New B&W Sound Bar ! - Blu-ray Forum

Scooby Blu · 01-20-2009, 06:04 PM

Not for me but I bet the sound will be great. Intersting to say the least. Taking tech from the 800 series

link: http://assets.bowers-wilkins.com/med...ss-Release.pdf

swingle007 · 01-20-2009, 06:06 PM

it says at the bottom of your link it'll be 2200.00.

Scooby Blu · 01-20-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by swingle007

it says at the bottom of your link it'll be 2200.00.

Thanks! Been a long day at work already

guitarist155 · 01-20-2009, 07:17 PM

I love how they have the ps3 in the pic with it

DimeMecka · 01-20-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarist155

I love how they have the ps3 in the pic with it

I bet that thing will sound pretty dang good for $2200 for 1 speaker! B&W's are awsome!

Scooby Blu · 01-20-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarist155

I love how they have the ps3 in the pic with it

Yea, I liked that picture as well !

Gremal · 01-20-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks, but I'll stick with my non-soundbar B&W speakers.

Frankly, I think these mid-fi offerings at a high price-point give more ammunition to those who say B&W is the high end Bose. I'm sure B&W is making a fortune off its Zeppelin iPod dock and now it will sell plenty of these soundbars, but I wish the company would just focus on what it does so well: high end speakers.

nezff · 01-20-2009, 08:53 PM

waste of money

Beta Man · 01-20-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nezff

waste of money

My brother, who's shopping for a non-intrusive solution, will certainly not think this is a "waste of money"

after-all, he doesn't think his 60" plasma (wall mounted) that only gets standard (basic) cable is a "waste" he just wants decent sound/picture without sacrificing space. He looked at other soundbars, but didn't think the sound was enough of an improvement over the T.V. speakers to justify buying them.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-20-2009, 09:21 PM

Bah.... soundbars....

Speakers are the only way to really go with surround sound. Unless you literally had the room engineered and constructed from scratch around the soundbar, it will never be nearly as powerful an experience as a proper speaker setup. I've heard some of the best soundbars in action and they never have sounded good to me.

A real HT enthusiast would MAKE room for speakers!!!

Scooby Blu · 01-20-2009, 09:39 PM

I agree with the statements above. I have a full 5.1 B&W 600 series set up. However, I do see how a sound bar would fit for a small bedroom, if space limited a full 5.1 or 7.1 set up. For a second HD/TV set up for sure.

CasualKiller · 01-20-2009, 10:04 PM

Kind of funny, I've seen in a few posts in the last while, people asking about sound bars and other people stating they are garbage and to buy "real" speakers.

All of a sudden a big name releases their own version and now it's "a great idea, perfect for people with space constraints". I'm not in any way knocking this, I think it's interesting. It's just funny how a brand name can change things.

Driver_King · 01-20-2009, 10:46 PM

Polk makes a pretty good soundbar that uses dual SDA technology. It is very expensive but is a great solution for those who absolutely must have a soundbar. I heard the B&W Zepplin and was not impressed at all.

If this sounds anything like that...

Gremal · 01-20-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

Polk makes a pretty good soundbar that uses dual SDA technology. It is very expensive but is a great solution for those who absolutely must have a soundbar.

Expensive? It's less than half the price of the B&W soundbar.

prerich · 01-21-2009, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Bah.... soundbars....

A real HT enthusiast would MAKE room for speakers!!!

Bold statement...but I agree

JJ · 01-22-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CasualKiller

Kind of funny, I've seen in a few posts in the last while, people asking about sound bars and other people stating they are garbage and to buy "real" speakers.

All of a sudden a big name releases their own version and now it's "a great idea, perfect for people with space constraints". I'm not in any way knocking this, I think it's interesting. It's just funny how a brand name can change things.

I'm actually gonna knock this, B&W or not. I think this one is honestly just for "Madison Avenue sex appeal."

