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Forums › Home Theatre (including HTPC and EPG Collector) › HomePod Mini x2 vs soundbar vs ??
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#298619 1-Jul-2022 14:16
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Kia ora GZ,

My home theatre setup is about to go into storage while we renovate. I’m quite interested in getting a cheap soundbar to use in the meantime but I also see that using 2x HomePod Minis is a popular option. We are all-in on Apple stuff including an Apple TV 4K so I’m quite keen on that integration.

We don’t need massive volume - just better audio than the Tv speakers and a reasonable music listening experience. I don’t really feel the need for a sub. Bonus if it can make voices easier to hear when watching at low volume but I know that’s best achieved with a centre speaker.

Budget is about $300. There are a couple of options on special:

Sony HTS350 for $255 at JB Hifi

TCL TS6110 for $269 at Noels

Or 2x HomePod Minis approx $300


Any other options I’ve missed?

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  #2937179 1-Jul-2022 14:45
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I also have an Apple TV and I recently bought the Sony HTS350. It's great. I'm really surprised how much sound it pumps out. I do have a HomePod mini and there's no way it has anywhere near the bass of the soundbar. I didn't really like the idea of the wireless sub but to be honest it's worked flawlessly every time. The other added bonus with the soundbar, assuming you have a TV with and ARC HDMI port free, is that the Apple TV remote is the only one I need day to day. The remote will turn on and off the soundbar, and you can also use the remote app on your phone to control the TV volume.
The soundbar comes with its own small remote (lives in the drawer mostly) and it has different modes for music, voice etc. You can control the sub volume and it also has a night-mode button, reduces the bass.
So yep I was very pleased with the value and the number of features, can definitely recommend.
Oh it was also relatively straightforward to mount on the wall, just two carefully positioned and measured screws (it comes with an excellent paper template)
Cheers,
Joseph

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