SOUNDBAR | TV LOUDSPEAKER

Soundbar

A soundbar is the most popular sound upgrade for the flat screen. It is the solution that takes up the least space, is the easiest to place, and almost always only needs to be connected with two cables: one for power and one for the TV. A soundbar is the universal sound tool that can do so many things today that it solves several of the sound problems or deficiencies that may be present in the home and gives your TV the TV sound it deserves - no more thin and boring sound from the built-in speakers speakers.

Unfortunately, as televisions become thinner and thinner, so does the sound quality and TV sound. A soundbar compensates for that lack and gives you perfect sound, whether you're watching regular TV, playing on your console, or having a movie night on your TV. In other words, you can get a cinema feeling at home in the living room, without all the hassle of large speakers and amplifiers for a dedicated system.

The soundbar has evolved to also be a popular speaker for music playback, thanks to streaming over Bluetooth, AirPlay and Google Cast. More and more of the big brands have also integrated a host of network functions into the sound bar, including multi-room functionality that, in cooperation with selected speakers, gives you music throughout the home and/or gives the option to add rear speakers or a subwoofer wirelessly to the sound bar for the absolute best sound experience and deep bass.

As the sound quality gets better and better even if the speakers get smaller, there is no way around the sound bar - it is here to stay and it is becoming more and more impressive, with two of the very big players being Sonos and JBL .

Which soundbar do I choose?

Soundbar solutions range from the simple and very easy to use to the more complicated with expansions and upgradability. It depends upon how much space you have and what you need. A small and slim soundbar will rarely be able to deliver a rich bass performance without a subwoofer, whereas a larger soundbar will be better equipped to do this without a subwoofer. So, depending on the space and expectations of the sound quality, it must be determined whether or not to use a subwoofer.

Some Soundbars also advertise with "virtual surround" where the sound is reflected on the walls and around the room to give the feel of rich surround. This feature can have a significant effect, but it varies significantly from brand to brand.

If you want music streaming, it is recommended to look for a Soundbar with Bluetooth or a Soundbar with Airplay or Google Cast, for wireless streaming over Bluetooth or network.