Hitachi 120W Soundbar with Bluetooth

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You can connect your Samsung TV with your soundbar either through a digital optical connection or an HDMI ARC connection. With both methods, use the respective cables to connect the TV and soundbar, and change your soundbar’s source to ‘D.IN’. Close attention is paid to sound reproduction across the frequency spectrum, with a focus on the three cornerstones of soundbar performance: bass response, dialogue clarity and crispness of treble. If there are different EQ presets available, we’ll try these out with appropriate content and all tests are run at a variety of volume levels, including maximum volume to push the product to its limits.

Audio is just as important as visuals when watching TV, but a lot of manufacturers overlook sound quality when producing televisions. By buying one of the best soundbars, you will significantly enhance your audio experience while watching movies, sports and TV shows. Dialogue will sound clearer, sound effects more impactful and music much richer. Still having problems with your set-up? See our expert guide to common soundbar problems . Setting up a soundbar app Bought this soundbar 3 weeks ago. Not really impressed with this as I would of expected. I would do thought a better clear alter the sound a lot better than it has. Would I buy another, yes but not here I personally would go to a shop a listen and ask the questions before you buy. My fault, I will in future. If you've tried our advice but still have a soundbar that's not functioning properly, it might be time to invest in a new one.

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Now, using your soundbar’s remote (or on the soundbar itself), find the ‘Source’ or ‘Input’ button. Look at the display on your soundbar to adjust the input to ‘OPTICAL’ or an abbreviated version – i.e. ‘OPT’. Adjust and Optimize Your Sound If possible, place your soundbar directly in front of your TV and watch head on for the best results. Plug a Premium High Speed (18Gb/s) cable between the TV HDMI 2 input (marked ARC) and a soundbar HDMI output. In the soundbar make sure HDMI-CEC is ON. Not sure if the soundbars have ARC as a seperate setting but I suspect yes. Find that and set ARC to ON. If you're using an HDMI connection, the soundbar might be listed using the manufacturer’s HDMI name. Look for: Remote flimsy but functional. .sound quality is excellent, Subwoofer poweeful. .I used HDMI (not supplied).

This helps the sound reflect more evenly towards your TV viewing position for a more balanced and immersive experience. 3. Soundbar heightFor the best audio possible, you can also change the ‘Digital Audio Out’. Go to Settings > Sound > Advanced Settings > Digital Audio Out > Dolby Digital Plus, and then connect using an optical cable. Conclusion The Stage V2 has connection options aplenty, too. Optical, HDMI ARC and AUX connections are all supported, while a USB-C port allows you to hook the bar up to your PC and use it as a desktop soundbar. Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth is also available for those wanting to stream content from external devices. Most TCL TVs come with HDMI ARC, so this should be your preferred connection for connecting and controlling your soundbar with a TCL TV remote. Make sure to use a high-speed HDMI cable that supports ARC and CEC control.