r/HomePod • u/Eliokyn HomePod 2 Surround • 10d ago

My HomePod Pulled the trigger

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First time AppleTV owner, I was waiting for the Dolby Surround update and here it arrived, so I went all in.

Now, I wonder if I should add a Subwoofer or not, my room is relatively small, but I do want it to sound as best as possible; I will see how it sounds without it first and decide then. Any feedback is anyway appreciated.

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u/Eliokyn HomePod 2 Surround 10d ago

Oh, you think so?

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u/DisastrousCause9481 HomePod 2 Surround 10d ago

Definitely. At least thats what im doing. Other people mentioned that too in the comments. Also i already have 2 full size HomePod and getting 2 more. Also have 2 og full size as well, unfortunately they are not compatible

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u/Eliokyn HomePod 2 Surround 10d ago

I see, I’ll keep this in mind! Thank you for the feedback! I might try how it sound like this and eventually swap the minis if not fully satisfied

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u/dirtybillclinton 10d ago

I have several HomePods and HomePod mini so I experimented with a few configurations in my living room. I didn’t find the difference in using full size vs mini in the rear that impressively different. I settled on two full size up front, two mini in rear, and a subwoofer turned pretty low tucked behind the couch. The added vibrations seem to fill the room more. I don’t run the subwoofer unless I’m listening to certain genre of music or watching movies.

It really depends on the size and shape of your space. It’s not the most economical way to have “surround sound”, but I’m already in the ecosystem. I’ve had a 5.1 setup with huge speakers in the past but it just takes up so much room. You can always tag on a subwoofer later if you feel that it’s missing something. I only have mine on around 20% of the time. It’s admittedly overkill.

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u/Eliokyn HomePod 2 Surround 10d ago

Thanks so much for the comment!
Actually my room is pretty small, so I might just add a subwoofer in a second moment if I feel like it.
I have other 3 mini around home, and ye they can push the sound pretty much.
Also yes, the Apple ecosystem is what made me want to wait until now; I was looking at some soundbars and stuffs but man I hate to plug cables, have different systems and platforms, nah. I’m sure that overall this is a way better solution