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Flat screens offer lush, detailed images, but they have a key flaw: There’s no room for speakers, which is why most have tinny, weak sound. Pair your TV with a soundbar and your home theater experience will truly explode. From all-in-one units to multichannel, surround systems with detailed Dolby Atmos sound effects, we’ve got all the details you’ll need to make an informed purchase.

Nakamichi

Nakamichi’s insane Dragon soundbar reborn with quad 750-watt subwoofers

Think soundbars don't get any more extreme than Nakamichi's Dragon? Think again.
The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best soundbar deals: Save on Bose, Samsung, Vizio, and more

Cambridge Audio Evo One.

Cambridge Audio Evo One is a 14-driver wireless music speaker that doubles as a soundbar

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar in front of TV.

The “surprisingly immersive” Amazon Fire soundbar is only $100 today

The Sonos Ace headphones in front of the Sonos Arc soundbar.

Sonos Ace headphones now work with more Sonos soundbars

Roku Streambar Pro.

The Roku Streambar Pro has a $50 discount at Amazon today

A Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar on a surface.

Save $700 with this Sennheiser soundbar deal — this week only

Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar sits below a TV.

The best soundbars under $500 for 2024

Sony Bravia Quad Review

Sony Bravia Theatre Quad review: Big-sound dreams do come true

The LG S90QY soundbar in the living room.

The best Prime Day soundbar deal sold out — buy this instead

Best Prime Day Deals

Best Prime Day soundbar deals still available: Bose, Sony, Samsung

JBL Bar 5.1 in a living room

This JBL soundbar Prime Day deal cuts the price to $330 from $600

Sony HT-A5000.

Amazon tried to hide its best Prime Day soundbar deal, but I found it anyway

The Sony HT-A5000 was already a stellar choice in a Dolby Atmos at its regular price of $1,000. You won't believe what it costs right now.
Vizio 2021 elevate soundbar.

How to connect a soundbar to a TV: a guide to cables, connections, and features

Soundbars are a great choice if you want better TV sound with the least amount of hassle. But the right connection to your TV is key to getting great results.
LG C4 OLED

Best LG Prime Day deals: 4K, QNED and OLED

In time for Prime Day, we've picked out all the best LG Prime Day deals from TVs to monitors, soundbars, and appliances. We also have buying guides.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini - right angle view.

How to choose a soundbar: size, subwoofers, surround sound, and more

Built-in TV speakers suck, so naturally, you want to get a soundbar. How do you choose one? We cover the features and jargon you should know before you buy.
2023 Samsung HW-Q990C.

This Samsung 11.1.4-channel soundbar has an early Prime Day deal

The Samsung Q990C 11.1.4-channel soundbar, which offers a true Dolby Atmos surround sound experience, is on sale in Samsung's early Prime Day deals at $300 off.
Leaked image of the purported next Sonos soundbar codenamed, Lasso.

Can a new soundbar fix Sonos’ self-inflicted wounds?

Sonos may soon release a follow-up to the popular Sonos Arc soundbar, but will it be enough to revive the company's battered reputation?
The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best soundbars of 2024: a sound upgrade for your TV

Ready for the next level of movie and TV show audio? Investing in one of these soundbars will enhance your QLED or OLED TV sound in more ways than one.
The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

This Samsung 11.1.4-channel soundbar has a $900 price cut

Fill your living room with powerful Dolby Atmos audio with this Woot deal on a brand-new Samsung 11.1.4 HW-Q990C Soundbar.
The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Samsung’s Q-Series soundbar setup has a $300 price cut this weekend

Want to get Dad a Father’s Day gift he’ll never forget? While the sale lasts, you can knock $300 off the amazing Samsung Q990C Dolby Atmos soundbar!
An LG Eclair 3.0 Channel Soundbar sitting on a table in a nice room.

Best Memorial Day soundbar deals: Bose, Sennheiser, Sonos, more

As Memorial Day is in our sights, we've found good early deals on soundbars. Here are the best discounts happening now from brands like Sony, Sennheiser, etc.
TCL 2024 S Class S45H soundbar.

TCL’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars have room calibration and start at $180

TCL's 2024 soundbars are priced to compete with Vizio's, and they have a number of special features that TCL TV owners will want to check out.
The LG SPM2 2.1-channel soundbar on a white background.

Need a cheap soundbar? You can’t beat this $99 LG deal at Walmart

The LG SPM2 2.1-channel soundbar is available from Walmart for an affordable price of $99, so you don't have to spend much to improve your TV's audio output.
The Insignia Soundbar in a living room.

Huge soundbar sale discounts 147 models from LG, Samsung, and more

There's a huge sale on soundbars right now as part of the Best Buy Spring sale and we've picked out some of our favorite deals.
Vizio QuickFit soundbar mounting system.

Vizio shrinks the price of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to $99

Vizio has lowered the cost of a Dolby Atmos soundbar to under $100 with its new 2024 soundbar lineup, which also includes a new TV-mounting system.
A close up of a Samsung Q990C soundbar on a media console.

The 6 best soundbars with subwoofers in 2024

The best soundbars with subwoofers offer booming audio, support for Dolby Atmos, and offer plenty of smart connections. Here's a look at six of our favorites.
The GoldenEar SuperSub XXL subwoofer in the living room.

GoldenEar subwoofers are up to $755 off for a limited time

Upgrade your soundbar with deeper and more accurate bass by buying a GoldenEar subwoofer, which are on sale from Crutchfield with discounts of up to $755.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9.

Sony’s best soundbars are reborn as the Bravia Theater Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad

Sony has reimagined and renamed its 2024 lineup of soundbars under the new Bravia Theater brand, with the Bar 8, Bar 9, and Quad sound systems.
Klipsch Flexus Core 200: close-up on badge.

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 review: pure cinematic soundbar power

Klipsch's Onkyo-powered Flexus Core 200 is a $500 powerhouse Dolby Atmos soundbar.
The JBL Bar 500 and Subwoofer hooked up to a TV in a living room.

Snag this JBL soundbar with wireless subwoofer while it’s $200 off

The JBL Bar 500 5.1-channel soundbar, which comes with a 10-inch wireless subwoofer, is available from Best Buy for an affordable $400 after a $200 discount.
You Asked Ep 31 Feature Image

You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops

How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?
samsung hw q990b atmos soundbar review ry 9

The 5 best soundbars for Samsung TVs in 2024

Upgrade your home theater with one of the best soundbars for Samsung TV. These run the gamut from ultra-prmeium to affordable, but all produce rich audio.
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You Asked: Mixing AV brands, the best headphones for TV viewing, and more

Do you have to stick to one brand for all of your AV components? What are the best headphones for watching TV? Which TVs have the best built-in audio?

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