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Re:Ask HN: Life-changing purchases since 2020? (Under $100 a... by foresto on Thursday November 07, 2024 @03:39PM (#42080708)
> 5.1 Soundbar

5.1 typically means surround sound, but a sound bar (as I know it) sits in front of the listener. How does yours do both?

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Re:Ask HN: Life-changing purchases since 2020? (Under $100 a... by idontwantthis on Thursday November 07, 2024 @03:42PM (#42080755)
They use feedback microphones to tune the output to bounce off of the walls. Or at least that’s what they claim.
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Re:Ask HN: Life-changing purchases since 2020? (Under $100 a... by o11c on Friday November 08, 2024 @01:43AM (#42084724)
I imagine most soundbars cheat since consumer protection is dead, but they're still better (and more convenient) than two simple speakers.
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