I have looked at the same soundbarr myself as I am in the market for one. The speakers on my 5-year-old LG HD TV are starting to break up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil69 Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks AkakmanH, That's a better deal but I'm a little gun shy after reading the reviews concerning Soundbars and if I'm not satified it's easy to return to the Tigerdirect nearby. I also saw this one that seemed promising. http://www.costco.com/Polk-Audio-31%22-Surroundbar-SB2000--.product.100083076.html Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted August 12, 2014 Posted August 12, 2014 Polk makes good stuff - highly effieient voice coils - and that is a damn good price. I looked up the specs nd it does have a digital input but no mention if the cable is included. The free shipping is a plus. A friend of mine has a Costo card so I may get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielT Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Man I would go with the Polk. I have never heard a Polk product that I didn't like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) FYI: top of the line speakers include Martin Logan, Klipsch, JBL, Infinity, Polk and Cerwin-Vega - pretty much in that order. There are lots and lots of speakers out there that are O/K but break down sooner or later (mostly sooner) because of inferior or poor quality. About 6 months ago I bought a Logitec 2.1 PC sound system - Z313 - sounded good but I just replaced the desktop speakers because they were breaking up. I found 2 used, small Sony speakers that weigh about 5 pounds each and they really sound good. Just goes to show tht you get what you pay for. Also, any speakers listed as 4 ohm are at the low end as the voice coil windings are 1/2 to 1/3 of a decent speaker and jst don't have the response because the cone material is much thinner. Edited August 13, 2014 by AkakmanH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 for the $100 price tag I own that vizio sound bar and I love it for watching tv or bluetoothing my phones or tablet to it while playing youtube but since it doesnt have a sub it does seem a lil flat for some music Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochobit Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 if u just care about voice and television news a sound bar is fine I don't personally like them, though polk is a good brand, m-audio, klipsch stay away from bose things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil69 Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Thanks for all the great advise. I bought the Vizo S3820w-CO and it seems to be more than enough for my bedroom TV. If I was going to use it for games or big movies I would probably get a better system. Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 yup mine is on my bedroom tv also I have an older sharp 27" lcd tv in there and the sound is horrid on it so thats why I bought mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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