Poll of the Day > Ok so is Dolby Atmos the best/most advanced consumer surround sound system?

(+) Yeah! (+)

Also what's the best standalone soundbar for a surround sound experience?

Without needing other speakers and amplifiers and subwoofers and shit
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FatalAccident posted...

Also what's the best standalone soundbar for a surround sound experience?

Without needing other speakers and amplifiers and subwoofers and shit

Depends on what you want to spend. I would still suggest a sub.

less than 1000 on a soundbar lets say

Is a standalone subwoofer always better than the built in ones?
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FatalAccident posted...

Is a standalone subwoofer always better than the built in ones?

All-in-one systems in my experience are not as good as getting a full 7.1 system. I've never liked the idea of one long speaker under your TV. I guess they're handy if you don't have a room that fits the system properly, however. You'll get better base with a bigger, stand-alone sub, especially when it's tucked inside or in-behind a TV cabinet. If you live in a condo, and ultra-sound isn't practical because you have someone living right next door, then just go with the sound bar.

tldr: IME, yes.
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Soundbars are inherently poor "surround" experiences. It certainly helps deliver the sound more cleanly, but the surround aspect is poor at best.

Just buy a wireless surround system if you actually want surround but don't want inconvenience.
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