t1oNe Aug. 5, 2024, 3:52 p.m.

Best soundbar for high ceilings? help a newbie out!

Hey everyone, Just moved into a new place with really high ceilings (about 20 feet in the living room). My old soundbar sounds weak in here. The room is pretty big too, maybe 20x30 feet. I'm looking for something that can handle action movies and make my PS5 games sound awesome.

Don't want to go crazy, but I can spend up to $1000. Should I be looking at ones with upward-firing speakers? Or maybe with a separate subwoofer?

Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!

Super Master Aug. 5, 2024, 11:27 p.m.

High ceilings, huh? Bet your echo is having a field day! For big spaces, you'll want something with upward-firing speakers. They bounce sound off the ceiling, giving you more immersion.

dhjrfyk Aug. 6, 2024, 12:35 p.m.

Have you looked into the Samsung HW-Q990B? It`s the best soundbar for high ceilings I've tried. Bit pricey, but man, the sound is incredible.

Sunbeam189 Aug. 7, 2024, 3 p.m.

Samsung's not bad, but have you checked out the sonos arc? It's been a game-changer in my living room. Great for movies, music, you name it. Plus, it plays nice with other sonos stuff if you want to expand later.

Discog Aug. 6, 2024, 8:19 p.m.

Make sure it has a good subwoofer. High ceilings eat bass for breakfast.

toni 2 Aug. 7, 2024, 7:09 p.m.

Guys, before recommending products, maybe ask about room layout? OP, where's your seating in relation to the TV? That can make a big difference in what'll work best.