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I'm thinking of getting a sound bar for my tv or a headphone. Any users of either one? Both a little pricey so want (Original Post) SheilaAnn Jul 2024 OP
Sure they're a little pricey, but to me, they're worth it, being that I'm profoundly hard of hearing. It does help. SWBTATTReg Jul 2024 #1
The Sound Bar or the headset? SheilaAnn Jul 2024 #4
I use the sound bar, and I haven't used the headphones yet, but I do have them. And, to be clear, I don't SWBTATTReg Jul 2024 #11
I have a Bose 500. Charlie Chapulin Jul 2024 #2
You might not need a powered sub woofer Jerry2144 Jul 2024 #3
My tv is a Vizio and I noted many Vizio sound bars. What's the best place to shop for these? SheilaAnn Jul 2024 #6
It depends upon where you are Jerry2144 Jul 2024 #18
I discovered my TV was too outdated to connect to it properly Blue Owl Jul 2024 #5
Yes, I'm 84 years old and not a techy by any means. Do I need a separate remote for this? SheilaAnn Jul 2024 #7
The sound bar should come with its own remote Blue Owl Jul 2024 #10
Bluetooth TV? Would the headphone be instead of the sound bar? Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2024 #8
cans rajuncajdim Jul 2024 #15
On the cheap ypu get somerhing like this. CentralMass Jul 2024 #9
It depends on the TV. I bought a cheap Black Friday TV live love laugh Jul 2024 #12
sony rajuncajdim Jul 2024 #16
Ok 👍🏼 live love laugh Jul 2024 #17
I went with a Zvox sound bar. duncang Jul 2024 #13
Just looked. duncang Jul 2024 #14

SWBTATTReg

(24,332 posts)
1. Sure they're a little pricey, but to me, they're worth it, being that I'm profoundly hard of hearing. It does help.
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:46 PM
Jul 2024

SWBTATTReg

(24,332 posts)
11. I use the sound bar, and I haven't used the headphones yet, but I do have them. And, to be clear, I don't
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:57 PM
Jul 2024

really use the sound bar too much, as I would bother others w/ the sound bar, so I use the closed caption feature on the TVs extensively (I recommend this to you). Get used to the CC, and you won't really miss that much, and it's nice, I don't have the TVs, radios, etc. blaring anymore (which I have burned out the volume controls on 3 TVs thus far).

Good luck to you.

Charlie Chapulin

(323 posts)
2. I have a Bose 500.
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:47 PM
Jul 2024

It replaced a Bose 300, that went to the family home. Both are nice. Bose can be a little spendy, but they make a quality product.
I’ve heard LG ones that sound good, for less money.

Jerry2144

(2,633 posts)
3. You might not need a powered sub woofer
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:48 PM
Jul 2024

I got a TCL brand one with no sub woofer for about $90. Sounds great, speakers are aimed forward. Just make sure it has ARC or audio over HDMI so the bar takes the place of the TV speakers and volume controls off the TV remote works

SheilaAnn

(10,212 posts)
6. My tv is a Vizio and I noted many Vizio sound bars. What's the best place to shop for these?
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:51 PM
Jul 2024

Jerry2144

(2,633 posts)
18. It depends upon where you are
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 06:29 PM
Jul 2024

Costco or Sam’s sometimes have deals
That big box chain store that claims to give you a best buy
Wallymart
Target
Amazon

The brand doesn’t matter much. You want the ARC (audio return channel) feature on an HDMI port to have the sound bar replace your tv speakers. Some even will let you plug in headphones or give you a Bluetooth audio link for private listening. Amazon has a decent TCL Alto R1 for $90 which would meet most of your needs, I think

Blue Owl

(54,915 posts)
5. I discovered my TV was too outdated to connect to it properly
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:50 PM
Jul 2024

So make sure the connection ports are compatible

SheilaAnn

(10,212 posts)
7. Yes, I'm 84 years old and not a techy by any means. Do I need a separate remote for this?
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:53 PM
Jul 2024

Blue Owl

(54,915 posts)
10. The sound bar should come with its own remote
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:56 PM
Jul 2024

Double check with the store or vendor you buy it from that there is a return policy window in case it isn’t compatible

Bernardo de La Paz

(51,248 posts)
8. Bluetooth TV? Would the headphone be instead of the sound bar?
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:54 PM
Jul 2024

I don't know about soundbars. I can say that I am really enjoying my AKG Y500 Bluetooth headphones for music, streaming, and videos, all on the computer or tablet. Comfortable and excellent sound, love the features.

rajuncajdim

(32 posts)
15. cans
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 06:54 PM
Jul 2024

headphones are actually a REALLY good alternative to a soundbar...my hobby is high end portable audio(amps,dacs,iem's) and when you hit a certain price point(approx.300-500$$ or so, the returns diminish quite a bit and to the person asking where to buy vizio soundbars, I got mine at amazon...cheers. p.s. akg makes some very good cans.

CentralMass

(15,598 posts)
9. On the cheap ypu get somerhing like this.
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 05:55 PM
Jul 2024

[Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver] YMOO Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Adapter for TV/Airplane/Bluetooth Headphones/Speaker, 3.5mm Jack Aux HiFi Stereo, Dual Link AptX Adaptive, Low Latency for Flight, Travel https://a.co/d/1q4g4Jw

It plugs into the audio jack of your TV.and sends the audio via Bluetooth to Bluetooth head phones, or ear buds, or even Bluetooth sneakers closer to you.

live love laugh

(14,549 posts)
12. It depends on the TV. I bought a cheap Black Friday TV
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 06:04 PM
Jul 2024

by Westinghouse a few years ago and the sound was barely audible.

I bought a sound bar and it didn’t help very much. I ended up giving it away and buying a Sony.

The picture and sound are superb — there’s no comparison to the other TV. And no soundbar is needed.

Sony and LG are made by the same company I think. And Best Buy has open box deals sometimes that knocks the price down.

duncang

(3,729 posts)
13. I went with a Zvox sound bar.
Thu Jul 25, 2024, 06:07 PM
Jul 2024

I asked the other day about if anyone knew if there were sound bars that had a filter to cut background noise and music. The zvox does. This morning I did some searching. Here’s some names. Soundfun Mirai, Zvox, and Serionic. Do a search for voice clarifying sound bar.

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