![]() Under best case conditions the video streaming picture quality is comparable to the stand-alone UltraHD steaming media devices covered in our ratings (the quality of the video you'll actually get is largely dependent on the speed of your network and the picture quality of your television). Supports Roku video streaming of UltraHD HDR program material, but does not support 3D playback of 3D video. Can also stream audio, video, and photo files from PCs set up as DLNA servers on the network it's connected to. Can access various Internet services such as Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music (audio), Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Vudu, Sling, Disney+, HBO Now, YouTube (video), and Roku Channel Store (games). Can be converted to a 2.1 channel non-surround system with the addition of the optional 9200X Roku wireless powered subwoofer. Also compatible with Google Assistant voice commands when used with optional Google Home devices. The volume functions and streaming of audio and video content from some Internet content providers can be controlled by voice commands when via the free Roku mobile app remote download for Android and Apple mobile devices, or an optional Roku voice compatible remote control. For all systems with height channels "Z" is typically 2 (front left and right height channels) or 4 (front left and right and rear left and right height channels). For all systems "Y" indicates the number of subwoofers (typically 0 or 1, but on occasion 2). With surround systems "X" is total number of channels that are integrated into the soundbar or soundbase enclosure (typically front left and right, or front left and right, and center) plus the number of surround channels handled by separate surround speakers (typically left rear and right rear, but there could also be left side and right side, or more). With non-surround systems "X" is the number of non-surround channels that are integrated into the soundbar or soundbase enclosure (2 means front left and right, 3 means front left, right, and center there could be higher numbers - meaning more channels - but it still amounts to non-surround sound). The format is "X.Y" for non-surround and surround sound systems, and "X.Y.Z" for non-surround or surround systems with height channels. The 2 personal shortcut buttons on the newer bar remote is the only real difference I see but I could save $40 by not caring about them.Īnyone have either of these and can say which they think might be best, especially for a 5.The number of audio channels the system has, whether the channels provide surround sound, and if applicable, whether optional accessories can be used to expand the system to more channels and/or to provide surround sound. ![]() I don't need any of the extras from either of them, I use the Roku built in to the TV but I also have a brand new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for use. The specs for the Smart Soundbar seem fairly identical to the new Streambar Pro, but the older soundbar is currently about $40 cheaper on Amazon. So now I'm down to figuring out which Roku soundbar to go with. ![]() ![]() I was hesitant at first because I knew the speakers could only be used with a Roku TV and I wanted to option to move to a different TV in the future without having to repurchase a whole new surround sound system, but further research has shown me that if I use a soundbar with the speakers and sub, I can dump the Roku TV at anytime. I had been planning on buying the Roku Subwoofer and think I'm finally ready to bite the bullet, but I'm considering getting a Roku soundbar as well to go full 5.1 audio. I currently have a Roku TV with Roku Speakers which I absolutely love. ![]()
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