bighfishing
Prominent Member
Thanks for the info.The undermount speakers for 8th and 9th gen have held their value far better than the TV's did as you have discovered. My theory is most didn't buy them at the time as they used their top range TV's with high end sound systems but when it came to upgrades and sticking their Kuro's in their bedrooms, everyone suddenly needed speakers for them.
I think you can use any speakers (within reason) though. I had been using Kef Eggs with my 5080 and now with my KRP as I don't want to turn on all my amps just to watch the news when I get home. Not sure about the A model but the M also has a sub out so you could perhaps get a little sub too.
As far as a full soundbar goes, I think you might be able to still use the Pioneer remote. I have a 4280 with a Yamaha Soundbar and although I use a Harmony remote, I have a feeling the Pionner remote will control the soundbar volume when it's switched on. I'll try and check later.
It would be great if you could check out the Yamaha sooundbar as that is the make i am thinking of getting, there is a YPS-1600 for sale in the classifieds that is not far from me so i could go and collect it.
I have just given my 4280 to my mother, i have just set it up for here this afternoon. I must say it is still an excellent tv, the picture quality is superb. She is chuffed to bits with it coming from a Panasonic plasma. The 4280 is still better than any LCD/LED i have seen in the shops at any price.