FIDDYPOP · 01-22-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarist155

I love how they have the ps3 in the pic with it

No kidding if only it could be wireless. like in the pic

FIDDYPOP · 01-22-2009, 06:20 PM

I could be wrong, but I believe the only way to experience surround sound, is to be surrounded by sound. I dont believe that sound bars or 2 speaker surround sound systems do a as good job. They are giving the illusion of surround sound, when multiple speaker produce surround sound. However I am no expert, just what I have noticed.

Driver_King · 01-22-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

Expensive? It's less than half the price of the B&W soundbar.

True!

Big Daddy · 01-22-2009, 11:32 PM

I agree that a real 5.1 or 7.1 setup is preferred to a soundbar. However, they are very useful in a bedroom, second room, or if you live in a very small rental place. I have a Zvox soundbar in our family room and I am very happy with it. I don't use it for home theater applications, but for casual TV programs, it is very convient and is much better than the speakers on the TV.

Yamaha YSP-4000 for $1,800 used to have the title for the best high end sound bar (they call it Sound Projector) and Zvox 425 for $600 had the title for the best budget sound bar. The Yamaha has 42 drivers.

01-20-2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	New B&W Sound Bar ! Not for me but I bet the sound will be great. Intersting to say the least. Taking tech from the 800 series link: http://assets.bowers-wilkins.com/med...ss-Release.pdf Last edited by Scooby Blu; 01-20-2009 at 09:41 PM.

01-22-2009, 11:32 PM	#20
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	I agree that a real 5.1 or 7.1 setup is preferred to a soundbar. However, they are very useful in a bedroom, second room, or if you live in a very small rental place. I have a Zvox soundbar in our family room and I am very happy with it. I don't use it for home theater applications, but for casual TV programs, it is very convient and is much better than the speakers on the TV. Yamaha YSP-4000 for $1,800 used to have the title for the best high end sound bar (they call it Sound Projector) and Zvox 425 for $600 had the title for the best budget sound bar. The Yamaha has 42 drivers. Last edited by Big Daddy; 01-24-2009 at 03:05 PM.

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01-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
swingle007 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Kingwood, Tx. Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:17	it says at the bottom of your link it'll be 2200.00.

01-20-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
guitarist155 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:nashville Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:134 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I love how they have the ps3 in the pic with it

01-20-2009, 08:36 PM	#7
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Thanks, but I'll stick with my non-soundbar B&W speakers. Frankly, I think these mid-fi offerings at a high price-point give more ammunition to those who say B&W is the high end Bose. I'm sure B&W is making a fortune off its Zeppelin iPod dock and now it will sell plenty of these soundbars, but I wish the company would just focus on what it does so well: high end speakers.

01-20-2009, 08:53 PM	#8
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	waste of money

01-20-2009, 09:21 PM	#10
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Bah.... soundbars.... Speakers are the only way to really go with surround sound. Unless you literally had the room engineered and constructed from scratch around the soundbar, it will never be nearly as powerful an experience as a proper speaker setup. I've heard some of the best soundbars in action and they never have sounded good to me. A real HT enthusiast would MAKE room for speakers!!!

01-20-2009, 09:39 PM	#11
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	I agree with the statements above. I have a full 5.1 B&W 600 series set up. However, I do see how a sound bar would fit for a small bedroom, if space limited a full 5.1 or 7.1 set up. For a second HD/TV set up for sure.

01-20-2009, 10:04 PM	#12
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	Kind of funny, I've seen in a few posts in the last while, people asking about sound bars and other people stating they are garbage and to buy "real" speakers. All of a sudden a big name releases their own version and now it's "a great idea, perfect for people with space constraints". I'm not in any way knocking this, I think it's interesting. It's just funny how a brand name can change things.

01-20-2009, 10:46 PM	#13
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Polk makes a pretty good soundbar that uses dual SDA technology. It is very expensive but is a great solution for those who absolutely must have a soundbar. I heard the B&W Zepplin and was not impressed at all. If this sounds anything like that...

01-22-2009, 06:20 PM	#18
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	I could be wrong, but I believe the only way to experience surround sound, is to be surrounded by sound. I dont believe that sound bars or 2 speaker surround sound systems do a as good job. They are giving the illusion of surround sound, when multiple speaker produce surround sound. However I am no expert, just what I have noticed.

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