Enhance your home theater system's acoustic performance with this Pioneer SP-SB23W soundbar, which features four 3" midrange drivers and two 1" tweeters for clear, detailed sound projection. The 6-1/2" wireless subwoofer delivers powerful low-end audio.
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I was looking to switch out my 6.1 surround sound system with a sound bar and ended up narrowing down to this Pioneer, Sony and Yamaha. I picked the Pioneer based on reviews, size (fit my current TV stand) and excellent price point (Got it for ~$250).
Set up was a breeze. Cable box and Blue ray go to TV via HDMI. Optical out from TV to bar. The bar has been in use for about a month. Mostly TV programming. movies and music via bluetooth from my iPhone. The sound performance is excellent across the board. Am quite happy with it.
Things to consider: The sound bar does not (and to be fair) cannot fully replace the rear surround experience. But it very effectively replaces all other sound experiences from high to low ranges. Bass is very filling.
The bar has no indicator for sound volume - you just have to adjust it as needed. The remote is a credit card sized one and could be better, but is functional. I have not used the 'learning' feature yet - am waiting to get a universal remote.
Summary - a great sound bar to try out and see if a more expensive and feature-filled one is for you or not. Highly recommended.