I have a 75” Roku tv in my medium sized bedroom. Wondering if the arc ultra provides enough bass and will fill the room as a standalone. If I’m going to end up needing a sub I’d likely go with the beam 2 with sub mini. But I like the idea of a single unit, as well as the aesthetics of the bigger bar with that size TV. Thanks!
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+17Costs aside, if you have that size TV, I would opt for the larger soundbar even if I had to add the Sub Mini at a later date.
If you can purchase from a supplier that has a return policy, get the Ultra and test it first. If it dosent provide the sound you are looking for, return it and get the Beam and sub.
Since you opted for a 75” TV and you are already concerned about bass, I recommend ARC ULTRA and SUB.
Do you plan on adding surrounds?
ARC presents a wider sound stage. I think that this is more appropriate for the large TV. By placing that large TV in the bedroom, I’m assuming that you like things ‘large’. This is not a criticism, just a realization. SUB better suits that ‘large’ model. Two SUB’s is even more fun.
If the TV is trapped in a smaller area off the main bedroom, the L/R of a soundbar that projects out the ends could be somewhat lost and a traditional L/R speaker set driven by an AMP would be better because the L/R will come straight at you, rather than unsuccessfully attempting to surround you.
With regard to your original question of BEAM 2 vs ARC ULTRA, they are different classes of product. The midrange is clearer in ARC ULTRA and ULTRA has enough bass that you may think that a MINI is not justified.
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