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    Need Soundbar Solution for new Television

    In our 2670MK the television comes up from beneath the counter on a motorized bracket. The opening is 37 7/8 wide. We just replaced the OEM TCL television with a Roku TV. The problem is that it does not have any analog sound outputs, so I can't connect it to our Jensen sound head.

    I spent some time researching the issue in this forum, and it seems like the best solution for better TV sound would be a soundbar, rather than replace the Jensen head and the overhead speakers.

    Does anyone have a recommendation? I don't really want the extra weight of a separate subwoofer, and I dont know where I would put one anyway. I am not looking for a high end audiophile until, just better sound than the TV speakers.

    Thanks for the help.
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    We have a Bose Solo 5.

    It is a bit on the higher-priced side, but the sound is fantastic and you can order it with wall mount brackets.
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    We usually use Samsung soundbars and they work well for the small spaces. They offer different sizes as well. As far as the sub, stick it behind the couch, the sub connects via its own wireless connection. The soundbar itself uses a fiber optic connection or blue tooth.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RicknBobbie View Post
    In our 2670MK the television comes up from beneath the counter on a motorized bracket. The opening is 37 7/8 wide. We just replaced the OEM TCL television with a Roku TV. The problem is that it does not have any analog sound outputs, so I can't connect it to our Jensen sound head.

    I spent some time researching the issue in this forum, and it seems like the best solution for better TV sound would be a soundbar, rather than replace the Jensen head and the overhead speakers.

    Does anyone have a recommendation? I don't really want the extra weight of a separate subwoofer, and I dont know where I would put one anyway. I am not looking for a high end audiophile until, just better sound than the TV speakers.

    Thanks for the help.
    We went with a Samsung Soundbar from Costco (just added a second Samsung unit for the house).

    We did get the Sub Woofer because we like the base, especially during action movies. The Sub Woofers are not over powering (as a matter of fact, they might be under powered in a large space) and they are easy to setup because of BlueTooth connectivity.

    We set up our Soundbar to connect via BlueTooth to the Television and it works great.

    I mounted the Soundbar on the little shelf that exists between the fireplace and the slide floor, I used a couple of strips of black Velcro to keep it in place and that is where it rides when we travel. Our only setup is to move the Sub Woofer into place and plug the Soundbar and Sub Woofer into the outlet right next to the fireplace.
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    We got a cheap no name $60 from Amazon and returned it. Cheap sound. We then got a $100 cheap no name from Amazon and ended up returning it also. You get what you pay for.
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    We also went with a Samsung Soundbar, don't remember if we got it from Costco or Sams Club. in our 303 the bar sits right under the TV on the small shelf and the subwoofer is behind the loveseat right across from the TV. Set up is easy and you can customize the sound a bit to your liking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhittleBurner View Post
    We also went with a Samsung Soundbar, don't remember if we got it from Costco or Sams Club. in our 303 the bar sits right under the TV on the small shelf and the subwoofer is behind the loveseat right across from the TV. Set up is easy and you can customize the sound a bit to your liking.
    I did the same on our 303RLS with a Sony soundbar and powered subwoofer. Love the sound now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RicknBobbie View Post
    In our 2670MK the television comes up from beneath the counter on a motorized bracket. The opening is 37 7/8 wide. We just replaced the OEM TCL television with a Roku TV. The problem is that it does not have any analog sound outputs, so I can't connect it to our Jensen sound head.

    I spent some time researching the issue in this forum, and it seems like the best solution for better TV sound would be a soundbar, rather than replace the Jensen head and the overhead speakers.

    Does anyone have a recommendation? I don't really want the extra weight of a separate subwoofer, and I dont know where I would put one anyway. I am not looking for a high end audiophile until, just better sound than the TV speakers.

    Thanks for the help.
    Just an FYI, if you wanted to connect to the Jensen head unit there are two possible choices. 1) You could get a Bluetooth transmitter (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YHY121T) which could plug into the headphone jack of your TV and broadcast to the Jensen. 2) You could get the Roku remote app for your phone which via the headphone feature can also broadcast to the Jensen. I looked at soundbars for my coach and ended up improving the speakers instead. Better sound and less stuff around.
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    I put this one in below and behind the 43" TV, gave up trying to get the remote to work on the Furrion radio, sound is great.

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    Ive always been pleased with my Yamaha sound bars. Less money than some, cost co sells them, and I think they sound very good. With or without separate sub.
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