tor31 Aug. 1, 2024, 12:07 p.m.
Sup everyone, been looking at soundbars and came across these passive soundbar things. Kinda confused tbh. Got a Denon AVR-X1700H receiver already, if that matters. Mostly watch Netflix and game a bit. Living room's about 15x20 feet, TV's mounted on the wall. Anyone actually using a passive sound bar? Thoughts on 3 channel passive soundbars vs regular ones? Open to all advice here.
tom111 Aug. 4, 2024, 10:14 p.m.
Def Tech? Fancy! The klipsch rp-440d is another solid passive soundbar option. Bit cheaper too, and still packs a punch for movies and games.
_NeRo_ Aug. 1, 2024, 10:31 p.m.
Oh boy, another soundbar thread! )) But seriously, passive soundbars can be pretty sweet if you've already got a good receiver. It's like giving your TV a voice upgrade without the extra electronics. Just don't expect miracles, yeah?
wer777 Aug. 2, 2024, 5:57 p.m.
That Denon's solid for driving a passive soundbar. You thinking 3 channel passive soundbar or something simpler?
STIL Aug. 3, 2024, 10:23 a.m.
If you're going passive, might as well go for a 3 channel passive soundbar. Gives you that nice wide soundstage. The Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50 is pretty sweet if you can swing it.
ujhgf Aug. 5, 2024, 8:11 p.m.
Passive, active, who cares? As long as it drowns out my neighbor's "singing", I'm good. xDD
n1234t Aug. 6, 2024, 5:16 p.m.
Ngl, kinda sick of all these soundbar posts. Just get a proper 2.1 setup and call it a day.
zyjxrf2503 Aug. 8, 2024, 2:05 p.m.
Just don't mount it above the TV. Pet peeve.
blackmore Aug. 10, 2024, 11:54 p.m.
Preach! Nothing worse than a neck cramp from looking up at the screen AND the soundbar.
todd Aug. 9, 2024, 2:39 p.m.
Passive soundbars are fine, but make sure you got the power to drive 'em. Your Denon should be good tho.
Dao Aug. 10, 2024, 8:21 p.m.
Hot take: soundbars are just a stepping stone to a real home theater setup. You'll upgrade eventually, trust.
youngbill Aug. 12, 2024, 1:45 a.m.
End of the day, it's your setup. If you can, try to demo some passive soundbars before buying. Some local audio shops might have them set up. Nothing beats hearing them in person, you know?
beybut Jan. 17, 2025, 3:39 p.m.
My guy really out here talking passive soundbars when he got a denon receiver... respect the hustle but you playing yourself rn π
KET 2 Feb. 4, 2025, 2:42 p.m.
Hot take: passive soundbars are just speakers in a fancy box. change my mind
Jz13 March 2, 2025, 10:27 p.m.
Just copped that Polk Audio Signa S2 and brooo this thing be hitting different. virtual surround + wireless sub = straight π₯ worth every penny
un9 March 20, 2025, 10:21 a.m.
Yall remember when tv speakers were actually decent? now we gotta drop a rack just to hear dialogue properly smh
Mw E July 20, 2025, 6:19 p.m.
Spent decade chasing "perfect" audio setup. Passive soundbar with existing receiver finally taught me diminishing returns are real. Good enough IS good enough when you're actually enjoying content instead of obsessing over frequency response charts. Personal growth painful sometimes
Flower-of-joy Oct. 13, 2025, 10:50 p.m.
Neighbor filed noise complaint week after installing passive soundbar. Apparently sharing walls means sharing audio whether I want or not. Now only use between 10am-8pm like some kind of audio Cinderella. Urban living glamorous until it's not
tom111 Aug. 4, 2024, 10:14 p.m.
Def Tech? Fancy! The klipsch rp-440d is another solid passive soundbar option. Bit cheaper too, and still packs a punch for movies and games.