We would love to, but the reason we haven't yet is we estimate that our current testing cost is too high relative to the size of the market. Here is my answer from a few years ago that still mostly applies (copied from ) /r/AverageJoeAudiophile for Two Channel Audio - DAC's Turntables, etc.When requesting help for issues POST DETAILS, MODELS, & PICS.Many questions have already been answered, USE SEARCH & See FAQ's.

Messaging Mods via their private inbox not via mod mail will result in a ban and your messages ignored. But NO pictures of boxes or Used Finds (aka I found these on Craigslist! that belongs elsewhere) Post pictures of your setup!, even if it isn't finished. No posting about TV Calibration/Settings. No META Posts or comments, please message the moderators through Modmail Instead. Follow reddit Terms of Service/NO PIRACY/NOTHING ILLEGAL They can be removed at our discretion for any reason including but not limited to Off Topic posting & Misinformation. Moderators reserve the right to remove your post at our discretion. This also includes YouTube links allowed at Mod Discretion (Rtings, HDTVTEST, & Erin's Audio Corner are allowed)įor Amazon Links - ideally Amazon links are in the format - all the extra stuff after those 10 characters are not necessary. No Deals, Spam, Self Promotion, or Referral Links/Link Shortening (This includes Amazon Smile). Please be aware /r/Soundbars exists as well as you will be met with opposition to posting about soundbars here. Most can be expanded to 5.1 if you buy the correct items in the correct order.įor further explanation please read Why You Shouldn't Buy a Soundbar It is the general consensus of r/hometheater not to recommend these things and instead simply steer a user toward a 2.0 or 2.1 system made of quality, Audio-Centric name brand components which are easy to assemble and cheap enough for low budget or space conscious buyers. Search should be used as your query has probably come up before.ĩ9.9% of the time Soundbars or HTiB (Home Theater in a Box) systems are not a good investment of your time and money. A Sticky post may also exist helping with buying decisions. Check Home Theater 101: The New Frequently Asked Questionsīefore asking 'What TV, Speakers, Subs fit blah blah'.

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