New bedroom system advice?

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CH46E
CH46E Posts: 3,546
edited January 2020 in The Clubhouse
So I need a small form factor setup that I can run a optic out from a TV to to power two or three small speakers. Would like to have the front stage. Left, Center and Right and a small powered sub.

Again needs to be small. Not standard HTR.

Can anyone recommend a piece gear that can do this in a small package?

Something like the size of a Parasound ZAmp?

Thanks
Chris
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
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    I’m sorry I am not aware of anything that small that is 5.1. Marantz slimline or comparable from Yamaha or Cambridge is the smallest I know of. But I have to ask, is the center channel necessary in the small space? I run 2.1 now on the living room and master bedroom and have not missed the center. Ymmv...If hearing dialogue is the problem, then yes, perhaps a soundbar is the ticket...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,546
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    I was trying to avoid a sound bar but I'm ok with it possibly being the only option at this point.

    Thanks guys!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,871
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    Can't help you. Have not had a tv in the bedroom for over 20 yrs.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,958
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    rooftop59 wrote: »
    I’m sorry I am not aware of anything that small that is 5.1. Marantz slimline or comparable from Yamaha or Cambridge is the smallest I know of. But I have to ask, is the center channel necessary in the small space? I run 2.1 now on the living room and master bedroom and have not missed the center. Ymmv...If hearing dialogue is the problem, then yes, perhaps a soundbar is the ticket...
    Agree....I have a mini 3.1 Polk RM system in our small TV room and find myself flipping the AVR to stereo quite often.

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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,546
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    So I guess it's going to be a soundbar. It will make a clean install in a difficult spot and I suppose it will sound ok.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,528
    edited January 2020
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    CH46E wrote: »
    So I guess it's going to be a soundbar. It will make a clean install in a difficult spot and I suppose it will sound ok.
    We got one from Polk that has a wireless sub. Very respectable... I wrote a review around here somewhere
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,559
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    Yea with all the problems seen here from Polk soundbars it would be my last resort. I have 3 friends who bought from Amazon polk sound bars all 3 DOA and well do we even need to go into any sort of support from Polk CS...ahem I mean Denon support the worst in the nation for going on a close to 20+years.

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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,546
    edited January 2020
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    Good to know guys. Thanks. I may go with Yamaha or JBL.

    A wireless sub would be great.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,973
    edited January 2020
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    Based on the dealer formerly known as Dskip’s recommendation I have been tempted to get one of these even though I have no use for it lol...
    https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/polkmagnifimini/polk-audio-magnifi-mini-ultra-compact-home-theater-sound-bar-system/1.html
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es; Squeezebox Touch with Bolder Power Supply
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1    Cambridge Azur 551r; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,528
    edited January 2020
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    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    Yea with all the problems seen here from Polk soundbars it would be my last resort. I have 3 friends who bought from Amazon polk sound bars all 3 DOA and well do we even need to go into any sort of support from Polk CS...ahem I mean Denon support the worst in the nation for going on a close to 20+years.

    Normally I’d agree, however mine is one of the older(ish) ones and We’ve had no issues.

    It doesn’t have lots of fancy options but man does it work.

    Signs S1 I think...

    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/181837/review-polk-signa-s1-soundbar-wireless-sub-combo#latest
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,662
    edited January 2020
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    Many sound bars could fit. You did not mention budget but as you move up in quality/price you will be surprised at the performance you might see in a solution that could seamlessly fit in. This is what I have done. Works great and have not looked back.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Silver 4+ Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon and Hurricane Power Cables
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
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    I use a sound bar (Samsung MS650) on my 65” TV in the office room. It actually works pretty good. Now I rarely watch my 75” HT with the surround sound system.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
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    There are some Polk Woodbournes still out there. I havent heard a soundbar yet that compares.
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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,546
    edited January 2020
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    It will be a 55 inch tv wall mounted up high and tilted down.

    Budget of about $225.00.

    Thanks
    Chris
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