8 Best Soundbars That Will Make Your TV Shows Sound Good Again

When investing in a soundbar or any type of speaker for your TV, there are a number of factors you need to weigh. This is a big decision, especially if you use your TV every day like we do.

Ease of Use: In general, if you are going to be using a piece of technology every day, you need it to be user-friendly. From setup to everyday use, we made sure that each of these soundbars wasn’t too complicated to turn off the average person from even using the damn thing.

Surround Sound: When it comes to surround sound, there are some pretty big buzzwords floating around these days. “3D audio” and “spatial audio” are all just terms for a rich, dense sound that seems like it’s coming from everywhere. Whether it be Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or another, these features are all trying to achieve the same thing—a completely immersive aural experience, the kind you used to be able to get only at a movie theater.

There are a variety of ways to achieve this, either by using speakers within a soundbar or via the incorporation of external subwoofers—and sometimes other speakers—into the mix.

Style: We know that not everyone loves to see gadgets littered in the console beneath their TV. Your spouse may not want a behemoth soundbar next to the towering PS5 on the mantle. Making sure you get something glossy, stylish, and tasteful to fit your home-theater or living-room needs is important, no matter the size of your space.