Sound Bar vs Home Theater

[IceStrike256]

(03-02-2015, 05:20 AM)NaturalViolence Wrote: Important questions:
How big is the room?  How far away from where the speakers will be do you normally sit?  

Less important questions:
Do you prefer bookshelf or floorstanding speakers (or do you not have a preference)?  How important is having a subwoofer (deep bass)?  How important is having surround sound (2D positional effects)?  Do you prefer bassy (bass heavy), neutral, or bright (treble heavy) speakers (or no preference)?  Do you prefer forward or distant (or no preference)?  Do you prefer narrow or wide soundstage (or no preference)?

Couch is about 7 feet from TV and have about 3 feet of clearance on either side of the couch
would prefer mountable speakers since I have kids
subwoofer is nice just to have some base but prefer neutral sound
rest is no preference.