Soundbars have been around for a while now, but what they do varies rather a lot by make and model. Of course, all of them are wide and not very tall so that they can sit in front of a TV. But some are simply two channel models (perhaps with an associated subwoofer to make them 2.1), while others offer an attempt at surround sound with varying degrees of success. An early model from Yamaha used digital signal processing to control forty-two separate drivers to produce a surround effect. These days, some offer Dolby Atmos height channels, employing upwards-firing drivers on the bar. In short, there’s a huge range, but perhaps the one thing in common: all of them have built-in amplifiers. Those with HDMI connections typically support the HDMI Audio Return Channel, so your TV can feed sound back to the soundbar over the same cable that passes the picture through to the TV.
At Addicted To Audio we carry an exciting range of first-class soundbars from some of the finest specialist audio brands in the world, such as Sennheiser and Naim Audio. You may not be familiar with some of those brands, but they’ve got a quality experience in store for your ears.
There are two great ways to buy soundbar. The best way for most people is at a quality retail outlet in your city. That way you can have a listen, try some out, see whether they feel like a good “fit” for you. But if you’re confident that you already know what you want, consider purchasing your soundbar direct from us at Addicted To Audio. We are an authorised New Zealand reseller for all our products. We provide full service and after sales support. And we ship fast.
