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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.

Samsung Q800T 8K QLED TV

This Samsung soundbar and subwoofer bundle is reduced from $1,000 to $468

The Samsung HW-Q800C 5.1.2-channel soundbar is available for less than half-price on Amazon's Woot, but you'll have to hurry if you want the $532 discount.
The GoldenEar SuperSub XXL subwoofer in the living room.

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

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

TCL Alto wireless soundbar and subwoofer deal walmart

Soundbar sale: Save on Samsung, Sony, Bose, and more, from $42

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 9.

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

The Samsung HW-B650 3.1-channel soundbar in the living room.

Wow! This Samsung soundbar and subwoofer is discounted to $179

Klipsch Flexus Core 200: close-up on badge.

Klipsch Flexus Core 200 review: pure cinematic soundbar power

Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

The best soundbars of 2024: a sound upgrade for your TV

The LG S90QY soundbar in the living room.

LG soundbars are ridiculously cheap at Best Buy today

Samsung HW-Q800A soundbar

Stop! Don’t buy this soundbar bundle at Samsung

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

You Asked Ep 31 Feature Image

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

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.
LG S95QR soundbar seen in front of a TV.

One of LG’s best surround sound systems is $800 off today

The LG S95QR 9.1.5-channel soundbar, originally priced at $1,500, is down to $700 from Best Buy. You should hurry if you want to pocket the $800 in savings.
The Sennheiser Ambeo Max 5.1.4-channel soundbar in the living room.

Sennheiser’s fantastic Ambeo all-in-one soundbar is $800 off today

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max will elevate your home theater setup with fantastic sound for a discounted price of $1,700 from Best Buy, for savings of $800.
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.
The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best Buy is having a huge clearance sale on soundbars — from $80

Best Buy's soundbar sale is offering discounts on a wide range of models and brands. Get one for as cheap as $80, but there are some premium options available.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar.

Hurry! Best Buy’s deal of the day is $100 off a Sonos Beam soundbar

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar, which features Dolby Atmos support and the ability to function as a smart speaker, is available from Best Buy at $100 off today.
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?
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Sony headphones and home theater kit is heavily discounted today

Sony's audio devices, including headphones and speakers, are among the best in the business, and you can get them with discount from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
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.
Yamaha B20a soundbar

Usually $200, this Yamaha soundbar is discounted to $120

The budget-friendly Yamaha SR-B20A soundbar is currently on sale from Amazon's Woot for an even cheaper price of $120, but you need to hurry with your purchase.
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.
The front of the Kanto Audio REN powered speaker.

Kanto’s new Ren active speakers with HDMI take aim at your TV room

Kanto Audio has announced yet another set of active bookshelf speakers, the Ren. But this time, the company has added HDMI ARC for TV connectivity.
Sonos Beam Gen 2 soundbar.

Sonos Beam vs. Sonos Ray: Which soundbar is best for you?

The Sonos Beam and Sonos Ray are two incredible, reasonably priced soundbars. But which one is right for you? Allow us to weigh in.
v series soundbar wall mounted with TV

Don’t miss your chance to get this Vizio soundbar bundle for $200

The Vizio V-Series 5.1-channel soundbar will improve your home theater setup's audio output for an affordable $200, following a $50 discount from Best Buy.
Klipsch Flexus soundbar powered by Onkyo.

Klipsch teases its new Onkyo-powered Flexus soundbar system at CES 2024

The iconic speaker company has joined forces with Onkyo to produce a modular soundbar system that will launch in the spring.
2024 TCL Q85 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar.

TCL goes all-in on Dolby Atmos with its first 7.1.4-channel soundbar

TCL is no stranger to soundbars, but it has shied away from larger, multichannel Dolby Atmos models – until now.
Samsung 2024 HW-Q990D soundbar.

Samsung’s flagship HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos soundbar gets Roon support

Samsung has announced its new 2024 soundbars with features like wireless Dolby Atmos and Roon compatibility.
The Dyson Zone air-purifying ANC headphones on a model.

The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.

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