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#370313 - 08/12/13 08:28 AM Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ?
Graham UK Offline
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Registered: 01/20/01
Posts: 1925
Loc: Lincolnshire UK
Any player using the new type Soundbar plus Sub-Bass as a Home keyboard Speaker system.
These are made for TV but sound very acceptable connected to the keyboard at least as good as the standard Yamaha Sats plus Bass.

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#370329 - 08/12/13 12:48 PM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
MacAllcock Offline
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Registered: 03/02/02
Posts: 1221
Loc: Preston, Lancashire, England
Sorry, not using one but I like the idea, visually unobtrusive but has some depth.

I researched budget soundbars when my aging 5.1 home cinema system broke, but thanks to a post I found on the internet I fixed the system instead. Philips do one at about £100 that looked like it could do a reasonable job and it has good connectivity; note that some soundbars only accept digital inputs on optical or coax. Yamaha, LG, Sharp and others do some good ones, as ever you can pick any price you like and someone will hit that price point. Richer sounds have a selection at good prices.
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#370356 - 08/13/13 07:18 AM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: MacAllcock]
Graham UK Offline
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Registered: 01/20/01
Posts: 1925
Loc: Lincolnshire UK
MacAllcock. Thank you for feedback. If I get one I will report.
Twinset. Tyros 2 plus NP30 as lower.

Graham UK

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#370360 - 08/13/13 07:48 AM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
billyhank Offline
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Registered: 09/07/12
Posts: 322
Graham,

I may have answered this one on another forum for you, but a bunch of arranger players used the Logitech Z5500 a few years back and it was intended for home entertainment centers and I still use mine on occasion. I think these new sound bars fall into the same category.

I hope one day these keyboard might include Bluetooth capability for transmission to Bluetooth capable speakers. No cables!

Bill G

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#370363 - 08/13/13 08:32 AM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
Posts: 16735
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
Z5500 does sound great, but is really overkill for home use. The Z2200, 2300, and whatever replace that is more in line with the sound bars. I've had a 2200 in my office and a 5500 for living room theater sound for years now and they both work great.
I finally sold the 2200 I kept for small jobs and backup after I got the HK earlier this year.
The sound bars remind me, in looks only, of the optional speakers system for PA3x.
DonM
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#370369 - 08/13/13 10:49 AM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
Beakybird Offline
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Registered: 01/27/01
Posts: 2227
I use the Logitech Z-2300 speakers with my Casio PX-350 digital piano.

It sounds great, but when comparing it to a real grand piano - some of the midrange just isn't quite there. Also, I just don't get that vibration all around. It sounds like a a piano on a stereo, but it lacks the intimacy of a real piano experience.

I'm wondering if there's anything better that's not too expensive that would really swallow me up in the sound.

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#370375 - 08/13/13 12:43 PM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
Posts: 16735
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
You might want to check out the HK Nano. It's more expensive than the Logitech of course, but not as expensive as a couple of "Bosi".
DonM
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#370380 - 08/13/13 01:40 PM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
Diki Offline


Registered: 04/25/05
Posts: 14194
Loc: NW Florida
Still would be fascinated by a mono Compact/stereo Nano shootout. Crank it to the max, who farts out first?
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#370383 - 08/13/13 01:48 PM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
Posts: 16735
Loc: Benton, LA, USA
I haven't set them up together, but come on up here and we'll do it! Either or both are great for my piddly little jobs!
I must admit I don't use just one Compact. I always take two. Love to hear that stereo and I always have a backup on hand!
DonM
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#370384 - 08/13/13 02:04 PM Re: Soundbar Speaker System Anyone Using ? [Re: Graham UK]
Fran Carango Offline
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Registered: 05/26/99
Posts: 9673
Loc: Levittown, Pa, USA
DNJ demonstrated his new sound system...I just ordered one myself this afternoon...it will eliminate the need to carry a Bose compact....


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