How to shop for the best soundbar for your TV, per experts

2022-09-02 19:47:11 By : Ms. Cindy Yang

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If you consider yourself a movie or TV show junkie, investing in your television setup is probably something you take seriously — the perfect sectional, a cozy throw blanket and, of course, a high-quality TV. What else could upgrade your TV-watching experience? A soundbar.

Sure, pixel-perfect video is a huge factor, but the audio is the other half of the puzzle.

“Sound is a powerful storytelling tool that can bring audiences closer to whatever they are watching – whether that’s an Academy Award-winning film or their favorite football team playing in the big game. While a great picture is important, sound is the other half of any entertainment experience,” Mathias Bendull, VP of Living Room at Dolby Laboratories, told the New York Post.

“Adding a sound bar is a great way to create a truly cinematic experience in your home that will unlock the ultimate audio experience for all your favorite entertainment.”

All of your questions, answered by an expert.

“Soundbar placement can make or break your sound experience. The following checklist will guarantee you’re getting the most out of your dedicated setup,” said Bendull.

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The new VIZIO M-Series Elevate 5.1.2 Immersive Soundbar has a revolutionary design (42 inches with a wireless subwoofer). Enjoy Adaptive Height Speakers that are integrated into the soundbar and automatically rotate up or forward to optimize the system’s performance. When rotated up, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks are strikingly immersive. When rotated forward, the height speakers are repurposed to deliver music with breathtaking power and dynamics. 

Experience the breathtaking, realistic sound and a 3D experience by Dolby Atmos with Sonos Arc Soundbar. This option features 11 precisely engineered internal speakers, including two dedicated height channels, allowing it to fire sound in all directions, rendering every whisper, explosion and beat with dramatic clarity, detail and depth.

The Samsung HW-A450/ZA 2.1ch Soundbar with Dolby Audio offers enhanced real-time audio tracking with Adaptive Sound Lite. Plus, it includes a wireless subwoofer with Bass Boost to enjoy deep bass right out of the box. The best part? You can easily set up this soundbar thanks to the wireless connectivity to your TV.

Enjoy your favorite TV shows in enhanced sound quality delivered by this Sony two-channel soundbar with a Bass Reflex speaker. The HT-S100F’s slim profile design fits easily in your home and sits comfortably within any interiors.

Enrich all your entertainment with the latest generation of Sonos’ compact smart soundbar, Beam, now with Dolby Atmos.

Experience panoramic sound and crystal-clear dialogue for shows, movies, and games. Stream music and more from all your favorite services when the TV is off. Control is easy with the Sonos app, your voice, and Apple AirPlay 2. Add speakers to create a wireless surround sound system and enjoy multiroom listening. Everything connects over WiFi.

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