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After all, there isn’t an “AV” without Audio.

There is also likely to be more bass because soundbars are simply bigger than your TV speakers.

Sony Bravia 9 TV mounted on a wall, with Theatre Bar 9 soundbar underneath

Fear not, even with a modest outlay, your TV sound can be dramatically improved.

TheSonos Beam, too, offers some pretty stellar sound in a compact size.

Only you’ve got the option to see your current setup, so plan accordingly.

The Sonos Arc soundbar attached to a wall underneath a TV

How wrong I was, and I’m here to double-check you don’t make the same mistake.

And surround sound doesn’t even have to cost the earth.

The main upside of a subwoofer is representing those extremely low frequency sounds with accuracy and clarity.

HDMI in TV

And like don’t tell angry people knocking on your door thatTechRadar pointed you towards a subwoofer.

How to choose a soundbar: Dolby Atmos

Yes, you need Dolby Atmos.

We’re only half joking.

DTS Play-Fi surround sound demo image

Just don’t talk to us or Sonos about thenew Sonos app.

How to choose a soundbar: So are they worth it?

Dolby Atmos 9.4.1 setup diagram

Samsung has launched its 2021 Soundbars in India

TCL Nxtframe Pro soundbar from B&O