Choosing The Most Optimal Audio Equipment For Your Needs

'Where words fail, music speaks.' Music and audio plays an understated yet essential role in every household. It is forecasted that the home audio equipment market will reach US$49.9 billion by 2026!

From setting up an intimate and romantic dining atmosphere, enlivening a gathering of loved ones or even elevating activities such as watching a movie, quality audio can transform these experiences into a positive one that everyone can enjoy. All that is required is the optimal audio equipment. With the variety of audio equipment choices available, including sound bars and wireless speakers, finding the perfect one is no easy feat. Therefore, this article sheds light on some of the best audio equipment you can consider.

Sound Bars

Just like their name suggests, sound bars are a bar-shaped device. They contain multiple speakers and can be connected to various devices like your television set, laptop or smartphone. Sound bars in Malaysia are a great audio equipment choice as they are easy to set up, affordable and compact. While most may assume that its compact size equates to a limitation of functions, this is certainly not the case. For instance, Harvey Norman’s Sonos Playbar speaker has key features that complements HD television screens with richly textured HiFi sound and wirelessly streams all the music. There is no denying that sound bars are definitely a cheaper alternative to extensive home cinema systems with a large number of speakers. The best part? – The mess and inconvenience of excessive cables is eliminated for better maximisation of space.

Should you feel like your sound bar’s sound quality could be elevated even further, a subwoofer may come in handy. Designed to function as a loudspeaker, the subwoofer generates bass to enhance sound quality. The subwoofer can easily be connected to your sound bar with the right audio cable. You can also purchase a sound bar and subwoofer as a set at Harvey Norman for greater assurance of the ideal integration. Our Samsung HWA-450 sound bar comes with a subwoofer to deliver the best sound for your home audio needs.

Wireless Speakers

Wireless speakers are a popular option for homeowners when it comes to optimising sound quality in their home. The greatest benefit of wireless speakers are their portability and versatility. Sleek and compact, wireless speakers do not confine themselves to the four walls of your home, but can also be brought along to parties or gatherings, invigorating the energy during such events. Wireless speakers are also incredibly easy to install due to their lack of wires. They can be effortlessly implemented to existing wireless networks and installed in any location of your home, even up high.

With the advancement of technology, the functionalities of wireless speakers have extended to encapsulate a wide range of needs. Some wireless speakers are able to adjust volumes automatically to the optimal sound, saving you the trouble of having to tune up or down with each new track that starts playing. Others are humidity resistant which is perfect for use in a tropical climate region like Malaysia. Most importantly, is their integration with other devices. Your wireless speakers should be able to connect to your television or phone to project sound and stream music seamlessly. If you are looking for a wireless speaker with all the above functions, Harvey Norman’s Sony SRS-RA3000 Wireless Speaker delivers. It even has ambient room-filling sound and immersive features, offering nothing less than quality sound experience.

Wireless Earphones

If you consider yourself to be more private and prefer to keep you audio to yourself, then wireless earphones or Bluetooth earphones are the perfect choice for you. This comes in useful especially when others in the family are working and sound becomes distracting. Compared to wired earphones, wireless ones offer greater convenience and ease. It enables you to perform multiple tasks simultaneously including doing chores, exercising and receiving calls, all without having to worry about wires getting in the way or disturbing anyone else in the family.

With regards to wireless earphones you want to ensure that they are comfortable, sweat and weather resistant, with a powerful battery life for the prime listening experience. Harvey Norman’s Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds – Triple Black is your-go to. Apart from encompassing the above necessities, this wireless earphone has simple touch controls for increased intuitiveness, is built with Bluetooth 5.1 for greater compatibility and delivers acclaimed Bose sounds that produce an exciting, lifelike sound that is full and balanced at every volume level.

Ultimately, the audio equipment you choose has to take your lifestyle, preferences and people you live with into account. For extroverts who are fond of hosting home gatherings, a sound bar or wireless speaker will be best maximised, while those who enjoy entertainment in their own comfort may find a wireless earphone more suitable instead.

Still unsure about your audio options, Speak to our Product Experts who would be more than happy to support you. Our Products Care also offers additional coverage with options of 1/2/3 or 4 years on top of the manufacturer warranty. For purchases exceeding RM1,400 that have had 2 qualified repairs and require a 3rd repair, you can get your item replaced – like for like, spec for spec.