HEOS HomeCinema - A Perfect Combination of Wireless Soundbar and Subwoofer

So you’ve just purchased your top of the line HD television and are probably looking to boost the sound quality and build your home theater system since the built-in speakers of the television just aren’t doing the job. So what do you do? With so many choices and brands, it can be difficult to make a decision. If you are looking to enhance your setup and maximize the quality of your television viewing capabilities, your best bet is splurging on the HEOS HomeCinema –a perfect combination of a wireless soundbar and subwoofer. With a bi-amplified soundbar featuring four channels of Class-D digital amplification and a subwoofer with a high power Class-D digital amplification subwoofer, there is no denying it will deliver surround sound experience.

The Soundbar Defined:What exactly is a soundbar? A soundbar is a thin enclosure comprised of two to five small speakers to enhance the sound of a television. Typically, soundbars do not need a receiver or speakers and more often than not, soundbars are located right below a television for a discreet look.

If your television is mounted on the wall, the traditional soundbar can also be mounted (NOTE: pedestal-style soundbars cannot be mounted). The HEOS HomeCinema’s soundbar can be shelf or wall mounted. Its lightweight and sleek black design (matching most television designs) and are ideal for receiving better sound without the commitment of investing in a full home audio system.

Typically, soundbars are plugged into the HDMI or optical ports. If you want to connect a gaming console or even a Blu-ray player, the HDMI input provides you with that option. HEOS offers the HDMI input, HDMI output and HDMI ARC, and a USB. An added bonus to the soundbar is you can stream music over the soundbar using the HEOS app.

A Soundbar and Subwoofer:While a soundbar is a great addition to your home audio system, not all have built-in subwoofers that can you give that extra bass and low frequency sound you are looking for (especially if you are watching action movies). The HEOS HomeCinema includes a 5.25-inch wireless subwoofer. The subwoofer can be positioned anywhere in the room and the soundbar/subwoofer audio synchronization will not be compromised and sound distortion will be limited. The advantage of having the combination soundbar and subwoofer is the crisp sound that is intended to come out of your television.

While a home theater system can cost thousands of dollars (and also take up way too much space), a wireless soundbar seems like a really reasonable investment to boost the quality of your television sound. The MSRP on the HEOS HomeCinema is $799 which is a great value for the design and the Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus sound quality (and DTS decoders).

Tips:Size matters when it comes to speakers. The space the soundbar will live in will determine if you would like to add a complimentary subwoofer. Since subwoofers are designed to create eardrum-pumping bass, if you live is a small enclosed space a la tight apartment living quarters, you may opt for a soundbar with a built-in subwoofer. Placement is key. If you are going to place your soundbar in front of the television, make sure that it does not block the remote-control sensor on the television If your soundbar blocks it, you will have a hard time adjusting the volume and channel function. Also, make sure that your newly purchased soundbar is the same length of the television. This is more for aesthetic reasons. A soundbar that is shorter in length than the television doesn’t look as appealing.