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astathedog
Trending Lyricist I
July 31, 2017
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Playbar with 2 Play 1s for TV and music?

  • July 31, 2017
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I know this setup will work as a 3.0 surround system, but when I'm not watching TV can I use just the pair of Play 1s to stream music in stereo?
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      melvimbe
      melvimbe
      August 3, 2017
      If you can't use the plays for surround sound, why get them at all? Get the playbar and see how you like it stand alone. Alternatively, get all 3 but have it set in your mind that returning the plays is an option.

      Why do you think the plays would be awkward in the back? Is there something irregular about the room? You may find it works better than you think. Particularly if you can use trueplay to tune it accordingly.
      Danny
      astathedogAuthor
      Trending Lyricist I
      August 3, 2017
      I listen to music from the same location as I watch TV, so the Plays can't go in the rear.

      I have the Playbar already and like it for TV, but it really does t cut it for music.
      Stuart_W
      Stuart_W
      World-Class Superstar
      August 3, 2017
      I listen to music from the same location as I watch TV, so the Plays can't go in the rear.

      I have the Playbar already and like it for TV, but it really does t cut it for music.

      The ideal place for surrounds is probably to the side of your head. I don't understand why you say the surrounds can't be behind you for music listening. For music the important things is for you to be in the sweet spot. They can be behind or in front of you.
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      astathedogAuthor
      Trending Lyricist I
      August 3, 2017
      Stuart, my typical configuration for listening to music is to sit at one point of a equilateral triangle defined by a pair of speakers and my head. I've never listened to stereo with the speakers behind me. Just seems awkward to me.
      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      August 3, 2017
      Trust me, it's not that awkward. I do it some of the time 🙂
      Bruce
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