Speaker Suggestions for ATV

macman4291 · Feb 17, 2013, 10:08 PM

right now I am just playing sound out of my TV...no surround sound, no speakers. I play a lot of music videos...I am looking the altec lansing air500 to go along with the apple TV playing...or maybe the new sonos soundbar. I have a budget of 500-700 but I want something simple

phrehdd · Feb 17, 2013, 10:49 PM

A soundbar is not a bad way to go if you are willing to research and find something that plays decent.

You didn't give much info on your TV and connections (wiring). One might assume that you go HDMI from you ATV to your TV set and then have the ability to output from your TV audio. Whatever your ability to use to output (optical cable as example) would help you determine what is available for a soundbar input. Just know that if you go this route, you will need an active soundbar that has a built in amplifier as opposed to passive that relies on a receiver (as example).

There are other options you could consider that are similar to computer speakers that deliver good stereo sound and sometimes simulated multi-channel. Systems like Orb offers 2 speakers and a mini-amp and sound as good as any stereo soundbar. I would suggest you check sites such as AVS forums for more info.

Skoopman · Feb 18, 2013, 07:55 AM

Get a micro system with AirPlay functionality or just a good receiver and two speakers. Better buy a good stereo system than a bad 5.1 system. I have the Pioneer X-HM71 paired with Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 speakers and it's really nice.

macman4291 · Feb 18, 2013, 12:57 PM

I dont want a reciever...I want just powered speakers/ a soundbar/ or a nice airplay speaker to accompany the ATV. I have a 50 inch, 1080P LG TV. All my HDMI's are taken up so ideally if I did a soundbar or speakers for the TV it would have to be optical out

greg78x · Feb 20, 2013, 10:12 AM

Curious to see what others are using as well.

I currently have a pair of Bose Companion 2 speakers on the Mac Pro and a pair of Sonos Play 3's (running in stereo) in the bedroom.

As for the TV (which I have an Apple TV connected to), I'm also considering the Sonos Playbar. Price seems a bit high, but looking forward to reading the reviews once it ships.

Sorry, I cannot contribute much, macman4291. Just thought I'd share my set up.

sensorian · Mar 17, 2013, 06:58 AM

I bought the Sonos playbar last weekend and am blown away by it. It's not the greatest sound ever without the sub-woofer and play 3's as surround speakers but the sound is really good enough for most ears mine included.

For me what makes it special is the connectivity (everything connected to the TV then the TV connected to the Playbar through a digital out) and the ease of use (The setup is an object lesson in how to make consumer devices easy to use).

I'm really impressed, it's overpriced (or premium priced as Sonos would have it) but it sits really well with my MBPr, AppleTV, IOS devices setup. Having the ability to stream anything through it from anywhere is worth the investment. In time, I will buy the Sub and the Play 3's and my audio life will be complete.....

russgold · Mar 17, 2013, 08:53 AM

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Feb 17, 2013, 10:08 PM	#1
macman4291 macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006	Speaker Suggestions for ATV right now I am just playing sound out of my TV...no surround sound, no speakers. I play a lot of music videos...I am looking the altec lansing air500 to go along with the apple TV playing...or maybe the new sonos soundbar. I have a budget of 500-700 but I want something simple
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Feb 18, 2013, 07:55 AM	#3
Skoopman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Romania	Get a micro system with AirPlay functionality or just a good receiver and two speakers. Better buy a good stereo system than a bad 5.1 system. I have the Pioneer X-HM71 paired with Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 speakers and it's really nice. __________________ Macbook Air 13" \| 1.8GHz \| 4GB RAM \| 128GB SSD Time Capsule 2TB Apple TV 3
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Mar 17, 2013, 06:58 AM	#6
sensorian macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Manchester, UK	Sonos Playbar I bought the Sonos playbar last weekend and am blown away by it. It's not the greatest sound ever without the sub-woofer and play 3's as surround speakers but the sound is really good enough for most ears mine included. For me what makes it special is the connectivity (everything connected to the TV then the TV connected to the Playbar through a digital out) and the ease of use (The setup is an object lesson in how to make consumer devices easy to use). I'm really impressed, it's overpriced (or premium priced as Sonos would have it) but it sits really well with my MBPr, AppleTV, IOS devices setup. Having the ability to stream anything through it from anywhere is worth the investment. In time, I will buy the Sub and the Play 3's and my audio life will be complete.....
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Feb 17, 2013, 10:49 PM	#2
phrehdd macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008	A soundbar is not a bad way to go if you are willing to research and find something that plays decent. You didn't give much info on your TV and connections (wiring). One might assume that you go HDMI from you ATV to your TV set and then have the ability to output from your TV audio. Whatever your ability to use to output (optical cable as example) would help you determine what is available for a soundbar input. Just know that if you go this route, you will need an active soundbar that has a built in amplifier as opposed to passive that relies on a receiver (as example). There are other options you could consider that are similar to computer speakers that deliver good stereo sound and sometimes simulated multi-channel. Systems like Orb offers 2 speakers and a mini-amp and sound as good as any stereo soundbar. I would suggest you check sites such as AVS forums for more info.
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Feb 18, 2013, 12:57 PM	#4
macman4291 Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006	I dont want a reciever...I want just powered speakers/ a soundbar/ or a nice airplay speaker to accompany the ATV. I have a 50 inch, 1080P LG TV. All my HDMI's are taken up so ideally if I did a soundbar or speakers for the TV it would have to be optical out
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Feb 20, 2013, 10:12 AM	#5
greg78x macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: So Cal	Curious to see what others are using as well. I currently have a pair of Bose Companion 2 speakers on the Mac Pro and a pair of Sonos Play 3's (running in stereo) in the bedroom. As for the TV (which I have an Apple TV connected to), I'm also considering the Sonos Playbar. Price seems a bit high, but looking forward to reading the reviews once it ships. Sorry, I cannot contribute much, macman4291. Just thought I'd share my set up.
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Mar 17, 2013, 08:53 AM	#7
russgold macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2012	Samsung HW-F450
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