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    LCD Soundbar

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by JiantBrane, Nov 20, 2005.

  1. JiantBrane

    JiantBrane Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi. I'm planning on getting a Dell LCD and thinking about getting the optional sound bar that hooks up to the bottom of the monitor. Does anyone have any experience with these? Just wondering how they sound. The Web site says they're 10-watt speakers, but the one (that's IT) review I found said they weren't very good.

    Thanks,
    Howie
     
    JiantBrane, Nov 20, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think you are better off with a decent pair of speakers.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 20, 2005
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, I agree. They are OK for windows sounds and casual listening. If you want good quality better to get decent external speakers with subwoofers.
     
    miner, Nov 20, 2005
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  4. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Ya I would go with a good set of external speakers if I were you. You can even find portable external speakers which you can carry around without too much trouble. Do some research and you won't be dissapointed.
     
    Momo26, Nov 20, 2005
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The Soundbars are nice if you want to save space, but they are quite lacking in sound, with no bass at all.

    I agree - get a nice pair of external speakers.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 20, 2005
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    one of my friends bought the speakers for his lcd. its cool and all, but the music that played from it sounds like its coming from a pair of laptop speakers. so it doesnt have much bass. i prefer some external speakers. some really cheap ones out there are better than the lcd speakers.
     
    azntiger1000, Nov 20, 2005
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  7. JiantBrane

    JiantBrane Notebook Evangelist

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    It's a beautiful thing when people can agree. Thanks for the help.
     
    JiantBrane, Nov 20, 2005
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  8. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    No problem. "....when people can agree."
    I'd like to think we are civilized individuals :)
     
    Momo26, Nov 20, 2005
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