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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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5
Outstanding Sound Quality
on November 2, 2013
Posted by: pcfitnessdotnet
from Coconut Creek, FL
In my quest for great sound quality I returned 3 sound bars. The first was the Samsung HWF450 280W total power output for $299. The second was the Sony HTCT260 300W total power output $299. The third was the Samsung HWF550 300W total power output $349.
After spending a week on each sound bar, playing Xbox360 Call of Duty, loud music via Bluetooth, watching movies, I realized they all have something in common, a processed and "boxy" sound, especially noticeable on dialogue. The balance between the subwoofer and the sound bar never seemed quit right, or may I say, balanced. Probably because of all the special processing that has to go into the modes, Sports, Movie, Cinema, News, Music etc. Even when I turned them off they all still sounded like it was coming out of a box.
Finally, back to BestBuy to get another. After reading extensive reviews on the Pioneer SP-SB23W and hearing about it's amazing sound quality, I figured I'd give it a try, and I am so glad I did!
I'll break it down for you.
The good:
The Pioneer SP-SB23W offers outstanding sound quality for a sound bar, particularly when it comes to the blend between the sub and the main cabinet. Performance is even more impressive considering the size of the tiny wireless subwoofer, which is easy to hide in the room. And there's also built-in Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming. I have my entire iTunes library on my iPad, over 5000 songs, and I can play any playlist or track I want and it sounds just as good as my high end receiver that cost $1500, no joke.
The bad:
The system's style won't wow you and the sound bar's relatively chunky size might block your TV's remote sensor like it did mine, but only marginal and was able to easily adjust the height of my TV. The included remote is mediocre and there's no front-panel display for visual feedback while making adjustments. Still, this was not a problem as you get use to what the different color led light mean.
The bottom line:
The Pioneer SP-SB23W is the best affordable sound bar, especially if you care about sound quality, It has outstanding sonics and balance between treble and bass making up for some of its design flaws.
We absolutely love it!
What's great about it: Sound Quality
What's not so great: Sound Bar Height
I would recommend this to a friend!
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