Suggestions on what to buy and pair with LG C2.

Jon-Slow · March 5

I basically know nothing about audio.

I have an LG C2 in mybedroom, I play games on it and watch movies. I want something that's better than the TV's own speakers. But I'm also not looking to break the bank. I like those home theater setups with sound coming from different directions, but I'm not sure if my budget even fits it. I'm looking to spend no more then 400-500 bucks. At least I want a better than TV speaker experience that is worth spending money on. If the solution is going to sound the same as my C2, then I wouldn't want it.

I've seen dual channel soundbars that cost $100, I've seen Dolby Atmos soundbars that cost $500, I've seen setups with sony soundbar and subwoofer front and 2 tall speakers back for less than $500. Should I consider this last one over the JBL atmos soundbar? Is the atmos even worth it? Would I even be able to take advantage of the atmos feature often? Would it even work in my regular bedroom?

I've also seen soundbars that come with subwoffers, are those better than just the atmos soundbar? Are those tall speakers better than small speakers?

As you can see, I know nothing and need help just buying the best thing for $400 with room for wiggle if it's really worth it. Any and all suggestions are welcomed and thanks.

ChrisLoudon · March 5

4 hours ago, Jon-Slow said:

Any and all suggestions are welcomed and thanks.

Hi buddy,

I think you need to decide on whether you want to go 2ch stereo or 5.1 surround.

With a budget of between 400 or 500 bucks, I'd definitely look at the 2nd hand market.

If you want to go down the 5.1 route then a great little budget setup would be something like a Yamaha RX-V373 for the amp, a set of Kef HTS2001 Egg Speakers for the front and rear soundstage and a Sub, maybe a Rel Quake.

I just had a look on eBay (UK) and you could get the whole lot for under £300.

If you wanted to stretch the budget for the full 500 bucks then maybe stick with the amp + sub but splash out on a nice pair of Stereo speakers. My bedroom PC setup has a pair of B&W CM1s + Rel Quake + Yamaha WXA-50 and it sounds great.

Jon-Slow · March 5

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If you want to go down the 5.1 route then a great little budget setup would be something like a Yamaha RX-V373 for the amp, a set of Kef HTS2001 Egg Speakers for the front and rear soundstage and a Sub, maybe a Rel Quake.

Would this be better than anything else I'm seeing in the same price range of $400? I can see different variations of Dolby Atmos soundbars from Sony, Hisense, SonicGear,... Some are just a Soundbar with a sub that say 5.1.2 ch, some are a soundsbar with a sub and 2 extra speakers that I assume are to be placed behind me? Some don't say atmos but look decent. Are these all to be avoided?