need some advice on soundbars and receivers

[fhedgspeth]

Had the Bose sound touch 300 and sub for a while. What to use it in a small home theater setup. I like it and don't want to get rid of it , but now that I've decided to setup a small theater room. Need advice on using it with receiver. The plan is to add my old sub and in ceiling speakers. so end results would be Bose sound bar , 2 subs, 2 ceiling speakers , and 2 rears (maybe Bose as well). I've heard of using an HDMI splitter with the ARC port(split signal from receiver to sound bar and projector) , but is this the best way and if so does a receiver with 4k pass-through also pass Dolby digital and others

 

[fhedgspeth]

is the ? that ridiculous that no one want s answer it....

 

[panteragstk]

is the ? that ridiculous that no one want s answer it....

It's not that, but we aren't all that fond of bose. Much better can be had for less money. The fact that their stuff is so proprietary is a big turn off as well.

You'd be better off using a receiver and separate speakers. We can help if we know a budget. If you like the bose then keep it for another TV that doesn't need surround.

Doing it right the first time will save a lot of future headache.

 

[everettT]

Maybe list your makes and models numbers, budget, room size etc.

 

[fhedgspeth]

ok I get the objection to Bose .... I never thought I would have a chance to set up a home theater room but here I am ....AS far as the room we are talking maybe 12 by 15 ... Spent a lot on this soundbar and sub.. so in the future maybe buying a center, two fronts, and another sub will be an option.. This theater is something I hope to put together in about of a year so most of my budget is going on video , furniture , and a receiver that I can build on.... Don't have a set budget and like to keep cost down ...nothing fancy

 

[everettT]

We still have zero information on make and model numbers of your current gear, and with no budget it's impossible to recommend anything.
1. Clear and concise goal
2 Make and model numbers of your current gear
3. Listening habits movies, music, ? How loud
4. What types of music
5. Which wall is the gear located , how high is the ceiling
6. Is the room open to another room? If yes explain
7.. Budget

ok I get the objection to Bose .... I never thought I would have a chance to set up a home theater room but here I am ....AS far as the room we are talking maybe 12 by 15 ... Spent a lot on this soundbar and sub.. so in the future maybe buying a center, two fronts, and another sub will be an option.. This theater is something I hope to put together in about of a year so most of my budget is going on video , furniture , and a receiver that I can build on.... Don't have a set budget and like to keep cost down ...nothing fancy

 

[agarwalro]

Your intention to not waste a soundbar you are happy with is understandable, but, it has no conceivable way to connect with a receiver and yield a workable setup.

Soundbars and packaged sub/speakers are meant to be a self contained AV solution. They are not designed with the expectation of being used with receivers or a mix-match with additional speakers not designed by the manufacturer, specifically for use with the soundbar.

Trying to expand the Bose Soundbar 300 to work with a receiver and speakers not designed to work with it will only serve to frustrate you and be a waste of money.

Even looking at the Bose line up, there is nothing which will give you a receiver and ceiling and rear speakers working with the 300. IMO, go to a Bose shop or call them. They will give you the clearest direction on how to use the soundbar in your intended plan.

The issue with adding a HDMI Splitter is that in theory it will work. But, there timing/delay will be issues which will not get resolved.