By Katharine Czechowski…

Much like the home stereo system department at major Electronic Retailers like Best Buy, Home stereo systems themselves have become more compact to match the slimmer LCD televisions and accessories. The CSMP88 sound bar by Coby Electronics is no different. Is it the best sound bar in the current marketplace? For the price (around $100) and features it offers, it is definitely a contender for those wanting to improve their entertainment consumption from nothing to something.

How it Stacks Up

3D sound technology

The CSMP88 touts 3D sound technology from Sonic Emotion™ which includes an advanced wave field synthesis that eliminates the dead zones found in traditional surround technology.

Ease of Set-up

The set-up for the Coby sound bar was easy, painless and down-right moron proof. It truly is a plug-and-play device that does not require a degree in electrical engineering to figure out. The included RCA cable is all you need to enjoy your favorite movie or music.

Sound Quality

The difference you hear after you plug in the CSMP88 with its built-in subwoofer is a definite upgrade from your normal TV speakers and its compact rectangular design makes it easier for it to fit into your current home electronics set-up especially for those who have limited space.

Output for MP3 player

This feature is great if you have the correct cable which isn’t included in the box so that part of the plug-and-play aspect is missing.

Verdict

With the Coby CSMP88 Sound Bar you get the upgraded surround sound experience you want without the bulk and set-up burden that has been long since associated with home stereo systems. The price point is affordable enough for beginner stereo enthusiast to familiarize themselves with 3D sound technology so I would definitely recommend this product for Stereo enthusiasts or for those who are looking for a quick fix to upgrade from their standard TV speakers.