Picture it: You’ve got your wings, carrots and celery, and all the appropriate dipping sauces; you’re wearing the jersey for your favorite team (and maybe a foam finger, as well); your friends are crammed into your sectional sofa. But then the game starts and, amidst all the chatter and cheering, you can’t quite hear any of the commentary or commercials (if that’s your thing). Don’t let that happen to you. Ever. Do yourself a favor and pick up a new soundbar.There are some things to consider before making your new purchase: Brand is important, as some soundbars are more compatible with TVs of the similar brand. LG doesn’t tend to play well with Sony, for example (a fact I learned the hard way when I purchased the LG C3 OLED). The first number in a model name, followed by ch, refers to the soundbar’s number of channels and the more the better—especially if you’re aiming for a surround sound experience. Some soundbars come with a separate subwoofer and tweeters, though many have those built in so that you just have to worry about the single device.Perhaps most importantly, they won’t break the bank thanks to these deals.
Samsung is a pretty common TV brand, so chances are this A-Series soundbar will be compatible with your setup. The included wireless subwoofer can be placed on the opposite side of the room to create a more immersive experience. Simply plug into your optical port or connect wirelessly and you’re good to go.
LG is another popular TV brand and their soundbars have the same stellar quality. This kit comes with a wireless subwoofer and rear speakers, which can be placed around the room to really drive home that cinema experience when watching movies. It’s worth mentioning that this soundbar doesn’t have HDMI input, but connects via optical, 3.5mm audio, auxiliary, or wirelessly over Bluetooth. As a bonus, this setup is actually priced cheaper than when we last posted it so this is a great time to buy.
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Five sound channels and a sub $200 price tag make this Vizio V-Series surround setup very enticing. The subwoofer is wireless, but the two satellite speakers need to be wired to the subwoofer. Your connection options include 3.5mm audio, Optical Digital Audio, and USB and this soundbar also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri.
This Sony HT-A5000 has 5 channels of sound as well as 2 height speakers that enable sound to travel around the room more freely. In short: you can achieve a surround sound experience with just this single soundbar. Each of the soundbars in this list have Dolby Atmos support, but the HT-A5000 takes it a step further with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping which will make you feel as though your TV audio is coming from all around you.
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FAQ
Is there Another Way I Can Improve My TV’s Sound Output?Yes! Bluetooth speakers are a great option as well. Just bear in mind that they won’t deliver the same impact because they’re meant for a smaller computer monitor rather than a large TV.Do I Need a Subwoofer to Produce Good Bass?Soundbars can generate a range of sounds from low-mid to high frequencies, but they don’t usually get that punchy bass we crave when listening to music or watching action scenes. That’s where a subwoofer comes in. Many soundbars come packaged with a wireless subwoofer or at least come with subwoofer outputs so you can add one later.Bluetooth or Wi-Fi—Which is Better?Bluetooth is easy to set up and allows you to connect to your mobile device in the same way you would a pair of headphones; however, Wi-Fi offers lossless audio due to its high bandwidth. If audio quality is most important to you, Wi-Fi is the way to go.
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