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AB40 High Performance Soundbase

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Product Review (submitted on November 25, 2018):

My brother and I set this up for our older mother to be able to stream music as well as use to be a better speaker for her TV. It does get the job done, but...Inputs:Remote - The input sources do not auto-sense being activated and we haven't found a multi-function remote yet that works for the soundbase as well as the TV. It would make life SO much easier if it would sense the TV's input and switch to it. So for now, it's cumbersome to walk around with two remotes.Bluetooth - It took a while to get used to using. Note the Bluetooth function is a separate button from the Input button - odd to me. The base will only broadcast its existence if in Bluetooth mode as well. (so much for connecting to it from the other room). There also doesn't seem to be a wake funtion where you can allow it to go to sleep and wake it by connecting with your phone.Sound quality:Overall, it does send sound directly out. This is preferred over the TV speakers. Do not expect Bose or Klipsch performance. I found the dynamic range lacking, with the cabinet size, I was expecting better base. It may have been what we played, but the soundstage imaging seemed to be lacking as well. It just didn't fill the room the way I expected it would.Klipsch Threes go on sale for the same price and I feel you get twice the sound and functionality. If space-wise, it needs to be a base and not a bar or separate unit, then this is adequate. Way better than tablet or TV speakers, just do not expect to be wow'd with features.