Hello everyone
My last significant Hi-Fi purchase was over 15 years ago when I bought an Arcam CD player, A90 amplifier and Monitor Audio RS-6 Silver floor-standing speakers. I no longer use the CD player and stream all my music and TV audio from an Apple TV 4K connected to a Sony Bravia TV. The audio goes to the amplifier by means of optical out on the TV via a Topping E30 DAC. Back then, the surround sound options within my budget were rubbish IMO. I’m very happy with this stereo setup, and it has given me lots of pleasure over the years.
Apple and others are starting to push music mastered with Dolby Atmos as a way of delivering an enhanced listening experience, and I’m considering getting some sort of surround sound equipment to enjoy it and maybe enhance my experience of movies.
Is there any way to do this without lots of wires and conspicuous large speakers? I’ve tried a couple of soundbars and have been underwhelmed by the audio from those. I’d be interested in something in the surround sound arena that is of similar quality to my existing stereo equipment. I know I could get some AirPods Max headphones, but I want speakers.
My room is 6m x 4m. The TV and existing speakers are positioned along one of the short walls, and I sit opposite to watch and listen.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.
My last significant Hi-Fi purchase was over 15 years ago when I bought an Arcam CD player, A90 amplifier and Monitor Audio RS-6 Silver floor-standing speakers. I no longer use the CD player and stream all my music and TV audio from an Apple TV 4K connected to a Sony Bravia TV. The audio goes to the amplifier by means of optical out on the TV via a Topping E30 DAC. Back then, the surround sound options within my budget were rubbish IMO. I’m very happy with this stereo setup, and it has given me lots of pleasure over the years.
Apple and others are starting to push music mastered with Dolby Atmos as a way of delivering an enhanced listening experience, and I’m considering getting some sort of surround sound equipment to enjoy it and maybe enhance my experience of movies.
Is there any way to do this without lots of wires and conspicuous large speakers? I’ve tried a couple of soundbars and have been underwhelmed by the audio from those. I’d be interested in something in the surround sound arena that is of similar quality to my existing stereo equipment. I know I could get some AirPods Max headphones, but I want speakers.
My room is 6m x 4m. The TV and existing speakers are positioned along one of the short walls, and I sit opposite to watch and listen.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.