Note that many less-expensive soundbars have less power and fewer features than a component audio system, so they’re not the best choice for a very large room for audiophiles craving a theaterlike experience. That means a soundbar with an average rating for sound will sound better than a TV with an average rating. We judge them more like speakers designed for listening to music. In our ratings, a soundbar speaker is held to a higher standard than a TV for audio quality. Here’s an important note for CR members, who can access all of our ratings. You can spend as little as $100 or more than $1,000. Soundbar speakers are found in a wide range of prices. ![]() There are also pedestal-style soundbars, called sound bases, that your TV can sit on, but they’ve become rare as TV sizes have become larger. Most soundbars are mounted on a wall or placed on a shelf above or below the TV. Some soundbars have a separate subwoofer, usually wireless, and a few have rear speakers to create a full surround-sound system. It will have several speakers and the electronics to power it in one thin enclosure that you connect to your TV, with no need for a receiver. One great-and increasingly popular-option is to add a soundbar. You’ll notice the shortcomings the most if you’re watching a movie or TV show with a dramatic soundtrack. ![]() Only about one-third of the 350-plus televisions in our TV ratings can deliver satisfying sound quality. A quick look at our TV ratings will show that while many TVs these days offer great picture quality, that’s not as true for sound.
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