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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.

Sony Bravia Quad Review

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

Your big-sound dreams can come true in a smaller package — but that doesn't mean you won't have to pay a pretty penny for it.
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

Vizio 2021 elevate soundbar.

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

LG C4 OLED

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

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini - right angle view.

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

2023 Samsung HW-Q990C.

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

Leaked image of the purported next Sonos soundbar codenamed, Lasso.

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

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

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

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.
You Asked 30

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?
The Insignia 2.1-channel soundbar with wireless subwoofer in a living room.

This soundbar and wireless subwoofer is under $110 today

The Insignia 2.1-channel soundbar with a wireless subwoofer is already pretty affordable at $130, but it's currently down to an even cheaper $106 from Best Buy.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar.

We tested them all — these are the best Sonos soundbars in 2024

Looking to upgrade your home theater? Here's a look at the best Sonos soundbars of 2024, including the Arc, Beam, and Ray.
You Asked Ep 29

You Asked: HTIB vs. soundbars, Sony’s 2024 lineup, and plasma upgrades

Should you go for a home theater in a box versus soundbars for home audio under $1,000? Is upgrading from plasma worth it? When will Sony's 2024 TVs drop?
Samsung HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos Soundbar.

Samsung launches its flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar with discounted prices

Samsung's 2024 HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos soundbar has been priced at $2,000, but early discounts bring that down considerably.
The Bose Soundlink Revolve Series II in a person's hand.

Bose sale: Save on top soundbars and Bluetooth speakers

You should check out Amazon's Bose sale, which includes discounts for the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ Series II Bluetooth speaker and the Bose Smart Ultra soundbar.
A promotional image for You Asked Ep 25.

You Asked: Big TVs vs. projectors, and OLED vs. LED for cinematic experience

With big TVs becoming more affordable, are projectors on their way out? And is OLED or LED better for an accurate cinematic experience?
The LG SG10TY soundbar.

LG’s OLED Evo-tailored soundbar is available for preorder for $800

Today LG announced that it's latest soundbar, the SG10TY that is meant to pair with its 2024 crop of OLED evo G4 TVs, is available for preorder for $800.

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