Consumer Council Soundbar Review 15 Mid-priced Models | Whether you are watching Korean dramas, movies, or playing video games, you can simply add a Soundbar speaker series to your home TV. The setting method is easy, and it can easily enhance the listening enjoyment of film and television entertainment. The Consumer Council of Hong Kong (Consumer Council) recently released its latest soundbar test report, covering 9 brands and 15 models on the market. Among them, the LG S80QR priced at $3,890 outperformed the JBL sample priced at more than $13,000.
55 to 70cm level｜Bose Smart Soundbar 600｜Rating: 3☆
Consumer Council comment: There is no obvious distortion in the sound when playing at high volume, but the overall sound quality is average, the sound range is not wide enough, the bass performance and surround sound effect are also slightly inferior, and the frequency response is average. The instructions in the manual are insufficient, the indicator lights on the body are unclear, there are no switches and the volume buttons are inconvenient to operate. The remote control has a good design. (Price $4,999)
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Other 55 to 70cm level samples:
Yamaha SR-C30A｜Rating: 3☆ (price $2,680)
Sonos Ray｜Rating: 2☆½ (price $2,999)
Pictures of all 15 Consumer Council Soundbar evaluation reports (click on the picture for details)
Other 55 to 70cm level samples:
Yamaha SR-C30A｜Rating: 3☆ (price $2,680)
Sonos Ray｜Rating: 2☆½ (price $2,999)
Samples from 80cm to 105cm｜LG S80QR｜Rating: 3.5☆
Consumer review: The overall performance is good, the sound is detailed and the vocals are clear and natural. The set includes a pair of rear speakers, which produce excellent effects and can feel the vertical surround sound from top to bottom. The LG S80QR was also rated as having excellent frequency response. When different sound messages are input, it can output consistent and accurate timbres. However, due to the physical limitations of the machine, the timbre distortion is more obvious when playing at high volumes. (price $3,890)
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cm to 105cm level sample｜LG S80QR｜Rating: 3.5☆
Other 80cm to 105cm level samples and detailed information will be added gradually:
LG SC9S | Rating: 3☆50 (price $5,990)
LG S75Q | Rating: 3☆50 (price $3,150)
Denon DHT-S217｜Rating: 3☆and a half (price $2,480)
Sony HT-S2000｜Rating: 3☆50 (price $3,990)
Samsung HW-Q600C/ZK｜Rating: 3☆50 (price $3,990)
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus｜Rating: 3☆ (price $12,999)
Sony HT-A3000｜Rating: 3☆ (price $4,990)
Samples from 117cm to 138cm｜JBL Bar 1000｜Rating: 3☆
Consumer Committee Comments: The overall performance is good, the tone is detailed, the three-way performance of high, middle and bass is average, and the heavy bass is especially strong and powerful. The reporter found that JBL Bar 1000 actually scored well in all aspects, with excellent frequency response. When different sound messages are input, it can output consistent and accurate timbre. There are as many as 4 HDMI sockets, and the cable sockets are clearly labeled. A pair of detachable built-in battery wireless rear speakers placed at both ends of the speaker host have excellent effect and good vertical surround sound performance. Only the energy-saving performance during playback is not ideal, and the power-saving rating is only 2 stars. (Price $13,380)
Samples from 117cm to 138cm｜JBL Bar 1000｜Rating: 3☆
Other samples from 117cm to 138cm:
JBL Bar 1300｜Rating: 3☆½ (price $15,380)
JBL Bar 800｜Rating: 3☆½ (price $8,980)
Sony HT-A5000｜Rating: 3☆50 (price $7,990)
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