Dell SB521A Ultra Thin Soundbar

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For a person that is pretty much used to stereo speakers and the way they sound, the soundstage of the soundbar definitely takes some time getting used to. At this rate, I’d expect some sort of built-in mid-range DAC/Amp combo to truly round up the all-in-one experience in the near future. Just kidding… or am i? OSD It seems like Dell doesn’t call this the “USB-C Hub Monitor” for nothing on their brochure. As you can see from the ports below, they’re pulling out all the stops to include just about everything you’d want from a hub for a true dongle-less experience. Dell monitors with integrated speakers do not have the required slots or connections available to connect a soundbar. At a 8ms GtG response, it’s pretty much par for course when it comes to higher-than-HD resolutions; not abysmal enough to get smearing or ghosting while using the monitor to game, but also not great either now that even certain QHD panels can reach 120Hz and beyond with a faster response time to boot.

Adjust the volume levels on Windows and the application in use. Also, play an alternate audio file or online media is possible. CompleteCover: Service is available for personal computers, Axim PDAs, Dell branded projectors and LCD TV. CompleteCover excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, intentional damage, acts of God or natural disasters, animals, pets or pests. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. This service is only available in selected countries. Unfortunately, even at a technically less challenging QHD resolution, Dell has been unable to fit freesync into panels like this and with the unimpressive 60Hz refresh rate, there just isn’t much incentive for pure gamers to consider this one. IDC Whitepaper: “Optimizing Performance with Frequent Server Replacements for Enterprises” commissioned by Dell Technologies and Intel, March 2021. Results are based on interviews with 18 IT practitioners and decision makers at midsize and large enterprises and a web survey of 707 IT practitioners and decision makers at midsize and larger enterprises using Dell Technologies server solutions across 7 industries. See full whitepaper: https://www.delltechnologies.com/resources/en-us/asset/white-papers/products/servers/server-infrastructure-resiliency-enterprise-whitepaper.pdf Time’s Scar, Chrono Cross – Listening for the highs of the flute and the transition to high-mids from the viola, general instrumentalCompleteCover:CompleteCover service is available for personal computers, Axim PDAs, Dell branded projectors and LCD TV. CompleteCover excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, intentional damage, acts of God or natural disasters, animals, pets or pests. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. All other products will be delivered via the fastest available method (excluding bank holidays and weekends) and generally within 3-5 days, depending on customer location. Hard drive retention: Hard drive retention is not available on models with a soldered hard drive, including XPS 9315 2in1, Chromebooks or Venue tablets, except the Venue 11 Pro. The Dell Slim Soundbar SB521A attaches to the bottom of certain Dell monitors. The following Dell knowledge base article has more information (including compatibility) about this soundbar: Dell Slim Soundbar SB521A Usage and Troubleshooting Guide

The Microphone A unique feature of this soundbar versus the Dell Slim Soundbar SB521A is that this model has a built in microphone. So, even though most of the supported monitors do not come with a camera, you can at least take audio conferencing calls with this soundbar, the monitor, and nothing else. My first audio test of the microphone led me to believe that it was complete trash. My voice sound like it was coming from a roadside payphone - tinny, raspy, without any depth. But that was when I was using the slim soundbar as my main speaker. I changed the audio output to the AC511, and... well, it wasn't amazing, but it wasn't that bad either. I would say it's equivalent to the speaker that is built into my Logitech C922 webcam. But since it's about as good of a mic as the webcam that I'll have plugged in anyway, I don't know if there's any point for me to use the soundbars microphone. The brightness can also be cranked all the way up to blinding if you wish. According to my eyes, it seems to spec a bit higher than the 350nits listed in the specifications. If the soundbar works on the computer, you may have a defective USB port on the Dell monitor or a defective the USB upstream cable.A standout feature in this flavour of firmware is definitely the built-in Picture-in-Picture mode, where, if you wish, you could use the monitor for another source that is also plugged in to the input, making it very handy for users who tend to need that multitasking screen space working on multiple projects. Display Quality If you want to know what it sounds like, set your iPhone to max volume. That's pretty much what this soundbar sounds like at max volume. The display quality, as you would expect, is top notch with 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage; any higher and you’re creeping into pro-grade territory that can have monitors easily costing more than 1.5x the price in comparison. The colors and contrast are great out of the box and don’t look too saturated or vibrant. Being pre-calibrated with a DeltaE of <2 from the factory, there is no need for calibration tools; perfect for content creators that may not want to invest in one. P2222H, P2422H, P2422HE, P2423D, P2423DE, P2722H, P2722HE, P2723D, P2723DE, P2723QE, P3221D, P3222QE, P3223DE, P3421W, U2421E, U2422H, U2422HE, U2722D, U2722DE, U2723QE, U3023E, U3223QE. Surprisingly, there isn’t any distortion as far as I could hear. That said, it does start to make its weaknesses more obvious in terms of the level balance within the mids and lows, where the base can be overpowering the mids without a nuanced transition on certain songs. Sound Quality